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Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnut, Arugula and Cranberry Bites

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This appetizer came together with things I had in the cupboard and fridge and may be on the top of my favorite appetizer list.

It’s easy.

It’s simple to make.

It can be made ahead.

It doesn’t need to be served warm.

It’s moderately healthy.

It’s packed with flavor.

It has all of the qualities of a great appetizer.

And it can be served in mini phyllo cups for added crunch and easy eating.

Goat Cheese,

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Low-fat Crab Cakes

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Can you guess what Anna is chowing down on?

Just a little bit of fresh crab for her snack this afternoon while I was making dinner

Low-fat Crab Cakes

1 1/2 tablespoons low fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 1 teaspoon Worcheshire Sauce 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 large egg 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs – wheat) 6 mini sweet peppers, diced 1 pound lump

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Easy Holiday Appetizer: Pesto Shrimp Bites

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It’s hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner. I don’t want it to come because I don’t want it to be over. It’s so much fun to prepare, shop for gifts, wrap and get excited to see family and friends!

Since I am running from teaching an interval class this morning to teaching spinning tonight, I will leave you with this simple and fresh appetizer. It’s easy to take to any holiday party because it doesn’t need

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Holiday Appetizer: Mermaid Purse

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Tuesdays always seem like the busiest days for me. After teaching a 9:45 class I run home and get stuff done and eat lunch with Anna. Then I make dinner and do things around the house while she sleeps. When she wakes up, we play and then I am off to a 6pm class. By the time I get home, it’s bed time. So this is my nap/get things done time and I need to clean like crazy before Thanksgiving

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Hallie’s Fabulous Appetizer

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When Hallie and John came over for dinner Hallie brought a bag full of goodies! She had a cute tubby toy for Anna, a fun fall present for me, a big green salad and these little treats!

They were sweet and savory and tasted like fall. Layer a thin cracker (Mary’s Crack, or Almond Thins or another thin cracker) with a thick smear of goat cheese then top with pumpkin butter or jam. Sprinkle with a little rosemary and

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Roasted Red Pepper Cucumber Bites

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For a party we went to this weekend we brought this simple and fresh appetizer. It was easy to make and tasted great on a hot day because it was light and cool!

This recipe was modeled after one my father-in-law makes often: Cucumber Sandwiches.

Roasted Red Pepper Cucumber Bites

1 loaf of small square pumpernickel bread (often found near prepared foods section or deli-not bread isle) 1 large or 2 medium cucumbers 1 jar roasted red peppers 1 block

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