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Thursday, November 20, 2008

MOST INCREDIBLE HERB & SPICE DIP

Posted by Carole-Anne on December 31, 2007

Healthy Recipes has found this great old recipe for a dip, that has been modified to today’s healthier version. 

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup light Real Mayonnaise

1 cup light sour cream

1 tbsp freshly chopped dill weed

1 tsp lemon pepper spice

1/2 tsp Bon Appetit or Mrs. Dash

1 tsp minced fresh garlic (or bottled)

NEXT TO DO:

This is the easy part! Mix all ingredients together well and let sit for a few hours in refrigerator.  Remember to use only the Real Mayonnaise LightTasty Dip can be made a day ahead of when you want to use it and it keeps well. 

Voila!  The Healthy Recipe incredible Herb and Spice Dip is done!  Enjoy!

Yield:  Serves a party of 6.

SIMPLE SAVORY DIP AND VEGGIES

Posted by Carole-Anne on December 27, 2007

Healthy Recipes feels one can never have enough dips, as long as they are healthy (and taste good).  We have another simple recipe to serve with your favorite chopped vegetables.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 (250 g. pkg) light cream cheese, softened

2 tbsp milk

1 small garlic clove minced

1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning

1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

Your favorite vegetables raw - zucchini, cucumber, red peppers, green peppers, celery, tomatoes and even apple would be great with this healthy dip.

FOLLOW ME:

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.  Set aside to incorporate the flavors into the light cream cheese.

Chop your favorite raw vegetables and place on a large party dish around the small bowl.  You are finished!

This Healthy Recipe will feed a party of 6.

SOUR CREAM ORANGE DIP

Posted by Carole-Anne on

Healthy Recipes found this recipe for a dandy dip just in time for Christmas, New Years, or for any time of the year.  It has healthy orange juice and the rind of the orange as well so we will get our Vitamin C.

INGREDIENTS:

Juice of one large naval orange (1/2 cup)

Rind of one orange grated

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup sugar

1 cup light sour cream

Your favorite fruits, apples, pears, bananas, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, nectarines, etcetera.

FOLLOW ME:

In a small bowl, mix butter, sugar, and orange rind with a spoon ( I use my favorite bamboo spoon) until well mixed.

Stir in above mixture and orange juice alternately until the mixure is smooth.  Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with fresh fruit arranged nicely around a bowl and dip platter.

This healthy dip could also be used to spoon over fresh fruit.

Healthy Dip Recipe makes approximately 1 1/2 cups and will make a very attractive arrangement on your dinner table. So enjoy!  That was so fast and easy!

THAI HONEY PEANUT DIP

Posted by Carole-Anne on October 12, 2007

Healthy Recipes loves to share recipes like this one, because  to make your own dips and sauces.  Everything seems to taste so much better (without all the preservatives  etc.) so now we offer a Thai Honey Peanut Dip that we have had so many requests for.  It is so simple!

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 organic honey

1/4 cup organic peanut butter 

2 tbsp Kikkoman sauce

1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander(cilantro)

1/8 tsp crushed red peppers

FOLLOW ME:

Combine all ingredients and mix well until blended.

Voila - it is done!

Thai Peanut Butter Dip may be served with grilled, broiled or sauteed chicken.  You will truly enjoy this recipe! Happy Dipping!

Makes 3/4 cup of dip.