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lemon-dill cannellini dip

by Jackie Newgent  |  November 21, 2012  |  0 Comments
(Click on photo for full-size image!) Makes 5 servings: 1/4 cup each I’m an appetizer kind of gal. That means sometimes I prefer a plate of tasty bites rather than the actual meal. So here’s a lovely dip that I just whipped up for any appetizer table. So why do dip? Dunking into them can actually be a delicious way to boost veggie intake. On the other hand, some dips are so excessively high in calories that they’re not worth the couple minutes of indulgence. However, when you can turn a dip into a still indulgent one with nothing but “good” ingredients … go for it. That’s what this creamy (now beany) concoction is all about. It’s worthy of scooping...
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zesty lemon bars

by Jackie Newgent  |  October 28, 2012  |  0 Comments
(Click on photo for full-size image!) Makes 24 servings: 1 bar each My latest cookbook, 1,000 Low-Calorie Recipes (Wiley, October 2012), has hit the shelves! I’m so excited for you to see it. So this “tasteover” comes to you directly from the pages … giving you a sweet eat to tempt your palate. As for the recipe … I’m sharing these luscious lemony bars with you specifically because one of my culinary class participants requested a better-for-you lemon bar recipe after she was enticed by one she found in Fine Cooking magazine. My version is divine with a just-right amount of butter and no heavy cream. One of the sweet secrets: a mashed banana in the shortbread cookie-style crust. It’s...
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