Healthy Diet

Gluten-Free Appetizers

The party's on with this collection of naturally gluten-free appetizers, including some top-rated dips that you can serve with fresh fruits and vegetables.

Randy Mayor

Artichokes with Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This colorful, savory dip is served with artichoke leaves, so there's no need for chips or crackers.

Recipe: Artichokes with Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Thomas J. Story

Gabriel's Guacamole

Fresh Mexican avocado is the base for this classic Mexican dip. Typically served with corn chips, it's also great with fresh veggie dippers.

Recipe: Gabriel's Guacamole

Karen Steffens

Hazelnut Hummus

Toasted hazelnuts add a new dimension of flavor to this garlicky bean spread.

Recipe: Hazelnut Hummus

Hot Bean and Cheese Dip

For the best flavor and texture, use a small block of sharp Cheddar and grate it yourself rather than using the packaged pre-shredded cheese.

Recipe: Hot Bean and Cheese Dip

Karry Hosford

Lemony Fruit Dip

Serve this fluffy citrus-kissed dip with any of your favorite fruits.

Recipe: Lemony Fruit Dip

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Marinated Mushrooms

You only need to marinate the mushrooms for 1 hour to get a great citrusy flavor from the fresh orange juice, rind, and white wine vinegar.

Recipe: Marinated Mushrooms

James Carrier

Sweet-Hot Spiced Pecans

Toasting nuts brings out their flavor, and the flavor gets even better when you toast them in a mixture of sugar and spices.

Recipe: Sweet-Hot Spiced Pecans