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A Month of 100-Calorie Snacks and Treats

January 27, 2015
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Zesty Green Goddess Dip

Credit: Photo: John Autry
Because fresh herbs are increasingly available, you can make this tangy, peppery dip year-round.
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Chocolate Almond Cherry Crisps

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Cindy Barr; Leigh Ann Ross
These no-bake treats taste like bite-sized candy bars and are terrific with a cup of coffee. Prepare them up to two days in advance, and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
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Pumpkin Dip

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Zapalowski
Bring out the best of fall's flavors with this super-easy pumpkin dip, perfect for enjoying with fresh apple slices.
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Green Beans and Potatoes in Chunky Tomato Sauce

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
Green beans, potatoes and tomatoes come together for the ultimate side dish. To peel tomatoes, score the skin by making a small X on the bottom side with a sharp knife. Place tomato in boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove tomato using a slotted spoon; immediately submerge in a bowl of ice water. Let stand for one minute. Skin should pull off easily with a sharp knife.
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Spicy Chickpeas

Hot and a bit crisp, these quick little snacks are good with almost any drink. Serve them right away; time is not their friend, and they are best when still warm from the oil.
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Lima Bean Dip (Salsa di Fagioli)

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro
Fava beans are traditional in this hummuslike dip. Use them, if you find them, in place of the lima beans. Serve with raw vegetables for dipping.
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Mini Peppermint and Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

To cut this recipe in half, just omit the egg whites from the filling.


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Fresh Squash Chips

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Amy Burke
We "ruffled" these chips using a crinkle cutter, available for about $8 at kitchen or homes stores or online. For smooth slices, use a chef's knife.
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Avocado-Yogurt Dip with Cumin

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Scoop this creamy dip with pita chips and carrot, celery, red bell pepper, and jicama sticks. Prepare up to eight hours in advance, and refrigerate in an airtight container. To further simplify your evening, use precut vegetables from the produce section.
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Mocha Java Smoothie

A jolt of espresso meets the richness of cocoa in this sweet and creamy smoothie.
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Stuffed Baby Potatoes

Credit: Photo: Antonis Achilleos
Stuffed Baby Potatoes pack plenty of favor in bite-size portions—for under 50¢ a serving! These savory appetizers also present a touch of elegance to your party table. If you don't have chives on hand, minced scallions will do the trick.

 
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Cocoa Fudge Cookies

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
You can mix these incredibly easy, fudge cookies right in the saucepan. When freshly baked, these thin cookies have crisp edges and chewy centers. You can make them with either Dutch process or natural unsweetened cocoa powder; we opted for the latter.
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Melted Manchego Tortas with Romesco and Chorizo

Credit: Photo: Andrew Thomas Lee; Styling: Kaitlyn Du Ross    
Spanish flatbreads, or tortas, are a tapas staple. Make these with thin sandwich round halves and a 1 1/4-inch circular cutter. You'll only use 1/4 cup of the romesco, but the remainder makes a great sauce for meats, vegetables, or fish.
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Mini Smoked Salmon Pizzas

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Gyoza skins are the Japanese equivalent of wonton wrappers; you'll likely find both in the refrigerated section of the supermarket. If you can't find gyoza skins, substitute round wonton wrappers.
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Hot Crab Dip

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Crab dip is a delightful addition to any appetizer spread. Serve warm with melba toast or pita chips.
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Cran-Berry Green-Tea Smoothie

Credit: Iain Bagwell; Dan Becker

The best smoothies combine great nutrition with even better flavor. Cranberries and green tea pack this drink full of healthy antioxidants, while berries and banana add essential vitamins and nutrients.


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Brownie Bourbon Balls

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr
In this quick-and-easy rendition, we used packaged brownie mix, a little bourbon, and chopped toasted walnuts for a spunky after-dinner treat.
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Creamy Artichoke Dip

Credit: Rob D. Brodman
Get into the spirit of artichoke season by revisiting artichoke dip, that gooey, melty, mayonnaisey 1960s classic. We've opted for a simple no-cook dip that starts with cream cheese and puréed artichoke hearts, then adds parmesan, parsley, lemon, and garlic for flavor. Serve with crackers, crostini, or crudités; you can even use it as a sauce for grilled fish or chicken.
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Meatballs in Brussels Sprout Cups

Credit: Photo: Andrew Thomas Lee; Styling: Kaitlyn Du Ross    
Friends will love the ingenuity of Meatballs in Brussels Sprout Cups. Little meatballs are cradled in Brussels sprout cups for a clever seasonal appetizer.
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Perfect Poached Shrimp

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Perfect Poached Shrimp yield a moist, tender-crisp shellfish with loads of flavor. If you like this easy, gluten-free appetizer, try pairing the poached shrimp with this Summer Tomato Cocktail Sauce.  


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Green Beans with Bacon-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Credit: HOWARD L. PUCKETT
Bits of crispy bacon, almonds, and balsamic vinegar can dress up steamed green beans and make them appealing even to the veggie-averse. Or try the same method with any of your favorite veggies from cabbage to peas to corn.
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Roasted Red Pepper and Cannellini Bean Dip

Credit: Randy Mayor
This Mediterranean-inspired appetizer offers a little extra protein, heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, and fiber. Serve with cut-up vegetables or toasted pita wedges.
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Rosemary Popcorn

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Chocolate-Dipped Almond Meringues

Dress up these almond-flavored meringue cookies by dipping half of each cookie in a glaze of melted chocolate.
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Lemon-Caper Parmesan Potato Salad Bites

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Turn "jacket potatoes" into irresistible potato salad bites. Capers offer a twist on traditional relish; they're actually pickled flower buds and add bright, briny flavor to this appetizer.


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Glazed Julienne Carrots

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Serve these glazed julienne carrots for an easy weeknight side dish that's ready in less than 15 minutes.
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Blueberries with Brown Sugar Cream

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We love the words from one of our recipe reviewers to describe this quick, 3-ingredient recipe: simple yet elegant, tasty yet healthy, and common yet special.
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Baked Mozzarella Bites

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Serve this quick after-school snack to your kids as an alternative to traditional fried cheesesticks.
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Sausage Mushroom Caps

Credit: Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Dan Becker

These sausage-stuffed mushrooms are the perfect 1-bite party food and are always a crowd pleaser. Use spicy sausage for more kick.


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Harvest Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Tarts

Pierce each sweet potato a few times with a fork, place in a pie plate with two tablespoons water, cover loosely with wax paper, and microwave at high five minutes or until tender.
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1 of 30 Zesty Green Goddess Dip
2 of 30 Chocolate Almond Cherry Crisps
3 of 30 Pumpkin Dip
4 of 30 Green Beans and Potatoes in Chunky Tomato Sauce
5 of 30 Spicy Chickpeas
6 of 30 Lima Bean Dip (Salsa di Fagioli)
7 of 30 Mini Peppermint and Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes
8 of 30 Fresh Squash Chips
9 of 30 Avocado-Yogurt Dip with Cumin
10 of 30 Mocha Java Smoothie
11 of 30 Stuffed Baby Potatoes
12 of 30 Cocoa Fudge Cookies
13 of 30 Melted Manchego Tortas with Romesco and Chorizo
14 of 30 Mini Smoked Salmon Pizzas
15 of 30 Hot Crab Dip
16 of 30 Cran-Berry Green-Tea Smoothie
17 of 30 Brownie Bourbon Balls
18 of 30 Creamy Artichoke Dip
19 of 30 Meatballs in Brussels Sprout Cups
20 of 30 Perfect Poached Shrimp
21 of 30 Green Beans with Bacon-Balsamic Vinaigrette
22 of 30 Roasted Red Pepper and Cannellini Bean Dip
23 of 30 Rosemary Popcorn
24 of 30 Chocolate-Dipped Almond Meringues
25 of 30 Lemon-Caper Parmesan Potato Salad Bites
26 of 30 Glazed Julienne Carrots
27 of 30 Blueberries with Brown Sugar Cream
28 of 30 Baked Mozzarella Bites