Fitness articles submitted by a variety of weight loss and diet experts. Learn how to lose weight, tone muscles, build muscles, and reach your goals.
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup chunky salsa, desired hotness
1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar, Monterey
jack or Mexican blend)
1 (18 ounce) jar peach preserves
1 (18 ounce) jar orange marmalade
1 (18 ounce) jar apple preserves
1 (18 ounce) jar pineapple preserves
5/8 cup ground dry mustard
1 (4 ounce) jar prepared horseradish
1 cup tiny cocktail shrimp, finely chopped
2 hard boiled finely chopped eggs
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice or to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons mayonnaise ( not salad dressing)
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
Mini-croissants
1 dozen large hard-cooked eggs, peeled
2 ripe California avocados
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground garlic powder
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or green onions
2 teaspoons capers, mashed (optional)
Garnish: slivers of red, yellow or green bell pepper
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
Assorted crackers or ginger snaps
1/2 pound butter, softened
1 cup flour
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups grated cheese
Salt to taste
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerator crescent rolls
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups finely chopped vegetables:
broccoli, peppers, carrots, onion
Salad Supreme
1 lb. English walnuts shelled
1? cups powdered sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
9 oz. dates (mixed with sugar)
Whites of five eggs
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
Coarsely ground black pepper