Snacks and appetizers

Just because you have promised to eat healthy food doesn't mean you need to torture yourself during the holidays or at snack time. You may see others eating lots of sugary treats, but you know that's not good for you. You can still enjoy lots of snacks and appetizer recipes that taste great and are good for you. Serve some to your friends at your next party and see how quickly they are eaten.

A healthy option that is also colorful is salsa. Make your own chunky salsa with mangos, peaches, peppers, tomatoes and onions. It is extra colorful and can be served in a bowl as a snack to accompany tortillas or chips. You can easily make it into an appetizer by placing a small spoonful on each chip or cracker and setting them out on a platter. Let the color show it off!

If you have some practice in the kitchen you can make up some California rolls. Crab is a delicious treat anytime. The dried seaweed used to roll up the sushi is called nori. You can find some at your local Asian market. This is a variety of sushi that everyone can enjoy. Make some for a snack or even for your lunch. If you need something to bring to a party, slice up the roll and arrange it on a platter so everyone can be amazed at your abilities.

Bruschetta is a great light snack. Toast a few slices of French bread until they are brown. Top it off with some chopped tomatoes and herbs. Melt a little cheese on it if you wish. This will get rid of the munchies! You can also make up a bunch and serve them at a party or gathering as an appetizer. The same goes for a healthy pizza recipe.

Cook one up for a light meal or snack. For easy appetizers, just cut the pizza into bite size pieces and serve.

If salad is a favorite, this is an easy one. Make up a healthy green salad with all the fixings. Chop everything so they are in small, easy bites. Toss it with your favorite dressing. Sit down and have your snack or meal! If you need some fast appetizers, just take several whole lettuce leaves. Spoon some salad onto each one and roll it up. Salad roll ups! Fasten it with a fancy toothpick and you are ready for the party! It's even a nice healthy dish!

Finger foods are a lot of fun. For a quick snack, combine some olives, cheese slices and some cherry tomatoes on a plate. They are all fun to pop in your mouth as you relax, read or play on the computer. For a fast appetizer, pop them onto skewers. One skewer can hold one of each food. These are great fun, and who doesn't like food on a stick? This is a great portable appetizer.

When you're planning your Easter appetizers you can do the same thing. Appetizers don't have to be spendy. They don't have to be full of fat and sugar. You can easily put together some appetizers that look great and taste wonderful. Give your diners a healthy appetizer to whet their appetite with. These quick and easy appetizers are much faster to prepare for parties you are invited to as well. Spread good health.