Healthy Appetizers: Party Food Hacks and Quick Snacks

Transform your gatherings with party food hacks and healthy appetizer ideas. From protein-packed guacamole to quick microwave mozzarella sticks, learn easy swaps to slim down your event snacks while keeping them tasty and fun.

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Easy Swaps to Slim Down Super Bowl Sunday

Even though the Super Bowl isnโ€™t officially a national holiday in the U.S., Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest day of the year in snack-food consumption and second only to Thanksgiving in overall food consumption.

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15 Fun and Tasty Football Snacks

With this beloved American ritual of watching football comes another tradition: tailgating and parties. Fans snack and sip their way through hours of tackling, passing, running and touchdowns every weekend. If you join the ranks of these revelers, you may be interested in some munchies that are tasty and healthy.

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14 Healthy New Year's Eve Party Appetizer Ideas

Yes, it's possible to eat yummy foods and enjoy a festive New Year's Eve party without completely disregarding healthy eating habits. Keep reading to learn about 14 delicious and healthy appetizers to help you ring in the New Year without ramping up the number on the scale.

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herbs, oil, and vinegar

What Can I Substitute for Yellow Mustard in Cooking?

Allergic reactions to mustard can range from benign to severe, according to information published on the website of the Food Allergy and Resource Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. These reactions can range from skin rashes to digestive and respiratory problems.

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How to Cook Calamari Tubes

Usually breaded, fried and served as an appetizer in restaurants, calamari is simply edible squid. Calamari tubes are the body of the squid, minus the tentacles, and are usually cut into rings or strips. Calamari is low in calories and high in omega-3 oils and protein.

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Chinese dumpling

How to Bake Potstickers

Paired with a zesty dipping sauce, potstickers make an irresistible appetizer, side dish or light meal. Buy already-made dumplings in the freezer section of grocery stores or Asian food stores, and keep them on hand for a quick snack or to serve unexpected visitors.

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Homemade Fried Mozzarella Sticks

How to Cook Mozzarella Sticks in the Microwave

Few things are simpler than a snack that goes from freezer to plate in a matter of minutes. Many frozen mozzarella stick products can be microwaved, although they'll be less crispy than those that are oven-baked. While the snacks are made to be easy to prepare, it pays to read the label carefully.

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How to Make Mild Sauce for Chicken Wings

Though chicken wings are a party crowd and game-day favorite, not everyone loves the spicy-hot buffalo sauces they are often bathed in. If you, or your guests, want a wing sauce without the heat, you have plenty of choices.

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Homemade Potato Skins with Bacon

How to Make Quick Potato Skins

Crispy potato skins generally take up to two hours to prepare when baked in the oven from start to finish, but you can use the microwave to make quick potato skins.

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Squid skewers

How to Cook Frozen Calamari

Calamari -- or squid -- is a shellfish that can be prepared by itself or combined with side dishes such as pasta and vegetables for a complete meal. You can choose from fresh or frozen calamari without sacrificing taste and quality.

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Deviled Eggs

How Many Calories Are in a Deviled Egg?

Whether it's a backyard barbecue or a holiday buffet table, deviled eggs are likely to be appetizers at many functions you may attend year round. Deviled eggs are packed with protein and can be a healthier choice than some other party foods. But, making them yourself might be an even smarter choice.

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