Easy Appetizers

Almond Joy – a big food wrapped up in a small package!

Almonds are a excellent food all packaged up in it’s little brown coating. It not only packs a wallop when it comes to nourishment, but they add flavor to all kinds of easy appetizer recipes. The next few paragraphs will explore some of the uses of almonds – their nutritional worth as well as some interesting facts that I bet you never learned about the little brown packages.

While most doctors wouldn’t recommend eating nuts as a snack for those that have high cholesterol – due to their high fat content – many studies have been done that show that eating almonds actually lowers your cholesterol.

For example, a study was done using volunteers that had a history of high cholesterol. The end result was that this group eating almonds actually showed significant reductions within their LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol). So, in line with these findings, whole almonds eaten in moderation can decreasing cholesterol.

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Warm weather brings picnics, barbecues, and potlucks, and none of these important eating occasions would be complete without a big bowl of potato salad! Your mother and your grandmother may have their famous recipes for this summertime staple, but what makes a perfect potato salad is different for everybody.

Once you understand some of the basics regarding the composition of this beloved side dish, you’ll be ready to invent your own soon-to-be-famous recipe!

Though there are as many different kinds of potato salad as there are people who make them, most of these spud concoctions fit into one of two categories: creamy, or vinegar-based.

Keep reading for more potato salad tips…

Saving on Food Costs

With the economy the way it’s been lately, prices everywhere are going up. And that includes food costs. As much as I love to make easy appetizers and share them with my friends, it really kills me how much it costs to buy a few ingredients at the grocery store!

So, I’ve been doing a little research and found this cool book that I thought all you Foodies out there would enjoy. You can download it here and learn all the tips and tricks for saving on dining out, buy groceries and generally, finding ways to help dig yourself out of debt. Fabulous stuff here.

It’s called Dining on a Dime and I’ve already, in just the first few chapters, found some very valuable and useful information to help me cut costs. Give it whirl!

Plus, if you like this one, there are more ebooks to learn additional ways to save money. Save money and eat more appetizers – that’s my new motto!

Since I love deviled eggs so much, here’s a couple of great videos to watch on how to make a basic recipe for deviled eggs. Great idea for Easter or Mother’s Day or any kind of gathering… Enjoy!

For more great recipes – check out our Holiday Appetizers page.