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Five Simply Delicious Holiday Appetizers

Holiday parties are wonderful but thesome pickle relish juice to the mixture.
vast array of rich and tempting foodsPipe or spoon into egg whites. Sprinkle
can become a bit overwhelming. I havewith paprika. I have been making these
some recipes for this time of year that,for years and they are always the first
while delicious, are not quite as richappetizer to disappear.
as the standard fare. When asked toWrapped Melon. Buy precut cantaloupe and
contribute a dish, I usually make one ofhoneydew melon chunks, at the grocery
these recipes. This way, I know therestore. Wrap with small slices of Italian
will be an alternative if I start toham, such as capicola or prosciutto.
indulge too heartily in richerAttach the ham to the melon with
selections. Here are five alternatives.toothpicks. This is super easy and
Shrimp Loaf. Place eight ounces of lowdelicious. The salty ham and sweet melon
fat cream cheese on a bed of choppedare great compliments to each other.
iceburg lettuce. Mix together - ½ cupMarinated Mushrooms. Wash 2 pounds of
of ketchup,1 tablespoon of horseradishmushrooms with a wet paper towel and
and a few drops of fresh lemon juice.remove the stems. In a large frying pan,
Pour over the top of the cream cheese.with a lid, steam the mushrooms in your
Then, drain one small can of shrimp, infavorite lite Italian salad dressing. If
a colander. Squeeze the rest of theyou desire, you can add a little white
juice, of one lemon, over the shrimp andwine or sherry to the mixture about
toss. Place on top of the ketchuphalfway through cooking time. Turn up
mixture. Serve with triscuits or wheatthe heat for a few minutes if adding
crackers.wine to burn off the alcohol. Cool
Salsa Loaf. A variation of the shrimpcompletely and refrigerate for at least
loaf, this is a snap. Place eight ouncesfour hours. These can be made up to two
of nonfat cream cheese on a plate. Pourdays in advance.
½ cup of hot salsa over cream cheeseEven though these recipes are lower in
brick. Serve with baked tortilla chipsfat than the standard versions, if you
or whole wheat crackers. This can beneed to watch your salt intake, use
adapted to your taste. Use low fat creamcommon sense. Lite versions of salad
cheese and mild salsa, if you are not adressing can be very high in sodium.
fan of hot and spicy foods.Read your labels. Italian ham is very
Deviled Eggs. Hard boil one dozen eggs.salty. Some versions of salsa can be
Slice lengthwise. Remove the yolks andhigher in sodium than others. With a
to them, add 2 tablespoons of low fatlittle variation, everyone can sample
mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of yellowthese recipes. Pick one, this holiday
mustard and 1 teaspoon of dill pickleseason, and enjoy!
relish. If more liquid is needed, add



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