It’s always good to have some fresh appetizer and snack ideas instead of the standard chips and dip. This Chicken-Artichoke Spread is low in fat, carbohydrates and cholesterol.

1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
2 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
1/2 cup minced green onions
3 small garlic cloves, minced
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 drops hot sauce
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Place artichoke hearts in food processor, and process until finely chopped. Spoon into a bowl, and set aside.

Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken, and cook 4 minutes on each side or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from skillet, and let cool. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces, and set aside.

Recoat skillet with cooking spray, and add onions and garlic. Saute 2 minutes or until tender. Place chicken and onion mixture in food processor; process until finely ground. Add yogurt, mayonnaise, cheese, and sauces, and pulse until well-blended. Add chicken mixture to artichokes; stir well.

Spoon mixture into a 1-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray, and sprinkle with paprika. Bake mixture at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until heated. Serve spread warm or cold with French bread or crackers.

Yield: 4 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup)

CALORIES 45 (26% from fat); FAT 1.3g (sat 0.4g); PROTEIN 5.2g; CHOLESTEROL 11mg; CALCIUM 55mg; SODIUM 102mg; FIBER 0.1g; CARBOHYDRATE 3.3g

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I rarely purchase store bought chips anymore. It is healthier and more fun to make my own creations at home. I use corn or flour tortillas and this is also a great way to make use of any extra tortillas before they go stale. Feel free to experiment with the spice blend, get creative, or even try to recreate your favorite name brand flavor.
This spice blend is plenty for a good snack, but sometimes I’ll serve these with a nice dip, salsa, or fresh guacamole. For an extra hearty version, I top with chili and cheddar cheese…obviously the fat content rises with that!

4 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Mix the spices together in a small bowl. Stack the tortillas and cut them into six wedges. Arrange the wedges on a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Spray the tortilla wedges with nonstick cooking spray and then sprinkle with the spice mixture. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 10 minutes. Cool and serve.

2 Servings
Nutrition Facts: 124 calories, 1 g fat, 0 cholesterol, 85 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein

I really can’t believe we are already half way through the summer! I’m sure many of you, just like me, love the fresh fruits available during this time of year. This week I have a simple recipe that goes great as an afternoon snack or an after dinner treat! Who knew something so sweet and tasty could be healthy too!

4 large peaches
2 Tbs confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1 orange
1/2 cup medium or sweet white wine, chilled

1 Using a sharp knife, halve the peaches, then remove the pits and discard them. Peel the peaches, if you prefer. Slice into thin wedges.
2 Place the peach wedges in a glass serving bowl and sprinkle over the sugar.
3 Using a sharp knife, pare the rind from the orange. Cut the orange rind into short thin sticks and place them in a bowl of cold water. Reserve.
4 Squeeze the juice from the orange and pour over the peaches, together with the chilled wine.
5 Cover and place the bowl in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the peaches marinate and chill.
6 Remove the orange rind sticks from the water and pat dry with paper towels.
7 Decorate the chilled marinated peaches with the strips of orange rind and serve immediately.

Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

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