Party Recipes (Most Popular)

When I want chocolate mousse, only the real deal will do. This version is low in fat, but it's still creamy and rich. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool!

Forget canned cherries! Use fresh cherries in-season to make this delicious summer dessert.

Depending on how small you chop the veggies, this light summer side can be a salad or salsa. Pair the salad with grilled chicken or shrimp. As a dip, opt for endive, jicama slices, or lime tortilla chips.

Turn caprese salad into a fun appetizer by serving it in shot glasses!

A fresh take on a Mexican favorite. From Party Like a Culinista: Fresh Recipes, Bold Flavors, and Good Friends

One of my biggest fast-food temptations are greasy fried egg rolls from places like Panda Express. I made over this healthy version using lean chicken and fresh vegetables. Baking the egg rolls instead of frying them saves even more calories and these don't disappoint! They're flavor packed and I can make them often without feeling guilty. I serve them at parties, or for dinner with a side of brown rice. (Un-Chained Recipe Contest Entry)

Your favorite bar snack gets a game-day makeover!

Eat as a side salad or add two grilled scallops and a slice of grilled whole-grain bread for a meal!

This refreshing and not-too-sweet beverage is almost too pretty to drink. Almost!

This lightened-up version of a St. Patrick's Day classic tastes just like the real deal!

These creamy portion-controlled cheesecake bites let you indulge without guilt!

Crunchy almonds, creamy avocado, and crisp arugula pair perfectly with smooth and sweet mango in this simple salad.

Taste the rainbow with this fun fruit tray. It's a cute way to get everyone to eat more fruit--special occasion or not!

Absolutely no butter to be found in this healthy shrimp dish!

This dip / spread is a great way to add flavor to any snack or meal item.

No, you did not just walk into a fancy restaurant. You can make this springtime dish in your own kitchen--in mere minutes!

A perfect holiday cheese ball made with blue cheese, onion and spices. Adjust the amount of heat to suit your guests.

Delicious chili that is a meal in itself! Can easily be prepared in a slow cooker. Serve with a salad and pita bread for a perfect dinner.

Satiate your craving for chili dogs with this tasty dish.

Soy substitutes are so convincingly delicious that no one will know this isn't real chorizo. Bonus: This dish has zero cholesterol!

The perfect way to serve leftover chili.

An American classic goes mobile. Serve these sliders-on-a-stick at your next cookout!

Better and healthier meatloaf

This chocolate cake is delicious, decadent, and easy. It has some unlikely ingredients that yield a rich, creamy dessert.

This is awesome, easy to make, and a huge hit at parties when you want to serve something more creative than hummus!

A budget version of the rustic Spanish favorite. An herbed-citrus olive pesto adds color and intensifies the flavor.

This tasty spin on guacamole can be used as a dip or a side dish.