In this deconstructed version of hot spinach-artichoke dip, we stuff artichoke hearts with lightly seasoned cooked spinach and melt brie on top.
Caramelized onion and golden raisins add sweet balance to shrimp in this easy bruschetta. It can be assembled in just a few minutes if you make the onion spread ahead of time. For a vegetarian option, serve topped with crumbled feta.
All the flavors of a Greek pizza make these savory muffins bite-size treats for adults and kids alike.
Fresh ginger and fragrant cinnamon infuse this chilled pear soup. Serve it in large shot glasses. Guests may add a splash of vodka if they like.
Make the base for these pomegranate cosmopolitans ahead of time and shake individual cocktails “to order.” Or for individual drinks, combine 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) each pomegranate juice and vodka, 4 teaspoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon Cointreau, 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger juice and 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
Talk about easy! Almost everything in this pesto-cranberry tart is store-bought. Although the tart can be enjoyed shortly after it comes out of the oven, it's just as good served at room temperature.
Frilly layers of phyllo dough surround the festive spinach and sun-dried tomato filling in a dressed-up version of Greek spanakopita. Serve these as a main dish for supper and you're sure to please vegetarians and omnivores alike.
Whether you're hosting a full house with all of your friends or watching the ball drop with your sweetheart, tasty appetizers and fun—maybe fizzy—drinks are in order. Try the recipes in our Easy Cocktail Party, or ring in the new year Italian style with a simple New Year's Eve dinner. Spend more time with friends and family with our easy Make-Ahead Cocktail Party menu. After indulging on some healthier fare this New Year’s Eve, you’ll have plenty of room on your resolution list for more exciting adventures!
I want to know if anyone else has the same problem as I do. I am 50, 5'6 and weigh 165, I eat healthy, small portions, fruit, veggies and lean meats. I also do not drink alcohol. I work in retail so I am pretty busy. Supposedly my thyroid, although it has a small nodule is functioning fine, also my pituitary there is a small macroadema.
Any ideas?
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01/27/2013 - 1:46pm
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