Tag: Sugar Conscious
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Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

We asked our Whole Story blog readers to submit their best holiday appetizer for less than 50 cents each piece. Here’s our favorite, from Susan K., who got her recipe printed in The Whole Deal value guide and received a $50 gift card.
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Kale Salad

The key to this salad is finely chopping the kale leaves.
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Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This simple preparation for Brussels sprouts yields delicious results.
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Celery Root and Potato Gratin

Thinly sliced celery root and Yukon gold potatoes, baked with milk and nutty Emmentaler cheese and topped with breadcrumbs, make a decadent side dish. Celery root adds the savory complexity to this otherwise classic potato gratin.
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Swiss Chard with Shallots

Serve this quick and easy side dish with roasted meats or vegetables.
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Perfect for snack time, roasting your own pumpkin seeds is simple, tasty and fun. We give you a few options for spicing up these crunchy goodies, or feel free to make your own spice combinations.
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Ham and Roasted Pear Crostini

Though these small bites are perfectly tasty made with an ordinary French baguette, choose a whole wheat or seeded one for a bit more flavor.
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Cranberry Cheddar Sausage Bites

Serve these savory sausage bites with a bowl of cranberry sauce for dipping, if you like. For a spicier version, omit the thyme and use red pepper flakes instead.
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Mini Potato-Carrot Pancakes with Festive Sour Cream

Make these easy bites ahead, if you like. Once cooled, layer them between sheets of parchment paper in an airtight container then re-crisp on a lightly oiled baking sheet in a 400°F oven just before serving. There are three choices for flavoring the sour cream—spicy, savory or sweet and sour. Choose your favorite or reduce the amounts to make all three and offer a variety.
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Seafood Cucumber Stacks with Lemon Cream and Chives

These refreshing hors d’oeuvres are equally delicious made with salmon, trout, shrimp or crab, so pick a seafood that’s best for your budget. For vegetarians, a slice of baked tofu is a perfect substitute for the seafood.



