food ideas for a Wake

annacataldo

My boyfriends dad just died and after his funeral their will be a socializing time... we are discussing brining food and my bf told me he wanted me to bring my families chili/cheese dip and some chips. I'm ok with meeting his request to make him happy, but I highly doubt a ton of chili and a cube of velvetta cheese is low cal, so I need other appetizer ideas to bring that is not too expensive. There will be stuffed mushrooms and a veggie tray and a jello mold thing and that's all I know. I am a picky eater, don't want to make anything with pickles, mustard, squash, etc. I hate deviled eggs, potato salad..

Greek salad sounds good but a lot of noodles combined with a lot of salad dressing combines with cheese and high cal olives just doesn't seem too low cal... and I want a comfort type food given the occasion but still healthy (just without ppl knowing, if u know what I mean)

Crystal817

http://www.skinnytaste.com/search/label/Appetizer Recipes

^ There are some really yummy options there!

loro1971

from Reverse Diabetes
Tomato Black Bean Salsa RecipeFrom Magic Foods

Ingredients

3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup fresh or frozen corn
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped*
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or parsley

1/4 cup lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Baked tortilla chips

How to make it

In a large bowl, combine the first 13 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve with tortilla chips. Yield: 4 cups.

Nutritional Information(per serving)

Calories: 80
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 318mg
Carbs: 15g
Protein:

annacataldo

Crystal, I can't copy/paste and that isn't a link so can't click on it...I'm on a phone, just need some ideas so I can look up individual recipes if I like the idea...takes a lot of time to search entire websites for ideas when ur on a phone. Thank u for trying

missfittin_missy

have you thought about doing some turkey wrapped in wheat tortilla's... you could even get some low fat cream cheese and spread on it. I have been searching EVERYWherE for a low cal/fat cheese ball recipe!

annacataldo

Loro, how big is the serving??

loro1971

IM SOOOO SORRY FOR YOU! WHAT ABOUT HUMMUS AND PITA CHIPS???? A VEGGIE TRAY??? A FRUIT TRAY?? VEGGIE PIZZA??? SKEWERS OF FRESH MOZZERELLA/BASIL/CHERRY TOMATOES IN FAT FREE ITALIAN DRESSING????PRETZELS WITH DIFFERENT KINDS OF MUSTARDS???? BABA GHANOUJ/ASPARAGUS SPEARS??? GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS????
I ALWAYS MAKE SAUCE AND MEATBALLS TO SEND FOR FUNERALS... ITS GOOD BECAUSE THE FAMILY CAN FREEZE/ USE LATER...... I KNOW THAT DEALING WITH FUNERALS IN MY FAMILY... COFFEE/SUGAR/CREAMER / STYROFOAM CUPS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED SO NO DISHES..... AND DOESNT GO BAD... NICE IF THERE ARE OUT OF TOWNERS STAYING WITH THE FAMILY TOO. ALSO PAPER PLATES/NAPKINS.....POP/WATERS.......HOPE THIS HELPS!!!

Crystal817

Southwest Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes

Servings: 12 • Size: 2 meatballs only • Old Points: 1 pts • Points+: 2 pts
Calories: 67.1 • Fat: 1.8 g • Carbs: 2.3 g • Fiber: 0.4 g • Protein: 10.5 g


1-1/4 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
1 jalapeño, seeds removed (leave some in for spicier meatballs)
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 scallions
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 egg
1 tsp cumin
pinch oregano
salt and fresh pepper
cooking spray
Creamy Cilantro Tomatillo Dipping Sauce (1 point+ more per 1/4 cup)

Lightly spray baking pan with oil. Preheat oven to 400°.

Place jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, and scallions into a small food processor or chopper and pulse a few times until finely minced.

In a large bowl combine turkey, chopped herbs, bread crumbs, egg, cumin, salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix well and measure 1/4 cup meat, then divide in two so you end up with each meatball 1/8 cup in size. Roll and place on a baking pan.
Bake meatballs at 400° 15 minutes.

Makes 24 meatballs.


Creamy Cilantro Tomatillo Dressing
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 7 • Serving Size: 1/4 cup • Old Points: 1 pt • Points+: 1 pt
Calories: 43.3 • Fat: 2.4 g • Protein: 2.1 g • Carb: 3.7 g • Fiber: 0.3 g

1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup fat free Greek yogurt
1 small jalapeno, seeds removed, leave them in if you want it spicy
1/4 cup of fresh cilantro
1 tomatillo, husks removed, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 scallion
juice of 1/2 lime
1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/8 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/4 tsp salt

Combine all ingredients in a blender.

Makes 1-3/4 cup.

loro1971

Loro, how big is the serving??

THE RECIPE SAYS IT MAKES 4 CUPS..... ID SAY THAT WOULD SERVE 8?????

Crystal817

Creamy Parmesan Spinach Dip
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1/4 cup • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 2 pts
Calories: 79.4 • Fat: 6.2 g • Carb: 3.3 g • Fiber: 0.9 g • Protein: 3.2 g

10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess liquid squeezed out
1/2 cup light sour cream
5 tbsp light mayonnaise
1/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
fresh pepper to taste
Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Can be made one day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Makes about 2 cups.

loro1971

ineapple Salsa


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Submitted By: Fruits & Veggies—More Matters®
Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 7
"Ready in only 10 minutes, this tangy salsa doubles as a complementary sauce for grilled chicken or seafood AND as an appetizer to enjoy with your favorite baked chips. A great way to add another fruit to your day!"
Ingredients:
2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
1 cup chopped red and/or green bell
pepper
1/2 cup sweet onion slivers

1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and
finely chopped (or more to taste)
Directions:
1. Blend pineapple, bell pepper, onion, lemon juice, cilantro and jalapeno pepper in medium bowl.
2. Refrigerate, covered for 4 to 24 hours, if desired, stirring occasionally.
3. Serve with grilled chicken or seafood or as an appetizer with chips.

loro1971

WHAT ABOUT CUCUMBER/TOMATO/PEPPER SALAD.... YOU CAN ADD RED ONION FOR COLOR AND EITHER DO FAT FREE ITALIAN OR OLIVE OIL/VINEGAR...

loro1971

Creamy Parmesan Spinach Dip
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1/4 cup • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 2 pts
Calories: 79.4 • Fat: 6.2 g • Carb: 3.3 g • Fiber: 0.9 g • Protein: 3.2 g
GREAT IDEA!!!!!

10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess liquid squeezed out
1/2 cup light sour cream
5 tbsp light mayonnaise
1/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
fresh pepper to taste
Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Can be made one day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Makes about 2 cups.

pinkgigi

fruit and vegie platter. I make that when I have to take some nibblies.

GG

loro1971

STRAWBERRIES WITH MINT YOGURT DIP
YIELD: Makes 2 cups dip

Ingredients

1 quart vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 to 3 tablespoons honey
Garnish: fresh mint sprig
Fresh whole strawberries

Preparation

Line a fine wire-mesh strainer with a coffee filter, and place over a bowl.
Spoon yogurt into filter. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill at least 24 hours. Yogurt may be chilled up to 72 hours. It gets thicker the longer it chills.
Discard liquid in bowl, and whisk together thickened yogurt, mint, lemon rind, and honey until blended. Garnish, if desired. Serve with strawberries.

Southern Living

annacataldo

Spinach dip sounds good...so does my salmon dip I foorgot about...can of pink salmon with a thing of cream cheese, tablespoon or two of parsley, couple dashes of worsheshire sauce...

loro1971

CAPRESE APPETIZERS

YIELD: Makes 8 appetizer servings
PREP TIME:20 MINUTES

Ingredients

1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
10 to 14 fresh small mozzarella cheese balls, cut into thirds*
32 (4-inch) wooden skewers**
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Thread 1 tomato half, 1 piece of cheese, and another tomato half onto each skewer. Place skewers in a shallow serving dish.
2. Whisk together oil and next 3 ingredients. Drizzle oil mixture over skewers; sprinkle with basil and salt and pepper to taste.
*1 (8-oz.) package fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, may be substituted.
**Wooden picks may be substituted.

annacataldo

Veggie tray is already there... thought about fruit tray with sug free chocolate pudding but fruit can get spendy, I hardly buy it for myself.

brendalyne

have you thought about doing some turkey wrapped in wheat tortilla's... you could even get some low fat cream cheese and spread on it. I have been searching EVERYWherE for a low cal/fat cheese ball recipe!

I have not tried this yet, but here's a Cheese Ball recipe from my WW cookbook:

3/4 cup shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup no-salt-added, reduced-fat (2%) cottage cheese
1 T Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp cayenne
1 (8 oz) package fat-free cream cheese, cut into quarters, at room temperature
1 (.9-oz) pkg dry vegetable soup/recipe mix
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

In food processor, pulse the cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, mustard and cayenne until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the cream cheese and soup mix; process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Scrape with spatula onto a large sheet of plastic wrap.

Wrap the plastic around the cheese mixture and shape it into a 4-inch ball or 7-inch long log with your hands. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.

Just before serving, sprinkle about half the parsley in a circle onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Unwrap the cheese ball/log and place on the parsely. Sprinkle remaining parsley on top and press to help the leaves adhere. Carefully roll any uncoated areas in the loose parsley and smooth the shape, if needed. Place on a serving plate and surround with cut-up veggies of your choice.

Makes 16 servings
Per serving (2 T): 42 cals, 1 g fat, 219 mg sod, 2 g carb, 0 g fiber, 5 g protein.
Points Value: 1