Everyone loves a good dip, but these dips love you back. There's no mayo- and sour cream-laden guilt here! These festive, healthy options are a snap to whip up, travel well, and are sure to be the talk of the party. With inspiration from the Middle East, the Mediterranean, Asia, and the Americas, these 45 go-to recipes featuring root veggies, legumes, pulses, and nuts are guaranteed palate and waistline pleasers.

"Full PDF of book has been provided"-- "This complete guide to the wonderfully diverse world of small plates offers practical ways to make spreads that can be sumptuous or streamlined. Making a satisfying array of small plates at home is all about putting the right pieces together. Balance hearty anchor dishes with creative nibbles and bites such as gussied up vegetables, crispy bar snacks, dressed-up cheeses, and more. This collection of recipes...

"Everyone knows food can make or break a party. No need to ruin a good time by eating a gut grenade, so let us show you the way. We'll help you party your ass off without damaging your waist or your wallet with healthy meals, casseroles, sides, and snacks that you'll actually want to show off. So fill your cup and pile up your plate 'cause we're gonna have one of those nights"--

Bacon, Beans & Beer is chock-full of 65 delicious, easy-to-make recipes including appetizers and snacks, soups and sandwiches, salads and sides, easy meals, and even some treats—using bacon, beans, or beer as the star ingredient. From sweets like Beer Caramel Corn and Bacon Peanut Butter Cookies to classics like Bacon & Shrimp Po' Boys and Kentucky Hot Browns and Beer Bacon Mac & Cheese, Bacon, Beans & Beer will satisfy the hungriest of diners—and...

Hollis Wilder, the first three-time champion of Food Network's Cupcake Wars, takes the traditional sweet cupcake in a new direction, with fresh flavors and a new savory look. The trusty cupcake pan works just as well for satisfying mini-meals as it does for decadent sweets. Small, uniform portions make it easier to avoid overeating, and the meals are perfect for making ahead of time and freezing for the week in single or family-size portions. Hollis...

With today's magazines singing the praises of graze-style eating as both healthy and fun, Party Appetizers offers the perfect way to treat guests. Entertaining aficionado Tori Ritchie serves up sensational recipes for fabulous finger foods to kick off any informal dinner or stylish celebration - or even be the main attraction at a holiday soiree. Variety truly is the spice of life, when you're talking olives jazzed up with herbs and spices or savory...