Apps&Snacks (New)- Pt.3/9

Prep Time: 40 minutesServings: 4 Ingredients: 2 cups butternut squash, cooked and mashed 1⁄2 cup low-fat cream cheese 3⁄4 cup bread crumbs 2 tbsp. brown sugar 1 egg 1⁄4 tsp ground ginger 1⁄4 tsp black pepper 1⁄4 tsp salt Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Lightly spray a shallow baking dish (1L) with non-stick cooking spray. 3. Peel and chop butternut squash. Cook for 5 minutes on high in the microwave in a covered bowl. Mash with a fork. 4. Combine 2 cups mashed butternut squash with the low-fat cream cheese, brown sugar, egg, ground ginger, pepper, salt, and...

Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 2 hours for marinade)Serves: 12+ Ingredients: 2 cups cooked shrimp 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup squid 2 cups imitation crab 2 tsp pepper 1 tsp oregano 1 cup carrot, shredded 1 tbsp. hot pepper rings, diced 1 cup celery, finely chopped 1 tsp salt 1⁄2 cup sliced olives 1 tsp basil 3⁄4 cup Canola oil 1 lemon Directions: 1. Thinly slice squid (see the back of fish section divider), rinse shrimp, and cut or shred the imitation crab. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil, then add the squid and shrimp. Cook until opaque. Add imitation crab...

Prep time: 10 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic 1 14-oz (398-ml) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 tbsp. (22.5ml) raw tahini Juice of 1 lemon 3-4 tbsp. (45-60ml) extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste 4 tbsp. (60ml) water, or more, depending on desired consistency Directions: 1. Place the garlic in a food processor and process until very finely chopped. 2. Add the chickpeas and continue to process until well broken down. 3. Add tahini and process further.  4. Add lemon juice, oil, and salt. Continue to process, adding just a little water at a time. Do this until a thick...