90 light party Recipes

marinade, garlic powder, onion powder, liquid smoke, red wine (or white ), coarse sea salt, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, glaze, orange juice, honey, dark corn syrup, light corn syrup, rum or whiskey (yes, this makes them the life of the party, applesauce (do at the end to thicken this sauce), pepper sauce (try tabasco), jelly (i used grape & apple cause that s what i had on hand!), brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to your heat quotient), paprika

popped popcorn, unsalted dry roasted peanuts, macadamia nuts, halved, almonds, flaked coconut, butter, cubed, sugar, brown sugar, light corn syrup, strong brewed coffee, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract

corn chex, rice chex, pretzels (knots), sliced almonds, brown sugar, butter, light corn syrup, baking soda, dried cranberries or 1 cup dried blueberries or 1 cup dried cherries

chicken italian sausage, mushrooms, drained, processed cheese (use light reduced fat velveeta), worcestershire sauce (i use 2tsp), ketchup (i use 2tsp), dried oregano, garlic powder, hot sauce (optional), cocktail rye bread (i prefer pumpernickel but it s up to you)

shredded peeled sweet potato (about 1 lb), shredded peeled baking potato (about 1/2 lb), shredded fresh onion, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, egg whites, lightly beaten, vegetable oil, divided

butter, chopped onion, green bell pepper, diced, stalk celery, diced, minced garlic clove, to taste, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, water, dry sherry, light brown sugar, vinegar, salt, fresh ground black pepper, hot pepper sauce, eggplant (peeled or not , it s up to you), red bell peppers, cubed lamb or 2 lbs pork or 2 lbs chicken or 2 lbs turkey, bamboo skewer

heads fresh broccoli, light mayonnaise, sugar or 1/2 cup substitute, lemon juice, red grapes, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, bacon (cooked and crumbled )

boneless skinless chicken breasts, seasoned bread crumbs, egg, lightly scrambled, fresh sliced mushrooms, fresh muenster cheese, butter, beef bouillon cubes or 4 equivalent granular bouillon, boiling water

cooked ham (about 3 cups), light mayonnaise, dijon mustard, pecans, finely chopped, sweet pickle relish (optional), worcestershire sauce, prepared horseradish, if you prefer (up to 1/4 tsp. (or more ), hot pepper sauce (or more to your taste )

flour, baking powder, lightly packed grated cheddar cheese, cold butter (cut in chunks ), ice water, ice water

crabmeat, light mayonnaise, creme fraiche, lemon juice, salt and pepper, shrimp crackers, fresh dill

fresh lime juice, ground cumin, refried beans, bottled salsa (we like pace medium), frozen whole kernel corn, thawed, chopped green onion, chopped black olives, cheddar cheese, light sour cream, plain yogurt, fresh cilantro, chopped

salsa (i always try to find the hottest, chunkiest kind!), cream cheese, room temperature, to taste (can use light ), shredded cheddar cheese , to taste, jalapenos (optional) or 1 habanero, chopped (optional)

white sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, maraschino cherries , with juice, triple sec, light rum, orange, sliced into rounds, lemon, sliced into rounds, pineapple chunks , with juice, seltzer water, ice

frozen raspberries in light syrup, knox unflavoured gelatin, whipping cream, powdered sugar

frozen hash brown cubed potatoes (i use ore-ida southern style), cream of celery soup, sour cream, shredded mild cheddar cheese, melted butter, divided, lightly crushed corn flakes

pretzels, nutter butter sandwich cookies , miniature, dry roasted peanuts, sugar, butter or 3/4 cup margarine, light corn syrup, vanilla, baking soda, m & s, candy corn

diced ripe pineapple, granulated sugar, light rum, fresh squeezed lime juice, water, cilantro leaves, for garnish