As much as the holidays are meant to be fun, you can’t deny that a certain element of stress always lingers under the cheery surface. You’ve got to meet deadlines, wrap gifts, entertain relatives, attend holiday parties, and cook your signature dish—and sometimes all of this can land on the same day. While we can’t exactly help with your gift wrapping or relatives, we can help alleviate some of the stress associated with parties and potlucks.
These healthy crowd pleasing apps are perfect dishes to bring to any shindig this season, not just because they look and taste great, but because each one only requires five or less ingredients and minimal cooking time. There ya go! Maybe we did just help with your gift wrapping after all because we’re pretty sure we just freed up a good chunk of time with these easy appetizers. Whoever you decide to serve them to, be it coworkers, friends, or family, we promise they’ll have happy bellies and you’ll be a little more at ease to enjoy the festivities.
We rarely pass up a chance to include pesto in a recipe if the opportunity presents itself, so when this little app came across our desks it had to make this list. It’s so easy you might be asking yourself, ‘Why didn’t I think of that?’ Because you have us, that’s why!
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4-6
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Spice things up with this vegetarian twist on those oh-so-addictive buffalo wings everyone loves. We love this version because its lower calorie, slightly less messy (if you’re feeling high-brow, this can totally be eaten with a fork), and just as delicious.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
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Smile and say cheese! This delectable creamy dip will undoubtedly win you some new friends, especially since this particular recipe can serve a large group of people. Or…you can keep it all to yourself, because when it comes to cheese, we totally get that temptation too. The best part: for how cheesy and tasty it is, it’s surprisingly low cal.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24
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It’s hard to find anything easier or healthier than this refreshing platter of goodness, and perfect for when you need to throw something together last minute. Because the ingredients are so simple, the serving size is super flexible—and sometimes you just need that flexibility during the holiday chaos.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 min (while they cool in fridge)
Total time: 14 minutes
Servings: Will depend on how many slices/cucumbers used
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We didn’t want to leave you hanging in case you got assigned the dessert dish this year, so here’s a healthier take on the sweet seasonal favorite. All the crunch of bark, without all the bite of extra calories.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 2 hours (while they freeze in freezer)
Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
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And just like that, your holiday cooking got a little easier. Enjoy!
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wow they are good
Thanks! We think so too.