No-Worries Party Dips: Lose the Fat, Not the Flavor

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1. Posted by mel on Sat, Dec 08, 2007, 6:29 pm PST

its so good....... i like the recipes.... thank you.......
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2. Posted by alandmair08@verizon.net on Sun, Dec 09, 2007, 1:29 pm PST

great respies
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3. Posted by claran on Mon, Dec 10, 2007, 4:43 pm PST

great recipe but taking it from there add hambuger meat fried ,drained free of grease, and with a little garlic and a dash of cominos add a little water on med heat 10 minutes....then layer that...add cheese between layers... pile it up....yummy.
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4. Posted by Mix on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 6:37 am PST

Instead of hamburger meat, use Morning Star or Boca veggie crumblers. Way less fat and calories than the hamburger meat, but all the taste. Thanks for all the recipes and tips, Hungry Girl. Love them!
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5. Posted by melyco82566 on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 1:12 pm PST

use fat free cream cheese and add taco seasoning mix and 2 tbsp of low fat sour cream , spread that on bottom instead of beans or meat, spread your salsa then lettuce and other toppings. Yum Yum- one of our family favorites
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6. Posted by cathie g on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 4:04 pm PST

or use morning star vegi products as protein in dip
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7. Posted by mdh9981 on Thu, Dec 13, 2007, 12:01 pm PST

these recipes are delicious print them out and make some for yourself
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8. Posted by mdh9981 on Thu, Dec 13, 2007, 12:01 pm PST

these recipes are delicious print them out and make some for yourself
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9. Posted by caringo@ameritech.net on Fri, Dec 14, 2007, 2:52 pm PST

In the past when I have used fat free products, there is no taste and the texture is terrible - like chalk.
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10. Posted by bridgitte9 on Sat, Dec 15, 2007, 7:22 pm PST

I always use fat free sour cream and it tastes no different, also Kraft makes a yummy fat free shredded cheddar and mozzerella which I use all the time. Fat free cream cheese tastes no different and instead of meat I use soy crumbles instead of ground beef (in chili, spaghetti & lasagna) and nobody knew, it was so good! Also, I use fat free Ricotta and you can't tell. My lasagna is extremely low fat I get comments like "this is the best!" with requests for my recipe. I've been cooking fat free/low fat for 20 years and my kids are very healthy and not fat. The whole wheat pita it great for dips prepared like they are in the recipes above, I always have veggies for dipping also.
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11. Posted by judy c on Mon, Dec 17, 2007, 2:49 pm PST

they sound good to me & i am going to try them
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12. Posted by realfoodlover on Tue, Dec 18, 2007, 4:04 pm PST

Products like FF Mayo, FF sour cream and FF cheese are no substitute for the original. I'm sorry, but I have to say something about these ridiculous recipes. Rather than trying to make "comfort foods" that are rather cold comfort in my opinion, make good old fashioned guacamole---there are few things that pack more nutritional value than avocados. Those "200 calories" are good calories and the fat in avocados is good fat that strengthens your body, including your heart. Skip the frozen peas! Go with fresh produce and eat away--you'll feel more satisfied and will snack less on the sweets. I'm sick of this "healthy" fat free, low calorie craze...it's not healthy at all but rather a way to sell more new products from huge, pure-profit-driven companies like Kraft.
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13. Posted by Brian D on Thu, Dec 20, 2007, 10:11 am PST

It's our contry's obssession with fat free products that is making us fatter!!! The human body needs fat, when you deprieve your body of fat, the body will store any fat it can get a hold of. Take a look at the ingredients in regular mayo...it's mostly good fat from soybean oil. For any of you stuck on the low fat/no fat nonsense, take a look at the book, The Fat Fallacy.....You are pumping your body with chemicals that shoudl not be in the human body. http://www.foodreference.com/html/fat-fallacy.html Happy Holidays....
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14. Posted by mel_jo2003 on Thu, Dec 20, 2007, 10:11 am PST

i agree with realfoodlover. there is a difference in taste on fat free sour cream and it is a whole lot more watery than regular sour cream. also in dishes that are hot using fat free or low fat cheese it does not melt at all.
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15. Posted by Goo on Thu, Dec 20, 2007, 10:21 am PST

Lowfat Diets By Mary G. Enig, PhD When it comes to lowfat diets, many questions can be asked. What comprises a lowfat diet? Is one man's "lowfat" diet another man's "moderate-fat" diet? And if fats are so important, why do some people feel better when they go on lowfat diets? Sixty years ago, recommendations for the amount of fat allowed in therapeutic diets could range from the very lowfat (high-protein) diet used to treat nephrosis, a type of kidney disease, (18 percent of the energy as fat) to the very high-fat diet used to treat epilepsy in children (88 percent of the energy as fat). In between was the "lowfat" diet used for treatment of obesity (32 percent of energy as fat) and the relatively high-fat therapeutic diets used for convalescence from serious illness (49-56 percent of energy as fat).1 By analyzing menus from turn-of-the-century cookbooks, we can estimate that the fat content of the diets at that time was about 35-40 percent of energy as fat. Fats contain about twice as many calories per gram as protein or carbohydrate foods. In a diet of 2500 calories, 35 percent of calories as fat translates to 97 grams of fat (slightly less than 1/2 cup) per day, as added fat or distributed in the foods. Pictures of the general populace at the time do not show large numbers of obese individuals, and in fact they showed mostly healthy-looking people unless the scene was one of poverty. Gradually over the intervening decades, the emphasis from public health "advocates" has been a recommendation for use of "lowfat" diets for just about any disease state, and certainly as the accepted and appropriate treatment for obesity, which has become a major health problem in the United States. Not all researchers accept the belief that fat intake causes obesity, and it has been pointed out that ". . . there is no conclusive evidence from epidemiologic studies that dietary fat intake promotes the development of obesity independently of total energy intake."2 The recognition by some researcher that it is the energy content of the diet that is important matches the understanding of clinicians half a century ago. Nevertheless the common recommendation continues to be a "lowfat" diet for treating obesity in spite of the numerous research papers reporting better results with the low-carbohydrate diet.3,4 ... READ MORE follow this link http://www.westonaprice.org/knowyourfats/lowfatdiets.html
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16. Posted by George's mama on Thu, Dec 20, 2007, 10:31 am PST

I say eat what you want, have fun and enjoy your family
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17. Posted by Stephanie J on Thu, Dec 20, 2007, 10:38 am PST

On the guacamole...just skip the mayo altogether. If you mash the avocado well enough, it will have about the same texture. Instead, substitute use a lot of garlic powder and use lime juice instead of lemon. Also, this time of year, keep in mind that raw onions are really strong so you might not really want to include them. As for the cumin, etc., keep in mind that it's more of a spice you'd use in chili. The other veggies and salsas are great, but they cover up the natural flavor of the avocado; maybe enjoy them on the side.
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18. Posted by Josey on Thu, Dec 20, 2007, 10:46 am PST

Everything sounds great except the peas in the guac!! Are you kidding me?! Yuck. Avacaods, sour cream, garlic salt, salsa, cumin, and lemon juice, can't beat it on a hot summer day!!:) The other two sound pretty good tho! Merry Christmas everyone, nope, I ain't afraid to say it!!
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19. Posted by jessicalammey on Thu, Dec 20, 2007, 10:52 am PST

honestly I cant tell the difference in the taste of lowfat sourcream or butter. i would suggest trying it, cant hurt to try it. if you hate it, then dont do it!
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20. Posted by Steph Ann on Thu, Dec 20, 2007, 11:02 am PST

I think people worry too much about what they eat that it drives them crazy. I say don't go overboard with eating a lot of bad stuff, but don't worry yourself to death about how many calories are in this and how much fat is in that. It's rediculous. It just takes the fun out of eating.
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21. Posted by Kuini on Thu, Dec 20, 2007, 11:07 am PST

I agree with the real food lovers. Actualy, since I have diabetes, most of these recipes, while low in fat, are very high in carbohydrates! Too many carbohydrates are toxic to a diabetes patient and must be limited in order to maintain proper glucose levels. In addition to that little problem, many fat-free cheeses do not melt and a reduced-fat version is the better choice. Good taste, it melts, and for those watching fats and carbs a very nutritious alternative with great flavor.
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22. Posted by kj_shumaker on Thu, Dec 20, 2007, 11:09 am PST

Try using Light versions of sour cream, cream cheese, mayo, and cheese instead of fat free. They're better for you than the full-fat options, but have better taste and texture than the fat free.
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23. Posted by wonderwoman1977718 on Thu, Dec 20, 2007, 11:12 am PST

Ok, seriously - that guac sounds disgusting! I mean I know someone will write a comment after me telling me I am wrong, but I'm not! It sounds GROSS. My god- eat in moderation and eat REAL food. Maybe if people didn't sit down and eat an ENTIRE bowl of dip - they wouldn't be worried about the fat! Fat is not the enemy - will power is!!!!!
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24. Posted by Dutchtreat7 on Fri, Dec 21, 2007, 7:01 am PST

Would like to mention that low-fat may prove worthy if taste of fat free leaves something to be desired. At least it is a step in the right direction.
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25. Posted by lmamodhoussen on Fri, Dec 21, 2007, 7:48 am PST

This is a very good site. and i would also want to now more recipes about no calories, no fat, no sugar, no glucide and very light please thank u.
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26. Posted by tiger on Fri, Dec 21, 2007, 1:21 pm PST

i completely agree w/ wonderwoman1977718, not only does that sound disgusting but, if america would quit eating so much junk we wouldn't be so fat, and other countries would see the U.S. as a better place. A few days ago my friend that moved to Tunisia (North Africa) told me that Africans think America is like "Desperate Housewives"!
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27. Posted by kayatepe on Sat, Dec 22, 2007, 10:33 am PST

What a silly tempest in a teapot! ADDED fat is what is unnecessary in REAL food. There are fats present in soy bean products, dried bean products, bananas, and a wealth of other plant-based foods. Sure, the body needs fat, but now Americans pour olive oil ("a healthy fat") all over their bread and potatoes, and for frying stuff. We don't need THAT much fat. As to the diabetic lady: I, tooo, have diabetes, but I have NO PROBLEM with carbohydrate foos that contain the complex carbs in beans, whole fruits (NOT JUICE!), whole grain breads or cereals. I have not had to take medication now for two years, and I only weigh 128 pounds. So stop making excuses about some really healthy foods (and the green peas in the guac recipe are really healthy). So don't put them in the guac, eat them on the side and eat a smaller amount of the guac. IT'S OUR PIG-LIKE EATING AND LACK OF EXERCISE THAT IS MAKING US FAT!
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28. Posted by lkvnyc08 on Mon, Dec 24, 2007, 7:15 am PST

yumm! I'm definitely trying these recipes, they sound delicious! Thanks!
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29. Posted by Shannon S on Mon, Dec 24, 2007, 8:24 am PST

I made the artichoke dip & it was pretty damn delicious I have to say............but I did sub low -fat for fat - free & added some lemon juice to cut it a bit. Friends & family had no idea something that tasted so rich was actually pretty guilt free. Merry Ho Ho everyone
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30. Posted by vchipere on Tue, Dec 25, 2007, 9:58 am PST

good receipe from the looks,donot know about the test
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