Fruit Skewers with Yogurt Dip

Tangy fruit and sweet yogurt make a perfect taste combination

1 C strawberries, rinsed, stems removed, and cut in half
1 C fresh pineapple, diced (or canned pineapple chunks in juice, drained)
½ C blackberries
1 tangerine or Clementine, peeled and cut into 8 segments
8 6-inch wooden skewers

For dip:
1 C strawberries, rinsed, stems removed, and cut in half
¼ C fat-free plain yogurt
1/8 tsp vanilla extract

Vegetable Dip

1/2 cup reduced−calorie or light mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups plain non−fat or low−fat yogurt
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
One 10−ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained,
and squeezed dry
Raw vegetables for serving

Layered Pizza Dip

8 ounce container fat−free cream cheese
1/2 cup chunky pizza sauce
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup minced onions
1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese

Heat oven to 350F. Using a 9" pie pan, layer all ingredients
in order listed, starting by spreading cream cheese evenly over
bottom of the pie pan. Bake 15 minutes or until dip is hot and
cheese is melted. Serve warm with crackers or chips.

Chili Dip

1 15−ounce Hormel Turkey With Beans, 99% Fat−Free Chili
1 8 oz. package fat−free cream cheese
1 cup reduced fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Allow the cream cheese to soften completely to room
temperature. Spread the cream cheese on the bottom of a shallow
casserole type dish. Next, evenly spread the chili over the cream
cheese. Lastly, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the chili. Bake
at 350F for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.
Serve hot with baked tortilla chips.

Spinach Dip

Makes 4 cups

1 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 12.3-ounce packages low-fat silken tofu
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 package dry vegetable soup mix

Place spinach and green onions in a bowl. Place tofu, lemon juice, and soup mix in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Add to spinach and green onions and mix well. Refrigerate to blend flavors.