Make this creamy, delicious soup for the first course and follow up with 2 proteins and some side veggies for a complete GOLO meal. What a great idea for company!!!

Sweet Potato Skins Makes: 5 sweet potato skins *This is an appetizer, as such it does not have enough of any food group to count as an entire serving. Enjoy responsibly. :) Ingredients: 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 2 Sweet Potatoes, sliced into ¼ to ½ inch pieces (use a mandolin if possible) 1 ¼ tsp Sea Salt, divided ¾ tsp Black Pepper 1/3 Cup Cheddar Cheese 2 Avocados, peeled and diced 2 Tbsp Plain Greek Yogurt 1 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice ½ tsp Smoked Paprika 2 oz Uncured Bacon (2 to 3 slices) cooked and crumbled 3 Tbsp Cilantro, chopped Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 rimmed baki...

Stuffed MushroomsServing Size: 1 Mushroom *This is an appetizer, as such it does not have enough of any food group to count as an entire serving. Enjoy responsibly. :) Ingredients: 2 lbs Mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed 3 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Cup Feta Cheese, crumbled ½ Cup Kalamata Olives 1 Cup Tomatoes, finely chopped 1 tsp Garlic Powder Sea Salt and Pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Very lightly, coat the Mushroom Caps and the edges with Olive Oil and place on a rimmed baking sheet. In a small bowl, add Feta Cheese, Olives, Tomatoes, Garlic Powder and Salt and Pepp...

Mini Chicken Pot Pies Makes 12 Mini Chicken Pot PiesThis is an appetizer. As such, it does not have enough of any food group to count as an entire serving. Enjoy responsibly. Ingredients: 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 stalk of celery, chopped ¼ cup onion, chopped 1 Tbsp olive oil, for vegetables Sea salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp thyme 1 cup chicken stock 3 Tbsp flour 12 oz chicken, cooked and cubed 2 slices multigrain bread, cubed (or 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs) 1 Tbsp olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Sauté vegetables in olive oil until tender. Add salt, p...

Holiday Zucchini BitesServing Size: 3 *This is an appetizer, as such it does not have enough of any food group to count as an entire serving. Enjoy responsibly. :) Ingredients: 1 ½ Cups Zucchini, raw and finely diced into cubes 1 ¼ Cups Panko Bread Crumbs 1 Clove Garlic, finely diced ¼ Cup Red Pepper, finely diced 3 Eggs, lightly scrambled ¼ Cup Cheese, shredded Salt and Pepper to taste 1 Tbsp Olive Oil, to grease the cookie sheet Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place Zucchini, Eggs, Panko, Red Pepper and Cheese into a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add Sea Salt and Pepper. ...

Healthy Holiday Spinach DipServing Size: ¼ Cup *This is an appetizer, as such it does not have enough of any food group to count as an entire serving. Enjoy responsibly. :) Ingredients: 6 Cups Spinach, chopped (frozen & thawed or cooked & drained) 2 Red Peppers, finely chopped ½ Cup Plain Greek Yogurt 3 oz Cheddar Cheese, grated 8 Tbsp Parsley, chopped ½ tsp Cumin Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste Directions: Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine. Add plenty Salt and Pepper. Note: if you are using frozen spinach, you can either add it to a frying pan over...

A great idea for an office potluck or holiday party. Everyone will ask for the recipe! A festive GOLO-friendly recipe that's ideal for sharing.

Greek Yogurt Fruit DipServing Size: ¼ Cup *This is an appetizer, as such it does not have enough of any food group to count as an entire serving. Enjoy responsibly. :) Ingredients: 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt 2 Tbsp Honey 1 Tbsp Coconut Palm Sugar 1 Tbsp Cinnamon 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Directions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Serve with Fresh Fruit.

This recipe makes a quick light snack or appetizer. Folks love to snack on this while waiting for the main dish to be ready! This GOLO-friendly recipe highlights simple ingredients and bold flavor.

Missing that crunch you used to get from chips? Try this recipe and you'll be amazed at how great these Cheese Crisps are! This GOLO-friendly recipe makes a delicious addition to your meal plan.