These light party bites made with tomatoes, diced pepper, eggplant and a schmear of herbed cream cheese are surprisingly low in calories and fat.

This dip made with ancho chiles and sour cream tastes like red enchilada sauce; serve it salty tortilla chips.

These amazingly rich bites put a tasty spin on tender Southern-style barbecued pork.

Two irresistible flavors—bacon and blue cheese—in one addictive dip.

A fruity, heady libation that adds an elegant note to holiday parties, New Year’s Eve midnight buffets and hair-of-the-dog New Year’s Day brunches.

Looking for a sparkling Champagne sipper? Try this bubbly blackberry-laced cocktail.

This easy, one-pot dish includes the Southern traditional New Year’s foods of black-eyed peas for luck and cabbage to represent money in the new year.

Gussy up guacamole with pungent blue cheese, spicy peppers and creamy sour cream for an unforgettable party dip.

An easy appetizer with ripe tomatoes, black olives and crumbly feta that’s perfect for holiday parties and special occasions.

This spicy dip—high in calcium and vitamin C—is a perfect party appetizer served with a vegetable dunkers or toasted pita crisps.

Fresh cranberries and tart apples combine with sweet dried apricots in a moist buttermilk cake that’s perfect for fall and winter holidays.