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The holidays may be over, but there is more party to come. Superbowl, after skiing, poker parties, all those winter activities make for hungry times. So keep your “game face” on this month, we’ve some great appetizer idea’s for easy party additions. Next time you need an appetizer or dip, check these offerings. Featuring the RTM  this month is homemade “dilled ranch style dip for a veggie platter. Some ideas for keeping it new with a variety of textures, color and taste. Other dip recipes you’ll find posted this month are: Con Queso – short and homemade versions. Artichoke and spinach dip, Bean dip w/chorizo sausage. Bavarian cheese Onion dip with caraway. Clam dip. Shrimp or Crab logs. Chopped Guacamole. Olive and eggplant tapenade or bruschetta. My favorite fruit bowl and dip mix. Chipped beef log. Cranpeno or Raspeno appetizer. That is quite the variety of appetizers and dips for your crowd, hopefully you’ll find something fun to experiment with.

Our Herb/Spice of the month is Senna. Never heard of it? You are among the majority. Senna is a tropical plant and has been used in folklore medicine since before written language. The herb has laxative and purgative properties which makes in the main ingredient in a host of products for relieving digestive problems. If you have ever used a “dieters tea” then you have used a senna based product. There are some cautions about using Senna, read the Herb/Spice page for the list of do’s and don’ts.

Our Veggie of the Month (VOM) is the radish. Simple and humble, the radish has a few surprises. Did you know a entire cup of sliced radishes is only 20 calories??? Talk about the ultimate snack food. Good nutrition and fiber are some other properties the radish can bring to your table, along with its famous peppery bite. Check the VOM page for some creative ways to incorporate these little marvels into your diet.