Great beginnings. (hors d'oeuvres recipes)

HORS D'OEUVRES THAT WILL KEEP THE GOOD TIMES ROLLING AND THE GUESTS IN GOOD HEALTH

Whether you're planning a sit-down family dinner or an open-house buffet, you probably have hors d'oeuvres on your menu and grocery list. Unfortunately, many standard homemade appetizers are loaded with fat, sodium and cholesterol. And to make things worse, most store-bought hors d'oeuvres are full of preservatives as well. That doesn't mean you have to spend hours in the kitchen concocting elaborate snacks that are good for you and your guests. Here are 10 healthful appetizer recipes that you can re are from a few simple ingredients.

SHRIMP IN LIME-DILL SAUCE

Serves 8 to 10

Be sure to provide toothpicks

or tiny skewers for picking up the shrimp.

1/2 cup olive oil

1-1/2 pounds shelled, de-veined shrimp

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

2 Tbs. lime juice

2 tsp. dill

1 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

In a large skillet, heat oil. Add shrimp and garlic; sautee, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink and thoroughly cooked. Stir in remaining ingredients and serve immediately.

CAL. PROT. FIBER CARB. FAT CHOL. SOD.

Ea. serving 73 4g 1g 8g 6g 33mg 139mg

CHILLED CHICKPEA SALAD

Serves 8 to 10

1/4 cup olive oil

3 Tbs. lemon juice

2 Tbs. vinegar

1 tsp. honey

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1/2 tsp. …