{"id":1618769,"date":"2024-10-25T14:12:03","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T18:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1618769"},"modified":"2024-10-25T14:12:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T18:12:03","slug":"beware-healthier-dips-for-halloween-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/beware-healthier-dips-for-halloween-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware: Healthier Dips for Halloween Ahead!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dip<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or treat! You\u2019re never too old to indulge in Halloween, but if you want to avoid the temptation of your candy bowl while waiting for trick-or-treaters you can curb the craving with a healthier spooky snack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trick <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keeping it clean yet convenient with<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada\u2019s first-ever ready-to-go <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trestelle.ca\/english\/fetaDips.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whipped Feta Dips by Tre Stelle<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frightfully flavourful, these dips are made with 100% Canadian dairy and no artificial flavours, making them the perfect guilt-free pairing for your favourite veggies, crackers or as a healthier chip dip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re cozying up with a scary movie or putting on a famous annual spread, you can dip straight in from the container or spruce it up by simply serving in your favourite Halloween dishes &#8211; the homemade taste is haunting!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Roasted Red Pepper flavour delivers the perfect pop of orange while the nut-free Pesto is a family favourite that everyone can safely enjoy &#8211; including the kids after their big night!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you\u2019re a pinwheel or crostini lover, try the easy and delicious recipes created by lifestyle fitness expert Karen Michelle Moreira below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dip if you dare!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ghoul-green-smoked-salmon-pinwheels\">Ghoul-Green Smoked Salmon Pinwheels<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1618772\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1618772\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1618772\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Karen-Michelle_TS-Whipped-Feta-Dip-Roasted-Red-Pepper-Pinwheels-2.jpg\" alt=\"Healthier Dips: Whipped Feta Dip Roasted Red Pepper Pinwheels near dip\" width=\"500\" height=\"885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Karen-Michelle_TS-Whipped-Feta-Dip-Roasted-Red-Pepper-Pinwheels-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Karen-Michelle_TS-Whipped-Feta-Dip-Roasted-Red-Pepper-Pinwheels-2-320x566.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1618772\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy of Tre Stelle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"ingredients\">Ingredients:<\/h3>\n<p>2 burrito style spinach wraps (or can use any burrito size wrap)<br \/>\n4-6 ounces <a href=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/5-sweet-treats-for-clean-holiday-eats\/\">Tre Stelle<\/a> Roasted Red Pepper Whipped Feta<br \/>\n2-3 cups spinach<br \/>\n4-6 ounces smoked salmon<\/p>\n<p>Lay out both wraps and evenly spread the whipped feta onto each one, leaving about a half inch of room around the edges. Top your tortillas with spinach followed by the smoked salmon. Tightly roll up each wrap, tucking in the ends as you go. With a small serrated knife cut the edges off each wrap, and then cut each one into \u00bd inch rounds. Assemble as-is or stick a toothpick into each pinwheel to serve.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"witches-brew-schetta\">Witches Brew-Schetta<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1618776\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1618776\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1618776\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Karen-Michelle_TS-Whipped-Feta-Dip-Pesto-Crostini-1.jpg\" alt=\"Healthier Dips: Whipped Feta Dip Pesto Crostini plated with a bowl of cherry tomatoes on the side\" width=\"500\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Karen-Michelle_TS-Whipped-Feta-Dip-Pesto-Crostini-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Karen-Michelle_TS-Whipped-Feta-Dip-Pesto-Crostini-1-320x562.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1618776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy of Tre Stelle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"ingredients-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 package Tre Stelle Pesto Whipped Feta<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 baguette, sliced \u00bd inch, toasted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 shallots minced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cloves garlic minced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 1\/2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (or balsamic vinegar)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pound ripe cherry tomatoes, cut in quarters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves, plus extra for serving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, optional<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slice your baguette diagonally and set aside. Option to toast baguette lightly in a pan or in the oven for 3-5 minutes. Combine shallots, garlic, and balsamic vinegar in a medium bowl. Next whisk in olive oil, salt and black pepper. Add in tomatoes, stir and set aside for 10 minutes. Stir in the basil and taste for seasoning. To assemble the crostini, spread each slice of bread with a generous amount of Pesto Whipped Feta. With a slotted spoon, place the tomatoes on top. Put the crostini on plates and top with the pine nuts. Sprinkle with extra basil and serve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Dip or treat! 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