Snacks & Holidays
Mom’s Salsa
By Carl Marrufo
This Salsa was an everyday condiment on our table when I was growing up. Now I can’t seem to ever make enough to satisfy my family, friends and just about anyone who try’s it!
The Recipe is actually pretty simple but it does require you to roast your chiles outside unless you have a [...]
Easy to Make Guacamole
by Joe Smith
You can make guacamole that people will rave about! It’s easy, and you don’t need any fancy kitchen utensils or appliances.
What You’ll Need To Have Ready
Assemble the following kitchen items:
Cutting board
Sharp knife
A shallow-lipped dish or bowl, preferably with a flat bottom
A potato masher, hand-held is better than an electric whipper
Ingredients (for one batch, [...]
Let’s NOT Talk Turkey
By Kristin Johnson
The carving. The leftovers. The endless stuffing. Actually, you love the stuffing, cranberries and turkey trimmings. However, it’s been seven years and you know your family will throw the turkey out the window if they have to eat the bird one more Christmas (and never mind the lectures about starving children in Ethiopia—or [...]
Dieters Can Enjoy Holiday Parties – Tasty Holiday Party Recipes
By Sherry Frewerd
With the holiday season comes the dieters’ greatest fear, the calorie-laden party food. There are many tips and ideas out there about how dieters can avoid weight gain during the holiday season. Suggestions like filling up on sensible food, eating smaller portions, cutting the alcohol and exercising more. These are all wonderful, helpful [...]
Vegetarian Recipe: Fruit & Nut Balls
These little fruity balls are high in fibre, very nutritious, and convenient to have around for a quick snack anytime of the day.
You’ll need these ingredients:
1/2 cup almonds, ground
1/2 cup coconut, grated
1/2 cup sultanas, chopped finely
1 banana, sliced finely
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cups dates, chopped finely
2/3 tbspns rice syrup or honey alternative
water to moisten
You’ll have [...]
Easy Deviled Egg Recipe: Easy Deviled Egg Recipe with Mustard
12 hard boiled eggs, cooled
1 teaspoon dry or 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
Dash pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Paprika
Directions
Remove eggs from shell and cut lengthwise in half. Remove egg yolks and place yolks in a small bowl. Mash up the yolks with a fork and add the remaining ingredients, except for [...]
How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds
Halloween is upon us and with that comes pumpkins and with pumpkins comes roasted pumpkin seeds! So, how do you roast pumpkin seeds and make them taste great?
Besides giving you a basic recipe, I’ll also give you some great tips to guarantee a flavorful and healthy treat. Kids like them too!
Basic Recipe for Roasted Pumpkin [...]
Creating Perfect Popcorn Recipes
Popcorn is something we all have at least tried one
time or another in our life. Many people say popcorn is their favorite
snack. In fact, popcorn is rated as one of the leading snack foods in the
world. So it is no surprise that people everywhere are searching for
perfect popcorn recipes that will give them that perfect [...]
Fall Fruit Snack Mix
This fall fruit snack mix has a fantastic flavor,taste and texture. It’s very easy to make and is wonderfully good in its simplicity. And, it’s a healthy alternative to some of the other butter-laden cereal-type mixes.
If you are planning on having a party, make a statement with this mix. It’s perfect to serve in the [...]
Healthy Snacks
by Vicki Churchill
In today’s hectic life style it probably feels like there is no time for healthy eating, or you simply can not find recipes that are both healthy and quick to make. As a result it is tempting to reach for the quick and easy snacks such as potato chips or candy.
Do you ever [...]