Garlic Rosemary Scented Almonds – lightly toasted almonds with rosemary and garlic. They make a great snack, topping for a salad or gift. Almonds and nuts are such a great thing to snack on. But sometimes they get boring! They have all those flavored nuts in the store, but why not just make your own…
Appetizer Recipes
Spicy Honey Roasted Almonds
Spicy Honey Roasted Almonds – sweet and spicy roasted nuts that are great for snacking, topping of salads, or even giving as gifts! I am always trying to find healthy snacks that you can just grab and go. Life is busy, so having something that you don’t feel guilty about at your finger tips is…
Spicy Chili-Lime Yogurt Dip
Did you know that November is Diabetes Awareness Month? I honestly had no idea. I am embarrassed to say that, but I just didn’t know. I have been very fortunate to not have diabetes touch my life, or anyone close to me. I recently met someone who has it, but he manages it very quietly,…
Chicken Club Eggrolls
I must admit I am not really a fan of eggrolls. At least the traditional Chinese version. I like the idea of them, I just can’t find one that I like. We have a friend who makes traditional Vietnamese eggrolls, and those I like. Apparently I like lots of meat 🙂 Those are mainly ground…
Indian Curry Meatballs
Indian Chicken Meatballs – tender and juicy chicken meatballs loaded with comforting Indian spices. Served with a spiced yogurt dipping sauce for a great dinner or appetizer.
Avocado Hummus
Avocado Hummus – hummus is such a great snack and when you fill it with avocado it is not only healthy it tastes amazing! Hummus is a favorite snack at our house. My husband and son will go through containers of hummus in no time. And they love trying all the different flavors. Usually I…
Mexican Snack Mix
Every year around Thanksgiving we make Party Mix. It makes a pot that literally lasts until Christmas. Sometimes though, you can’t really wait until Thanksgiving for party mix. And sometimes, you want your party mix to have some kick. Enter Mexican Snack Mix. This makes a reasonable amount of snack mix (about 5 cups). Is…
Quinoa Bites
Quinoa Bites – Perfect for an appetizer or a light lunch. Mix in some Italian sausage and you have dinner! Quinoa and wild rice with lots of Italian seasonings make for a flavorful and healthy meal. The whole blogging world seems obsessed with quinoa right now. There are so many different salads, cakes, and side…
Red Onion Salsa
Red Onion Salsa – Fresh tomatoes, red onions, and spicy peppers in this delicious salsa. Fresh and perfect with chips for a snack or an appetizer! This post is up late today! That is what you get when you have visitors and lots of fun over the weekend. We went up into the mountains both…
Shrimp Tempura
I really need to get back in the kitchen! I have been cooking and eating plenty, I just haven’t been taking enough pictures! So today I am bringing you these delicious shrimp, with unappetizing pictures 🙂 But trust me, they are delicious. I followed Nami’s recipe (check out her pics, they are very pretty) for…
Braunschweiger Dip
Braunschweiger Dip – Turn braunschweiger into a creamy dip that is great on crackers or bread and perfect for the center of your holiday spread.
Fresh Salsa Recipe
Fresh Salsa Recipe – the best fresh tomato salsa with just a handful of ingredients. So easy to make it will be on repeat with all those tomatoes from the garden!