Description This is a delicious and pretty Italian summer appetizer. Raw zucchini are marinated in oil and lemon, then stuffed with a savory ricotta cheese mixture and rolled up. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds before serving. Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste … Read more
Description I take these to work to keep my energy level up. My co-workers have offered to buy them from me! Ingredients 2 ½ cups quick oats 2 cups granola (such as Kashi®) ½ cup sunflower seed kernels ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips ¼ cup raisins ¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®) ¼ cup … Read more
Description Apples, maple syrup and cinnamon are microwaved, then pureed, for quick and easy apple butter that’s great on any fresh baked good, or sandwich. Ingredients 2 pounds chopped apples ⅓ cup maple syrup ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 16
Description This is a great take anywhere snack. Good for camping and long car trips. Ingredients 6 cups honey-oat cereal 2 cups peanuts 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup carob chips ½ cup sunflower seeds Instructions Combine the cereal peanuts cranberries carob chips and sunflower seeds in a mixing bowl. Store at room temperature in … Read more
Description This is a perfect alternative to plain fruit or sugary snacks! Can be served with multi-grain or cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips. Ingredients 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar 1 cup finely chopped strawberries 1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained 3 kiwis, peeled and finely chopped 1 naval orange, peeled and cut … Read more
Description This flavorful, Mexican-style dish can be used as a salsa or a salad. Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can white hominy, drained 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup diced white onion 1 cup diced green bell pepper 1 cup diced red bell pepper 1 cup diced green onions with tops … Read more
Description These are NOT your grandma’s pumpkin seeds! Smokey, sweet, and wonderfully delicious. Ingredients 1 ½ cups fresh pumpkin seeds ½ cup whiskey (such as Jack Daniel’s®) 2 tablespoons bacon drippings 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Stir pumpkin seeds … Read more
Description I created this recipe by taking my favorite feature from every spinach and/or artichoke dip I’ve tried. Everyone seems to love it. Serve with nacho chips, crackers, rye bread, pita, you name it! Ingredients 1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup creamy salad dressing, … Read more
Description These savory corn and cheese packets have a little heat from the chiles, and a little sweetness from the basil. Ingredients 8 medium ears fresh corn in husks 2 tablespoons lard 1 onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 serrano peppers, seeded and minced 2 long, green chiles, such as New Mexican, seeded and … Read more
Description A delicious quiche-like tart with chanterelles that has a slightly firmer texture due to the chevre, and an earthy nuttiness that comes from the ground hazelnuts in the tart shell. Pairs perfectly with a small mixed salad that has been simply dressed with a light vinaigrette. A small amount of chevre crumbled over the … Read more