Snacks

Did you ever wonder why pumpkin seeds you roast at home are white and kind of hard to chew and the ones you get at the store (the “pepitas”) are …

… or Guacamole Tuna Salad. I struggled with what to call this creation. Is it guac with added tuna? Or is it tuna salad with avocado in place of the …

Adapted from Julie Harrington RD Give yourself permission to eat cookies for breakfast! (Or lunch. Or dinner.) These chewy double chocolate cookies are secretly healthy, with the goodness of peanut …

Adapted from Cultures for Health Crunchy little whole grain crackers with everything bagel seasoning both inside and out … these lovely little homemade crackers are surprisingly easy to make and …

with a creamy lemon avocado tahini dipping sauce What’s Shawarma? If you’re not familiar with Shawarma, shawarma is a Mediterranean “pocket” sandwich with roasted sliced spiced meat seasoned with turmeric, …

Garlic, olive oil, rosemary, sage and a pinch of salt add the perfect savory twist to the sweetness of oven-roasted butternut squash. This roasted butternut squash is perfect for a …

Peanut butter and chocolate drizzled popcorn with nuts, candies, pretzels and sprinkles! The perfect thing to snack on while watching the movie Coco (or your favorite Halloween or Dia de …

Fresh summer tomatoes, sweet sauteed onions and crumbled bacon topped with a crunchy mix of breadcrumbs and fresh herbs, this simple savory side dish will become a favorite with all …

Adapted from Cooking with Mary & Friends Fiery hot pepper wine jelly made with a mix of peppers to add depth of flavor and heat. The sweet peppers, serranos and …

The sweet cousin of the jalapeno popper, these mini sweet peppers are stuffed with a mixture of cheeses and muhammara, then bathed and roasted in a bed of lively Spanish Romesco …