Tag: snacks

Elote Dip

Elote Dip

Fresh sweet corn, cheese, and lime come together with yogurt for this creamy and easy elote dip, a take on everyone’s favorite Mexican street corn.

Coconut Cashew Brittle Ice Cream

Coconut Cashew Brittle Ice Cream

Coconut Cashew Brittle Ice Cream is an easy coconut no-churn recipe with a delicious, surprise, crunchy salted cashew brittle woven throughout.

Roasted Spiced Nuts

Roasted Spiced Nuts

Standing in 95 degree heat in a parking lot for nearly 6 hours while dancing is much harder at almost-35 than one would remember it being at, say, 32.  For realz. Today we’re coming out of recovery mode from this past weekends’ good times and for that, something a bit easy.  But remember that on these pages, easy does not mean boring.  Rather, I was surprised by how easy today’s delicious carnival style roasted spiced nuts were to make. You’ll see.  But let’s chat a bit first.

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How to Throw a Picnic, the FancyPants Way

How to Throw a Picnic, the FancyPants Way

A picnic today because it’s summer and that is what we should all be doing, at least once this season. Outside weather permitting or inside on the floor, it’s a good idea anytime the stove needs to stay off. This takes us to Geneva, which…

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a family recipe handed down and uses surprisingly simple and accessible ingredients that will please all tastebuds.

Hot French Onion Dip

Hot French Onion Dip

You know we’re having a winter storm here? Like, the only real winter storm of the season so far?  Over the entire Midwest?  Did you know that I’m flying to Florida today from Chicago? As are the rest of the fam from Michigan?  Perfect timing. Wish us luck that we all get out. But let’s talk about happier things like this hot French Onion Dip.

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Tomato & Goat Cheese Dip

Tomato & Goat Cheese Dip

This tomato & goat cheese dip is a copycat of a fan favorite from my local tapas restaurant- tomato sauce, garlic, goat cheese – and done in no time.

Peanut Butter Hob Nobs

Peanut Butter Hob Nobs

My favorite UK biscuit given a decidedly American twist, these peanut butter hob nobs elevate this oat cookie to the next level.