Blogs Posts in Snacks category; 39 blog posts

Your Superbowl Menu

If you're like me then you are probably pretty excited about the Superbowl this Sunday. Who cares if you don't root for either team? This isn't about the football people, it's about the chance to go to a big gathering wit [...]

Posted On : Sep, 06 2010 | Comments : 0

Diwali savory snack recipe for Cereal Chivda

Chivda is India's equivalent of Chex Mix. Salty, spicy and full of enigmatic flavours, the ingredients will vary by region, but often include puffed or flaked rice, lentils, nuts and sometimes fruit. Many modern Indians, especially in the U [...]

Posted On : Oct, 15 2009 | Comments : 0

Diwali Savory Snack Recipe for Cereal Chivda

Chivda is India's equivalent of Chex Mix. Salty, spicy and full of enigmatic flavors, the ingredients will vary by region, but often include puffed or flaked rice, lentils, nuts and sometimes fruit. Many modern Indians, especially in the U. [...]

Posted On : Oct, 03 2009 | Comments : 0

Cut Out Salty Snacks to Reduce Childhood Obesity

A study undertaken by scientists at St. George’s, University of London, has concluded that there is a link between salt and sugar-sweetened soft drink consumption in children and adolescents. A link between soft drinks and obesity in [...]

Posted On : Mar, 18 2009 | Comments : 0

Mini Spanakopitas (Greek Spinach Pies) Recipe

RECIPE INGREDIENTS For the Filling: 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons olive oil [...]

Posted On : Nov, 22 2007 | Comments : 0

Thin Mint Crackers

INGREDIENTS     * 1 pound bittersweet chocolate     * 80 buttery round crackers     * 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract DIRECTIONS    1. Using a double boiler method, melt the chocol [...]

Posted On : Oct, 08 2007 | Comments : 0

Easy Brownie

Take one small box of instant chocolate pudding mix and prepare as instructed on package. Add one chocolate cake mix. Fold in one small bag (two cups) chocolate morsels (I used milk chocolate, but you can use semi-sweet). Bake at 350°F [...]

Posted On : Aug, 17 2007 | Comments : 0

Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese Recipe

Bake these bite-sized frittatas in a miniature muffin pan. They taste great hot or at room temperature, so you can make them in advance. RECIPE INGREDIENTS Cooking spray 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 2/3 cup reduced-fat ham (about 2 oun [...]

Posted On : Aug, 13 2007 | Comments : 0

Double Peanut Fudge

INGREDIENT 2 cups sugar 2/3 cup milk 1 cup marshmallow cream 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 pkg (6 oz) semisweet chocolate morsels 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup coarsely chopped peanuts Combine sugar and milk in a heavy s [...]

Posted On : Jul, 30 2007 | Comments : 0

Toasted Banana Sandwich

2 slices wheat bread 1 banana apple butter (or your favorite jam) First toast the bread. Spread both with good amount of apple butter. Slice banana long ways and arrange on bread so that each slice is covered with banana. Broil unde [...]

Posted On : Jul, 16 2007 | Comments : 0

Focaccia Sandwiches

Ingredients:- 4 pounds fresh fava beans 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Tabasco sauce juice of 1/2 lemon salt and freshly ground pepper 2 pounds fresh focaccia 8 leaves of lettuce 1/2 pound salami, sliced 4 hard-boiled eggs [...]

Posted On : Jul, 11 2007 | Comments : 0

Almond Cookies

Ingredients:- 1 cup whole almonds, blanched and peeled 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon orange blossom water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 egg whites 1/4 cup almonds, finely chopped confectioners' sugar How To:-- Preheat oven t [...]

Posted On : Jul, 07 2007 | Comments : 0

Homemade Toaster Pastries

The next time you make a pie and have extra crust dough, roll it out and cut it into rectangles about the size of store-bought toaster pastries. Spread half of the squares with your favorite jam. Poke holes in the other half and place them [...]

Posted On : Jul, 04 2007 | Comments : 0