Apple pie smoothie
Who says smoothies are only for the summertime? This creamy and flavorful drink combines the autumn flavors of apples, almonds, cinnamon and spices, reminiscent of a…
Snacks
Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies
I’m off! I’ll be hopping on a plane to Texas tomorrow, with my whole family in tow. To those of you who are feeling a…
Oat and date bars
I love this recipe for energy-packed, nutritious oat bars. These are great to have in the house as a healthy snack or quick breakfast on-the-go with…
Oatmeal cookies with pistachios and white chocolate
These are extra-special cookies. Not because they are overwhelmingly delicious (which they are), and packed full of pistachios and gooey pockets of white chocolate… but…
Pistachio Guacamole
Hello again pistachio-lovers! The first part of my contest in collaboration with American Pistachios has come to a close and I’d like to thank…
DIY Candied Ginger
I love candied ginger so much, I probably shouldn’t know how to make it myself. The only thing keeping me from over-indulging is the…
Hot Pepper Poppers
Be careful with these… They are very powerful and highly addictive little bullets of pure pleasure. The prep is a bit time-consuming, so I recommend enlisting the…
Hummus, Feta and Mint Crostini
Hummus is a standard in my home, I love chickpeas, and sesame, and garlic, and lemon, and there is no better way to celebrate…
Guacamole
Growing up in Texas there is no way to avoid guacamole. At every dinner party, barbecue, funeral reception, baptismal lunch or pool party, you will…
Lighter Chocolate Muffins
To be honest, I sometimes crave a sweet, chocolatey muffin, but don’t necessarily want to consume 400 calories in 30 seconds. I’m not prone…
Chili-Lime Shrimp Nests
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Tuscan Kale Chips
Here is a quick and surprisingly delicious recipe I learned from the folks at Ma Hidden Kitchen Supper Club. I must admit, I’ve heard…
Spicy Cinnamon Caramel Popcorn
One of my first jobs was selling popcorn out of a little stand at a music festival in Texas. Being the only free food…
Savory Muffins with Bacon, Chives & Cheddar
I love savory muffins. They are versatile, cute, delicious, and make for a great appetizer or snack. The following recipe is one of my…
Chipotle Cheese Wafers
One of the worst things about growing up with health-conscious parents was bringing a lovingly packed, health-conscious lunch to the elementary school cafeteria. I…