Snack Recipes
Baloney Sandwich Spread Recipe
Baloney (bologna to the adults!) and cheese sandwiches never tasted so good as with this spread. It may also be used as an appetizer topper or even a dip. The sharp Cheddar and spicy mustard give it a grown-up taste. Use your favorite type of bologna, but the cheap stuff works just as well.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Recipe
It's easy to make your own gourmet chocolate peanut butter at home. Put it in a fancy jar, and it's great for gifts, bake sales, or fund-raisers.
Chocolate Puppy Chow Recipe
There is something incredibly irrestistible about the combination of chocolate and salty foods, and this recipe does not disappoint. Warning! This is addictive for people, but in spite of its name, Chocolate Puppy Chow is not for dogs. Chocolate should never be given to dogs.
Christmas Cheese Crackers Recipe
Homemade Cheddar cheese crackers are flavored with chives and caraway seeds and get a little kick from cayenne. These make great gifts and are quite easy to make.
Cocoa Crisp Bacon
Yes, indeed. This unique appetizer snack is made with cocoa powder, brown sugar, and bacon. It is so simple yet so addictive. You won't really notice a chocolate flavor, more like a smoky richness complemented by the kick of the chipotle chile powder. Keep a stockpile for a quick snack or to amaze your party guests. It really is that good. You will need thick-cut bacon for this recipe.
Crispy Crunchy Granola Munchies Recipe
Fruits and nuts are mixed with a honey butter mixture and baked into a crunchy granola snack mixture that kids love. Store in an airtight container to preserve the crunchy texture.
Double-Decker Club Sandwiches Recipe
Decadent two-layer sandwich is loaded with turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, bacon, and olives.
Fried Onion Rings Recipe
Buttermilk gives tang to these fried onion rings. Use sweet onions for the best result. The onion rings are kept warm in the oven while you fry them in batches.
Hanukkah Cheese Gelt Coins Recipe
These tasty Cheddar cheese crackers are great not only as edible gelt for Hanukkah, but also a great appetizer cracker for any occasion, party, or just as a snack. You may make the dough in advance and freeze.
Homemade Granola Recipe
Homemade granola is loaded with fruit, nuts, healthy seeds, and fiber. If you love trail mix or gorp, try this version. Feel free to adjust the amounts to suit your own personal tastes. Great for party snacks and back-to-school lunches.
Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe
It's easy to make your own homemade peanut butter if you have a food processor or heavy-duty blender. The flavor of the peanuts really shines through when you make it yourself.
Homemade Protein Bars Recipe
It is easy to make your own protein granola bars at home. You can vary the ingredients and protein boosters to suit your tastes. This version of the snack contains oats, bran, chocolate chips, and yogurt. A non-dairy version is also included.
Low Calorie Snacks
You embark on a new dietary plan of healthy foods and exercise, yet you miss those munchies. What do you do? Try some of these low calorie snacks instead of the usual chips, crackers or ice cream. The following caloric counts apply per serving:
Mozzarella and Roasted Mushroom Panini Recipe
Olive tapenade, mozzarella, and roasted mushrooms on baguette makes a sandwich that will not quickly get soggy.
Mozzarella in Carrozza (Fried Cheese) Recipe
This classic Italian dish gave rise to fried mozzarella. Bread slices are pressed around mozzarella cheese, floured, dipped in egg, then deep-fried.
Nutty Maple Popcorn Recipe
This snack is similar to caramel corn with the delightful flavor of maple syrup. Nuts give it extra dimension, so feel free to use your favorite nut or any mixture that appeals to you. If you really want to get decadent, toss in some candy-coated chocolate bits.
Papaya Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe
Quick and easy smoothie recipe combines papayas with orange juice and frozen yogurt for a delicious drink suitable for breakfast, snack, or a light lunch. Feel free to substitute low-fat or non-fat yogurt. Use ice cream if you are feeling decadent.
Perfect Popcorn Balls Recipe
These popcorn balls are welcome treats on Halloween, for parties or just as a snack.
Pita Crisps Recipe
Fast and easy, these low-fat, low calorie pita crisps are made in the microwave and flavored with herbs and cheese for a great low-fat snack. Experiment with your favorite herbs and spices.
Poppy & Sesame Seed Straws Recipe
Phyllo dough sheets are layered with poppyseeds and sesame seeds, then baked into a yummy crunchy snack. Use a pizza cutter to make quick work of cutting into straws before baking. The straws may be stored up to 1 week or frozen for 2 months.
Roasted Chestnuts Recipe
With a little preparation and attention, it is easy to roast chestnuts at home. Peel roasted chestnuts as soon as they are cool enough to handle. Once they cool completely, they are difficult to peel.
Rosemary Walnuts Recipe
Lightly spiced walnuts are rich with the herbal flavor of rosemary. Fast, easy, and great for unusual kitchen gifts.
Sesame Crackers (Baby Food) Recipe
These sesame seed crackers are a tasty snack designed for babies, but adults will also like them.
Soft Pesto Pretzels Recipe
Start with refrigerated breadstick dough, add some pesto and parmesan cheese, and you have fast and flavorful soft pretzels.
Soft Pretzels Recipe - Hanukkah Recipe
Let the children make Hanukkah symbols from the dough as you share the story of Hanukkah. It's fun and educational. The yeast pretzels are lightly sweetened with honey and tangy with Cheddar cheese. Don't reserve this recipe solely for Hanukkah. You'll want to make these soft pretzels year-round.
Sweet Crunchy Nuts Recipe
Put these candied toffee nuts in a decorative tin to give for Christmas presents or for any other holiday. You can use just about any type of nut including peanuts, cashews, pecans, walnuts, macadamia nuts, and almonds or try a mixture of different nuts. They are so easy to make, but so tasty!
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipes
Don't toss those pumpkin seeds! Toast or roast pumpkin seeds in your oven in no time at all. They can can be salted or spiced to suit your palate. The shells are edible and are a good source of fiber. Use these methods with other seeds such as acorn squash and butternut squash. Pumpkin seeds are also known as pepitas.
Toffee Cheese Puffs Recipe
This variation of Sweet Crunchy Nuts is a killer addictive snack. The crunchy cheese puffs have a toffee coating that is irresistable. It takes some attention, but it is simple and well worth the time. Plan on making extras of this recipe for snacking.
Trash Snack Mix Recipe
You can call it trail mix, granola, or gorp, but whatever you name it, this snack is easy to make at home and probably cheaper. The ingredients are easy to customize to your particular tastes.
Turkey & Mandarin Orange Cheese Wraps Recipe
This fast and easy wrap is made with whole-wheat tortillas and filled with mandarin orange cream cheese, smoked turkey, and fresh spinach. You can lighten it up by using fat-free cream cheese. The kids will like this one.