Snack Recipes

Nothing says “summer” quite like slicing into fresh plump watermelon! Watermelon’s got it all– vibrant colors, robust flavors, and a refreshing crunch. Most fans of the fruit are used to simply carving it into handheld wedges and serving them cold. But did you know there’s a variety of creative ways to serve this summer favorite? Let’s check …

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on March 17th and we’ve got 17 (get it?) great St. Patrick’s Day recipes for you. Check them out! Shepherd’s Pie: You could also go with Shepherd’s Pie for St. Patrick’s Day, which has to be one of the all-time greatest comfort foods. Although, I’m not a big lamb …

New Year, new you, right? Don’t we all say that at the beginning of every year? Well, I don’t know about you, but I’m not so great at keeping my resolutions—especially when it comes to delicious food. I have this hang-up that “healthy” means “tasteless.” This, however, is not true and here are ten healthy …

It’s time to celebrate the holidays with a delicious CHEESEBALL! There appears to be some confusion about whether we’re talking the delicious, not-found-in-nature-orange, cheesy snack, or the balls made of soft cheese and served with crackers, chips, or veggies. It’s all cheese and it’s all good, so celebrate how you want. Since I haven’t been …

One of the best parts of the holidays is the parties and get-togethers. It’s also one of the worst. Why? In a word: food. If you’re hosting a more formal event, you’re probably making the bulk of it. If you’re attending an event, chances are you contributing a dish because those formal events are rarer …

Thanksgiving is coming up and I’m not sure the holiday dinner table is complete without some sort of cranberry recipe dish! Yes, cranberries are the fruit of Thanksgiving. The great thing about this versatile fruit is that you just don’t have to serve it by itself as just the standard “cranberry side dish”. Nope, there …

Ah, Halloween! All the fun of fall (apple cider, pumpkin spice, crunchy leaves, crisp weather) plus jack-o-lanterns, decorating, dressing up, getting scared silly, and, of course, trick-or-treating. So much fun, but so. much. candy. What do you with all your kids’ candy? They eat some, and obviously you eat some. I mean, wandering around following …

Kids eat at school, right? Then why do they come home like they haven’t seen a speck of food in days?! Something must happen on that bus ride home. For your sake and theirs, an after school snack needs to be three things (in my opinion, anyway) – fast, simple, and healthy. Sure, scarfing down …

This roasted red potatoes recipe is super easy to put together. Coat your potatoes in garlic, herbs and parmesan cheese, bake to a golden brown and you have yourself a perfect family-friendly side dish. Looking for an easy side dish for your next family dinner? I love to switch things up from one of our …

The season of berries has to be one of the best parts of summer. Fresh, sweet, and oh so delicious! Nothing beats berry stands, u-pick, and those amazing friends who invite you over to nibble from their garden. That’s why we wanted to share the best summer berry recipes with you today. Don’t get me …

Have you ever made Edamame Hummus? My oldest son is 3 years old and like most 3 year olds, can be quite selective with the things he eats. I won’t say he’s a “picky” eater because he usually eats pretty well but he has his moments. And like most kids, veggies aren’t usually at the …

Cross my heart, I am more hungry as a nursing mom than when I’m pregnant. It’s like my body NEEDS fuel to produce breast milk and nourish my baby. And, since, I finally have the belly space to eat a full meal, I do … often. Three meals a day, plus multiple snacks. And that’s …