Snack Recipes

We are always looking for fun DIY projects around the holidays that can double as gifts and we found one with these easy DIY Peppermint Bowls. You only need ONE ingredient and that’s it! Plus, it takes less than 20 minutes and they look adorable! WHAT YOU NEED: 19 peppermint candies INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1: Heat oven …

Did you know it’s a fact that pasta salad recipes will fix any boring party? I’m only 50% Italian, but I’ve always only identified myself as such. This sounds awful, but I couldn’t even tell you what the other 50% is. My mom calls herself a mutt 🙂 That said, I’m a disappointing Italian – …

While it’s possible to find lots of fruits year-round now, everybody knows that the best fruit is found when the fruit is in locally in season. We love hitting up the pick-your-own farms around here. A day spent outside picking food we’re going to eat, with a picnic, and maybe even a play area thrown …

One thing that D.C. does really well is Fourth of July fireworks. (Duh.) We have great displays in the surrounding area, but the show to go to is the one on the National Mall. No matter where you watch from—what amazing little-known viewing spot you have—you’ve gotta get there early and claim your spot. Bonus: …

My daughter attends a cooperative preschool where one of the co-oping parent’s jobs is to provide the class’s daily snack. At our two-year-old classroom orientation, the teacher mentioned a time when a family brought sardines (maybe anchovies? some kind of gross fish) when the class was doing their penguin unit. She was using it to …

At one time or another, we all struggle with getting our toddlers to eat. Am I right?!? It seems like when my boys were in the delightful toddler stage, they could go for days on a hunger strike just because.  That is IF I let them, of course. I asked nicely. I pleaded. I begged for …

The first rule of the 21 Day Fix is to talk about the 21 Day Fix, right?! Okay, maybe not. That’s doesn’t mean that I can’t talk about 21 Day Fix recipes. I didn’t really want to go on and on about my latest weight loss and healthy eating agenda because let’s be honest, it …

Prepare yourselves: this homemade caramel corn recipe will make your mouth water! The combination of salty and sweet is irresistible, giving the perfect crunch without the chewiness so it won’t get stuck in your teeth. It’s a great snack for any occasion, whether you just want something to munch on while sitting in front of …

I first fell in love with Italian caprese salad when I was working at a little Italian restaurant in Portland. The mix of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic quickly became a favorite of mine. Those flavors meld together like no other and caprese salad quickly became one of those dishes where I just can’t stop refilling …

Let’s all pause for a moment and stare at that creamy caramel apple dip goodness. I promise, it’s sinfully delicious. A true harvest treat and the perfect pairing for all those crisp apples filling our grocery carts these days. Two of my friends recently had babies and they received this as their dessert when I …

These Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Rolls can serve as an attractive appetizer for your guests, or even as a fun and healthy snack for your child. The saltiness and smokiness from the salmon, creaminess from the cheeses and tanginess from the capers combined together create the perfect savory bite. They sound fancy but can be …

I don’t love hot weather, but I do love cold foods, especially popsicles. The sweltering summer months may not be my cup of tea, but they do give me an excuse to reach for a popsicle morning, noon, and night. If you’re making your own, you can turn almost any meal or snack into a …