Snack Recipes

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 …

When I was a child, fruit roll ups were a staple in my house. My sisters and I loved to devour those bright and fruity treats as kids! So I wanted my children to experience the fun and exciting presentation of fruit roll ups, but with a healthier version. I discovered I could make my …

This past Thursday was the first day of the holy month of Ramadan celebrated by billions of Muslims all around the world. Ramadan is the Islamic month where Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset, focus on spirituality, and give in charity. Each night, Muslims gather with family and friends to break their fasts, socialize …

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I love making nostalgic treats with a healthy twist. I was so excited when my neighbor told me how she made homemade gummy bears with juice and grass-fed gelatin. I gave it a try but unfortunately, I was a little disappointed. The flavor was much too subtle for my liking. When I think of gummy …

Some of the ingredients in microwave popcorn bags is just yucky. Which is what made me decide to check out how to make popcorn myself. Thankfully, it’s 10x easier than I ever imagined. And WAY yummier! First up, you don’t need a popcorn machine! Such good news for me because we don’t have a pantry …

Artichokes are in season, and I’m seeing them in overflowing displays at every grocery store. Though I love the flavor, I have to admit, I find them intimidating to prepare at home. Turns out there’s no need for fear of this delicious, seasonal treat. I can make crowd pleasing dishes without breaking a sweat with …

As a busy mom, I find myself eating on the go quite a bit. I try to make good choices, but I need quick and easy options or it just won’t happen. I’ve discovered that having homemade, quick, high protein snacks ready to go helps me stay on track. Here are some of my favorites! Pumpkin …

For years I collected those “5 Ingredients Or Less” type of recipes. Simple speaks to me. I love these recipes because they’re easy, less expensive and almost always, quite delicious! That’s why I’m sharing my recipe for roasted coconut cinnamon apples today. It is a big hit around here – the perfect breakfast side, afternoon …

This post is sponsored by Marzetti. Today we are making a produce robot! We’ve talked about my New Year’s Resolution to eat more healthy and lose some weight. Yes, it’s the end of March and I’m still talking about it because I’m still going strong. Three months might not be anything to some people but …

Please refer to your pediatrician or nutritionist before taking the advice expressed in this article about feeding a picky toddler. At my son L’s 15 month well visit, I casually mentioned to the pediatrician that I’ve been having a bit of trouble getting a well-balanced meal into my picky toddler. He suggested that I make …