'Snacks' Category
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
I know the combination of chocolate and zucchini sounds weird to a lot of people, but this is probably the best bread I’ve ever eaten. It beats the banana-walnut-chocolate chip bread that I often bake. I got this recipe from the Producebox and will make it as long as I can find zucchinis!
Ingredients
3 large eggs
2 [...]Crispy Cheese Toast
There’s lots more to love than just cheese on this toast! Super quick to make and sure to satisfy, any time of the day.
Ingredients
A few slices of bread (Publix Chicago-Italian bread works the best!)
A few sprigs of cilantro, chopped
A few thinly sliced onion rings
A slice of American and Pepper Jack cheese for each slice of [...]Cool as a Cucumber Sauce
This cucumber sauce can be used on grilled meats, inside pita sandwiches, or on top of meat or veggie kabobs. The mint in this sauce adds a nice, refreshing touch.
Ingredients
1.5 cups of plain yogurt
1/2 medium cucumber, chopped into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons of sour cream
1 tablespoon of powdered mint leaves
1 teaspoon of black pepper
1 teaspoon of [...]Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pie
Ok, so I cheated on this one and used Alton Brown’s Refrigerator Pie recipe, found here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/refrigerator-pie-recipe/index.html. Instead of his suggestions, I added some blanched asparagus, tomato-basil goat cheese, and crushed red pepper. The result was as good as it sounds!
Easy Taco Salad
This makes a great weekend lunch, or a light snack when shared. Unlike traditional taco salad, this recipe does not feel heavy, but fresh and healthy instead. If you use a Goya Sazon seasoning packet, be aware that this does contain a small amount of MSG. Look for MSG free taco seasoning instead if you [...]
Pink Potato Salad
This is a wonderful pot luck dish and goes great with grilled foods!
Ingredients (for about 10-12 people)
5-6 baking potatoes, boiled and smashed OR
2 packets of Betty Crocker roasted garlic mashed potatoes and 1 more baking potato,
boiled and smashed
1/2 jar of beets
1/2 jar of cubed pickles
1 cup of mayonaise
1/4 cup of yellow mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons of [...]Two-minute Sweet Chutney
You’ll never have to buy store-bought sweet chutney again! This is so easy and great with any kind of snack in need of some sweetness. Recipe courtesy of Varsha J Chawla.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon of dried mango (amchur) powder
7 teaspoons of sugar (yes, you read that right)
2-3 teaspoons of water
a sprinkle of red pepper flakes
a pinch of [...]Easy Cheese Samosas
Recipe courtesy of Varsha J Chawla.
These cheese samosas are extremely tasty and way better than the frozen ones. Pretty easy to make, too!
Ingredients (makes about 15-20 mini samosas)
1 package of spring roll wrappers
1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup of shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup of shredded paneer (found in Indian grocery stores, optional)
a few sprigs of [...]
