Confession: I have a teensy obsession with wheat thin crackers. These crackers are like dessert to me, and I give myself permission to overeat them because they’re classified as “healthy.” Unfortunately, eating half a box goes WAY beyond healthy. But that’s beside the point. I love the hint of sweetness. The salted top. The crispness. […]
Taco Layer Dip {low fat}
It was Super Bowl Sunday. It was also just hours after saying good to the last student after a weekend of leading a trip of 27 to a youth conference. We were tired. We wanted rest and relaxation. And we wanted a private party chock full of delicious Super Bowl snacks. While Kevin cooked up […]
Crunchy Almond Granola
I love granola–particularly the homemade variety. You can pick and choose the perfect ingredients for your granola, controlling the amount of sugar as you go. The potential mix-ins for granola are almost limitless–chocolate chips, raisins, dried cranberries, other dried fruits, almonds, walnuts, peanuts, et cetera. So good. I have made Peanut Butter Banana Granola and […]
Buffalo Chicken Dip
If you are hosting a party for any occasion, please pleeeeease make this chicken dip. It’s the tastiest, most addictive appetizer I’ve ever encountered. Though it’s not all that great to look at, anyone who takes one bite of this stuff slathered on a Ritz cracker will keep coming back for more. My one word of advice […]
Puppy Chow (aka Muddy Buddies)
I’m not sure how I’ve never made this sweet snack. Well, to be more exact, I’m not sure how I don’t remember making puppy chow before. Kevin swears I made it for him a few years back and, at the time, said it was my first time making it. Hmm. This is a suspicious story I […]
Barbeque Chex Mix
This barbeque chex mix was requested by my husband–I’m so glad I obliged. This is a delicious snack, super fast to make, and a really great “appetizer” to set out before your holiday meals. Ingredients 3 cups rice Chex 3 cups corn Chex 2-3 cups miniature pretzels 1 cup dry roasted peanuts 1/4 cup barbeque […]
Cranberry Cinnamon Nut Chex Mix
This was the first time I had attempted a “Chex Mix” and I chose two varieties–cinnamon and barbeque. I checked out a variety of recipes on the Chex website and came to the conclusion that I should just throw a few of my favorite ingredients in a bowl and call it good. :) This mixture is […]
Pumpkin Granola
For once in my life, I actually followed the recipe– and it totally paid off! This granola is fantastic. It has a great spice, a perfect texture, and a wonderful aroma. It’s addicting, really. I’m so glad I stumbled upon this fantastic recipe blog by The Cooking Couple, Maria and Josh. Their blog, Two Peas in […]
Whole Grain Granola Bars
If you’re looking for a hearty, healthy granola bar then look no further. Though I had to be all “Melanie” about it and mess with the original recipe, these are still “yum!” If you’re looking for a candy-bar-esque granola bar this probably definitely isn’t your thing. In fact, because I went all creative with the recipe […]
Homemade Popcorn
I love me some popcorn. Always have, always will. I think I’ll blame my love for popcorn on my dad. He has popped a bag of Act II almost every night for as long as I can remember. I know it’s a healthy snack–if done right. And “butter lovers” probably isn’t the best option. I’ve […]