When we think of our favorite Super Bowl snacks, things like nachos, buffalo wings, pretzels, chips and a wide variety of dips come to mind – anything that’s quick and easy to carry back to the couch so we don’t…
Soft, mildly sweet and deliciously nutty, these roasted pumpkin pie chickpeas are beyond simple to make at home, and are the perfect go-to snack recipe for autumn gatherings. We like to package them using paper tin-tie bags so they stay…
My little family of 5 LOVES movies! We talk about movies, the kids dress up like their favorite movie superheroes and we even give each other DVDs for birthdays and holidays. Whether we go to our local theater to see…
I’ve been making these spiced pecans for about a year now, and they are such a hit around the holiday season, not to mention perfect for entertaining, baby showers, and bridal showers. I made a bunch last fall and shared…
If you’re already carving pumpkins this Halloween, why not put those pumpkin seeds to use? Just throw them in the oven for a few minutes with your favorite seasonings, and you’ll have a delicious and healthy snack to munch on…
When strawberries are fresh in season, I like to load up on as many organic berries as I can get my hands on. The only problem is that I have to use them up as soon as the flats get…
Over at my own blog, SweetAllium, I tend to focus on alternative diets. A few years ago I developed a recipe for almond-based nut crunchies, intending to provide a vegan alternative for bacon bits. What I got was something all…
I think we’re all in the same boat here as we walk into our grocery stores or local Targets and get bombarded with all of the “Back to School” ads. We just stand there and shake our heads wondering, “Where…
Did you know that kettle corn is quite easy to make at home, without fancy equipment? It is. So totally doable. I co-hosted a baby shower recently, and contributed some delicious – tasting and looking – packages of homemade spiced…
It’s been over a year since avocado aioli, an amazingly delicious, surprisingly vegan party dip appeared at SweetAllium.com. At the time, I mentioned the allure of its creamy-lemony-garlicky flavor profile, and its ability to enrapture other guests should you bring…
Trail mix. Not one of my favorite snacks. I’ll admit, much like the kiddos, I’m the one plucking out all of the sweets and leaving the rest. This is why I never buy trail mix, but really, why spend the…
Aside from chips and salsa and brie and crackers, popcorn is my favorite snack of all time. I’ll take it air popped or microwave popped – I’m not picky. Since receiving an air popper this past December for my birthday,…
There is something about the combination of pecans, cinnamon, cranberries, and oranges that fills me with warmth. With a flavor combination so rich, you would think it was dessert, but I like these spiced pecans on salads… if they are…
If you’re looking for a shower favor that is very doable, universally likeable, and mostly healthy but with a twist of decadence, check this one out. These sugar and spiced nuts are super yummy! The sweetness of sugar and cinnamon…
These puff pastry pinwheels are easy to make, taste like a buttery slice of heaven, and are just whimsical enough to convince anyone to eat their spinach. I love serving these before dinner whenever I entertain guests. When they come…
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I get the munchies a few hours after dinner and I need a snack. I could eat an apple or some carrots with hummus (all things I love), or I could eat some…
Breakfast of champions! Ok, so I’ll admit it’s rare I feel like a champion upon waking up to the bowls of cereal, milk, spills, last minute homework, mismatched clothing for the four-year-old, missing shoes and the love of my life.…
I love everything about these homemade energy bars. The satisfying salty and sweet combination, the healthy ingredients, the quick energy from an easy-to-grab snack. And they are so easy you won’t believe it. A few minutes and three ingredients makes…
Perhaps you remember those iconic Valentine’s day candies that come in a pink box—you know, the chalky, heart-shaped candies with tiny phrases printed on them. I love the idea, but don’t love the ingredients. So, I came up with a…
I’ll admit, I don’t care much for football, but I won’t let that get in the way of enjoying a great party with friends (that just happens to be for the Super Bowl). I love coming up with yummy snacks…
