A few weeks ago I ordered this dip for the first time from a neighborhood restaurant. I expected something similar to a traditional spinach dip, but was pleasantly surprised at what I received. This version is much more creamy than a typical spinach dip and the roasted garlic really enhances the flavor. I really like [...]
The moment I heard about beet chips I knew I had to try and make them. Crunchy, healthy, flavorful – what’s not to love about that?! I had planned on making them in January when I was posting a lot of appetizers, but time got away from me and I didn’t have the opportunity to [...]
One of my favorite snacks is chips and salsa – actually, to be honest, I could probably do without the chips and just go for the salsa! In the past I’ve always preferred tomato or tomatillo-based salsas and never really paid much attention to other varieties – until recently. I was shopping at Whole Foods [...]
I’m currently working on an in-depth post about tamales including their history, how to make them and suggestions for different varieties. One of the variations that I’m making requires this tomatillo-chile sauce. When I tasted this sauce I was blown away! Not only is it healthier than what you could buy in a jar, but [...]
Many of the appetizers that I’ve featured throughout January have been geared toward casual gatherings. I figured it was time to share something a bit more sophisticated – of course, this doesn’t mean labor intensive! These bites make an irresistible nibble with aperitifs or on their own as a more formal appetizer. I like that [...]
Regular readers of this blog know that I’m posting several appetizers throughout the month of January. Many of these snacks have been dips including Creamy Artichoke and Cannellini Bean and Roasted Red Pepper. These appetizers have been great examples of healthier options to your traditional snack food (be sure to try them with veggies!). Thanks [...]
Don’t be disturbed by the color of this dip – it’s full of flavor, healthy and has a great creamy texture. I didn’t intentionally post two healthy dips in a row (in case you missed it: Creamy Artichoke Dip), but I couldn’t resist sharing both of these recipes as soon as I came across them. [...]
As I mentioned earlier this week, throughout the month of January several of my posts will focus on appetizers – especially those that require minimal effort! After the long holiday season, I think most people are looking for simple, flavorful snacks for casual gatherings with friends and family. In case you missed it, the first [...]
During the holidays I spent a lot of time traveling to visit friends and family. As you can imagine, these casual gatherings typically involved food or some sort of snacking. It got me thinking how nice it would be to compile a list of recipes for simple snacks and appetizers that can be thrown together [...]
