A quick recipe you can make in about 35 minutes as long as you have chickpeas (garbanzo beans) on hand—a healthy alternative to the usual Super Bowl appetizers. ~~~ Uh oh, you have company coming over and there’s no time to go to the store? No worries as long as you keep a few cans …
On Sunday, I wasn’t in the mood for a regular breakfast. Lurking in the back of my mind was a recipe I saw on the Witty in the City blog – baked bacon-wrapped banana. Banana, potassium, right? Oh, and bacon. Well, we had some bacon we needed to use up before it got too old …
My honey loooooves pickled jalapenos. Every night before dinner he prepares for himself what I call his relish tray – a jar lid full of pickled jalapenos and other pickled goodies. Every now and then, packages of jalapenos and other peppers show up in the Lowes Foods’ discount produce rack selling for pocket change. I’ve …
Foodies are a fickle bunch. They latch onto something, overindulge, grow bored, and then move on to the next greatest thing. Bacon, kale, and quinoa have all had their day. Cauliflower seems to be the latest darling thanks to the paleo crowd. And pumpkin is bringing out the haters. Perhaps that’s no surprise since, in the …
Perfect for game days and potlucks, this chipotle hummus comes together in minutes. Make your own pita chips instead of spending several bucks on a supermarket brand. ~~~ Despite what Bon Appétit says, I make my own hummus every once in a while. They tested homemade hummus against store-bought hummus to see if homemade was …
Walnuts roasted with sage, maple syrup and a hint of cayenne make a great appetizer, snack or DIY Christmas gift. ~~~ Late weekend afternoons are perfect for a book, a glass of craft beer or wine, and a snack. I like to plan ahead and have the ingredients for a healthy snack recipe on hand, …
Here’s another wow-oh-my-god-I-looove this recipe. I made it last Saturday afternoon. We noshed on it while watching Cliff Lee (Phillies pitcher) hit a home run. Yes, I said pitcher, and yes, he hit the ball, and yes, it was a freaking home run! What a moment! Despite myself, I’m becoming quite a baseball fan. Who …
In my mission to nosh on healthier snacks than Snyder’s Jalapeno Pretzels, I’ve come to rely on hummus with celery sticks. I love hummus but I’m getting tired of the same thing all the time, so I’m looking for easy alternatives. Have I given up my jalapeno pretzels? I wish I were that strong, but …
My favorite store-bought snack is Snyder’s Jalapeño Pretzel Pieces. They’re addictive, especially when you’re drinking beer. Imagine hand to bag to mouth over and over and you’ll get the picture. As much as I love my jalapeño pretzels, I rather snack on something a bit healthier and homemade. That’s why I’m over the top excited …
Grabbing the Gusto 