Snacks

When it comes to entertaining, I like to use a variety of recipes for appetizers:  some that will be brand new to my guests and some that are “safe” dishes. This one checks both boxes,. It’s “safe” because crostini of all types tend to be…

Ranch dressing… it has a reputation. It’s widely loved, and understandably.  It’s creamy, savory, and really flavorful.  Some people even put it on their pizza, though that’s a contentious debate I don’t have time to weigh in on here.   My husband loves ranch dressing, but…

This is a nutella appreciation post.  If you like the jarred stuff, homemade will knock your socks off. Nutella is great on everything from toast, fresh fruit, and yogurt to pancakes and waffles.  Truth be told, however, I prefer it right off the spoon.  There’s…

Oh, Chex Mix… how I love thee.   Every holiday season, I make batches and batches of this stuff.  It’s so satisfying to snack on with drinks, if you’re having people over (in any other year than 2020), and makes an easy and delicious gift for…

In transparency, I struggled with what to call these lovely little bites. Are they vegan?  Yes. Are they gluten free?  Yes. Dairy free?  Yes. Refined sugar free?  Yes. Easy to whip up in the time it takes you to read this blog post?  Yes. But…

For all you fellow snackers out there (you’re my people), I have a host of easy, nutrient dense recipes that are great to have on hand in the fridge for those days when you don’t want to deal with preparing lunch. Those kinds of days,…

This is my absolute favorite granola that I bake monthly, not too sweet, perfectly crunchy and flavorful, and so versatile.  I love it with coconut yogurt, almond milk, or simply as a snack with some afternoon tea (this one is my new favorite and I’m…

By now you have likely heard the months-long joke around “quarantine banana bread.” Essentially, everyone has been baking with all this time at home (and stress, perhaps), and banana bread has really found its time to shine. There are some informative and entertaining pieces on…

There’s just something about summer time that makes me think… PIE. With the Fourth of July around the corner, pie is particularly on my mind. I’m sure the fact that my favorite pies are of the berry variety also has a good deal to do…