A few months ago, while visiting my sister, she gave me a jar of dried diced jalapenos that she bought impulsively and then forgot she had. I was happy to have a new ingredient to play with and I decided to try making a spicy version of our favorite Homemade Ranch Dip. This dip turned out fantastically well. Spicy and tangy with just enough heat from the jalapenos to leave a bite in the back of your throat. I had never used dried jalapenos...
These simple meatballs (I can’t seem to stop calling them meatballs, whether there is meat in them or not!) made a great meal for the kids and I earlier this week. Simple pinto beans, rice and a handful of spices combined to create a surprisingly delicious lunch. I have seen numerous recipes for bean and rice burgers and I just couldn’t imagine what that would taste like. I was fairly suspicious of the combination, so I figured I would...
This is a creamy, tangy ranch dip loaded with as many fresh herbs as I could stir into it. Fresh lemon juice provides the tang of buttermilk and the flavor is far beyond anything you could buy at the store. Even with the time spent chopping all the fresh ingredients, this recipe still came together in less than 15 minutes. There is nothing like an abundance of fresh herbs to inspire a bit more creativity in the kitchen. One of the...
Lightly sweetened with maple syrup, these toasted oats and sliced almonds are a crunchy topping for yogurt, fruits or just about any breakfast cereal. So simple it barely qualifies as a granola, made only with three ingredients that are likely already in your pantry. I’m not a big fan of plain yogurt, but with a sprinkling of this granola and a drizzle of maple syrup; I am happily eating this for breakfast. I’ve made granola a number of...
If you’ve been reading this blog for very long, you know that I have a thing for homemade condiments. With a stocked pantry, you can make homemade versions of your favorite salad dressings, dips and marinades at a fraction of the cost to buying them in the store. Even better than the cost is how much better they taste! I have yet to find a store-bought salad dressing or dip that can...
Peanut Butter and Honey Yogurt Dip has officially been named a favorite snack in our house. My kids and I have eaten this every single day for the past week or so. I’ve made this dip several times now, and I still can hardly believe that it actually works. When I first saw this recipe shared by Two Peas and Their Pod, the combination sounded unique enough that I couldn’t resist trying it. Who knew that yogurt was such a great...
It is a well-documented fact that I have a thing for chipotle peppers. That smoky spicy heat is completely irresistible. When I ran across a recipe for a chipotle hummus last week, I knew I needed to make it as soon as I had the chance. If you are a fan of chipotle and lime flavors, this hummus needs to be in your house very soon! Smoky, tangy, slightly spicy, this hummus is going to be seen frequently in our future. Get New...
Creamy white beans, roasted garlic and just a hint of heat made this dip irresistible. We dipped tortilla chips, crackers and carrot sticks into it and my oldest son would have happily eaten it with a spoon as well. With roasted garlic waiting in a jar in the refrigerator, it took me less than five minutes to whip this together for an afternoon snack. If you’re looking for more snacking inspiration, check out a few more of our...
Chewy pieces of dried fruit are tossed with almonds, pecans, coconut and sweetly spiced oats to make this tropical flavored granola. A couple months ago, I made granola in the crockpot for the first time and it was a total game-changer for me. No longer would I need to closely watch the oven and potentially burn the batch when I wanted to make granola. This is almost ridiculously easy and I make a fresh batch at least once a...
This Chicken Spinach Cheeseball is perfect for snacking and entertaining. Creamy enough to serve dip-style in a bowl, or spread onto crackers with a knife, you might find it hard to stop snacking once you’ve tasted it. Served with crackers, crisp vegetables, or pretzels of your choice, this is a completely irresistible snack. While you all know that I get a kick out of making almost everything we eat from scratch, there are times when I...
