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...
Steak Queso Dip is creamy, spicy, smooth, cheesy and fully loaded with tender bites of steak. This queso is better than anything they’re serving at your favorite Mexican restaurant. What is Queso? In Spanish, “queso” translates simply to “cheese.” However, in the United States, queso usually refers to a hot cheesy dip. It’s often made with Mexican spices and served as an appetizer or party food alongside tortilla chips. Queso...
Savory oat crackers topped with creamy brie and sweetly spiced jam has been my go-to snack for the past few days. I can’t get enough of this simple combination. For the latest bit of deliciousness in my partnership with Walkers Shortbread, I want to tell you about Walkers Highland Oatcakes. (Heads up, they’re labeled as Highland Oat Crackers in the U.S.) Scottish Oatcakes are savory crackers, but they can also be made into a...
Blueberry Muesli Bites are chewy, crunchy, buttery bites filled with whole grain oats, blueberries, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, raisins, almonds, and cranberries. There is so much flavor in each one that I simply can not resist them when they’re in the house. I’ve partnered with Nature Valley to share these irresistible Blueberry Muesli Bites with you today. They’re made with Nature Valley™Toasted Oats Muesli and the best...
How To Make A CheeseboardPlay Video A good cheese board is a welcome addition to any party, gathering or snack table. These tips I’m sharing today are going to make it easy for you to pull together a simple cheese board with little more than what you might find in your refrigerator or freezer. I’ve partnered with Kroger today to share these tips for making easy cheeseboards. It’s easier than you might think to pull...
