Recipezaar: Nuts,Snacks recipes

Breakfast Fruit Wrap

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:20:56 -0400

From the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Aurora, Colorado -- posted by Charlotte J

Cinnamon Bun Pretzel Mix

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:50:04 -0400

Awesome snack mix that tastes like a cinnamon bun!! Great for on-the-go or even gift giving. Plus, its a snap to prepare - so good, you'll wish you made a double batch! -- posted by Brooke the Cook in WI

Chewy-Ewwy Granola Energy Bar

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:34:32 -0400

This is a modified energy bar from Mollie Katzen's Protein Bar recipe, found at {http://www.fabulousfoods.com}. I try to steer clear from dairy as often as possible and it was tough finding a granola/energy bar recipe that didn't use milk or yogurt. So I kinda took what I liked from this recipe and left what I didn't and added a few other things. It's a really great tasting bar that is egg-free and dairy free (except for the chocolate chips, use carob chips instead or just omit them altogether if you want a truly vegan bar) and packed with nutrition. They're pretty sweet so if you like a less sweet bar use less sugar, choose a less sweet nut butter, and/or substitute dried fruit and chocolate chips for nuts and carob chips. Eat one fresh out of the oven then freeze the rest in freezer zip-bags. Just make sure to defrost or warm them before eating. They're great for breakfast, gym snacks, workday pick-me-ups, and even after-school snacks (I'd bake them in a cookie shape for the latter purpose). -- posted by Annie Made

Easy Tapas

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:47:20 -0400

i often have problems finding the right starter. This is perfect, especially if you have something going on in the oven or are serving a lighter dinner or another variation of Tapas. These are also nice as a late dessert served with some heavier wine as you would do if served as a starter.I often need something good and healthy around 3 or 4 p.m and i have made these and enjoyed a cup of Earl Grey Tea with them. Kids friendly i recommend apple juice. Note: i use light home baked bread, evoo and organic honey for these Tapas. If you honey is hard you can make it liquid again by putting the jar into cooking hot water. ATT!The amounts are of course some kind of guess. It depends on your bread in how many slices you want/ have to cut it. -- posted by Iceland

Goober Peas or Boiled Peanuts

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:55:47 -0400

A southern treat my husband was craving from his childhood in Florida. I'm posting the recipe so I have it handy in my cook book. :) Never tried them myself so I'm anxious to what his fuss is about... Boiled Peanuts Recipe Judging from the many variations on recipes for boiled peanuts, there appears to be no wrong way to boil green peanuts. The important thing is the many tastings needed to determine when they are done. You must taste test the boiled peanuts for saltiness and firmness, as some people prefer soft nuts to firmer ones.You can also add spices to add different flavors, I see canjun flavor is popular as well as adding hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the boiling mix to add kick I don't know how much though I assume it's preferential. *NOTE* I'm using a bag of roasted peanuts still in the shell as I am in California and this is all I could find in the store. Also it seems Valencia peanuts are recommended because they have better flavor but my package doesn't say what type they are...My research says Valencia are the most common though. -- posted by Chef #938586

Greek Pasteli (Sesame Seed & Honey Snacks)

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:37:43 -0400

While in Greece I saw this "candy" that I loved from childhood...little bites of sesame and honey that were soft because they did not have any sugar. Inspired, I set out to see if I could buy them in the US but found instead that they are incredibly easy to make! So here is a recipe adapted from one found on www.globalgourmet.com. Each bar is 30 grams, which is a typical food bar you would get in the health food store. -- posted by All-Natural-Nut

No Bake Granola Bars

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:27:13 -0400

Easily ADDICTIVE! These colorful bars provide crunchiness, energy and a cure for the munchies! Great for lunchboxes, hikes, trips or after a workout at the gym. Our hands can't stay out of the cookie jar on these! -- posted by Seasoned Cook

Black-Eyed Susans

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:04:18 -0400

Because these goodies are somewhat labor intensive, I only make them on special occasions. However, this guest-requested snack is a Christmas Party favorite! -- posted by D. Todd Miller

Healthy Nut Chewies

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:05:45 -0400

This special treat is naturally sweet and full of omega-3s. This was adapted from Jennifer White in the program Helping Your Child Eat Well on 3ABN. Enjoy! -- posted by Sharon123

Praline Pecans and Cranberry Mix

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:21:31 -0400

From the 100 Best Appetizers Cookbook given to me by my sweet swap partner MaField during the Cookbook Swap in 2008. I'm planning on using this for holiday gifts this year. I really liked the flavor of the cranberries in this mix. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. -- posted by HokiesLady

Banana Breakfast Bars

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:50:54 -0400

I got this recipe out of my neighborhood Firehouse cookbook (submitted by Sandra Sheets). The bars can be frozen & eaten later. -- posted by Nasseh

Munchable, Crunchable Kissables Chocolate Candies Mix

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:11:36 -0400

Another recipe from an email from the www.hersheys.com website. Again, the pictures at this website are incredible! NOTE FROM THE WEBSITE: For best results, do not double this recipe. -- posted by senseicheryl

World's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies (By Dorie Greenspan)

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:45:16 -0400

This recipe makes a perfect chocolate chip cookie that is both chewy and crispy. It is from Dorie Greenspan's excellent cookbook, "BAKING: From My Home to Yours". Including nuts is highly recommended. Some variations: for chocolate chocolate chip cookies, substitute 3/4 cup of flour for 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; for espresso chocolate chip cookies, add 1 1/2 tablespoons espresso powder after the vanilla extract; for a coconut version, add 1 1/2 cups sweetened (toasted or untoasted) shredded coconut when adding the chocolate chips; and for peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, substitute 1/2 cup of peanut butter for 1/2 a stick of butter and beat them together before adding sugar (and use peanuts). Enjoy! Note: The dough can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen. If you'd like, rounded tablespoonfuls of dough, ready for baking. Freeze the mounds on a lined baking sheet, then bag them when they're solid. There's no need to defrost the dough before baking-just add another minute or two to the baking time. -- posted by blucoat

Candied Pecans

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:46:49 -0400

These make a wonderful Christmas gift. Wrap them in a cellophane bag and tie it off with a pretty ribbon. -- posted by mydesigirl

Triple Addiction Popcorn Treat

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:46:22 -0400

This recipe is posted on the www.recipe4living.com website. WOW! Doesn't this sound yummy? "Melted almond bark blends together a concoction of salty treats." -- posted by senseicheryl

#1 Best Vegan--Style Granola in the World!

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:42:22 -0400

This is a favorite among many of my vegan and also non-vegan friends & family ;-D This recipe is SUPER versatile & can also be used as trail mix by adding dried fruit, nuts, marshmallows, chocolate chips & anything else you like.....it's also great with yogurt & ice cream!!!!! -- posted by DebbieRoo7994

Kacoo's Hot and Spicy Pecans

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:44:53 -0400

This is from the cookbook, "Ralph & Kacoo, A Taste of Louisiana." Ralph & Kacoo's is a seafood restaurant with locations in Louisiana and Texas. I haven't tried this yet. -- posted by mailbelle

Kacoo's Sugar Coated Pecans

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:32:02 -0400

This is another pecan recipe from the cookbook, "Ralph & Kacoo, A Taste of Louisiana." Ralph & Kacoo's is a seafood restaurant with locations in Louisiana and Texas. -- posted by mailbelle

Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Spice Pumpkin Seeds

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:51:38 -0500

I wasn't in a salty mood this Halloween, so I whipped up a batch of these sweet, cinnamony pumpkin seeds. They're super easy and quick to make. Adjust recipe to fit the quantity of pumpkin seeds you have available. You can replace some or all of the cinnamon with other spices, like nutmeg or allspice, but I like cinnamon the best. Beware - these are addictive! -- posted by ItalianMama

Splenda's Sweet and Spicy Snack Mix

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:41:04 -0500

Here is another recipe from the www.splenda.com website. "When stored in an air tight tin, you'll enjoy days of snacking." -- posted by senseicheryl

Roasted Almonds

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:16:06 -0500

This recipe was found in Canadian Living's Gifts from Your Kitchen. There a a number of seasoning possibilities. Choose your favourite. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Caramel Almond Popcorn

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:15:11 -0500

This is a great gift that will be enjoyed by the whole family. This recipe was found in Canadian Living's Gifts from Your Kitchen. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Kellogg's Original Crispix Mix Recipe

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:34:23 -0500

This is the recipe that I found inside the box of Crispix Cereal. The ingredients appear to be slightly different from the other posted recipes. NOTES: Dry roasted mixed nuts can be used in place of regular mixed nuts. Reduced calorie margarine can be substituted for regular margarine. For nutrition and other great recipes, please visit the www.kelloggs.com/recipes website. -- posted by senseicheryl

Caramelized Pecans (Raw Foods)

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:01:54 -0500

I found this in the newsletter from Nature's Pantry, my local health food store. They got it from goneraw.com. It is also used in Recipe #339133 . -- posted by mliss29

Cinnamon Rolls (Raw Foods)

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:07:09 -0500

I found this in the newsletter from my local health food store. They got it from goneraw.com and say it's good with Recipe #339032 . They can be eaten right out of the refrigerator or warmed up in a dehydrator. The newsletter editor/raw foodist tops them with raw almond butter mixed with agave, vanilla, and sea salt or the aforementioned cashew icing. The "cooking time" is an estimate of the chilling time. -- posted by mliss29

Quick Microwaved Chestnuts

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:36:25 -0500

this is a quick and simple way to "roast" your chestnuts in the microwave yeaaaa -- posted by winter rowand

Honey Roasted Cashews

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:47:48 -0500

Another one for the Xmas nibbly tray! -- posted by **Mandy**

Almond Chip Cheese Ball

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:48:23 -0500

I grabbed this from a recipe book at my mother's when I was raiding her cookbook collection. It sounds like it could be good for a party and is a change from the savory cheese balls. The book suggests serving it with ginger snaps and vanilla wafers. Cooking time does not include overnight chilling time. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Brie Cherry Pastry Cups

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:53:15 -0500

These appetizers are almost like a dessert. Recipe is from Taste of Home. -- posted by Lainey6605

Buttery Sweet Toasted Pecans

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:03:15 -0500

I am always looking for new party nibbles recipes. So, I grabbed this one when I saw it in the 'Fast & Fabulous Party Foods and Appetizers' cookbook. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Spiced Zucchini Bars With Cranberries and Pecans

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:04:08 -0500

This is a fabulous recipe is from "One Smart Cookie: All Your Favourite Cookies, Squares, Brownies and Biscotti... with less fat !", by Julie Van Rosendaal. She makes relatively "healthy" cookies without sacrificing deliciousness! A nice bar cookie for the holiday season. -- posted by blucoat

Spiced Pecans

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:14:10 -0500

Wonderful to nibble on with your holiday punch. Or, put in decorative containers as a heart-felt gift, especially during these difficult economic times. -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Spiced Mixed Nuts

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:43:48 -0500

My Husband found this recipe one day while at work. He brought it home to me and said "Let's try this for Christmas" and so we did. Not over spicy and not hot but you can heat it up if you want to! A very simple recipe to make. Add more or less of your favorite seasonings! -- posted by KGCOOK

Raw Walnut Pate

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:42:11 -0500

So yummy you will forget you're eating a super food! -- posted by krisarrieta

Fried Almonds

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:59:12 -0500

A delicious and extremely quick-to-make recipe which I was delighted to find in the October-November 2008 issue of 'dish'. As I don't like hot and spicy flavours, I made these with a mild paprika. Those who do like foods hot and spicy might want to add cayenne pepper. Please, do adjust the spices to meet your taste preferences. As almonds boost energy levels particularly at those times such as early afternoon when - given the choice - many of us may choose to have a siesta, I intend to have these on hand in a container at all times at work as a quick energy-boosting snack. I've found that even half a dozen almonds can provide the boost needed at such times, and these will offer a more flavoursome alternative to plain almonds. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Goblin Party Mix

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:18:14 -0500

Kids and adults love this one! I look forward to making this one every Halloween! If you'd like to make a 'mini' batch, you could do 2c cereal to 1c remaining ingredients. -- posted by Brooke the Cook in WI

Swag Bars (Chocolate & Peanut Butter Bars)

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:22:41 -0500

This recipe was in the Jan/Feb 2009 issue of Cooking Light magazine. It was in their "Lighten Up" section - where a reader can submit a favorite recipe and COoking Light will make it healthier. This was very tasty and the kids LOVED them. Next time I might try and sub honey or brown rice syrup for the HFCS. I also increased the chocolate a teeny bit and spread it over the bars instead of drizzling it. -- posted by dukeswalker

Resveratrol Crunch-N-Munch

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:28:29 -0500

The French Paradox,,,the observation that the French suffer a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease even though having a diet pretty rich in saturated fats. It is thought that their saving grace is coming from all the red wine that they drink. Red wine contains resveratrol, a natural substance that has been linked to the prevention of many diseases including cancer and also to healthy life expansion. I love red wine but I also wanted to see what other foods contain large amounts of the stuff!! Surprisingly, peanuts!! I decided to put together a trek mix using some of the tasty resveratrol winners!!! I find that I enjoy a mix of fruits and nuts with a little salt and a treat like chocolate rather than just a bowl of just nuts or just fruit. I used salted peanuts to give this mix that hint of salt and balance but you can definitely use raw peanuts along with all of these other raw ingredients. I hope you like the mix! -- posted by Chef*Lee

Aussie Spiced Nuts

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:58:20 -0500

A deliciously different recipe for spiced nuts which I came across this afternoon in the current issue of the Australian magazine 'Woman's Day', and with my usual impatience just had to make this evening, with a few modifications - minus the chilli powder to meet our taste preferences - but I'd certainly make these complete with the chilli powder for friends, and have left the chilli powder in as an ingredient. In making these, I increased the garlic from 1 to 2 cloves, and I minced it rather than crushing it. I used cashews, macadamias and hazelnuts. Why, oh why do I keep buying all these magazines each week? Spot on if you guessed to check out their latest recipes! And it was worth buying this week's just to have found this recipe! These would be demolished very quickly if served with other appetisers and drinks, and they'd be a great addition to salads and stir-fries - if they lasted that long! :) Don't add salt - or add it sparingly - if your nuts are already salted. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Low Carb Cinnamon Vanilla Pecans

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:27:00 -0500

I pulled this recipe off the net in 2003 when I was initially started low carbing. It has since become my go to recipe for something that will always add that sweet crunch that will keep me on the straight and narrow. If you are really watching your carbs, vanilla, pure or imitation, does have sugar in it. You need to look for the sugar free variety which can get quite expensive. I find they make great toppings for a low sugar ice cream dessert. -- posted by Fireflylover

Spiced Oatmeal Cookies

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:01:16 -0500

A different twist on regular oatmeal cookies! Crunchy, soft, with a great sweet and spiced flavor! -- posted by Chef #1146101

Spiced Pecans

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 03:05:44 -0500

These are amazing...salty, sweet, with a bit of cinnamon! Yummy. -- posted by SunshineNut

Maple, Walnut & Flax Pancakes

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:15:35 -0500

A delicious, healthy, moist, nutty, and filling pancake recipe from "Bon Appétit Magazine" (Jan. 2004). You can tweak this recipe to your preferences, it's very forgiving. You can add some cinnamon to the batter, throw in some blueberries, mash in a banana, or substitute wheat germ or oats for the flax seed meal. If you don't have buttermilk, you can use the yogurt & milk substitution, soymilk, or about a tablespoon of vinegar to regular milk and let it sit for 5 minutes and use that. -- posted by blucoat

Buckwheat Cake (Torta Di Grano Saraceno)

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:08:59 -0500

A simple, moist, and delicious cake with a light crumb and a deep, nutty flavour. This would probably work well as a bundt cake too. This modified Northern Italian recipe is from Melissa Kronenthal's great blog, "The Traveler's Lunchbox". You can enjoy it plain or split and filled with jam (as is traditional). Or, you can serve with stewed or poached apples, vanilla ice cream, or a dollop of whipped cream. -- posted by blucoat

Sugared Cranberry Gorp

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:16:35 -0500

I love GORP. I'm always looking for different ways to make it in different flavors and textures. It's good to try using what you really like in it. I like cranberries and sourdough pretzels, so I came up with this one. It's a nice sweet change of pace. I hope you enjoy it. -- posted by Jess4Freedom

Cranberry Quick Bread With Variations

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:21:29 -0500

This is an easy, moist and very flavourful quick bread. You can substitute the cranberries with equal amounts of blueberries, rhubarb or chopped apples. There is even room to add pecans or walnuts. You may want to substitute vanilla or lemon extract in place of the orange...or not. :) For a quick 'out of the freezer' snack, slice before wrapping in portions of 4 or 5 slices each. Great for unexpected company. Servings will depend on how thickly it it sliced. Note: You can use fresh or frozen cranberries. I've not tried it with the dried sweetened variety. -- posted by Diana #2

Delicious Healthy Truffles

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:52:37 -0400

These make a great snack or dessert. I keep them in a bowl in the fridge, covered, for about three days, and my family munches one or two when they want a bit of something instead of having a piece of chocolate or a cookie. I adapted the recipe from George Mateljan's World's Healthiest Foods website. -- posted by Elise and family

Yummy Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Muffins

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:30:21 -0400

This recipe is a specialty of Second Creek Farm Bed and Breakfast in Owensville, Mo., along the Missouri Wine Trail, via Country Living magazine. This recipe makes about 24 muffins. -- posted by Sharon123

Peanut Butter Topping for Ice Cream

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:43:32 -0400

This recipe for peanut butter ice cream topping rivals that of the Friendly's brand. These are the same ingredients that Friendly's uses and there is no baking or cooking involved. -- posted by PeanutButterFilling

Toasted Hazelnuts

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:41:15 -0400

I love hazelnuts and I didn't see a recipe for how to toast them then remove the skins so here you go!!!! -- posted by Ina Pickle

Nif's Crunchy Party Nuts

Fri, 01 May 2009 03:07:01 -0400

A tasty treat for a get-together or with cocktails. Enjoy! -- posted by Nif

Peanut Butter & Bran Muffins

Mon, 04 May 2009 11:56:48 -0400

A great way to get extra fibre into your kids (or you). It is very quick to make and chances are you already have the ingredients at hand. Chocolate chips were not in the original recipe, but I think they make all the difference. -- posted by Génial Génie

Peanut Butter & Bran Muffins

Mon, 04 May 2009 14:44:01 -0400

A great way to feed bran to the kids. Uses very basic ingredients, and are quick and simple to make.WARNING: These are addictive. Chocolate chips are optional, but I think they make all the difference. -- posted by Génial Génie

Macadamia & Apple Muffins (Australian)

Wed, 06 May 2009 18:01:40 -0400

POSTED FOR ZAAR WORLD TOUR 5. Recipe from the Australian Macadamia Society. http://www.macnuts.com.au. -- posted by UmmBinat

Macadamia Shortbread

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:03:07 -0400

An Australian twist on the classic shortbread. Cooking time includes the chilling time for the dough. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Clusters

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:24:53 -0400

These cookies taste like chocolate covered macadamia nuts candies. It is important to not overbake these cookies and their centers should remain soft and chewy. From Sunset -- posted by cookiedog

Macadamia Nut Bars

Fri, 08 May 2009 11:40:32 -0400

Macadamia nuts first grew in the coastal ropical forests of northeastern Australia and were discovered there by Dr. MacAdam. Make these bars when you want to splurge. From The New Carry-Out Cuisine. -- posted by cookiedog

Chile Roasted Macadamia Nuts

Sun, 10 May 2009 19:38:09 -0400

From the fooddownunder website; Posted for ZWT 5. -- posted by alligirl

Coconut Pops

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:45:24 -0400

Food Network Magazine June/July 2009 -- posted by Vino Girl

Sweet Nutty Brie

Tue, 19 May 2009 17:55:03 -0400

From Joan of Arc; posted for ZWT 5. I have made this before and it is decadent! -- posted by alligirl

Pumpkin Seed Raisin Squares

Wed, 20 May 2009 02:04:50 -0400

A delicious and simple snack or dessert that can be left raw or baked in the oven. It is also completely sugar-free. Select raisins that are moist. If the only raisins that you can find are dry and hard, try soaking them for a few hours. Note: It makes a really good granola if it ends up too crumbly. You can also use the seed and raisin mixture to make a pie crust. -- posted by VeggieChallenge

Everything Cookies

Wed, 27 May 2009 22:31:10 -0400

Light, crispy, chewy, sugary cookies with a cinnamony, gingery, nutty taste. Other ingredients such as rolled oats, raisins, chocolate chips or any other ingredient of your choice can be added to taste. -- posted by the_allergic_chef

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Dream Bars

Wed, 27 May 2009 22:37:38 -0400

From Family Circle Magazine January 2009 -- posted by Vino Girl

Macadamia Chip Brownies

Thu, 28 May 2009 01:47:43 -0400

From Taste of Home booklet "Winning Chocolate Delights" -- posted by Vino Girl

Chocolate Walnut Brownies

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:20:59 -0400

Melt in your mouth brownies, A quick step by step easy recipe for the perfect brownies.If you prefer not to have walnuts you can replace with chocolate chips, another nut like almonds or pecans or just remove the walnuts altogether. -- posted by x Nat x

Almond Meatballs (Spain)

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:27:03 -0400

This recipe was found in the 2005 cookbook, The Best Recipes in the World. These are great as appetizers or served on a finger food buffet. -- posted by Sydney Mike

Tropical 7 Layer Twist Bars

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:18:20 -0400

*After making 7 Layer Bars for a bake sale at work, I started thinking about how well white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts go together. Then I thought, "Hey!!! What would happen if I threw them together with some pineapple and coconut?", and this is what I came up with ... A refreshing tropical twist on an old favorite. Depending on how big you cut your pieces, you can get about 12 to 16 bars. I also plan on making these in a mini muffin pan, to get some little "tropical tarts" -- posted by "Ratalouille"

Quaker Homemade Oat Treats

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:16:03 -0400

I found this in a Quaker Oats flyer - it's so delicious!! I'm curious to try it again as the first time I made it, it didn't stick together in bars as I expected, it was more granola-y in clumps, but I have to try it again to make sure my measurements were correct. It's so delicious, a co-worker who doesn't like granola actually asked for the recipe because she liked it so much! I did use dried blueberries instead of the raisins. -- posted by Katzen

Oregon Trail Mix

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:55:53 -0400

My homemade version of a commercial trail mix. Salt free! For best flavor, make sure you use unsulphured dried fruit and be doubly sure the nuts are not rancid (taste test!). As we roll along the Oregon trail...bump, bump, bump... Read about the Oregon Trail here: frontiertrails.com/oldwest/oregontrail.htm -- posted by Cookgirl

Shrimp Bites Wrapped in Greens

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:07:02 -0400

Isabel Cruz's Spicy "Shoestring" Party Menu for a Sultry Late-Summer Night - CBS Morning Show, 09/01/2007. The San Diego-based chef likes to marry the tastes of Latin American cooking she grew up with to the Pacific Rim tastes she's come to know as a Californian. But most of all, Cruz likes to keep her cooking clean, fresh, flavorful and healthy - she likes to go for flavors that pop and offer contrast to one another. She has 5 restaurants on the West Coast, from Portland, Ore. down to San Diego, Ca:). She has also published a cookbook "Isabel's Cantina."Growing-up, Isabel's friends were Puerto Rican, Cuban, Peruvian, and she also spent time with her Asian friends learning Japanese, Chinese and Korean cuisine. Thus, was born her fusion of different flavors. "This is a Thai appetizer of shrimp wrapped with coconut, peanuts, and chiles in a leaf. She likes to use raw collard greens as wrappers for these spicy little snacks, which she drizzles with a little guava sauce to complete the hot-sweet Thai flavors while also bringing these bites further into the Latin realm. Prepare these ingredients in advance, and then assemble these at the last minute." She was given a $60 budget to create a dinner menu for 6 people - thus: Chef on a Shoesting. -- posted by Manami

Apricot Fig Bites

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:36:49 -0400

I created this recipe when looking for a way to incorporate some dried fruit I had on hand. My husband and I loved them! Enjoy! -- posted by Kelly0412

Apple Cinnamon Bites

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:17:02 -0400

These are so good!! I was experimenting with ingredients that I had in my pantry and wa-lah the apple cinnamon healthy bites were born! ENJOY! -- posted by Kelly0412

Jalapeno Almonds

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:12:52 -0400

These sound just so tasty! From the Almond Board of California - I think I'm getting to like them as much as the Raisin Guys! -- posted by Buster's friend

Toasted Butter Pecans

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:55:35 -0400

This recipe comes from the cookbook that accompanied my first microwave, in 1974. These salty, crunchy pecans are good for snacking. They also go well with drinks. You may want to adjust the amount of seasoned salt to your taste, particularly if you use salted butter. -- posted by Desert Baker

Not Your Average Granola Bars

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:03:21 -0400

From Outpost Natural Foods. This can be gluten free and dairy free if you use gluten free oats and margarine. My DD who can't have wheat or dairy loved these. I doubled it and they were a bit crumbly, but maybe they stay together better in an 8x8 pan as the recipe uses. -- posted by WI Cheesehead

Homemade Nutella -- Better Than the Real Thing!

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:12:40 -0400

Many European kids have grown up eating Nutella, I'm no exception & my kids love the stuff too. These days though, Nutella is becoming increasingly more expensive & as a mother of 2 young children, I'm also worried about what they're eating. This homemade version of Nutella is very simple to make & has only 3 ingredients. This is a recipe by Stephanie Gallagher. -- posted by Um Safia

Chewy Maple Oat Clusters

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:34:19 -0400

A chewy snack for home, work or school. Land-O-Lakes Cookbook. -- posted by daisygrl64

Papa Chow

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:48:40 -0400

The ultimate snacking treat. Colorful and great tasting! I had been at a retreat and they served this during a break. I went home and made up a batch and have been making it on a regular basis ever since. My husband is addicted. -- posted by Todd's Wife

Blue Ribbon Almond Bear Claws

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:23:42 -0400

Cool weather is coming & I adore a fresh bear claw with a steaming hot cup of coffee. When I came across this recipe I had to save it. From the Wichita Eagle, this blue ribbon winner at the Kansas State Fair was the winner of the Fleischmann's Yeast "Bake for the Cure" Contest. It was created by Laura McReynolds of Hutchinson, KS. The prep time includes chilling & risings so it is not as labor intensive as the time suggests. -- posted by Buster's friend

Mani's Bakery's High Protein Muffin

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:33:14 -0400

This recipe comes from the LA Times Food section's SOS column posted in response to reader pleading. It is an adapted recipe from the bakery. You need jumbo muffin tins to get the 14 muffins from this - regular tins will yield more muffins & likely need a slightly shortened cooking time. Should be getting about 11 grams of protein & 9 grams of fiber with about 32 grams of fat - but a lot of that is coming from the seeds & canola oil. Just the thing for hiking, fishing or hunting - easy to eat & needs no fridge! -- posted by Buster's friend

Fruit and Nut Bars

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:36:48 -0400

From Greenwala website -- posted by Chef #1233951

Fruit and Nut Bars

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:37:13 -0400

From Greenwala website -- posted by Chef #1233951

Awesome Pecans

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:04:26 -0400

Totally addictive... these pecans are sweet, spicy, salty and crisp. A friend gave me some pecans for Christmas. I used the recipe she shared, a recipe from RecipeZaar, and another, from a third source. All three were good, but finally I came up with this recipe that satisfied my tastes, and my friends as well. -- posted by Sweetiebarbara

Cinnamon Toasted Almonds

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:34:12 -0500

Crunchy cinnamon glazed almonds...Yum! Great for the holidays or just snacking on. I recently had these at an Oktoberfest celebration. I loved them. I came across this recipe by chance when I purchased a Taste of Home magazine. So I had to share. I hope you enjoy them. -- posted by Mrs.Ward

Healthy Granola Bars

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:54:10 -0500

I was searching for a healthy granola bar recipe, one without butter and any added sugar. I came upon one called "grab-and-go breakfast bars", which I changed up to make this recipe. You can use any combination of nuts/fruits that you would like. I just used what sounded good to me, and it came out great! These granola bars have about 4g fiber and 4g protein in a serving, and make a great snack. -- posted by Chef #1360260

Coffee-Glazed Nuts

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:42:45 -0500

Recipe from meals.com. -- posted by Sweet Jezebel

Light Granola

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:16:08 -0500

I love, love, love this granola recipe! It's very healthful but, even better, it's really good. I like to eat it for a snack. I also like to eat it just like breakfast cereal. It's one of my go-to recipes and I fix it all of the time. -- posted by Cooking Ventures

Chocolate, Almond, and Fruit Granola

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:10:12 -0500

Delicious. -- posted by Chef #1446775

Microwave Spicy Nuts

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:41:37 -0500

My sister in law brought me these and have become addicted. I found out her recipe very well in the microwave. I use Emerald's Essence. I am sure this would work with pecans. -- posted by Sage

Uncooked Hemp and Flax Protein Bars

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:41:17 -0500

I improvised this, combining several recipes to accomidate the ingredients on hand, basically wanting something to do with a huge bag of hemp " powder I have. With the protein powder and the peanut butter figured into the nutritional info, the protein count is 4.8 grams and the calories are 143. Not a huge protein count, but hemp seed has other benefits: "Hempseed is considered by leading researchers and medical doctors to be one of the most nutritious food sources on the planet. Shelled hempseed is packed with 33 percent pure digestible protein and is rich in iron and vitamin E as well as omega-3 and GLA" (from the Nutiva website) -- posted by Chef #1468143

Chewy Salted Peanut Bars

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:17:36 -0500

This sweet and salty snack is easy to make and always goes pretty quickly. Might want to double it (I'd suggest doing it in two pans, though). Cooking time listed is refrigeration time. -- posted by LibraChick93093

Crab Balls With Grapefruit Salad

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:52:12 -0500

Crab Balls with Grapefruit Salad Recipe by Jean-Georges Vongerichten The crab and grapefruit in this dish first appeared at the restaurant Spice Market tossed with cold glass noodles. Jean Georges Vongerichten decided it was a "messy pile," but liked the flavors, so he reconfigured them into crab balls rolled in panko (Japanese bread crumbs) and sesame seeds. The side salad is a fabulous mix of tart (grapefruit), spicy (Thai chile) and sweet (ginger syrup). ;) F&W Magazine, From: Jean Georges's Best Small Plates, Published, July 2006 edition. 2 hr 20 min freezing and thawing time. -- posted by Manami

Cranberry-Walnut Granola

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:27:04 -0500

homemade granola -- great with yogurt -- posted by 896393

Celestial Oatmeal Cookies

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:46:11 -0500

This recipe came from the back of a box of Quaker Oats. I have not tried it yet but thought it looked tasty with lots of vitamins and fiber. I will be trying it with butter instead of margarine and I think I might substitute chopped dates for the prunes as well. The pumpkin and spices make think of Fall. -- posted by MN*Kelly

Coconut Date Granola Bars

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:30:17 -0500

This is a wonderfully satisfying treat packed with oats, nuts, and fruits. When they first come out of the oven, they may be fragile and slightly crumbly. Make sure to let them cool before cutting, and they will soon become firm, chewy granola bars. -- posted by sszz

Whole Wheat Applesauce Cookies

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:01:11 -0500

My favorite cookie recipe! These are moist, chewy and delicious. Because most of the sweetness and the moisture comes from the applesauce rather than fat or sugar, not to mention the whole-wheat flour, I don't feel guilty about sneaking one or two of these for breakfast! -- posted by CorianneW

Salt and Pepper Pecans

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:39:33 -0500

Great Snack for Football or Gifting. -- posted by DiB's

Crunchy Granola Bars

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:39:56 -0500

I love those nature's valley crunchy granola bars and I also like those sweet and salty granola bars as well as fruit granola bars! But notice how you can't seem to get everything you want in a granola bar without sacrificing the healthy aspects. Anyhow, these are great and easy adapted for whatever ingredient you fancy. -- posted by Dulcet Kitchen

Healthy Biscotti

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:15:13 -0500

These are very versatile, feel free to mix and match flavours. Here are a few ideas: coffee liqueur/hazelnut/dark chocolate chips, cranberry/orange/pistachio, orange/walnut, date/hazelnut, pineapple/coconut, vanilla/white chocolate chips/Macadamia nuts, etc. etc. Cooling time is included in cooking time. -- posted by Génial Génie

Jaime's Apple Nut Dip

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:17:55 -0500

A great dip for an appetizer, dessert, side, or snack. Very easy too! It also goes great with graham or Ritz crackers -- posted by jai_lea_13