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Whether you’re looking for snacks for your kids, weekly lunch bags, or for a beach weekend, you’ll be able to find something right here. This category features all of our snacky snacks (as my mother would say), rolled up into one, easy location. We cover everything from chex to fruit and sweet to savory. Our recipes are budget, family, and living-on-your-own friendly, and easy to make. We’ve made every recipe featured here and our posts will let you know how we liked the snack. Let’s be honest, we’ve loved pretty much everything. Leave a comment if you have one. If you’re looking for something more specific use our search bar or check out one of our niche categories. Thanks for stopping by, hope to have you back soon!

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Energy Bites

July 28, 2014
Energy Bites

Do you go to the gym in the morning? These last few weeks have been an “after-work” kind of gym experience. When I get up early enough to go before work or when I head over after work, I’m STARVING! I always pack an apple to eat on my way down to the gym. But halfway through my workout, my stomach is like, “Yo – where’s my food.” I suppress this…

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Colleen’s Banana Bread

July 14, 2014
Banana Bread

My sister made some delicious banana bread at Christmas last year, and again about a month ago. Last week, some of our bananas didn’t make it though the heat wave here in the city, so Fatima thought we should make some banana bread. So I called my sister and requested her recipe. Banana bread is a great way to use your bananas that may have browned too much. Rather than…

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Mini Buffalo Chicken Wheels

January 27, 2014
mini Buffalo chicken wheels

When you’re in the mood for a quick snack or need some apps for a party, these mini buffalo chicken wheels are the perfect fit. Quick, easy, and delicious. My sister taught us how to make these; she’s been making them for our family, every Sunday for this year’s football season. Fatima and I made a ton of these for a handful of parties over our Christmas break, and they…

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Witch Brooms and Easy Halloween Food

October 30, 2013
Witch Brooms

Need some last minute Halloween ideas?  I saw this cute idea on Pinterest and made them for my Halloween party.  If you want to make some edible, tasty witch brooms, take pretzel sticks and insert them into upside-down mini Reese’s peanut butter cups.  These will fly right off the plate. For our cupcakes, we placed creepy eyes and ears on top of these delicious red velvet cupcakes. And if you…

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Peanut Butter Cup Smores

August 10, 2013
Peanut Butter Cup Smores

A summer favorite, s’mores are the campfire dessert to enjoy around a fire on a cool summer night .  What makes these little beauties even better?  Substitute that little piece of chocolate with a peanut butter cup.  De-lish!  These peanut butter cup smores are my new favorite type of s’more.  Are you going to celebrate national s’mores day?  Show us your s’mores!…

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Cucumber Salmon

May 8, 2013

Cucumbers are so refreshing.  Pairing them with fish, like salmon, can make a great summer appetizer for your parties.  Topping it off with a citrus-lime topping – BAM – you’re the master of party hosting. The appetizer, yummy and healthy, might bring hesitation to your guests.  Salmon on cucumber?  How can that be hearty?  It might not be hearty, but cucumber salmon will appease your health-conscious guests.  …

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Buffalo Spiced Hummus

April 25, 2013
Buffalo Spiced Hummus

Colors of the world.  Spice up your life.  Every boy and every girl.  Spice up your life.  People of the world.  Spice up your…HUMMUS! Buffalo spiced anything is your go to flavor for any party.  Buffalo chicken pizza, buffalo shrimp, and buffalo chicken pockets!  I can have buffalo-spiced *insert food here* at least once a day. When I made that really easy “1, 2, 3” hummus last week, I thought…

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Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Hummus

April 16, 2013
Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Hummus

One of my newly discovered snacks is hummus.  I love roasted red pepper and garlic hummus, so I thought I would try to make my own.  Off the bat – tahini (a popular middle eastern ingredient in hummus) is an expensive ingredient. Maybe $8 for 1lb of tahini is a “New York City” price for one of the “cheaper” grocers in our area, so let me know what else you…

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Omelette Cupcakes

March 28, 2013
Omelete Cupcakes

Cupcake fever has set in.  While making some yummy boozy cupcakes last week, we got to experimenting with other foods.  Saw an idea on Pinterest I thought I would try out.  I’m naming these “Omelette Cupcakes” because they are whipped eggs in a cupcake pan.  THE PERFECT side to serve with brunch, baby shower, or any brunch-themed gathering. Very easy to make, these omelete cupcakes take about 30 minutes to…

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Guacamole with Bacon

January 31, 2013

Guacamole is a favorite of mine.  It’s healthy and easy to make.  I love it on chips, toast, even grilled cheese!  Who knew that adding bacon to it would make it that much better?!  Feed your guests a hearty guacamole on game day.  You can use any bacon you want – you know how much we love our turkey bacon. Ingredients: 2 avocados 1 large Tomato 1/4 red onion 3…

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Breakfast Sushi Bites

January 30, 2013
Breakfast Sushi Bites

A quick appetizer that will appease the kids at your party, are these Breakfast Sushi Bites. NO SUSHI INVOLVED! These are kid-friendly and are made with bananas, peanut butter, and Rice Krispies! These Breakfast Sushi Bites will take you less than 10 minutes to make. [recipe] Breakfast Sushi Bites 1 Banana 1 cup Rice Krispies Peanut Butter Directions: Peel a banana and remove the skin. Using a butter knife, spread…

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Cucumber Salmon

January 28, 2013

At half time, just before Beyonce performs, you walk into the living room with your new appetizer.  The room, wanting more of your delicious food, turn their heads to you, their eyes following your every move.  Hesitation sets in.  What is it?  Will it be good?  Staring awkwardly at your creation, the room is silent. Your toughest critic, the 12 year old cousin who hates all food unless topped with ketcup, gets…

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Hummus and Avocado Toast

November 29, 2012

This is an easy treat to make your guests as a side at breakfast or lunch.  The green avocado and red tomato creamy mixture, give a touch of holiday cheer and the warm english muffin will give you some warmth on those cold winter mornings.  Not to mention avocados are a great source of 20 nutrients!  And that hummus at the bottom is a great source of fiber! [recipe] Hummus…

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Applesauce Muffins

November 5, 2012

Hello Hello! Ashley again; are you sick of me yet? I hope not because it’s my favorite season and there is no shortage of fall recipes for me to share! Did you like the maple pecan cookies? Today I bring you a recipe for applesauce muffins. These are super easy to make and freeze well! If you take one out in the morning, they’re ready to eat for a mid-morning…

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Popeye’s Spinach Dip

July 13, 2012

This delicious dip is great for any occasion, and makes a great presentation! Ingredients: 1 small box of frozen chopped spinach (defrosted and dried) Pico de Gallo (or diced tomatoes and onions – also dried) 16 oz of sour cream 1 packet of powdered Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning Basically place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. We cut out a large rounded baguette and used it as the bowl…

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