Butternut Squash Queso
I fell in love with butternut squashes this fall, so when I was watching Food Network and saw them make a queso with butternut squash on The Kitchen I knew I had to try this recipe. My kids ate this queso and did not know …
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Snacks
Velveeta Crab Dip
We often have crab dip as an appetizer for family celebrations and birthday dinners. This crab dip is cheesy, gooey, and oh so delicious. Ingredients: 16 ounces Velveeta cheese cut into ½ inch cubes 1 pound lump crab meat 4 green onions 1 cup chopped …
Broccoli and Brussel Sprouts Greens Pesto
If you have a garden don’t throw out the green leaves from your vegetables. You can make a delicious and vitamin filled pesto using greens from Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Collard greens, Kale, and more. Ingredients: 2-3 cups greens (I used Broccoli and Brussel sprout greens …
Gingerbread Granola
I was a little unsure when I read this recipe, but I decided to try it anyway. These granola bars really do taste like gingerbread cookies, but they are so much healthier. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: ½ cup dark brown sugar ½ cup …
Brown Sugar Roasted Pecans
I have been craving pecans like crazy this fall and these pecans are something I will be making over and over again. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 large egg white 1 tablespoon water ¼ cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon …
Tropical Granola Bars with Coconut, Cashews, Pineapple, Mango, and Banana
These granola bars are so sweet and tropical. I feel like I am on vacation with each bite. Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats Coconut oil spray ½ cup cashews ½ cup coconut coated cashews 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut 2 tablespoons flax seeds 1 scoop …
Date, Nut, and Dark Chocolate Granola Bars
I was craving a little chocolate this week, so I added some dark chocolate chips to my granola mixture. These are packed with nuts, sweetened with a date syrup, and loaded with protein. Ingredients: 4 ounces large pitted dates ¼ cup pepitas ½ cup dark …
Olive Oil and Maple Syrup Nut Granola Bars
This week I decided to try baked granola bars. These granola bars are filled with whole nuts and held together with an olive oil, maple syrup, peanut butter mixture. You can substitute any nuts you prefer and add chocolate chips or dried fruit. Recipe adapted …
Spicy Pumpkin Hummus
I have hummus with vegetables as a snack almost every day. This pumpkin hummus has a little spice (feel free to add more) and is a fantastic fall snack. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 ½ cups canned pumpkin puree 1 ½ cups chickpeas …
Salted Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Classic, simple, and my kids favorite type of roasted pumpkin seeds. Ingredients: 2 cups pumpkin seeds ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons sea salt Directions: Separate the pumpkin seeds from the pumpkin flesh and rinse well in a colander. Line a large baking sheet with …