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May 05

Sweet Potato Chips (special ingredient: a visit from the fire department)

So I watched Giada de Laurentiis making sweet potato chips on the food network and thought "Wow, these look so easy!" Little did I know that 15 minutes and a house full of smoke later, I'd be apologizing profusely and promising a fireman that I woul (read full article)

garlic, rosemary, snack, Sweet Potatoes, vegetable oil

Mar 20

Cacik (Turkish Tsatsiki)

Nigella Lawson's Forever Summer first introduced me to cacik (pronounced "jajek").  While Nigella suggests that this Turkish tsatsiki is best with lamb, I find myself eating it with a spatula, straight out of my mixing bowl, tucked under my chin (read full article)

Appetizer, cucumber, garlic, mint, side, snack, Tsatsiki, yogurt

Feb 06

No-Tahini Hummus for Celery & Apples

I started making hummus today and then realized (after adding the chickpeas and lemon juice) that I was out of tahini.  So here's my no-tahini hummus that's surprisingly good! Ingredients 1 15-oz jar of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/4 - 1/2 c (read full article)

Appetizer, chickpeas, dip, healthy, hummus, Lemon Juice, parsley, peanut butter, snack

Oct 26

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Craving pumpkin pie, but don't want the calories?  Here's a smoothie that just might hit the spot!Ingredients1/2 c canned pumpkin 3/4 c vanilla yogurt1/4 c milk1/2 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp nutmeg1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice4 ice cubesFor topping: whippe (read full article)

cinnamon, Dessert, nutmeg, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, smoothie, snack, yogurt

Oct 26

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Craving pumpkin pie, but don't want the calories?  Here's a smoothie that just might hit the spot!Ingredients1/2 c canned pumpkin 3/4 c vanilla yogurt1/4 c milk1/2 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp nutmeg1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice4 ice cubesFor topping: whippe (read full article)

cinnamon, Dessert, nutmeg, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, smoothie, snack, yogurt

Oct 22

Vampire Repellent

My mother called this recipe "Vampire Repellent" because of the strong garlic.  And yet that never kept anyone away from it at a party.  A crowd pleaser for sure, this recipe can't be easier to make.Whenever my mother would make this dip, s (read full article)

Appetizer, Cayenne, cheese, cream cheese, dip, Favorites, garlic, lemon, parsley, pepper

Oct 22

Vampire Repellent

My mother called this recipe "Vampire Repellent" because of the strong garlic.  And yet that never kept anyone away from it at a party.  A crowd pleaser for sure, this recipe can't be easier to make.Whenever my mother would make this dip, s (read full article)

Appetizer, Cayenne, cheese, cream cheese, dip, Favorites, garlic, lemon, parsley, pepper

Oct 17

Mango Avocado Smoothie

Avocado lends this drink a silky smoothness.  What a great way to start the day!Ingredients1/2 c mango cubes (I like to use pre-cut jarred mango)1 c mango juice 1 ripe avocado1/2 c fat free vanilla yogurtJuice from 1 lime1 tbl sugar12 ice cubesD (read full article)

Avocado, Breakfast, Lime Juice, mango, snack, Sugar, yogurt

Oct 17

Mango Avocado Smoothie

Avocado lends this drink a silky smoothness.  What a great way to start the day!Ingredients1/2 c mango cubes (I like to use pre-cut jarred mango)1 c mango juice 1 ripe avocado1/2 c fat free vanilla yogurtJuice from 1 lime1 tbl sugar12 ice cubesD (read full article)

Avocado, Breakfast, Lime Juice, mango, snack, Sugar, yogurt

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