Tag Archives : Snacks

It’s always good to have some fresh appetizer and snack ideas instead of the standard chips and dip. This Chicken-Artichoke Spread is low in fat, carbohydrates and cholesterol. 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained 2 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves 1/2 cup minced green onions 3...

GET THE BEST SALSA RECIPE NOW I rarely purchase store bought chips anymore. It is healthier and more fun to make my own creations at home. I use corn or flour tortillas and this is also a great way to make use of any extra tortillas before they go stale. Feel free to experiment with the spice blend,...

3 Cans Garbanzo beans (drained) 3 – 4 tablespoons Tahini (Sesame butter) 4 – 6 cloves Garlic (chopped) 1 Lemon or lime 1/3 cup Olive Oil Salt and Pepper to taste 1. Sauté the chopped garlic in oil over a low flame.

This Latin American snack fun to make and a great alternative to potato chips. They might look like bananas, but plantains are often referred to as a “cooking banana”. Yields: 4 1/2 cups of chips Ingredients: 3 Large green plantains, peeled and very thinly sliced (unripe works best) Vegetable...

Halloween is over, time to make use of all those pumpkins! 2 Cups unsalted roasted peanuts 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 2 tsp chili powder (ancho, guajillo, arbol, etc) 1 tsp salt 1 cup hulled pumpkin seeds 1. Toss peanuts with lime juice until all are moistened. Sprinkle with chili powder; toss until nuts...

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS 1 CAN DICED TOMATOES (14 OZ) 2 CUPS ALL PURPOSE FLOUR 1 TSP SUGAR 3 TSP BAKING POWDER 1 TSP DRIED OREGANO 1/2 TSP SALT 1 EGG 1/4 CUP BUTTER, MELTED