Snack

Spiced Pistachios

Erin McCormick — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:42:54 +0000

Chinese five-spice powder is a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise and Szechuan peppercorns; it adds subtle flavor to these pistachios. Look for it in the spice section at the market or with other Asian ingredients. Omit the added salt if you use salted pistachios.

Chocolate-Dipped Pineapple Rings

Sarah Hoff — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:14:41 +0000

Chocolate-Dipped Pineapple Rings

Dried pineapple rings dipped in melted chocolate and sprinkled with chopped macadamia nuts are a healthy dessert with tropical flavor. Customize this chocolate-dipped fruit recipe by using different nuts or even dried papaya spears instead of pineapple.

Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels

Sarah Hoff — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:54:35 +0000

Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels

Satisfy your sweet tooth (and your salty tooth!) simultaneously with this chocolate-dipped pretzel recipe. Cocoa nibs give these chocolate-dipped pretzels an extra layer of chocolaty flavor.

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Sarah Hoff — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:39:55 +0000

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Perfect for Valentine’s Day or a birthday, these chocolate-dipped strawberries are a cinch to make and are a healthy dessert. A bit of fresh lime zest adds an unexpected finish to this easy chocolate-dipped strawberry recipe.

Chocolate-Dipped Pecans

Sarah Hoff — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:31:47 +0000

Chocolate-Dipped Pecans

These chocolate-dipped pecans get an elegant finish from a sprinkling of turbinado sugar. You can use this technique with other nuts to make chocolate-covered nuts too.

Chocolate-Dipped Graham Crackers

Sarah Hoff — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:17:35 +0000

Chocolate-Dipped Graham Crackers

Chocolate-dipped graham crackers make a satisfying after-dinner treat. Customize this chocolate-dipped graham cracker recipe by topping with your favorite dehydrated fruit.

Chocolate-Dipped Clementines

Sarah Hoff — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:08:32 +0000

Chocolate-Dipped Clementines

Dip clementine segments into melted chocolate for a healthy dessert. Chopped crystallized ginger is a zesty garnish for this chocolate-dipped fruit recipe.

Chocolate-Dipped Apricots

Sarah Hoff — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:58:59 +0000

Chocolate-Dipped Apricots

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these chocolate-dipped dried apricots for a healthy dessert. Try this chocolate-dipped fruit recipe with slices of your favorite dried fruit.

Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Sarah Hoff — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:32:01 +0000

Black-Eyed Pea Dip

In this black-eyed pea dip recipe, black-eyed peas are pureed with extra-virgin olive oil, red-wine vinegar, garlic and thyme—a nice alternative to hummus. Try this protein-rich black-eyed pea dip with your favorite fresh vegetables or baked pita chips.

Champagne Raspberry Jello

Erin McCormick — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:35:42 +0000

Champagne Raspberry Jello

In this grown-up take on jello, we combine cran-raspberry juice with Champagne and fresh raspberries for a sparkling crimson dessert recipe.

Sparkling Raspberry Jello Jigglers

Erin McCormick — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:29:49 +0000

Sparkling Raspberry Jello Jigglers

The sparkling white grape juice in this raspberry jello jigglers recipe gives these a fun, bubbly appearance. Fresh raspberries make it a healthy treat.

EatingWell Energy Bars

Erin McCormick — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:01:46 +0000

EatingWell Energy Bars

Instead of buying pricy energy bars, fuel your fitness routine with this great-tasting homemade energy bar recipe. Whether you use these energy bars as a pre-workout snack or to refuel and recover post-workout, they’ll give your body what it needs. Best of all, you can make this energy bar recipe in minutes.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Erin McCormick — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:28:23 +0000

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Be sure to save the pumpkin seeds from your Halloween jack-o’-lantern so you can make this crunchy, healthy snack.

Classic Hummus

Erin McCormick — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:57:39 +0000

Classic Hummus

It’s easy to make hummus at home with just a few pantry items. Serve drizzled with your best-quality extra-virgin olive oil and chopped parsley. Mop it up with warm whole-wheat pita bread or cut-up vegetables.

Chocolate Pretzel & Cherry Popcorn Balls

Erin McCormick — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:43:03 +0000

Chocolate Pretzel & Cherry Popcorn Balls

These popcorn balls are made with agave nectar and peanut butter and are spiked with chocolate-covered pretzels and dried cherries for a special treat. Try making them for your Halloween party this year.