Snack

Strawberry & Blue Cheese Bruschetta

Nifer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:30:47 +0000

In this healthy bruschetta recipe, the big, bold, salty, tangy flavor of blue cheese makes an unexpected but utterly delicious match with sweet juicy strawberries. This bruschetta recipe makes a quick, easy appetizer and is so pretty topped with chopped green chives.

Spiced Pistachios

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

Spiced Pistachios

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 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.

Quick Pickled Turnips

Erin McCormick — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:31:07 +0000

Quick Pickled Turnips

Perk up your cheese plate or crudites platter with these crunchy, zesty pickled turnips or try them on a sandwich instead of cucumber pickles.

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.

Gateau de Sirop

Erin McCormick — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:09:34 +0000

Gateau de Sirop

This easy cake recipe by Cajun food authority Marcelle Bienvenu is studded with pecans and is typical of Cajun cooking—it’s rustic, humble and made with ingredients that are always on hand. Serve this easy cake recipe for breakfast with cafe au lait or as a simple dessert accompanied by whipped cream or ice cream. Cane syrup comes from cane juice that has been cooked until it’s golden and toasty-flavored. You can use molasses or honey in its place.

Lime & Orange Jello

Erin McCormick — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:56:52 +0000

Lime & Orange Jello

This lime-orange jello recipe gets its vibrant green hue from spirulina—a dark green edible plankton. A little spirulina goes a long way: an 1/8 teaspoon is enough to create a vibrant green color.

Mango-Strawberry Jello Jigglers

Erin McCormick — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:37:26 +0000

Mango-Strawberry Jello Jigglers

These sweet mango-strawberry jello jigglers are fun to make and even more fun to eat. Great for an after school snack or a simple weeknight dessert.