{recipe} No-Bake Date Nut Snack Bars
Are you prone to snack attacks? Heaven forbid I’m not carrying a bag of nuts or crackers with me at all times – because I get seriously hangry and it’s not pretty. In an...
Category: Appetizer + Snack Recipes
{secret chef tips} Here Is All The Thanksgiving Advice I Have to Offer
It probably won’t surprise you to hear that a lot of people ask me for advice about cooking Thanksgiving dinner. But why keep it to my inner circle? Here, in pretty much random order,...
{try this} How To Make Labneh
Do you have enough labneh in your life? It really is delightful stuff. In case you’re not familiar with it, labneh is simply strained, full-fat yogurt – thick, creamy, tangy, and good on everything....
{recipe} Coconut Candied Pecans
I love candied nuts, and make them each year for the holidays. I usually do a sweet, salty, and spicy version. But lately I have discovered a way to make candied nuts that are...
{recipe} Salty-Sweet Caramel Popcorn
I had a major popcorn craving the other day. I was in a big supermarket and couldn’t find regular popcorn to buy; only microwave. In a HUGE store. That is a travesty because microwave...
{idea} Questionable Practice: Pass Off TJ’s Hummus As Homemade
You probably already know that the hummus at Trader Joe’s is pretty tasty. I used to make hummus from scratch but now I often just make the TJ’s hummus all fancy looking and homemade...
{easy appetizer} Bruschetta with Prosciutto, Asparagus, and Stracchino
I am surprised it’s taken me so long to share this “recipe” (which is really more of a how-to than a recipe) because it so often makes an appearance at my house. The key...
{life changing} How To Make Croutons That Taste 1,000 Times Better Than Any Kind You Can Buy
I am almost always disappointed by a crouton. It is too big, too hard, too crumbly, too dry. It is not good. It should get out of my salad already. And even in a...
{recipe} Potato, Radish, and Shallot Pancakes with Honey Soy Dipping Sauce
The other day one of my sisters foisted a big bag of radishes on me. “I love getting the CSA box delivered,” she said. “But what am I supposed to do with all these...
{recipe roundup} 25 of the Best Super Bowl Party Recipes
Planning to watch the game tomorrow? Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite recipes from my own collection and from around the web. Bring any of these to a Super Bowl party and...
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