Snacks — Page 11

Loaded Buffalo Chicken Baked Potato Fries

July 2, 2015 By Erica Acevedo Leave a Comment

Happy Independence Day weekend!!

Break out the sparklers! After the patriotism and fireworks to celebrate our country’s independence, July 4th is all about the food.

You know it’s true. Patriotic holidays = overeating at its finest.

Firing up the grill, throwing on tons of juicy burgers, hot dogs & brats, steaks, ribs, and corn on the cob. Eating watermelon by the pound. Bowls of mayo-based salads as far as the eye can see.

Considering that french fries pair so well with all of the above food, I feel like they don’t get their proper due on the Fourth.

We could change (as a nation!) that with these Loaded Buffalo Chicken Baked Potato Fries!

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Stuffed & Grilled Mini Bell Peppers

June 25, 2015 By Alli Smith 1 Comment

Mini Bell Peppers - Stuffed & Grilled

For the past month or so I’ve been enjoying mini bell peppers in my salads and stir fries. Is it just me or are they crunchier and tastier than regular bell peppers? They sure are more colorful!

You know the old saying, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen?” It’s been a reality around here the last week or so. We’ve had temps reaching over 100 for the past two weeks. Summer arrived with a roar. So, I’ve been conjuring up new recipes to cook on the grill.

Here in South Carolina, we have to deal with the heat and the humidity. It’s like being in a sauna! Humid heat feels much hotter than dry heat. It does a number on my hair, too. Curly hair frizzes and straight hair gets flat and limp.

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Melon, Prosciutto, Arugula & Honey Bites

June 24, 2015 By Cat Elsby Leave a Comment

It’s summer! yayayayay! I’m a summer girl through and through, so now that it’s summer I’m elated. Although, allergies seem to be particularly bad this year, so that’s an uphill battle for me right now. But as soon as those subside, it’s full speed ahead to summertime glee.

These little bites of joy really help with that summertime happiness! There’s something about melon and prosciutto that just makes my taste buds smile. But I decided to take one of my favorite, refreshing appetizers and step it up a notch by adding arugula and honey to the mix.

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Homemade Blueberry Apple Fruit Leather

June 23, 2015 By Natasha Red Leave a Comment

Now that my little girl is a toddler, I’ve gotten really into creating fun and healthy treats for her. As a mom who loves healthy food, I’m trying to teach my daughter to enjoy a treat that is both enjoyable and nutritious for her.

It brings me so much joy to create fun food that she enjoys…from gummy snacks, to smoothies, to fruit leather. She gobbles up this slightly tangy, sweet and chewy homemade fruit leather.

Think the old school fruit roll-ups you used to snack on as a kid, but so much healthier. I wrap these up in parchment paper and keep them in plastic baggies for quick snacks throughout the week.

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