These Sea Salted Beet Chips make a fun snack or appetizer. A little bit of work, but totally worth the effort. Snacks that crunch This month's Recipe Redux theme was crunchy snacks. Well, I will be honest, the crunchy snacks we turn to most often in our house are homemade popcorn, nuts, apple donuts, veggie sticks, and seedy crackers. But lately, I've also been into buying beet chips. I ...
Appetizer
Nordic Seedy Cracker Bread
This Nordic Seedy Cracker Bread is a hit in Scandinavia, and for good reason. It's both nutritious and irresistible! It also happens to be gluten-free and vegan, making it suitable for a variety of diets. Well after two days of sunshine and unseasonably warm weather we are back to gray skies, upper 30's, and a rain-snow mix. Fortunately, I had a chance to relax and enjoy the past couple of ...
Sweet Avocado Yogurt Dip
This Sweet Avocado Yogurt Dip with Greek Yogurt is not only healthy, it may just get your kids eating more veggies! A sweet avocado yogurt dip that is both tasty and healthy? Yes, please! Recipe Redux This month's Recipe Redux theme was to pick a cookbook and turn to any page with a combination of the numbers 2017. Being a little last minute with this one, I had to look through a few ...
Arctic Char Potato Bites
These Arctic Char Potato Bites are sure to get some attention at your next get-together. Tasty, healthy, and fun. Now that's a good combo! Here's an appetizer idea that is as equally suited for a December fireside gathering as it is for a warm summer's day. Whether you are going for cozy or bright, all that is needed is family and friends. So stop wondering what to make for that next ...
White Bean Dip with Tomatoes and Chives on Artisanal Crackers
Serve this white bean dip with tomatoes and chives on artisanal crackers at your next get together. It's simple, healthy, and summer fresh! I received free samples of Breton Crackers mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Breton Crackers and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. With ...
Vegan Hummus Sandwich Cake
This Vegan Hummus Sandwich Cake makes a festive, healthy addition to your next party! I received free samples of Sabra Hummus mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Sabra and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Did you know that May 13 is National Hummus Day? What better way to ...
Broccoli-Quinoa Fritters and 7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste
These broccoli-quinoa fritters are a delicious way to reduce food waste and give new life to your leftover broccoli and quinoa. (They are also a great way to get some extra greens into your kids!) In honor of Earth Day, this month's Recipe Redux topic is reducing food waste. Food waste is a huge problem; in the US it's estimated that up to 50% of all food that's produced is wasted.* While ...
Kid-Approved Cod Cakes
These kid-approved cod cakes are a fun and tasty way to enjoy fish. Serve it as an appetizer or main course. Kids love the easy texture and light flavor. As a bonus they are very allergy friendly: gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and nut-free. Obviously though, if you have a fish allergy then this meal is probably not the right one for you. "So these are crab cakes?" My husband ...
Farm Share Ratatouille
Looking for a simple way to use all those end-of-summer and early fall farm share veggies? This farm share ratatouille recipe is just what you need! It's simple. It's delicious. And it's definitely nutritious. Enough said! It's the time of year when all of a sudden my refrigerator is bursting with farm share produce: eggplant, cubanelle peppers, bell peppers, fresh garlic, fresh onions, ...
Swedish Shrimp Salad on an Avocado Boat
This Swedish Shrimp Salad on an Avocado Boat makes an impressive appetizer or a fancy lunch! For this month's Recipe Redux challenge our theme was to create a dish inspired by a meal eaten while on vacation this summer. So how did I get inspired to make this Swedish Shrimp Salad on an Avocado Boat? Well, we didn't make it over to Sweden this summer. However, I did get lucky enough to ...
