Ingredients:
- 1 can of artichoke hearts
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 1/2 C & 2 T of grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese
- 1 T Lemon Juice
- 1/2 C Cream Cheese
- 1/2 C Mayo
- 2 T Bread Crumbs Continue reading “Baked Artichoke Dip”
Chex Mix and Healthy Rice Krispies Treats
I’m not adding these recipes here because they are so easy to find on the web. Thank you Internet. We – I’m adding the Muddie Buddies now because the website suddenly called them Gluten-Free and confused me.
I’m including this post as a reminder that it is nice to make your own snacks. And it is a great way to connect with the kids and their friends. Also, any kind of adventure, like a road trip, a picnic, a day on the river, or a week at the beach house or a vacation rental is going to be better and cheaper with your own homemade snacks. Continue reading “Chex Mix and Healthy Rice Krispies Treats”
Chrissy’s BBQ Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 C ketchup
- 1/2 C brown sugar
- 1 small onion minced
- 2 Tbls honey
- 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 4 dashes Crystal Louisiana Hot Sauce
- pepper to taste
Granola
Ingredients:
4 1/2 C chopped or slivered almonds
4 C oats
3 C walnuts
3 C coconut flakes
1 & 1/2 C – 2C pumpkin seeds (Pepitas)
3 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp sea salt
1 C Coconut Oil
2 C Maple Syrup (&/or honey &/or agave nectar – I mix all three in)
4 tsp almond extract or vanilla
Continue reading “Granola”
Granola Bars or Power Balls
Ingredients:
- 1 heaping C pitted dates or prunes
- 1/4 C agave nectar or honey
- 1/4 C favorite nut butter
- 1 C chopped nuts
- 1 & 1/2 C slow cook oats
- extras to your heart’s content: coconut, chocolate chips, dried fruits, etc.
Granola Bars take 2
Ingredients:
- 1/4 C agave nectar or honey
- 1/4 C butter
- 1/3 C Brown Sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 C chopped nuts
- 2 & 1/2 C slow cook oats
- 3/4 C extras: pretzels, coconut, chocolate chips, dried fruits, etc.
Guacamole
Ingredients:
- Avocados
- lime juice
- cilantro
- sea salt
- cumin
- optional extras – fresh garlic, onion, tomatoes, and/or a little bit of salsa
Healthy Fall Balls
Ingredients:
- 1 & 1/4 C of old-fashioned rolled oats.
- 1 T ground flax seed
- 1 T of chia seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 C almond or peanut butter
- 1/4 C honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 C chopped freeze dried apples or dried apples
Hippie Popcorn
Ingredients:
- Canola oil
- Popcorn
- Fresh lemon
- Nutritional yeast
- Various salts
Hollandaise Sauce
Ingredients:
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 lemon’s worth lemon juice
- 1 tsp warm water
- 6-7 oz. melted butter
- salt and pepper and Tabasco to taste