Category: Snacks
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Making Homemade Nutella
The winter here on the east coast can be quite dangerous—not only because our weather can be so unpredictably cold and snowy but also because when the weather is so terrible, I spend a good bit of my time in the kitchen coming up with new recipes and techniques to share with my loyal readers. …
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Semi Homemade Falafel
As I get older, I find myself drawn to memories of the past– foods, people and surroundings that evoked a certain comfort and familiarity. My family worked hard to put food on the table and a roof over our head, and after all of the bills were paid, there was little left over for much…
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Healthy, Homemade Granola Cereal
Looking back to my teenage years, I was always a bit of a health food nut…Not that this was a bad thing, I’m really glad that I chose to eat that way. At the time, I was surrounded by an overindulgent crowd, especially when I was away at school at UMBC. As an adult, I…
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Spicy Chicken & Potato Croquettes
The Super Bowl is just around the corner, and I don’t think I have thought about snack type foods as much as I have these last few weeks. When you have an event like that, you want some delicious and easy to eat foods that will please many different people. Some may like chicken but…
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Crispy & Craggly Potato Cakes With Caramelized Ham Steak
Those who know me, know that I love potatoes…and one of my favorite ways to eat them is in potato cakes where the edges get crispy yet the inside stays moist and tender. I usually like to shred my potatoes when making potato cakes, but I found a better way to make them where you…
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Parmesan Potato Scoops
I had some small potatoes to use up and wanted to do something different with them instead of the usual roasted potatoes that I usually make. With the Super Bowl coming up next weekend, I’ve been focused on working on some items to enjoy during the game, and since I had the oven on to…
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The Union Of Pulled Chicken, Veggies And A Sauce With A Unique Name
Recently, a company named Crazy Bitch Sauces sent me a few bottles of their products to try. I must admit, when I heard the name I cringed a little but instantly thought that the owner of a company with a name like that must be someone who is very secure in themselves and their product…I…
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Sweet, Salty and Spicy Platanos Maduros
One year after my family came to the USA, I met my best friend Mireya, who happened to be Cuban. I was 13 and she was 15, and because of the similarities in our backgrounds, we became fast friends. I was quickly accepted into her family and their circle of friends. Her mother was like…
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Fauxstess Cupcakes, Ho Ho’s & Ding Dongs
This week’s dessert segment was all about Lunch Box desserts and I’ve had a great time revisiting some of the more traditional snack cakes from my youth. A few that everyone still remembers are not only the Hostess cupcakes, but also the Ho Ho’s and Ding Dong’s. I’ve often thought about how Hostess came up…