Posted in Snacks on Apr 17th, 2008 No Comments »
This is a delicious and healthy snack you can make for yourself or your kids.
Apple Pecan Popcorn
1 c Chopped dried apples
5 c Popped popcorn
1 c Pecan halves
2 tb Butter, melted
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/8 ts Nutmeg
1 tb Brown sugar
1/8 ts Vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place apples in a large shallow baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes. [...]
Posted in Beef, Snacks on Sep 5th, 2007 No Comments »
Here’s a basic beef jerky recipe. You can spice it up with hot sauce, red pepper flakes or Tabasco if you like. Make ahead snack for the game.
Basic Beef Jerky
2 lbs round steak (or top round (london broil), flank or brisket)
1/4 C. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire
1/4 tsp. ea. pepper and garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Snacks on Aug 22nd, 2007 No Comments »
This salsa requires some work, but it’s worth it. Fresh salsa is always preferred to jarred salsa. Try some today.
Smoky Tomato Salsa
INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes
4 garlic cloves
2 poblano chilies
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 green bell pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup finely diced Vidalia or other sweet onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced chipotle en adobo, [...]
Posted in 4th of July, Appetizers, Snacks on Jun 29th, 2007 No Comments »
Wow this dip is great, a little fattening, but definitely a party pleaser.
Southwestern Dip Bowl
1 9 inch round loaf of dark or french bread
16 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
8 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces sour cream
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 can chopped green chilies (4 1/2 ounces)
1 cup chopped ham
Tortilla chips or dipping [...]
Posted in 4th of July, Cookies, Snacks on Jun 28th, 2007 No Comments »
Here’s another 4th of July favorite cookie recipe. Heck you can make them anytime. Includes cream cheese, blueberries and strawberries. Can’t beat that.
Red, White ‘n’ Blue Cookies
1 c Butter, sweet; softened
3 oz Cream cheese; softened
1/2 c Sugar
1 ts Vanilla
2 c Flour
36 sm Blueberries
36 sm Strawberries, ripe; hulled halved
Preheat oven to 350 F.
In a mixing bowl, [...]