Limiting yourself to three meals a day is so last year. I’m all for a well-rounded diet, but I’m an even bigger fan of full tummies and yummy snacks!
Members have been posting – and munching on – a ton of terrific snackable recipes lately. So many snacks, in fact, that we’ve given them their very own recipe category! It’s now easier than ever to find the perfect finger food to satisfy those between-meal cravings. Browse through all our new categories for tempting new treats.
One of my favorite eat-by-the-handful treats is Verlene Feijo’s Caramel Coated Walnuts. This Dover, TN cook has got salty and sweet down to a science.
“Everyone asks for the recipe” says Verlene. “[It’s a] great appetizer or to have on hand for treats or snacks.”
I have also come to love these flavor-packed nuts sprinkled throughout a simple spinach salad. They really bring out the sweetness of the spinach and add an irresistible crunch. Years ago I tried to caramelize nuts for the first time and ended up with a bitter, burnt mess. Don’t let the same thing happen to you, fellow cooks! Verlene’s stellar technique is here to add oodles of flavor to your everyday munching.
Orlando, Florida’s Kimi Gaines has a slightly less traditional take on snack time. Her irreverently titled “White Trash” is a mixture of cereal, pretzels and candies… all nestled in a coating of white chocolate!
“My sister received this in a Christmas gift basket last year, and Mom and I ate the whole bag,” admits Kimi. “I sell it at our church youth group bake sales. It’s a hit every time.”
Super colorful and super sweet, this is a great recipe to have the kids get involved in. The colorful candies and cereal make for a cheerful presentation that looks just as good as it tastes.
And as if these two snack weren’t addictive enough, let me introduce you to Patty Clare’s Spicy Crackers. Patty says she whips up a batch once a week… and we can see why! I’ve never seen a snack bowl empty out so fast.
“These are soooo easy and soooo good,” says Patty. “I get requests for them all the time. They go really good with chicken salad, spinach dip, or just by themselves.”
However you decide to enjoy them, just make sure you have enough! The simple ingredients of soda crackers, ranch seasoning and crushed red pepper make this an ideal late night snack or quick after-school treat. Adjust the amount of red pepper to your liking and wage your very own snack attack!
So many great snack recipes, so little time between meals… Make the most of each bite and find some new favorites.
Got a favorite snack of your own? Let us know! Post your recipe today. 🙂