Loaded with granola and toasted and glazed pecans, along with honey roasted peanuts and special M and M’s, well this trail mix is a lot more than the sum of its parts. I’m sure there are a zillion trail mix recipes, but this is the one that was in the goodie bags at my daughter’s …
Summer is the time for light meals and lots of veggies. This “dry” dip is perfect for getting everyone to eat more veggies! I’m always on the lookout for a good veggie dip. And this one is perfect for company, kids and me! As you may know Manservant and I are on the “wedding diet” …
Grilled Quesadillas are always a favorite. Whether served as an appetizer or for a family supper, these quesadillas are a people pleaser! Grilled quesadillas are one of my favorite summer foods. I love grilled bread and grilled tortillas are part of that equation. Whether you want to make a simple cheese quesadilla or one …
These spicy sweet oyster crackers are an addictive munchie. If spicy, sweet , salty and crunchy is your thing, than don’t miss these! As a child I always loved the oyster cracker snacks that came in the cellophane bags alongside my mother’s chili in the local diner. The salty little crunch bites were always a …
Corn nuts, or quicos, are a totally addicting crunchy snack from the heights of Peru. This version, seasoned with chile flakes, is perfect for happy hour! Though I’ve had corn nuts straight out of the bag, I’ve never had them doctored up with chile flakes. Yes, that does kind of lift them to Peruvian heights. …
Glazed Pecans, or any nut for that matter, can easily be glazed. Spiced up with your favorite flavorings, nuts are the perfect gift! Glazed pecans or walnuts or macadamias or really any nut, are a great thing to have on hand. Manservant loves pecans so this glazed pecan recipe is one I often make. I’m …
This amazing sweet and salty, almost crack granola comes from the best restaurant in the world. I may never be able to afford to go there, but I can afford to make this amazing granola! At home Manservant does not allow this amazing, sweet and salty, crack granola on the counter. Why crack granola? Because …
Chocolate Chai Spicy Cashews are baked with cocoa and dark chocolate. They also contain a bit of brown sugar, some heat in the form of cayenne and 3 bags of chai tea. Oh. And dried cherries. Hmmm. They might be a bit addicting. Chocolate Chai Spicy Cashews look maybe not so pretty. But they taste …