I never get rid of pumpkin seeds after making pumpkin puree or when carving a pumpkin. They are just so tasty when roasted. It makes a perfect snack. After collecting the seeds, clean the seeds thoroughly to remove the slimy coating and any leftover stringy innards. Preheat oven to 350F. Mix seeds with olive oil….
Tag: Snacks
Sourdough Cinnamon Twists
I love cinnamon buns. They have the perfect combination of sweet brown sugar and cinnamon. I decided to use an old recipe and make it fancy by adding a twist. I first used a recipe that I made many years ago for a sourdough cinnamon bun and then instead of the classic rolled form, I…
Chocolate Marshmallows and Pretzels
This mostly is a fun recipe that you can do when you just need something to do. For this recipe you need some marshmallows, chocolate chips, butter, sprinkles and pretzels. Melt some chocolate chips (1/4 cup) and a tablespoon of butter using a microwave. You can heat the chocolate up in 30 second intervals. Stir…
Pretzel Bites
I have always wanted to make bagels, and pretzels since I always found boiling the dough in alkaline water interesting. I love how it transforms the texture and taste of the dough. I tried boiling spaghetti in alkaline water in order to make spaghetti ramen and I thought it turned out really well. Try it…
Air Fryer Pasta Chips
I’ve been seeing pasta chips all over the internet and thought it was an interesting idea. I wanted to try it out since it sounded easy. All you need is pasta, garlic powder, spices, parmesan cheese and olive oil. Start by cooking the pasta in salted water as directed by package (8-10 minutes). You want…
Hurricane Popcorn
This is a really snack that is great for a movie night or rainy day. It is really simple and different. I first learned about this snack a year ago when I went to Hawaii as it is a popular snack there. Although I didn’t buy any hurricane popcorn there I still wanted to make…
Coconut Snack Bars
As a nursing mama, you are always hungry. I wanted to make something healthy to snack on, instead of chocolates and potato chips (LOL). This is a super easy recipe that anyone can make in a pinch. These little treats are packed with healthy fats which is good for mama and baby. These treats are…
Eat like a Saiyan….. Senzu Beans
Ever wondered what super saiyans eat? Well they eat Senzu Beans! My version of a Senzu Bean is the Power Sphere from the Rebar cook book. They make a wonderful snack for hiking, running, hockey or even dragonboating. It is very simple and can be done a couple days in advance. You can even freeze…
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