This flavorful white bean dip is quick to make, looks impressive, and is perfect for serving at a holiday party or home party. Keep a couple of cans of white bean dip in your pantry...
Snack recipes
Blue cheese dip, with its refreshing, fermented flavor and savory notes, makes a great complement to vegetables. Serve as a healthy appetizer while you wait for the main course.
When heading out on a long journey or a picnic, there's no better snack than a mix of dried fruits and nuts: it's delicious, healthy, keeps well, and can be enjoyed on the go, and a small amount...
Frozen desserts are perfect for incorporating healthy ingredients: kids will eat any fruit or vegetable as long as it's on a stick! And adults won't resist this dessert either...
Unlike other sweet snacks or desserts, popcorn is much lower in calories and rich in fiber. This recipe uses just two teaspoons of sugar and coconut oil. Together...
These spiced nuts will be a hit with your party guests. They use pecans, almonds, pistachios, cashews, and pumpkin seeds. All nuts should be shelled,...
This three-layer dessert captivates with its combination of cinnamon, espresso, and caramel flavors. It's made in one large piece and, once set, cut into small, candy-like bars. The bottom layer is crumbly...
Nuts and dried fruit are the most delicious, healthy, and nutritious combination for a quick snack, but this same combination can also be used to prepare delicious yet healthy appetizers.
Candied walnuts prepared according to this recipe have a slightly spicy kick, imparted by a pinch of cayenne pepper. The flavor is balanced, and these nuts...
Chips and smoked sausage are two popular snacks that everyone loves. Geoffrey Zakarian has combined them and suggests trying salami chips! They're quite simple to make: the sausage is sliced very...
Store-bought puff pastry is ideal for making quick and delicious snacks. And one such snack is cheese sticks. Airy, crispy, and flaky, they'll leave no one...
Maple syrup, caramel-flavored brown sugar, and fragrant cinnamon infuse walnuts with a whole bouquet of flavors and aromas. Bake the walnuts in the syrup mixture until they crystallize, and when...
When beautiful bread crumbs are used to make holiday casseroles and appetizers, unwanted trimmed crusts are often left over. You can, of course, munch on them while you're making dinner, or you can use them...
This incredibly easy-to-make appetizer looks impressive when served and is sure to please all your guests. Thin breadsticks are wrapped in slices of prosciutto, sprinkled with sharp Parmesan cheese, and...
New recipes for the appetizer "Ants on Logs"
Experiment with this classic snack. Peanut butter and raisins aren't the only ingredients kids will want to eat celery with.
Bake four different flavors of holiday cookies on one baking sheet. All of these are American classics loved by kids and adults alike! For this recipe, you'll need store-bought cookie dough...
These crispy, mustard-flavored breadsticks with a cheesy crust will be a hit at your party. With minimal effort, they make a delicious appetizer. For this recipe, you'll need store-bought...
Prepare a festive pizza-flavored appetizer with a puff pastry base. Inside, everyone will be treated to a Pepperoni pizza topping: savory sausage, mozzarella, Parmesan, and juicy...
This impressive tart is perfect for a festive gathering with friends. Bake the base crust from store-bought puff pastry the day before, then decorate it with the remaining...
The highlight of this appetizer is the tomato-ginger chutney, served over large shrimp (two per guest). It can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, then before assembly...
A bright, crisp, and slightly tart salsa verde made with gherkins and capers is just the thing to balance the rich flavor of fried brie. Frozen pieces of brie are coated in a double breading...
This popular dessert is prepared in northern India during the winter, when red carrots (gajar) are abundant. While most Indian desserts are considered overly sweet, gajar ka halwa has a more...
In India, this dessert is often prepared for special occasions, such as Diwali, when the weather cools down and lal gajar (orange carrots) appear in the markets. Gajar ka halwa...
Aloo tikki, a crispy potato patty, is a popular snack in India. They are often stuffed with crushed green peas and served hot straight from the pan. On the streets of Delhi, aloo...
S'mores is a delicious combination of toasted marshmallows, melting chocolate, and graham crackers. Although considered a camp dessert and typically made over a campfire, there are many variations...
This cornbread is literally filled with meat, cheese, bell peppers, fried onions, and fragrant herbs, like a full meal, only in appetizer form. All the fillings are carefully mixed into a dough made from...
To replace traditional autumn apple pies, bake this wonderful tart using equally healthy butternut squash. Its natural sweetness is balanced by spicy notes of sage and thyme, and...
Pumpkin, an unusual pizza ingredient, is perfect when paired correctly with other ingredients. In this vegetarian pizza, the sweet flavor of butternut squash harmoniously...
S'mores is a delicious combination of graham crackers, toasted marshmallows, and melting chocolate that American kids (and adults!) love to make by the fire. For this version of s'mores, you don't need...
S'mores are a beloved combination of graham crackers, melting chocolate, and toasted, chewy marshmallows. These bars have all that, plus caramel chunks and a thick base...
Ree Drummond suggests baking a beautiful pizza in the shape of a decorated Christmas tree for New Year's or Christmas. It looks charming and is delicious. The dough balls form the base of the tree, which...
These Italian-style breadsticks, baked according to this simple recipe, will be a real hit among the appetizers at your party. To make them, you'll need just three ingredients: store-bought...
These homemade granola bars are perfect for a healthy snack on the go. In addition to oatmeal, they contain chopped almonds, chocolate chips, and peanut butter. All this...
These brownies will be the perfect addition to any party or celebration. They're easy to make and delicious. Peanut butter lovers will especially appreciate them. First, make them with oatmeal and peanut butter...
Infuse grilled corn with Mediterranean flavor and prepare it Greek-style with fragrant oregano, mint, garlic, and crumbled feta. The grilled corn is brushed with yogurt...
Corn lovers will be even more delighted when you offer them grilled corn on the cob, tightly covered with pieces of crispy bacon - because with fried bacon, any food becomes more delicious!...
Grilled corn develops a richer flavor and summery aroma, but it's even more delicious topped with a fragrant butter. It's the perfect appetizer for grilling parties...
These healthy oatmeal banana muffins, rich in potassium and fiber, are perfect for breakfast or a snack to take to school or work. The muffin batter is made with...
These healthy oatmeal cookies taste like a real dessert. They're literally packed with chocolate and date chunks, which, combined with dark brown sugar, give them a caramelized flavor.
A trail mix of dried fruits and nuts is a healthy snack you can take on the go and keep on hand. Instead of buying a ready-made trail mix, you can easily create your own...
This healthy chocolate brownie is made with lentils, which are rich in protein, fiber, and iron, but you won't taste the beany flavor. The taste and texture are almost like a real brownie, and the brownie...
Nuts are a great snack for a quick hunger fix. While the meat is grilling, toss a foil packet of mixed nuts and spices on the grate to warm them up and infuse them with flavor.
Bake delicious, soft oatmeal cookies filled with nuts and juicy raisins. This recipe uses walnuts and coconut flakes, but you can experiment with any other nuts and...
10 snacks under 250 calories
Instead of buying something from a vending machine, try making one of these healthy snacks from professional chefs. They'll fill you up.
Breaded fried bacon is an old snack, traditional in the American South, where it was once very popular. It has simple ingredients, making it a perfect snack when you're feeling...
The highlight of this fruit salad is the chili pepper, an unexpected ingredient that perfectly complements the sweetness of the fruit and adds complexity to the flavor. The fiery habanero pepper is added to the honey...
Simple dishes you can cook with kids
Need an extra pair of hands to prepare food, or does your child love helping you in the kitchen? These easy recipes for the whole family are perfect
Crisp, juicy apples pair perfectly with peanut butter, and pair with granola for a delicious, healthy snack or breakfast that kids are sure to love. To snack...
Salted boiled peanuts are a popular snack in the American South. They're made using only fresh, raw (or, as they're called in the US, "green"), recently picked shelled peanuts. They're boiled in...
Ree Drummond knows how to delight her loved ones when they spend long hours in the saddle, riding around the ranch following the cows. These amazing fried pies with a crispy crust and a delicious...





















































