You know the “This Little Piggy” nursery rhyme, don’t you? Of course you do. You’re saying it to yourself right now … Well, these little piggies waited to mature into sophisticated, tasty pigs before they went to the market. That said, they still love the simple pleasure of cuddling into a blanket. (Now thatContinue reading “Andouille Pigs in a Blanket with Chutney Mustard Dipping Sauce”
Category Archives: Snacks
Crispy Asian Brussels Sprouts
I get it. Telling you “Asian roasted Brussels sprouts are the perfect bar food snack” makes me sound like a food snob. But if you’re reading this, you’re either already a food snob, or you’re on the road to becoming one. So let’s embrace both our inner food snobbery, and this fantastically delicious andContinue reading “Crispy Asian Brussels Sprouts”
Maple Almond Granola
It’s made up of pantry staples. It’s a whiz to throw together. It’s the first request from my sisters when they come visit. It’s GRANOLA. I can’t tell you how many requests I get to make granola. When my sisters came to visit a few weeks ago, this version made an appearance. A very shortContinue reading “Maple Almond Granola”
Garlic Herb Bread Twists with Parmesan Cheese and Easy Marinara Dipping Sauce
Grub-alicious dunk-alicious snack food here. “Grub-alicious!” “Dunk-alicious!” Another sophisticated way to describe these bread twists is, “better than any bread stick I’ve ever had/will ever have again.” Clearly, I’m passionate about my snack time. These beauties won’t disappoint. Perfect for kids and grown-up kids alike. All the little nooks and twists are coated inContinue reading “Garlic Herb Bread Twists with Parmesan Cheese and Easy Marinara Dipping Sauce”
Pumpkin Maple Granola
“Maybe Christmas, perhaps, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” Dr. Seuss was clearly writing about granola. The boxed, store bought stuff just doesn’t do it for me. Homemade granola, on the other hand? Well, it does indeed mean more. MUCH more. I love this recipe because itContinue reading “Pumpkin Maple Granola”
Baked Zucchini “Zuk” Fries with Greek Yogurt & Sriracha Dipping Sauce
I took a trip to my local farmers market and somehow came home with 3 large bags of zucchini. Can you blame me when they were charging $2.00 for 10 zucchini? $6.00 later, I had A LOT of zucchini. Time to get creative with an abundance of one product. “Zuk” (I like to abbreviate)Continue reading “Baked Zucchini “Zuk” Fries with Greek Yogurt & Sriracha Dipping Sauce”
Easiest Bruschetta Ever
Sometimes, it’s as easy as combining freshly baked bread, a ripe tomato, and basil. Pour yourself a glass of white wine, and the perfect afternoon snack or light lunch is served. Ingredients: 2 slices of fresh bread, lightly toasted (or not, your preference) 1 ripe tomato, sliced 2 fresh basil leaves, torn 2 tspContinue reading “Easiest Bruschetta Ever”
Pico de Gallo Salsa
Pico de Gallo is an authentic Mexican salsa made with fresh ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and cilantro. This is my favorite salsa recipe. It has a bit of a kick to it. If it is too spicy for you, just decrease the amount of jalapeno used in the recipe. Serve with tortillaContinue reading “Pico de Gallo Salsa”
Emily Always Cooks 