Tag Archives: snack

Cacao nib cookie dough bites

These sweet and somewhat habit-forming little domes look exactly like cookie dough ready to pop right into the oven.  Pin It

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Banana-coconut cookies for on-the-go energy

Several days into my January paleo autoimmune/anti-inflammatory diet, there are some aspects that are working and others I’m still working through. […]

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Homemade honey ‘Tootsie Rolls,’ with (or without) a kick

When we visit family in western Colorado, a favorite outing is a trip to Ouray, a quaint town in the […]

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A flavorful dip or spread: roasted carrot hummus

This nontraditional hummus is made with roasted carrots and tahini (sesame paste) but without the usual garbanzo beans. Pin It

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An accidental paleo-ite, and an on-track energy bite

You’ve probably heard about one of the latest diet trends, the paleo (paleolithic) diet. There are lots of interpretations of […]

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A bacon-ish, jerky-ish eggplant snack

To me, eggplant seems a little mysterious, with its smooth, thick exterior and porous interior. In Britain they call it […]

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A cookie recipe, and the why and wherefore of sweets

Since eating according to the Whole30 guidelines this past January, I now have sweets only very seldom and refined sugar almost […]

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A simple appetizer is a (prosciutto) wrap!

If you need a quick and healthful but impressive party snack or appetizer, here’s one that takes only a few […]

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Try plantains for starch variety

When cruising the produce aisle, do you tend to be oblivious to the oversize-banana-like plantains? I did until recently, Pin […]

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Strawberry salsa two ways

You’re familiar with fresh, sweet strawberries for dessert, but did you know they pair nicely with savory dishes? Pin It

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Creamy pumpkin custard as a side dish, dessert, or snack

Thanksgiving food is wonderful anytime of year. We recently served pumpkin custard as a side dish for a dinner with […]

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Custom-made trail mix for a nutritious energy boost

When you’re out and about and the “hungries” hit, do you find yourself resorting to sugary low-nutrient snacks just because […]

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