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Snack nutritiously and enjoyably on marinated olives

Marinated olives are a quick and nutritious make-ahead or serve-now snack. At an appetizer buffet, this dish might provide an […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 12 February, 2013 – 9:55 pm | Posted in Appetizers, Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Caramel corn, for gift-giving or holiday get-togethers

It’s December, time to plan holiday snacks and food gifts. For the gifts, my usuals have been caramels and biscotti […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 11 December, 2012 – 5:04 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Gifts, Holiday, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Luscious lemon bars made with almond and coconut flour

With their delicate, tangy flavor and shortbread crust, almond bars are a favorite crowd-pleasing dessert. They’re also high in sugar. […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 16 October, 2012 – 6:00 pm | Posted in Beverages & Smoothies, Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (11)

Why liquefy good food? And a green smoothie recipe

Until I decided to get serious about weight loss recently, I considered smoothies a waste of good food that would […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 9 May, 2012 – 3:04 pm | Posted in Beverages & Smoothies, Nutrition Information, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

Classic coconut macaroons

Homemade macaroons are wonderful. This classic macaroon is made with sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened coconut, and egg whites. Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 3 April, 2012 – 8:56 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Light, crunchy, nutritious kale chips

Kale chips have been the talk of the town lately as a novelty and an alternative to potato chips. Kale […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 26 March, 2012 – 9:40 pm | Posted in Appetizers, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Caramels—simple ingredients, oh so tricky, yet oh so good

Last year during the Christmas season I set about to make caramels for gift-giving, seeking a recipe that used honey […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 27 December, 2011 – 4:49 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (6)

Rosemary roasted almonds

This recipe reflects my quest for the perfect rosemary almond recipe. Years ago at a tapas bar I had rosemary […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 20 December, 2011 – 5:08 pm | Posted in Appetizers, Desserts & Snacks, Gifts, Holiday, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Tamari-roasted almonds

The tamari almonds you find in the bulk section at natural food stores are wonderful, salty, and addictive. However, they’re […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 13 December, 2011 – 10:24 am | Posted in Appetizers, Desserts & Snacks, Gifts, Holiday, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Almond flour pumpkin bars with browned butter frosting

Who doesn’t love a rich, frosted pumpkin bar? This gluten-free, grain-free recipe is adapted from a recipe from my sister-in-law, […]

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 22 November, 2011 – 4:27 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (5)

Oatmeal-chocolate chip cookies (with gluten-free adaptation)

Oatmeal cookies are wonderful comfort food, but for me, please leave out the raisins and bring on the chocolate chips […]

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 8 November, 2011 – 10:58 am | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (5)

Almond flour snickerdoodles (gluten-free)

Snickerdoodles are a great go-to cookie. They’re delicious, simple to make, freeze well, and all in all, they make a […]

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 1 November, 2011 – 8:04 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (2)