Category: Appetizers & Snacks
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Chapati: Indian Bread
These are like corn tortillas but made with whole wheat flour. I got the recipe from The Everything Indian Cookbook: 300 Tantalizing Recipes–From Sizzling Tandoori Chicken to Fiery Lamb Vindaloo (Everything: Cooking). I halved the original recipe because I’m only cooking for two (plus lunch leftovers). Save Save
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Zucchini Refrigerator Pickles
Being a fan of almost anything pickled, I decided to try zucchini pickles. Even though I only planted 3 plants and 1 is not producing, I’m still finding we have plenty of zucchini. I saw this recipe for zucchini pickles in my Cooking Light magazine and decided to give them a try. I made these…
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Sliced Apples and Peanut Butter: A Teenager’s New Favorite Snack
I think a great snack involves just a bit of effort, a spreading of something, a building up of something, a blending… Sliced apples and peanut butter fit the bill ! A simple sliced apple and a spoonful of peanut butter make a great after-school snack and has become my 15 year old’s newest favorite.…
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Cheesy Quesadillas
I like to pan fry my quesadillas rather than microwave so they get a bit crispy on the outside. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of a tortilla and lay it butter side down. Sprinkle grated cheese (Cheddar, Jack, Colby or a Mexican blend) to lightly cover. Spread butter on one side…
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Pickled Cauliflower and Cucumber
This is from a Japanese cookbook, Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go but it could easily accompany any meal where you wanted a small side dish. I love little side dishes like this. I had actually steamed cauliflower the other night to make this cauliflower with salsa verde. I had some plain steamed cauliflower…