Nuts

Kale, Spinach & Pistachio Pesto.

Huge, I mean HUGE fans of pesto in my house. It is also a very easy way to get everyone to eat their veggies without a battle (this is a good thing coming from mom). Pesto is so good on pasta, eggs, fish, chicken, on pizza crust – the options are endless. It can be … Continue Reading »

Cookie & Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Hummus.

This was my inaugural recipe made in my new Magimix Compact 3200 xl and oh how I love it! It is by far the quietest appliance in my kitchen. Worked efficiently and is a stunner in my new kitchen. Plus love that I can select which bowl I need to use v. just using … Continue Reading »

Almond honey butter.

Nothing quite like making your own nut butter. It’s super easy and very tasty. Grab your nuts and get ready to be impressed! Ingredients: 2 cups of raw almonds or toasted almonds 1 teaspoon of peanut oil Sea Salt 3 tablespoons honey Directions: In your Vitamix add the almonds. Blend the nuts on 10 speed … Continue Reading »

Honey Cayenne Roasted Almonds.

Just purchased several huge bags of raw almonds. We love them for snacking and with our first swim meet this weekend – they are a go to, healthy snack. These are super easy to prepare and you can control the heat. These also package well for holiday shipping care packages. Ingredients: 3 cups of raw … Continue Reading »

Bob’s Roasted Chestnut Recipe.

My father, Bob, is a chestnut aficionado. He loves this time of year when they’re sold at the farmer’s market so he can partake. This week I found some and finally, with the completion of our kitchen, he was able to roast these up. I don’t care for chestnuts but for those of you who … Continue Reading »

Sweet & Spicy Cinnamon Roasted Almonds.

We are bracing today for Hurricane Sandy to hit Pennsylvania. I wanted to whip up a bunch of snacks that didn’t require refrigeration just in case we lost power. Easily accessible and something everyone would eat. These are easy to whip up and you control the heat so you can make them more to your … Continue Reading »

Pumpkin Pie Roasted Almonds.

If you follow my blog, you know I’m a pumpkin addict. I start cooking with it the minute the kids go back to school and fall creeps into my psyche. I love the warmth of the aroma and the taste is out of this world! Funny enough, I don’t like pumpkin pie. I can’t explain … Continue Reading »

Bill’s homemade cereal.

My husband, Bill, has been making this cereal for about 10 years. Within that timeframe, he has pursued a very focused healthy lifestyle. Working out 6 days a week, lifting, running and eating very clean. He slimmed down, losing about 15 lbs and dropped his cholesterol. Now I could never insinuate or claim that this … Continue Reading »

5 Ingredient Chocolate Energy Bars.

The 3 ingredient energy bars have been such an overwhelming success in my house that I needed to start making more for everyone. Being a self-proclaimed chocoholic – this version was inevitable! :) Ingredients: 1 c almonds, toasted 16 pitted Medjool dates, pitted 3 tbl of good quality cocoa 3 tbl of dark chocolate chips … Continue Reading »

Chili lime roasted nuts.

Seriously so addictive! Gluten free, healthy and the perfect pick-me-up snack that is both tangy and a bit spicy. I love these to serve at an outdoor summer party with some freshly made margaritas. Ingredients: 4 c of raw nuts (You can select whatever nuts you have on hand in your pantry.) … Continue Reading »