Gingerbread cookies are a timeless Christmas classic, with motifs popping up in festive music, movies, and activities. There is even a national gingerbread house competition in America (find details here), in addition to a plethora of exhibits and local competitions. It truly is amazing how a cookie became a symbol of Christmas, parallel to SaintContinue reading “Small Batch Buckwheat Gingerbread Cookies”
Category Archives: Snackies
Baba Ganoush
Baba Ganoush is one of the most underrated mezze plates in my opinion. It always play second fiddle to hummus and that seems really unfair. Don’t get me wrong, I love hummus and its beautiful versatility, but baba ganoush doesn’t get enough credit. It is also really easy to make! Which was lucky for meContinue reading “Baba Ganoush”
Roasted Beet Hummus
Beets are a wonderful vegetable. My sister always says “you can’t beat and beet”. They have a nice earthy yet sweet flavor that can really up to depth of a dish. However, they really do need to be cooked the right way. I find if they are not I have a hard time eating them.Continue reading “Roasted Beet Hummus”
Guacamole with Celery and Dill
I try to cut out onions and tomatoes where possible, as they cause inflammation and make me feel less than tip top. Those are, however, two of the key ingredients in guacamole. So I set myself to some thinking: What could provide that extra crunch you get from onions? And furthermore, will I even missContinue reading “Guacamole with Celery and Dill”
Everything Bagel Pretzel Bites
I made these little bites of deliciousness for my step fathers birthday. He had been raving about the ‘everything but the bagel’ seasoning we get from Trader Joes. He also LOVES pretzel bites (and frankly don’t we all?), so these were really the perfect birthday treat. I adapted this recipe from one I found online,Continue reading “Everything Bagel Pretzel Bites”
Green and Gluten Free 