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Snack Recipes

Marshmallow Popcorn Bars

Marshmallow Popcorn Bars

I’m back from my mini-vacation and feel so rejuvenated! As much as I like West Virginia, I sometimes get in a bit of a rut missing my friends in Michigan and Chicago. Lately I’ve really been missing the city. This past weekend we visited a 

Super Fast Black Bean Dip

Super Fast Black Bean Dip

I make a version of these beans every time I make tacos at home. Sometimes I eat it on the side with chips, and other times I pile a huge glob of it right on my tacos. Sometimes, when I’m feeling very saucy, I do 

Chocolate Coconut Granola

Chocolate Coconut Granola

Okay, I just need to rave for a second about my new favorite thing. This Silver Palate Thick & Rough Oatmeal is bomb. I can’t even explain to you how much I love these oats. Plus, I have been wanting to make my own granola 

Glazed Lemon Bread

Glazed Lemon Bread

I have been in such a mood for sweets lately. I figure since I’ve been eating healthy on a regular basis, it never hurts to whip up a sweet dessert. I had a few lemons leftover in my fridge from who knows what and thought 

Cheesy Chorizo Dip

Cheesy Chorizo Dip

I almost felt guilty sharing this recipe, because well it’s kind of unhealthy and totally indulgent. But, then I thought about it. Who doesn’t want to sit with a bowl of melted cheese and chorizo in front of them on game day? So, then I 

Superbowl Snacks: Simple Shrimp Crostini

Superbowl Snacks: Simple Shrimp Crostini

Okay so, the Lions aren’t in Superbowl XLVIII and I bet some people are like, “Yeah DUH”, but not me. I really had my hopes up and I thought mayyybe this was our year (something my brother has been saying the last 20 years or 

Mini Mac and Cheese Pot Pies

Mini Mac and Cheese Pot Pies

So in my New Year’s post, I said I was going to be healthier, but that I wasn’t going to cut out all the cheese and pasta. Here’s proof! I wanted to make these little mac and cheese pot pies because I apparently just cannot 

Pumpkin Smoothie + Oatmeal

Pumpkin Smoothie + Oatmeal

Yeah okay, so pumpkin stuff is a little crazy this time of year. But you know what, I really don’t care. I love pumpkin and I’m not scared to say it! For all my fellow pumpkin lovers out there, don’t be ashamed. This pumpkin smoothie