Posts Tagged ‘snacks’

How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies
Take your favorite chocolate chip cookies to the next level with these tips and tricks. Everybody has a favorite, basic chocolate chip cookie recipe. If you don't, just look at the back of a bag of chocolate chips or check out Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies. The recipes are similar with some small variations. With a few tricks up your sleeve, though, you can take your next batch from hum drum to "I want some!" Start With the Best Stuff This... Read More
Trend Alert: Blueberries in Cookies
Forget dried cranberries, flax seed and even bacon. There is a new trend in cookies popping up all over: blueberries! Both fresh blueberries and dried ones have been making the rounds on blogs and cooking sites, dotting all sorts of delicious cookie recipes. Here’s the skinny on making your own. Fresh vs. Dried So, what kind of blueberries should you use? Fresh (which could also include frozen) or dried? I think it’s debatable. The fres... Read More
2-Point (or Less!) Snacks
Snack time! Snacks are a must, especially between lunch and dinner, which can be a pretty long stretch of time. But I try to eat healthier snacks -- ones that won’t blow my nutritional budget for the day. Here are some of my favorites. And guess what? They are all 2 points of less (for all you WW fans out there!). 1) Salsa with Vegetable Dippers Choose a fat free variety (most are, but double check the label) and serve it with slices of be... Read More
ReHeat – Quick Dish
Here at Quick Dish, we're into, uh, quick dishes. We know you're busy (because we are too), and we know you're always on the lookout for awesomely fast and fabulous foods (because we are too). This week on Quick Dish, our bloggers handed over the goods on super speedy yet still satisfying dishes like these three faves, featured here one more time because they're worth it: 1) Spicy Chicken Tenders by TBSPangela Angela introduced us to food b... Read More
Bites and Pieces – Quick Dish
Get out the cookie jar, 'cause we've got a fresh batch of cookies you're gonna wanna pile in there! From shortbread to chocolate chip and lemon drop, these cookie recipes we found out on the web this week are made to share, so here you go: 1) Nutella Shortbread Bites by One Particular Kitchen There are those who think that any food group is better with Nutella added to it. I'm one of those. And this cookie recipe found soul mates in Nutella and... Read More
0-Points Mushroom Salsa
The first time I ever had to really try to lose weight was after I had my first son. I was finally enlightened to the world of healthy eating and calorie counting. I scoured the internet looking for healthy recipes and snacks to make my new found healthy living an easier adjustment. The hardest part was the initial knowledge curve but now that I know what foods are good, I’ve given up calorie counting and just make good food choices. My m... Read More
20 Healthy Snacks for Spring
Snacks are an important part of your eating since they help sustain your energy level between meals. The key is to choose healthy snacks – ones that will satisfy you without blowing your calorie budget for the day. Here are 20 of my favorite picks for spring: 1. Strawberries Strawberries are just coming into season in parts of the country, so it’s the perfect time to eat ‘em up. Wash them and enjoy! Or dip in a yummy fruit dip. 2. Fro... Read More
ReHeat – Quick Dish
Quick Dish food bloggers love to share recipes with attitude. Shake up your weekend with three of our "flavorite" easy recipes from the week: 1) Candy Cookies by Scaron Candy + Cookie Dough = AMAZING, says Sarah, and she makes it super easy with these cookie recipes that will give your inner child reason to rejoice! Check out the:   Article   Recipe 2) Chimichurri Nachos by the Girl Who Ate Everything When it comes to snacks, Chris... Read More

Candy Cookies

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Candy Cookies
Candy + Cookie Dough = Amazing What the heck are you going to do with all of that leftover Easter candy? Now that the egg hunts and baskets are a mere memory, it’s time to break out the leftovers and create something new with them. Take that candy. Add some cookie dough. Enjoy the amazing results. And yes, it really is that simple. Click on titles or photos to see the full recipes. Snickers Cookie Cups Miniature Snickers candies combin... Read More
ReHeat – Quick Dish
Happy Easter! When the dishes are in the dishwasher and the leftover ham is in the fridge, you'll want some quick and easy sweet treats for the crew. Here are a few of our fruity faves from Quick Dish this week that are worth a second glance: 1. Easy Lime Blueberry Muffins by Scaron Blueberries and lime twist into one fresh and lively muffin recipe! Sarah's lime glaze lightly coats the tops of these easy muffins that start so simply with a box... Read More