Appetizers, Snacks, & Drinks

Homemade Pico de Gallo Recipe (aka Salsa Fresca)

Pico de Gallo is well-known and multiple versions run around the internet. This is my own take on the Mexican classic. I prefer making my own because while I love it, it has to be fresh. Fresh, fresh…not chopped at the supermarket and left to sit in the produce section for three days. This recipe is very easy to make…. Read More

Skinny Bell Pepper Nachos: Entirely Guilt-Free

These are also called "Bell Pepper Nacho Boats." They not only taste delicious (after all, they're NACHOS!), they're filling. They're endlessly customizable. Best of all: they're low-calorie. In fact, the entire pan pictured below has less than 1,500 calories. I generally break it up into 4-6 servings...each one fills me up for a meal. While it is a bit of... Read More

Iced Coffee Drinks- No Special Equipment Needed

If you like Starbucks, raise your hand. Okay, put your hand down if you don’t mind spending $4 for a drink that lasts 20 minutes. Is your hand still up? Okay, then this is the post for you. To make a great homemade iced coffee drink you need to do three things: cold brew the coffee; make coffee ice cubes;... Read More

Christmas Pretzel Kisses: Quick, Easy, & Delicious

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Pretzel Kisses for Fall (or Thanksgiving!)

While this is ridiculously easy to make, it also taste great. I suggest this for the candy bowl or put out with appetizers for Thanksgiving. Or at any fall party. (or eating them yourself when no one is looking!) I feel bad that the recipe only has 6 steps- and the last one is putting them in a candy bowl.... Read More