Tamari Roasted Almonds
These almonds take only minutes to prepare and are a tasty change from regular toasted almonds. Add lemon zest for extra flavour.
Sesame Ginger Edamame
Edamame is an easy snack to make at home. I like to keep a few bags of edamame in the freezer for a quick and satisfying protein- and fibre-rich snack. Edamame is also a good source of magnesium.
Rye Breakfast Bars with Flaxseed and Cranberries
Rye flakes give these bars a nutty flavour I really like, but other grains like spelt flakes or large-flake rolled oats work just as well.
Pumpkin-Apple Muffins
Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Combine pumpkin, butter, and eggs, and add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Fold in chopped apple, and spoon into greased muffin pans, filling two-thirds full.…
Guacamole
This recipe makes turns ripe avocados into a tasty appetizer or mid-afternoon snack with baked tortilla chips. If you have avocados that aren’t quite ripe, you can quicken the ripening process by storing them in a paper bag with a tomato.
Rosemary Beer Bread
Beer isn’t just for drinking anymore! This simple recipe uses beer instead of yeast, and the result is a dense bread with a ton of flavour. I like to spread it with roasted garlic, and serve it with a hearty soup or vegetarian chili.
Strawberry Almond Granola Parfait
The granola in this recipe uses a fraction of the oil and sugar you'll find in store-bought brands. While this parfait is delicious for breakfast, it also doubles as a healthy mid-day snack.
Grilled Fruit Kabobs
This is a refreshing dessert to cap off a summer barbecue. The fruit needs only to be heated, so cooking time is short. For a variation on this recipe, soak the fruit in orange juice or brush with rum before grilling. Be sure the grill is cleaned well…
Spicy Candied Walnuts
Sweet, salty, and spicy—these walnuts have it all! Although this recipe makes an addictive snack year round, it’s also a special treat for cocktail parties.
Watermelon Salsa
Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Add watermelon and next 4 ingredients, gently tossing to coat. Chill until ready to serve. Stir in salt just before serving. Serve with tortilla chips. Makes about 3 cups.