Light Meals and Snacks - Delicious Recipes for Small Hungers
Combining light meals and snacks can be a great way to avoid overeating at mealtimes. Spicy chickpeas at 6:00 followed by broiled trout with a salad at 7:00 is a perfect example. But whatever the reason, here's a delightful collection of recipes for those times when you want a little something.
Parmesan Crisps: Better than Crackers
This recipe for parmesan crisps couldn't be any simpler. And because it's so simple, the quality of the ingredients is essential. So don't skimp,
This recipe for parmesan crisps couldn't be any simpler. And because it's so simple, the quality of the ingredients is essential. So don't skimp,
Smoked Salmon Bruschetta
This recipe for smoked salmon bruschetta can be prepped hours in advance and refrigerated, but are quick enough to make and serve in 15 minutes. Serves 2.
This recipe for smoked salmon bruschetta can be prepped hours in advance and refrigerated, but are quick enough to make and serve in 15 minutes. Serves 2.
Tuna Deviled Eggs: A Spanish Tapas
Deviled eggs are a popular component of cookouts and picnics - not to mention being a great snack at any time of year. They can be made a day or two in advance, are perfect for eating with your fingers, and are almost universally loved.
Deviled eggs are a popular component of cookouts and picnics - not to mention being a great snack at any time of year. They can be made a day or two in advance, are perfect for eating with your fingers, and are almost universally loved.
Spicy Moorish Chicken in Pita
I typically serve this spicy Moorish Chicken recipe in pita bread, but it's also great served on rice or couscous. It's quick, easy and delicious. Serves 2.
I typically serve this spicy Moorish Chicken recipe in pita bread, but it's also great served on rice or couscous. It's quick, easy and delicious. Serves 2.
Proscuitto and Goat Cheese Crostini
These Proscuitto and Goat Cheese Crostini are an invention of mine based on a spread sold in Europe. I recreated this delicacy after my second trip to the old world. Spread on lightly toasted slices of baguette, or even on crackers, it's a great little munchie. Makes 12 - 15 crostini.
These Proscuitto and Goat Cheese Crostini are an invention of mine based on a spread sold in Europe. I recreated this delicacy after my second trip to the old world. Spread on lightly toasted slices of baguette, or even on crackers, it's a great little munchie. Makes 12 - 15 crostini.
Broiled Trout with Lemon Cream Sauce
Broiled trout is a great dinner option. Quick and easy, it's perfect for a weeknight meal and because trout is usually farm-raised it doesn't cause harm to declining wild fish stocks. Serves 2.
Broiled trout is a great dinner option. Quick and easy, it's perfect for a weeknight meal and because trout is usually farm-raised it doesn't cause harm to declining wild fish stocks. Serves 2.
Hummus bi Tahini - A Middle Eastern Treat
Hummus bi Tahini (Chickpeas with Sesame Paste) is wildly popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa. It's great with a round of pita, raw carrots, celery, and cauliflower.
Hummus bi Tahini (Chickpeas with Sesame Paste) is wildly popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa. It's great with a round of pita, raw carrots, celery, and cauliflower.
Applesauce Cookies
As a rule, I'm not a huge cookie fan, but I am a huge picnic fan and cookies can't be matched as a dessert to take on picnics. These Applesauce Cookies are soft, spicy and frankly irresitable.
As a rule, I'm not a huge cookie fan, but I am a huge picnic fan and cookies can't be matched as a dessert to take on picnics. These Applesauce Cookies are soft, spicy and frankly irresitable.
Grilled Meat Salad
Soy sauce gives the salad dressing a hearty flavor that makes it perfect for salads featuring grilled meat.
Soy sauce gives the salad dressing a hearty flavor that makes it perfect for salads featuring grilled meat.
Tuna Salad Parmesan
This version of tuna salad includes bell peppers, capers, red onions, and the shredded. Serves 2.
This version of tuna salad includes bell peppers, capers, red onions, and the shredded. Serves 2.
Fried Chickpeas (Cece Fritos)
Fried Chickpeas are a cinch to fix and make a great little snack to enjoy with a glass of wine or a cocktail before dinner.
Fried Chickpeas are a cinch to fix and make a great little snack to enjoy with a glass of wine or a cocktail before dinner.
Caramelized Leeks Over Noodles
You don't have to be vegetarian to enjoy the rich flavor of carmelized leeks. This quick and simple dish is amazingly full of flavor. Serves 2.
You don't have to be vegetarian to enjoy the rich flavor of carmelized leeks. This quick and simple dish is amazingly full of flavor. Serves 2.
Pasta Turkey or Chicken Salad
Use whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand for this delicious turkey salad recipe from Linda Larson, About Guide to Busy Cooks. Serves 2.
Use whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand for this delicious turkey salad recipe from Linda Larson, About Guide to Busy Cooks. Serves 2.
Bow "Thai" Pasta with Shrimp
A bad pun, but a great dish from the About Guide to Chinese food, Rhonda Parkinson. This recipe combines Asian ingredients with ordinary bowtie pasta for a delightful fusion dish. Serves 2.
A bad pun, but a great dish from the About Guide to Chinese food, Rhonda Parkinson. This recipe combines Asian ingredients with ordinary bowtie pasta for a delightful fusion dish. Serves 2.