Snacks

A rusk biscuit is the end product of a risen bread that is baked once, sliced and baked again until dry. Variants of this biscuit concept can be found across the world.

Popcorn is actually a bunch of corn kernels that have puffed out after being heated up. The popcorn is crispy and light, making it great for serving as a snack food. Butter, salt and other...

Make chocolate drizzled popcorn for a quick sweet and salty snack. This snack is delicious for every day or pack it in a decorative tin to give as a quick gift for the holidays or to share at...

There are popcorn and caramel corn lover's everywhere. Some even love the boxes of Cracker Jack. Here is a recipe very similar to the Cracker Jack of your youth. Make it on a night you are...

Popcorn seeds (kernels) refuse to pop? Do you have a large number of unpopped "old maids" left at the bottom of your popper? The problem lies in the amount of water in your popcorn. Dried out...

It may be tempting to freeze your peanut butter to make your food dollars stretch further. Unfortunately peanut butter is not the best candidate for freezing. Frozen temperatures can cause the...

Pomegranates are tasty fruits that come into season during the late fall and winter months. They are loaded with good nutrients, but they are a little tricky to cut open to get the seeds out and...

It doesn't matter what age your kids are there will be one time or another that they go through the picky eater stage. When this happens you don't want to be at your wits end you just to fall...

Fresh fallen snow is so much fun. Not only do the kids enjoy playing in it, making snowmen, having snowball fights, but it is fun to eat it too! I have made this fun treat with different groups...

Love cantaloupe, but can't eat such a large fruit all at once by yourself? Here's a handy way to make it last longer in the fridge.

Don't throw away those fruit seeds; eating the seeds along with the fruit offers you protection from certain diseases, including cancer. Fruit seeds are made up of various beneficial compounds,...

Beef jerky is a great snack. Purchasing a small bag of beef jerky at the store can be very expensive. Many people choose to make their own jerky in the oven or a food dehydrator. Although these...

Kids love corn dogs and they can be easily made at home.

A garlic parmesan soft pretzel is easy to make. It only takes about five minutes. It’s a tasty, filling snack, and it will give you about ten grams of protein. It’s not a low calorie snack, but...

While the Popcorn Board estimates that Americans eat 16 billion quarts of popcorn per year, there is much more to know about popcorn than its popularity, including some interesting historical...

Eggs have a multitude of benefits. They're inexpensive, an excellent source of protein and delicious. And though they're often thought of as a sit-down breakfast food, when hard- or soft-boiled,...

Popcorn is sold either already popped or unpopped as kernels. If you have too much, or are simply hoping to keep it fresh, you might think putting it in the freezer is a good idea.

I love a good grilled Panini Sandwich from a restaurant or deli, however my wallet can’t support my Hot Panini addiction. With this in mind I decided to develop a basic Panini Sandwich that tasted...

Hard-boiled eggs make a delicious and healthy afternoon treat or appetizer. With a few simple ingredients, you can add an element of flavor to your hard-boiled eggs by stuffing them with filling.

Ring bologna is a processed meat that comes encased in a plastic sleeve and resembles a long sausage link. You can purchase this product in grocery stores or butcher shops.

Microwave popcorn can be an easy snack to be enjoyed after dinner, with a movie or at any time of the day. Stringing popcorn around a Christmas tree is a traditional and fun decoration, and...

Beef jerky is a staple for hikers and campers. The dried beef is perfect if you are unable to refrigerate your foods but would like meat to eat. Drying removes all the moisture from the meat and...

Nachos are a popular snack for many Americans. You can find nachos at movie theaters, ball games, sporting events, concerts, carnivals and fairgrounds. Some people choose to add toppings to their...

Edamame beans are green soybeans common in Japanese cooking. The name edamame is Japanese with "eda" meaning branches and "mame" meaning beans, because the beans are harvested as pods hanging on...

If you want to make a delicious snack, then try making beef sticks. The process used to make a beef stick is like that used to make sausage. A grinder with a stuffing attachment allows you to...

Raw peanuts taste delicious prepared in a number of ways, such as when they are roasted. Purchase fresh-shelled peanuts, remove them from their protective casing and roast them in the oven. Of...

Potato chips are a great treat to eat as a snack or with a sandwich. Potato chips have undergone changes but they have remained a snack staple in American society for more than 150 years.

Consider drying fresh soybeans in your oven to create a delicious snack. Soybeans are high in fiber and protein, and they can even help lower high blood pressure. You can buy fresh soybeans at...

Popcorn has long enjoyed a reputation as a quick, flavorful and wholesome snack--and the "pop" certainly adds to its popularity. According to the Popcorn Board, popcorn originated in the Americas,...

It's happened to all of us. You get that hankering for a crisp, delicious pretzel, only to discover after one bite that the salty snack has become tasteless and stale, sometimes after just a...

Ruby Red grapefruit is a fresh citrus fruit that can be enjoyed by simply peeling and eating the sections, drinking its freshly squeezed juice or using it in a variety of different recipes,...

Seasoned pretzels make a wonderful addition to your party table. When you add spices to pretzels, you can adjust the flavor however you like--turn up the spice or sweeten things up. Fortunately,...

Honeycrisp and Fuji are two increasingly popular varieties of apples. Although they share many common characteristics, Honeycrisps and Fujis also have unique qualities that distinguish them from...

Waxes found on fruits and vegetables grow naturally to protect the fruits and vegetables from losing too much moisture. Businesses will commercially place approved wax coatings on fruits and...

Venison sausage makes a wonderful treat for all to enjoy. Even those who don't particularly care for venison often enjoy this sausage. If you are a deer hunter, why pay someone else to process...

There's nothing as delicious as salty, crunchy pumpkin seeds in the fall. This recipe shows you how to bake pumpkins seeds with the most flavor.

Spiced nuts are a traditional gift, especially around the holidays. This easy recipe for Pumpkin Spiced Whiskey Pecans has a few secret ingredients that will make this food gift a true crowd...

The star fruit, which gets its name from the star shape it forms when cut, is a five segmented fruit that features a yellow skin and translucent flesh that is dotted with dark seeds. The star...

This is something that we all know how to do, but I bet you didn't know that there were so many different techniques out there to peel a banana. I have researched this topic and have found what...

Growing up in England, sausage rolls were always my party treat. let me show you how we make them the British way.

Arare, which literally means "hailstones," are one of several types of super-crunchy Japanese rice crackers called sembei. Arare are typically smaller than traditional sembei and are shaped into...

Pickled eggs can be made with just about any kind of egg, including quail eggs. Close to 20 percent smaller than the eggs most chickens lay, the quail has a flavor as delicate as its size. When...

Corn Chex party mix can be enjoyed at any party or social gathering, but it's also a great anytime snack. The inferior prepackaged and mass-produced store-bought version is nothing compared to...

Roasted sunflower seeds are a tasty and healthy snack to enjoy on the go. Sunflower seeds are naturally cholesterol free. They are an excellent source of the antioxidant Vitamin E and essential...

Rice with a bit of excitement! Although it contains curry powder, this dish is not at all spicy. This recipie makes a savory snack or side dish! Makes two servings.

This is a yummy treat that is great for holiday parties, birthday parties, or any get together. It is also great for an afternoon or afterschool snack. It's quick, it's super easy, and it's very...

Everyone loves Caramel Apples, but making them at home is messy, time consuming and at times, expensive. Read on to make an easy snack that will give you the same great taste without all that effort!

Roasted pumpkin seeds are a wonderful snack. They are crunchy and delicious, and are high in protein and iron. They are also easy to make, although of course you can only make roasted pumpkin...

How to prepare fabulous golden onion rings.