Snacks

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...

No matter how expensive it is, microwave popcorn never quite tastes like the popcorn you get in the movie theater. The secret lies in the way you pop it--air poppers and microwaves don't work as...

Hard pretzels may seem like an item you can only purchase in plastic bags from the snack aisle, but you can make them at home with a yeast-based dough. Homemade pretzels tend to have a softer...

Venison, or deer meat, is a lean meat that can be used to make jerky. When making jerky, it's important to trim away any visible fat, and venison's low fat content makes this process easier than...

Before buying beef sticks, consider making your own snack sticks in the oven. Beef sticks are a popular snack that has been around for nearly as long as beef jerky. Native Americans dried various...

Cooking peanuts in an oven does not work if you live in a dorm or small apartment, but you can microwave unshelled peanuts in a paper bag for minimal cleanup. This method closely resembles that...

Green peanuts are not actually the color green. They are just fresh raw peanuts that have not been cooked yet. Green peanuts make a great snack for eating outside on a nice day with some friends...

According to Gourmet Food Store, "Cold smoking is a lengthy process of curing salmon also known as dry or wet curing." You may have heard that eating raw fish, like cold smoked salmon, can be...

Sunflower seeds are a popular snack food and they contain many important nutrients. The seeds are rich in protein, calcium, potassium, magnesium and vitamins A, B and D. If you have sunflowers in...

Roasting green peanuts is easy to do at home if you're lucky enough to find them. Raw, green peanuts can sometimes be purchased at health food stores, but they don't take well to transporting and...

Reminisce about the warm, summer days at the county fair with delicious candied popcorn, which is easy to make at home without running to the store for fancy ingredients and is perfect for a...

If you are carving a pumpkin for Halloween or slicing one up for pumpkin soup or bread, be sure not to throw out the seeds. Pumpkin seeds are a wonderful snack when dried and roasted. Pumpkin...

The sunflower is a stunning, beautiful plant that produces deliciously addictive, healthy seeds. Sunflower seeds are best when roasted, after which they can be sprinkled over soups and salads,...

Honeydews are part of the muskmelon family. They are considered to be the sweetest melons. There is also a derivative of the honeydew, the winter melon, which is not sweet at all and is eaten as a...

Once popcorn is popped, it may be difficult to detect whether it came from white or yellow corn. Learn about the distinct characteristics of these two kernel types to decide which you prefer.

Sunflowers are easy to grow in many climates and require very little effort to maintain from year to year. That alone makes them popular with growers, but they're also visually appealing with...

There's nothing like toasted pumpkin seeds to remind you that the holiday season is near. Pumpkin seeds are delicious and pack a major nutritional punch too. They offer a nice alternative to...

Comb honey is usually sold in small 1/2- to 1 lb.-blocks in a special plastic container or immersed in a large jar of extracted honey. Comb honey is the purest kind of honey, still sealed in the...

Cooks use many types of seeds when baking, and some seeds make tasty snacks too. You can use pumpkin seeds for both--add them to the top of pumpkin muffins or bake them in the oven to eat like...

Pumpkins are plentiful during the Halloween and Thanksgiving holidays. Children can carve the pumpkins, and you can save the seeds for roasting later on. Pumpkin seeds contain magnesium, zinc,...

Pumpkins are a staple of the autumn and holiday seasons: jack-o-lanterns for Halloween, gourds of plenty for Thanksgiving, pumpkin pie for Christmas. When you are preparing food or decoration...

There has always been debate over nut butters when it comes to defining a healthy diet. On the one hand nut butters are high in fat and calories. On the other hand nut butters are high in...

Why spend money on expensive protein bars? You can make your own low-sugar, high-protein granola bars with ingredients you likely have at home already. Prepare a batch of these, cut into...

Create your own version of nuts and bolts snack mix in the microwave. Take the original recipe, found in resource 1, and alter it to your personal tastes. The only items you need for this snack...

Popcorn salt is a very fine salt that sticks to popcorn kernels better than larger grains such as kosher salt or table salt. It can be easily made at home by processing regular salt in a food...

Spaghetti squash is a large, pale yellow vegetable with a stringy inner flesh that looks like spaghetti pasta when cooked. Most spaghetti squash recipes call for cutting the squash in half and...

The Green Star Juicer has many uses, along with juicing whole foods it can also be used to make healthy ice cream. The twin gears in the Green Star Juicer make it not only possible but also...

Squash seeds can be saved and used as a healthy snack. You can eat them with your friends during movie night, or pack them to munch on during a long car trip. One cup of these seeds contains three...

A squash is a vegetable that contains edible seeds just like a pumpkin. You can dry these seeds and eat them as a snack. You can also dry them and store them to plant in a garden the following...

Since 1897, Jell-O has brightened the lives of adults and children. With its playful jiggle and yummy taste, it is a simple snack that delivers satisfaction. The first four Jell-O flavors...

Honeydew melon is a delicious fruit rich in vitamins, including Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, folate and potassium. Ripe honeydew is the perfect addition to any fruit salad and is an antioxident known to...

Pasties are popular in the United Kingdom, and they are becoming popular in the United States. Serve these pasties at your next party. Cheese and onion pasties make delicious snacks and...

Dehydrate grapes to make raisins. Grapes are often picked in the early fall, and people lay them out in the sun to dry and dehydrate. Although sun-drying grapes is a common way to make raisins, it...

Stop throwing away those seeds inside winter squash and toast them into a golden crunchy snack, or save them to plant next year for more great snacks. Sprinkle seasoned seeds to add a crunchy...

Snack foods can be a convenient way to stave off cravings between meals. Some snacks, however, can sabotage a diet or contribute to health problems.

When your children come home from school, they may be hungry for a snack. You may be looking for something healthy to give them. You also don't want something that is too filling because then your...

Jalapeno beef jerky is delicious, nutritious and a good source of protein. Jalapeno beef jerky can cost a lot if purchased in a grocery store. Fortunately, it is possible to make your own...

Anything labeled just popcorn in the store is yellow popcorn. White popcorn is a specialty item sometimes sought after for personal taste and smaller, lighter popped corn.

Popcorn bits found in American archaeological digs carbon-date back about 4,000 years--cultivation of this ancient corn began as far back as 3600 B.C. Two main types, called pearl and rice because...

Trail mix is a favorite snack for kids and adults. The combination of nuts, fruits and other foods makes for an enjoyable treat. Mixing sweet and salty flavors together can create an even more...

Dehydrators work by removing moisture from food through a combination of heat and airflow. They all have some type of tray stacking system that lets you lay out the bits and pieces you want...

Popcorn, a snacker's favorite the world over can be popped from kernels in a variety of ways: campfire, microwave, stove top, air popper and oil popper. No matter how you pop your corn, heat makes...

The question, "Lay's or Pringles?", is one of the larger conundrums of the potato chip scene. Both have their own unique flavor, pros and cons; there's a definite pull towards either the crinkly...

Glazed popcorn is a sweet treat that almost everyone enjoys. It is easy to grab a package of glaze flavoring at your local grocery store, but most glazes must be added to oil, which is not the...

As its name suggests, trail mix, a combination of dried fruits, nuts and other foods, started out as an energy snack for outdoor enthusiasts. Today, it has found a place not only in hikers'...

The next time you're in the mood for a salty snack, head to your kitchen instead of the convenience store. Pretzels are a versatile snack because they can be eaten alone or combined with savory or...

Chewing gum is popular among children, sports players and other groups. Although the first commercial chewing gum was made in 1848 by John Bacon Curtis, the practice of chewing a gum-like...

Create your own trail mix by combing all of your favorite snacks together. A variety of trail mixes exist on supermarket shelves to fit everyone's unique taste buds. Trail mix is a snack that does...