Snacks

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...

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...

Plantains are a good snack and can also be used as a main meal. Plantains are very easy to cook. This article explains how to make fried plantains.

Roasted pecans are so delicious, quick and easy! They make a tasty, healthful snack that satisfies. Roasted pecans can be made in the oven and can be flavored in a variety of ways. From salt...

Don't throw out those lovely pumpkin seeds when you carve your jack-o-lantern this Halloween! Save them to make wonderful roasted pumpkin seeds. They are delicious and very nutritious as well, as...

Carving pumpkins around Halloween yields many seeds which can be roasted and snacked upon. These seeds have a nutty flavor, are nutritious, and are relatively easy to make. Pumpkins, however, are...

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...

Do you like the taste of sun dried tomatoes, but don't like the cost of them? Well, they really aren't too difficult to make, especially when you don't use the sun to dry them!

Pickled Okra, is one of those foods, that will go with just about anything.

Instead of throwing away the pumpkin seeds when you carve your Halloween pumpkin, try toasting them in the oven. Toasted pumpkin seeds are a healthy alternative snack and the seeds are edible...

These crackers are wonderful. My kids ask for them all the time. They like them better than the store bought. I'm not sure if they are cheaper than buying store bought but they seem to disappear....

Dry roasted peanuts are a great nutritional snack that is low in saturated fats. But not all dry roasted peanuts are the same. Some add monosodium glutamate or msg, while others are loaded with...

Movie theater popcorn is so good, but so expensive. Don't you wish you could make it at home? This article will explain how! It will taste just like the popcorn at the theater, if not better...

Southern boiled penuts are a tasty snack to eat while watching a movie or tv program. I grew eating them. They are so good you just keep eating them until there all gone.

Having lived part of my life -- ok, my college years--in the Deep South, I came across some food choices that challenged my sensibilities, yet, in the end, had me inquiring about how to make 'em,...

Do you crave the popcorn of your youth? Does the popcorn you make at home pale in comparison to the movie theater popcorn you remember? It isn't all nostalgia playing tricks on you. The recipe...

Whether you have just gutted a pumpkin for Halloween carving or to make a fresh pumpkin pie, don't throw the seeds away with the pulp. Roasted pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are an autumn...

Rock salt deposits and mines typically form when salty water evaporates. The dissolved water contains sodium and chloride elements that are left behind, forming rock crystals. This naturally...

Bruschetta (which is correctly pronounced "bruscketta") can be served as an easy, super fast to prepare and delicious appetizer, snack or food to accompany a glass of wine. I remember...

In order to make salt and vinegar popcorn, the most simple solution is to take gourmet popcorn and sprinkle salt and vinegar-flavored season salt on top. Find out how to make a salt and vinegar...

Salted sunflower seeds are available in most grocery stores and are quite inexpensive, but there are still good reasons to make your own. If you grow your own sunflowers in your garden, roasted...

Salad toppings can be expensive--so why not make your own with leftover bread and a few tasty extras? Sprinkle your homemade golden brown croutons over soup, chilis, or pop a few as a snack.

Jerky is a great snack filled with protein. and it can be quite expensive to buy. You can make a lot and freeze it for a lot less.

Boiled peanuts are a popular Southern snack. Contrary to popular belief, mature peanuts do not make very good boiled peanuts. When selecting peanuts to boil, look for raw, green in-the-shell...

Stovetop popcorn is vastly superior to its microwave counterpart. This article shows you how to make delicious stovetop popcorn.

Popcorn is the type of food you just have to eat when you watch a movie. You can buy some microwaveable popcorn for home movies, but it just isn't the same as the cinema's popcorn. Cinema...

Like traditional southern boiled peanuts, Hawaiian boiled peanuts rely heavily on salt for their flavor, but like Chinese boiled peanuts, they are flavored with star anise. So what makes them...

The potato chip is one of the most common snacks in the world. While it is known by many different names, depending on the country they are distributed in, they are generally all of the same...

Carving Pumpkins for Halloween is a tradition. How about making use of those little seeds inside. The seeds are a tasty little treat with very little preparation.

It's 2AM, you have been up all night (for whatever reason that may be) and feeling a bit hungry. Come on, you know you want one, right? So here it is, just for you and only.

Pumpkin seeds are a delicious and healthy snack to make all year round. When you cannot find pumpkins that are in season, you can always buy pumpkin seeds from your local grocery store.

Obviously garlic bread is awesome, so the quicker the better is what I say. Here's how you can whip it up in a few secs.

Ukoy is a favorite filipino "merienda" or snack.

Corn crisps are a nice light and healthy snack. They are great for parties just for nibbling anytime.

So you've carved that Halloween pumpkin and what are you left with? Lots of pulp and plenty of seeds. If you want to save a couple of bucks and prepare a healthy snack that your family will love...

This is a recipe I got from my grandmother. Nan used to make the dough and let us make it into our own shapes. This is a pretzel dough recipe for handmade old fashoned soft pretzels.

You can buy roasted mixed nuts literally anywhere nowadays--from your local corner gas station, to a drugstore, gourmet grocery store or supermarket, and they're okay. Not great, but edible. Have...

This recipe makes 12 servings and is part of the Shanghai style Chinese cuisine. The recipe is quite simple to make and the taste is actually great, and you can use them inside a rice bowl or also...

Pickleing onions does not have to involve cooking, all they need is time to marinate!

There may be times when popcorn is too salty for your taste. Either someone else salted it for you or you accidentally over salted it yourself. It is simple to remove some of the salt from the...

Here is the recipe for the all time favorite Kettle Corn! My daughter loves this stuff. It is sweet and salty!

Believe it or not, the beautiful yellow zucchini flowers can be eaten themselves, not just the giant zucchini. Popular in Italy, the flowers can be stuffed, fried, or added to soups, pasta dishes...

There's not need to sacrifice flavor when making your own popcorn at home. If you love the taste of movie style popcorn but can not figure out how to replicate it, the following steps will help you.

There are many delicious ways to season pumpkin seeds. With their subtle sweetness and nutty taste, pumpkin seeds are one of the most nutritious of all the seeds. They are great added to sautéed...

If you think having popcorn means putting that bag of Butter-Rama in the microwave, you are truly missing out! I LOVE popcorn so much, I went through two 8 pound containers of kernels last year! ...

Tired of over or under salting your hard boiled eggs? Want to get it just right in one really simple step? Here's how to turn a potential egg-stra catastrophic salting situation into a delicious...

Tortilla chips are a tempting treat in the grocery aisle, but are loaded with fat and salt. Homemade chips not only taste better, but most of the fat and salt can be cut out without sacrificing...

If you have an over abundance of tomatoes from the garden, drying them can be a way of preserving that great tomato taste as well as having them for later use. Tomato chips make a great snack and...

Microwave popcorn is delicious and can be a quick solution for the munchies when you're on the go. However, some popcorn purists prefer to enjoy popcorn made from loose kernels rather than the...

Great snacks don't have to cost a lot of money. You can make snacks with common ingredients found in your home. Use your imagination, be creative and follow these tips to make cheap kids' snacks...