Nutritious choices made simple®
Serve your shrimp skewers over a bed of brown or white basmati rice with a side of steamed or grilled veggies for a quick and healthy dinner. With such an easy preparation, spicing up your weeknight meals with this dish is almost as easy as ordering takeout from your favorite Indian place.
The heat of jalapeño peppers is balanced in this southwestern-inspired hummus by zesty lime. Serve with your favorite Guiding Star-earning tortilla chip or cut veggies. This would be an excellent recipe to serve with jicama sticks. Tip: Take care while working with hot peppers: their oils can burn if you rub your eyes or touch […]
Potato chips are good, and sweet potato chips are better. Made at home, where you can control the salt, fat, and seasonings, they’re unbeatable as a snack. Tip: Homemade potato chips bake more evenly when they’re evenly sliced, so pull out your mandolin slicer if you have one.
A fantastic, healthy snack that’s sure to please! If hot and spicy isn’t your thing, take the nuts in a fall directions with a sweeter spice combo like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a dash of cardamom.
Pico de gallo is an excellent garnish for all manner of dishes. Use it anywhere you would use fresh salsa, or, for that matter, use it to swap out the bottled salsa in your life. Whether as a snack topping for chips or a little extra vegetable on a taco, it’s a great recipe to […]
Drying fruit puree to perfection might seem daunting at first, but it’s easy to get the hang of. If you overdry the fruit, no worries—just let it sit out to soften. Cut it into fun shapes with cookie cutters or roll it up for a healthier mimicry of popular prepared fruit snacks.
Simple, quick, and nutritious—all you need in a snack! What’s more, you’ll find this easy Italian classic dish to be light, refreshing, and hydrating. It’s perfect as a side or appetizer for a comfortable family dinner or a fancy celebration.
Try this nutritious dip with toasted pita bread or your favorite vegetables. It’s the perfect option to send in bento-style lunchboxes for a hands-on kids’ lunch and it works just as well as an appetizer at an elegant cocktail hour. Just pre-spread the dip on the toasted pitas and top directly with chives for a […]