snacks and appetizers

Cool Summer Veggie Pizza

June 1, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com Leave a Comment

Mom used to make this all the time when I was little. Cold summer pizza. It’s probably a recipe that started on the side of a Pillsbury package, but I have a photocopy of a years old handwritten recipe card.

It’s unmistakably Mom’s handwriting. Isn’t it funny how we come to recognize these little things and find a second of comfort in them? Mom’s handwriting, familiar stationery with worn edges, memories of sitting on bar stools, picking the radishes out my lunch. So arbitrary and yet heart-warming.

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Smoked Salmon Salad Bites

May 28, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 2 Comments

Smoked Salmon Salad Bites take just five minutes to make and are perfect for a quick snack or light meal. This recipe is low in calories, but packed with protein and those good-for-you fats. …

Mushroom Pesto Arugula Flatbread

April 27, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com Leave a Comment

This recipe for Mushroom Pesto Arugula Flatbread takes just 20 minutes if you use a Pillsbury Crust, which means you can have a light spring dinner on the table any night of the week! It’s so delicious, you’ll still devour it in half the time it took to make.

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Crispy Chickpea and Greek Yogurt Protein Bowls

April 13, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 4 Comments

Crispy Chickpea and Greek Yogurt Protein Bowls are light and filling at the same time. This recipe has tons of flavor and crispy plus creamy textures. Beware — you may find yourself craving these creamy and crispy bowls at all times of day.

Crispy chickpeas are the ultimate protein-packed power snack right now.

Says… ME!

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White Chocolate Peanut Butter Muddy Buddy Snack Mix

March 30, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com Leave a Comment

White Chocolate Peanut Butter Muddy Buddy Snack Mix is a mouthful to say, but it totally rings true because you are going to take so many mouthfuls. This recipe is as addictive as it is beautiful and will add a bright pop of color to your kitchen countertop.

There are so many heavenly things about this snack mix that needed to fit in the title so you would realize just how craveable this is. What I really want to name it is: Springtime White Chocolate Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies with Peanut AND Peanut Butter M&M’s and Pretzels. But I think there’s a character limit on blog post titles…?

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Buffalo Chicken on a Stick with Blue Cheese Dip

March 26, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 2 Comments

March Madness is still in full swing. Remind me what sport we’re watching? Is it college or pro? Who’s winning?

As a Carolina grad, ignoring the March Madness hype is a heinous crime. So, all my Tarheel friends, please stop reading here and skip to the recipe below —

(I’ve just never been big on basketball. Shhh… Don’t let them know.)

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Ham and Cheese Asparagus Spears

March 23, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 2 Comments

Forgive me, for I have too many pictures and too few words.

This is the first food I photographed with my *new* camera lens.

It was <3 <3 <3 at first click. Let’s just take a second to look at this beautiful asparagus and how clear and clean the little tender tops are with such a perfect fade into the distance. That, friends, is my new Nikon 35mm f/1.8 lens.

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Easy Irish Soda Bread

March 5, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 4 Comments

You just need one bowl for this Easy Irish Soda Bread recipe. In about 90 minutes, you’ll want to have the kettle on for a cup of tea and the Irish butter getting soft on the counter, ready to enjoy slice after slice of soda bread.

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