Category Archives: snack

Roasted Carrot Hummus

Posted on November 10, 2016 by debspots

Contemplating the recent turn of events in the world has me deeply troubled, discouraged, worried, disappointed, and sad. It is too soon for any of us to fully process the implications of the election results. I am still hoping … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, gluten free, healthy, main, main course, roasted, side dish, snack, supper, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian, workout | Tagged chickpeas, dip, hummus, party, spread | 4 Comments

Mindfulness Crackers

Posted on October 24, 2016 by debspots

Recipe testing is a challenge when you’re cooking for one! I’m not one of those cooks who eats a bowl of cereal for dinner when no one else is around, but I don’t make lasagna, either. As you probably … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, bread, breakfast, brunch, gluten free, healthy, lunch, snack, snacks, trail food, travel food, Uncategorized, vegan | Tagged cracker, flatbread | 2 Comments

Caramel Apple Upside Down Cookie Tart

Posted on October 15, 2016 by debspots

“What would you do if you lost your favorite thing”? I still remember exactly where I was sitting, in health class in my sophomore year of high school, when the teacher asked that question. What I thought was: I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baked goods, breakfast, brunch, dessert, snack, sweets, thanksgiving, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged apple, cookie, crust, pie, tart, tart tatin, upside down | 17 Comments

Yogurt Bark

Posted on September 16, 2016 by debspots

The hummingbirds arrive in here in our woods on Brian’s birthday, May 2; they leave on Megan’s birthday, September 18. I fill the feeder in this week before their departure knowing that my nectar will provide fuel for their … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, brunch, chocolate, dessert, easy, gluten free, healthy, low carb, simple recipes, snack, treats, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged dairy, frozen yogurt, fruit, nuts, refined sugar free, yogurt | 4 Comments

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Posted on June 30, 2016 by debspots

What does the final week of June mean to you? For most of us, it’s a celebration of the true beginning of summer, school is out, the days are warm and long, the fawns are capering with the bunnies, … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, chicken, dinner, entree, gluten free, low carb, lunch, main, main course, main courses, main dish, paleo, party, picnic, poultry, snack, snacks, supper, supper, main courses, Uncategorized | Tagged dolma, dolmades, foraging, grape leaves, stuffed grape leaves | 2 Comments

Berry “Cheesecake” Frozen Yogurt

Posted on June 23, 2016 by debspots

I promised you a Kauai post. I didn’t make this promise out loud or Tweet it or mention it here on the blog or take a picture and hashtag it on Instagram. I made it in my own head. … Continue reading →

Posted in fruit, gluten free, healthy, ice cream, snack, snacks, sweets, treat, treats, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged berries, frozen yogurt, raspberries, strawberries, treat, yogurt | 1 Comment

Maple Mindfulness Mini Muffins

Posted on March 24, 2016 by debspots

I really wanted to make my own maple syrup last year. I thought about it, but that’s about as far as it got. As much as I am a die-hard do-it-yourselfer, last spring I was a little, um…shall we say … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baked goods, baking, bread, breakfast, brunch, ceramics, easy, gluten free, healthy, snack, snacks, trail food, travel food, treat, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain | Tagged gluten free, lclob, life changing loaf of bread, mini muffin, muffin, my new roots, oats, vegan, vegetarian | 9 Comments

Avoziki

Posted on March 12, 2016 by debspots

I pretend to be very grown-up, self-sufficient and independent. In reality, I am desperate, needy and pathetic. Don’t tell anybody! I am such a loser. Seriously! The most obvious manifestation of this is the way I behave whenever one of … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, condiment, dinner, dressing, easy, entertaining, family, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, main, main course, salad, sauce, simple recipes, snack, snacks, Uncategorized | Tagged dip, gluten free, guacamile, healthy, low carb, make ahead, recipe, sauce, tzatziki, vegetarian | 5 Comments

Smart Whip

Posted on February 19, 2016 by debspots

Happy belated Valentine’s Day! When you’ve been married for 29½ years, February 14 is not a huge deal…but I had plans for a romantic, cozy afternoon and evening at home with my sweetie. And a special post for you. But, instead, … Continue reading →

Posted in dessert, dressing, entertaining, gluten free, healthy, kid friendly, low carb, lunch, simple recipes, snack, snacks, treat, treats, Uncategorized, vegetarian, workout | Tagged after school, cool whip, dip, fruit, kids, low calorie, low carb, topping | 8 Comments

Banana Caramel Upside Down Cookie Tart

Posted on February 10, 2016 by debspots

Hawaii. Sigh…It’s really wintry here and I’ve been thinking about Hawaii. When I think about Hawaii, thoughts of bananas are not far behind. So, as a result, I have a major kickass banana treat for you this week. Perhaps some … Continue reading →