Category: Snacks

Benne-maple Roasted Pecans

Benne means sesame and is unique to the Carolina’s since the colonial days. Here in South Carolina Benne wafers, a thin, crispy, toasted sesame seed cookie, are very popular. These pecans are slightly sweet, have a hint of salt from the soy sauce, and a sesame flavor from the oil. Very simple and quick to …

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Maple Trail Mix

Delicious maple, cinnamon and vanilla flavors bind the oats, nuts, raisins, and candy together in this trail mix. Seen Rachael Ray make this a few years ago, and knew I had to make it. She used hazelnuts instead of walnuts, but walnuts are easier for me to find. Enjoy! 3/4 C. maple syrup 1 cinnamon …

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Granola

I love watching the Chew on ABC, and this is Clinton Kelly’s favorite granola recipe. When I first made this I was surprised at how much my husband loved it. Great by itself, in yogurt, or add some to your cereal. This is a basic recipe that you can change-up the ingredients to your liking. …

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Kale Chips

Have you heard of kale chips? They are one of the new health snacks, and they are delicious. Very simple to make. You can experiment and use any seasonings that you wish. Give them a try and I think you will be hooked. Enjoy! 1 bunch of kale olive oil salt and pepper Preheat oven …

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