Articles filed under Snacks
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This tomato and feta dip is a hit for a party or a night on the couchDec 29, 2025 11:23 am - Savory, tart and sweet tomatoes and punchy feta join forces in this warm dip that has a lovely background note of spice thanks to Calabrian chiles. It works as a festive appetizer or fun meal with a simple salad or roasted vegetables.
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Aperitivo at home: 5 recipes to re-create Italy’s relaxing pre-dinner ritual in your kitchenJul 16, 2025 5:53 am - Italians have a wonderful tradition called aperitivo, or welcoming the evening and unwinding from the work day with snacks, a cocktail and conversation. Penny Kazmier shares recipes from a recent trip to help re-create this relaxing time of day on home soil.
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Rethinking hard-boiled eggs, againJul 09, 2025 4:57 am - Readers have lots to say about hard-boiled eggs and the best ways to prepare and peel them, Don Mauer found in this Best of Lean and Lovin’ It column from 2022.
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Making arancini just got easier with this clever shortcutJun 17, 2025 5:49 am - These Italian fried rice balls, sometimes called arancini and sometimes called suppli al telefono for the “telephone wires” that the stretchy cheese inside resembles, are traditionally made with leftover risotto. But you can also start by making a stripped-down, no-stirring-needed take on risotto.
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Lighten up: Fruit brings out the natural sweetness in three easy, anytime treatsJun 11, 2025 6:06 am - These three recipes are some of my go-to favorites: peanut butter banana oat bars, lemon loaf and strawberry lemon muffins. They’re lightened-up, easy to make and all use fruit to bring out natural sweetness without being overly sugary.
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Delightful dips: Gather round this trio of bold, flavorful crowd pleasersMay 14, 2025 5:49 am - There’s something undeniably joyful about a good dip. Whether it’s creamy, cheesy, fresh or fiery, dips bring people together — around the table, at backyard barbecues, or while lounging on the couch with a bag of chips in hand.
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Domino’s thin-crust pizza has a cult following. Here’s how to make your own.May 14, 2025 4:47 am - This cheese pizza’s crust is thin, crispy and flaky, demonstrating why the Domino’s pizza that inspired it is such a favorite among chefs. With no yeast, and only a 30-minute resting period, the dough becomes weeknight-friendly, although the pizza, cut into squares tavern-style, is party-worthy, too.
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How to make Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme at home — only betterApr 15, 2025 5:34 am - Inspired by the beloved fast food item, these copycat Taco Bell-Style Crunchwraps feature layers of seasoned beef, melty cheese, a crisp tostada and fresh produce encased in a griddled tortilla. Here’s how to make it your own.
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What are the healthiest ultra-processed snacks?Mar 25, 2025 5:49 am - The type of foods you choose to snack on can go a long way toward improving or worsening your metabolic health. While nutritious whole foods are the best options, sometimes the most convenient or satisfying option is a packaged snack. But which ones are the healthiest?
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This date nut bread lightens up an old-school coffee shop favoriteJan 27, 2025 11:58 am - This tender, moist date-nut bread gets most of its sweetness from pureed dates and a touch of maple syrup — with no refined sugar. Studded with chopped walnuts and plump fruit, it’s especially satisfying with a schmear of whipped cream cheese.