Roasted kale chips, four ways

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How do I love thee? Let me count thy kale... Browning poems aside, the curly, purple-hued kale of my dreams makes its début from the winter market into my kitchen for a snack that's a bit hard to put down, in more ways than one. I mean, do … [Read more...]

All about Frying Cheese (159)

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Pictured above: Move over, mozzarella sticks! A new, cheesy, kid is going to take your milk money. Fry the cheese, if you please. OK, so it's not "Fry-day", but there's no reason we can't all be a bit of a Wisconsinite a few times per week. I … [Read more...]

Crunchy Antipasto Trail Mix

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I had so much fun making my crunchy Pizza Trail Mix, You can double and triple this recipe. It depends on the amount of dehydrator trays you have. Be sure to use less fatty meat. Fat in a dehydrator makes a huge mess, and when you’re on … [Read more...]

Bacon cheese poppers with pecans

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 The Super Bowl is right around the corner. Why not try a few fan-friendly snacks made with heart healthy pecans? … [Read more...]

Quick Microwave Stuffed Mushroom Caps

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Good day to you. I say, good day! One of the things you've been asking for is a super-quick, savory recipe that can be used for one--or even two--people. … [Read more...]

Crunchy Pizza Trail Mix

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Two of the things you mentioned were easy to pack snacks for the road and more, savory foods. Your weesh is my commando. … [Read more...]

Savory Cottage Cheese Sundae

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I know it's too cold outside to think about summer and ice cream, but sometimes it's fun to spoil yourself a little bit. … [Read more...]

Easy Minute Microwave Cheese Straws

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Crunchy, delicious cheese straws. Crumble them on your salad for toppings Sneak a baggy of them into a movie for munching Take these to your favorite restaurant for dipping Crumble them over your favorite soup Season with popcorn … [Read more...]

Minute Microwave Crunchy Nachos

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Yay! Really, what else is there to say? … [Read more...]

Hundreds of Low Carb Recipes

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Pictured: Cheesy Round Crackers Please bookmark the following link to keep up on the latest Your Lighter Side Recipes! Your Lighter Side Cookbook   … [Read more...]

Low Carb Cheetos

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Something magical happens in my kitchen when you combine cooking attention deficit--oh look! A squirrel! with eggs and cream cheese and popcorn seasoning. When I'm not busy trying to put out oven fires or throwing away something wrecktacular in the … [Read more...]

Low Carb Popcorn

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Yes. I said it. Damned skippy. I said: Low Carb Popcorn. OK, so it's not really made from corn, but if you want a fun, crunchy, flavorful snack to nosh, take to the movies, make kissy faces at, or just hug with your pinky, this is your treat. … [Read more...]

Cheese Chicken Dorito Chips

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You knew it had to happen. When you turn me loose, caffeinated, in the kitchen, I'm going to chew sugar free bubble gum and kick recipe butt. Well guess what: I'm all out of bubble gum. … [Read more...]

Flax and Cheese Round Crackers

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A fun and easy way to make crackers that doesn’t require a lot of effort, can be replicated and baked in an oven?  Enter Pillsbury. Sliced cookies are nothing new, but to be able to roll up the dough prior to slicing and baking makes working with … [Read more...]

Meals on Wheels: Quick, four-element platter

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A meal doesn't always have to fit the constructs of the multi-step, simmering, braising, crusted finish that dazzles on the plate like a game show host's million dollar grin. Sometimes it's what you've pulled out of a bag of cheese, a jar of nuts and … [Read more...]