As a vegetarian teetering on the edge of veganism, I eat a lot of nuts and seeds.
And as the summer turns to fall, I tend to throw almonds into my oatmeal, sunflower seeds into my soy yogurt, and, after carving pumpkins for Halloween (and roasting the seeds), pumpkins seeds straight into my mouth.
But I need to [...]

If you enjoy tasty cooked pumpkin seeds there are a couple of basic procedures you can easily utilize. Let’s take a look at easy ways to roast them in the oven as well as cooking them in the microwave. When you are looking for a snack, cooked pumpkin seeds are a good choice.
In the Oven
After [...]

Appetizers, also known as Hors d’oeuvres, are a specific type of food served prior to the meal or outside of the original meal. The purpose of serving appetizers is to keep the guests on hold before the actual meal is served. In most cases, when any party is arranged, appetizers are served so that the [...]

Cooking Recipe #1: Chick Pea and Corn Salad
Ingredients:
1 can of ready to eat chick peas or garbanzo beans
1 small packet of frozen corn
½ a can of tamarind paste (available in the Indian or ethnic foods store or section of your grocery store)
Coarsely ground red chilies
Coarsely ground and roasted cumin seeds
Salt
Finely chopped tomatoes
Finely chopped onions
Finely chopped [...]

(ARA) - Many holiday gatherings are planned ahead of time, but some pop up at the last minute and still require preparation. For these, every host needs to know a few tasty appetizers you can throw together in less than 20 minutes.
“Every now and then, party preparations go awry or you make last-minute cocktail invitations [...]

Serves: Makes 40 meatballs.
Ingredients
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup very finely chopped onion
1/3 cup Egg Creations OriginalTM, well shaken
1 tbsp Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lb each lean ground beef and pork
2 cups beef broth
2 tbsp cornstarch
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Stir the breadcrumbs with the onion, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt [...]

(NC)-The sophisticated marriage of sweet, tart, a hint of bitter and the balance of blue cheese, combine in this delightful amuse bouche:
Belgian Endive Filled With Blue Cheese, California Grapes, Apples And Walnuts
1/2 cup (125 mL) blue cheese, divided
1/2 cup (125 mL) chèvre
1/2 Granny Smith apple peeled and diced [1/4 inch pieces], divided
1/4 cup (50 mL) [...]

(ARA) – Food, fans and fun all go together during the big game. When you get together with your favorite sports enthusiasts, it’s likely you’ll be surrounded by traditional tailgating fare which is often unhealthy. Whether its hot dogs, nachos or fried appetizers, fan foods tend to be high in calories and fat content.
Tailgating and [...]

(ARA) – The graduation season is a time of year when families from all over the country celebrate both the academic success and beginning of a loved one’s long journey. On the islands of Hawaii, this time of year is extremely significant for native families, with several traditions that play a significant role.
In Hawaiian culture, [...]

Whether you’re looking for a great munchie option for family movie night or something to serve when folks come over to watch the next big game, you want something that is fun to eat and easy to make for a crowd.
Homemade Chex mix fills the bill - it’s quick to put together and always gets rave [...]