Category: Appetizers + Snacks

  • Sweet Onion Kale Chips

  • Guacamole Fritters

    Guess what the forecast is here in Sacramento tomorrow!  100% chance of rain from 7am-1pm (with winds between 17-21mph.)  100% chance.  Why does that matter so much?   Because tomorrow is the California International Marathon.  I am participating with my vegan running group – I’m doing a relay, some folks are doing the fun run, and…

  • Blackened Artichokes

     Ahhhh artichokes.  One of my favorite things in this life.    I love them so much that once I’ve decided I’m going to fix an artichoke, I rarely am patient enough to do anything with them other than microwave them and throw them on a plate.    Buuut I already posted that recipe. 

  • Cheesy Jalapeno Baked Fries

    Baked french fries.  With a spicy jalapeno cheddar-y seasoning.  They’re just so good I could cry.   These are inspired by those oh-so-yummy Miss Vickie’s Jalapeno potato chips.  Which are saaaaaadly not vegan.

  • Maple Chipotle Roasted Almonds

        I’ve got major food ADD.     As many foodies do, I go through phases where I find something I love and keep eating it over and over and over.  And then I find something new.   Food ADD.  Right?

  • Truffled Mushroom Bruschetta

    Truffled mushrooms.    On toasty whole grain bread.   I’m not sure I need to say anything else. Here’s a super quick and simple recipe (and post) for you.  This is one of my go-to snacks.  Or a little treat to put on the side of a big salad for lunch or dinner.  It’s fast,…

  • Black Sesame Cashew Bites

      This is actually a restaurant-remake fail.  Fail because it’s not even close to what I was going for.    But you know what?  I loved the result anyway!  So now I’m posting them.

  • Soy Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms

    Cute little stuffed mushroom caps!  Filled with the amazing wonderfulness that is soy chorizo, one of my favorite ingredients of all time. I can just brown a little soy chorizo in a pan and eat it with a fork.  But it’s not a very nutritious ingredient, so I like to mix it with all these…

  • Easy Sesame Edamame Snack

    It’s taking me awhile to adjust my eating habits to working out of an office – I was definitely spoiled in school for years with a flexible schedule, and then with working from home.  Now I need to plan healthy snacks and meals ahead of time and have something easy to pack for work so…

  • Sugar & Spice Roasted Chickpeas

    Want an afternoon snack that’s packed with protein and satisfies either a sweet or savory urge?  No?  Well, you’ll like these anyway.   This was my first time roasting chickpeas, and I’m officially hooked.    They’re just a little addictive and I need to learn how to exercise better self control around delicious food.