Party Snacks

Try A Lighter Nog

Snack Girl doesn't think you should mess with the recipe for egg nog. But, I have been getting requests to share a version with fewer calories.

Give Your Popcorn A South Of The Border Spin

Snack Girl is sitting in a sleeting mess of a storm. She is dreaming of white sand and turquoise water....

The Sweetest, Simplest Holiday Treat: Strawberry Santa Hats

If you think Snack Girl went a little crazy about Thanksgiving, wait until you see how she treats the December holidays....

Do Not Buy A Can Of Cranberry Sauce: Easiest Recipe Ever

A few days ago, Snack Girl received a request for a recipe for cranberry sauce. Yes, I take requests....

Make Your Own Lighter Caramel Apple

You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to get why these caramel apples are healthier....

Healthier Meatballs in a Snap

Does Snack Girl look like she has time to make meatballs? Look at me up there! I look busy....

Four Ingredient Pumpkin Gingerbread

I bet you are wondering how I can do it – make gingerbread with four ingredients....

Why Snack Girl Loves This Salad

I was tempted to entitle this post, “Why Snack Girl Loves This Cupcake”, because salad puts people to sleep. zzzzz.....

Get Them To Smile With This Adorable Snack

There are days when I desperately want to be someone that I am not....

A Simple Fall Treat With Apples (No Peeling Necessary)

Anyone else find themselves reading “American Girl Magazine”? Some child left it on our coffee table.....

A Delicious Portion-Controlled Potato Recipe

Snack Girl features potatoes because they are inexpensive, nutritious, and super yummy....

Tomatoes Can Break Your Heart

Snack Girl has a love affair with tomatoes. Sorry, Tom Cruise, I lust after a summer tomato....

What To Do With Fresh Tomatoes

Can you believe those colors? You know how they say to "eat the rainbow". Here is your chance!....

Refreshing, Crunchy, Salty, Sweet, & Spicy Watermelon

Sometimes it is hard to buy one of those LARGE watermelons. Are you really going to eat all of that?....

Another Healthy BBQ Side: Red Potato Salad

Yeah, baby, it is time for potato salad. I used to buy it at my local supermarket until I found out how much better it is when you make it fresh.....

What To Bring to a Potluck BBQ

Barbeques are great because you don’t have to cook indoors and everyone gets it....

A Summertime Blast For Your Taste Buds

I don’t know about you, but I am hot! The heat wave here in Massachusetts made me feel like the Wicked Witch of The West....

Try A New Burger This Summer

I know what you are thinking - "Hello, lovely.....nom nom nom" Yes, that is a portobello mushroom burger that you will be making this summer....

A Freezer Cookie Pie With A Secret Ingredient

Have you ever made a pie with Jello, Cool-Whip, and a Oreo pie crust?....

Do-It-Yourself Doritos

Frito Lay better watch out because we can rise up and make our own Doritos....