Appetizers & Snacks

Snacks Compatible With a Diet for Gout

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:31:56 +0800

Uric acid buildup in the joints of the body leads to gout, a type of arthritis. Your body produces uric acid from purines that are found in certain foods, such as meat. If you or anyone in your family is at risk of gout or suffers from this condition, you can avoid certain foods and eat others to help control or stave off gout.

Homemade Curling Snacks

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:30:33 +0800

The winter sport of curling involves tossing smooth stones onto an ice surface to score points. The game is as much about etiquette and socializing as it is about physical activity. The end of each game traditionally has a “broomstacking” ceremony in which families and friends enjoy refreshments while they mingle. Bringing homemade snacks to the event is a budget-friendly way to show good cheer toward other players and to teach your kids the importance of good sportsmanship.

How to: Easy Spinach Appetizers

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:31:03 +0800

When you’re feeding a hungry crowd, you want easy appetizers that you can whip up in minutes so that you can focus on your family and friends or put the finishing touches on your main course. Spinach makes a wonderful addition to easy appetizers: It cooks fast or can be eaten raw. Incorporate spinach in appetizers to offer numerous nutritional benefits as well, including high levels of fiber, vitamins A and C, folate and iron.

Quick & Easy Vegetarian Snacks

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:31:03 +0800

Small, healthy snacks help your family function at their best. For vegetarian families, the choices for healthy nibbles are endless. Stock your kitchen with fresh produce, whole grains, nuts and dairy products to create a variety of quick, easy vegetarian snacks.

Heavy Appetizer Menu

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:20:45 +0800

When you're feeding a group of hungry kids, appetizers can be your best friends. Serving appetizers is often easier and more affordable than serving a sit-down meal, and these treats are often easy to assemble ahead of time. Appetizers will also appeal to adults, so they're ideal if you're feeding a crowd of parents and kids. Fill each one with protein and fresh produce to satisfy your entire group.

Quick Appetizers to Make

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:33:00 +0800

Focus more of your time on the main course by making quick appetizers to serve during your next lunch or dinner event. Whether it’s a formal dinner reception, a kid’s birthday party or a Sunday football get-together, find an appetizer option that you can whip up in less than 30 minutes.

Nutritional Snack Bar

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:20:45 +0800

When your child begs you for a morning or afternoon snack, he may want candy, cookies or other sweet snacks. As his mom, you know that while those sweet foods may be fine in moderation, a steady diet of sweet snacks can lead to his developing weight problems. Instead of giving him a nutritionally empty sugar-filled snack, satisfy his sweet tooth with a tasty, visually appealing snack bar.

Quick, Healthy Snacks for Kids

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:31:32 +0800

Whipping up a healthy snack for kids is easier than it sounds. In fact, many snacks are simple enough that school-age kids can create them with minimum help. However, even the healthiest snack does little good if your little one refuses to eat it. The secret is to compromise between nutrition and flavor so that both you and your child get what you want.

Children at Snack Time in Schools

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:20:25 +0800

Some kids look forward to snack time all morning. As a break from learning, snack time is a time for kids to relax and refuel for the rest of the day. As a parent, you want to make sure that your kids have a healthy, energizing and delicious snack. Food full of refined sugar can make their blood sugar spike, leading to a "sugar high" and a quick crash. Finding school snack foods that are packed with nutrients and other good stuff is easy with a little bit of planning.

Healthy Snacks Toddlers Can Help Make

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:20:06 +0800

Snacks are essential to keeping your toddler from getting cranky between meals. Let him help make his own snack so he learns about kitchen safety. Any snack you serve should include protein and fruits or vegetables. Not only are these healthy foods, but they'll keep him full and satisfied for hours.

Ideas for Kids Snacks

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:31:36 +0800

Kids can get hungry any time of day. As a parent, you want to make sure that you can satisfy those midday cravings while giving your kids the healthy foods they need. Fortunately, there are many delicious and healthy ideas and tips out there that are perfect for a child's snack, whether at home or to bring to school. Make new foods or use regular foods in creative ways to give your children the energy they need to power through the day.

Homemade Appetizer Menus

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:20:37 +0800

As a busy parent on the go, getting dinner ready is difficult enough. The idea of making appetizers might seem like a luxury that only those without kids can afford. However, there are many ways to make fancy-looking appetizers that won't have you in the kitchen all day. Make delicious and easy appetizers that will wow your family without breaking the bank or losing your day.

Broiled Appetizers

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:20:39 +0800

Cold appetizers can hit the spot, but a spread of warm and satisfying broiled appetizers can bring everyone to the table at a run. Make tempting and tasty appetizers using a variety of nutritious ingredients. With the focus on healthy and fresh, create warm appetizers with kid-friendly ideas that will appeal to the whole family.

Awesome Appetizers

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:20:38 +0800

Awesome appetizers are snacks that are easy to create, yet tasty enough to be the first thing gobbled up at the party. Many recipes that will amaze guests tend to require too much time from a busy mom. Only easy snacks that appeal to all ages, yet leave you time to enjoy the party, can truly qualify as awesome.

Healthy, Pre-Packaged Snacks

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:20:05 +0800

When trying to eat healthy, plan ahead and carry snack foods that fit your family's dietary goals. Having a nutritious snack available keeps you and your kids from being tempted by the high-calorie, sugar- and salt-laden foods sold in shops, cafeterias and vending machines. Buy pre-packaged snacks that offer nutrients from every food group to stave off hunger and stop junk food temptations.

Easy Snacks Kids Can Make

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:33:46 +0800

It sometimes proves difficult to entice kids to eat the half plate of fruits and vegetables that each meal should provide according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's "Choose My Plate" dietary guidelines. Healthy snacks help fill the void that occurs when meals lack some of these required nutrients. Kids may ask for prepackaged, less-healthy snacks, but when kids make healthy snacks themselves, they are often more interested in eating them.

Prosciutto Appetizers

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:18:11 +0800

Prosciutto is a slightly salty, intense and smoky cured Italian meat that's shaved paper-thin when you buy it. Because of its flavor profile, it pairs nicely with things that are sweet, as well as things that are slightly acidic. If you've never eaten it before, try a little before you use it so you know how intense the flavor is. Use prosciutto sparingly, or it can quickly overwhelm dishes.

Easter Appetizer Desserts

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:19:42 +0800

For many families, Easter is a time to gather together with family and friends. If you're the one hosting Easter dinner, it can be a hectic, stressful day of cooking, baking and endless preparations. It's always a good idea to look for desserts and appetizers you can make ahead of time, and there are plenty of creative Easter-themed ideas that will satisfy hungry guests of all ages without forcing you to spend hours in the kitchen.

Morning Appetizers

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:20:31 +0800

Breakfast might not be a typical time to eat appetizers, but getting your kids to eat a full breakfast is not always easy. Whether you are looking for light breakfast ideas or organizing a breakfast party for your kids and their friends, there are many morning appetizer ideas out there that will tickle their tummies and satisfy their taste buds.

Easy Make-Ahead Appetizers

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:30:44 +0800

Spend more time with your guests on the day of your party or get-together by preparing some easy appetizers ahead of time. Whether it’s a few hours or a day or two before the event, make sure that you choose appetizers that won’t get soggy or otherwise become unappealing while they’re on layaway in the fridge.