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- Cranberry Jam Granola Bars
  
  Posted at 8:33 am by NativeNM, on June 10, 2014
  As promised I’m testing out some new recipes for granola bars. This granola bar is baked and has a cranberry jam filling that really puts it over the top. I really love this bar for the flavors that come through and the surprisingly chewy texture. I was almost certain that baking it for such a lengthy period would produce a hard crunchy exterior but it turns out not to be the case. They are time consuming, mostly the prep time making the jam and the time it took to bake the granola but it’s time well spent when you take that first bite. I can’t wait to try out some other dried fruits but cranberry is definitely one I want to make again.
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  Posted in Dessert, Recipes, Snack | 2 Comments | Tagged Cranberry Jam, Cranberry Jam Granola Bars, Crumb Topping, Dried Cranberries, Fruit Filled Granola Bars
- Sweet and Salty Granola Bars
  
  Posted at 9:05 am by NativeNM, on May 6, 2014
  If your family is like mine it goes through a lot of granola bars. Granola bars are great to pack sack lunches, quell the late afternoon hunger pains and to take along a favorite hiking trail. In the last few years our vacations have taken us on hiking and backpacking adventures where the need for lightweight food staples are a must. Granola bars that contain fruit, nuts and peanut butter are almost always sought after for the energy they provide. By making granola bars at home you can create flavors from fruits, nuts and grains that reflect your own personal tastes. I went to Sprouts where you can find a bounty of bins and barrels full of different types of grains, dried fruits and nuts to choose. I plan on trying some different combinations this summer but in the meantime, here’s a simple “no bake” granola bar that brings out a little bit of salty and sweetness with some peanut butter to bind them together.
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  Posted in Breakfast, Recipes, Snack | 0 Comments | Tagged Caramel Bits, No Bake Granola Bars, Oats and Rice Cereal, Peanut Butter, Pretzels, Sweet and Salty Granola Bars
- Hummus and a Layered Mediterranean Dip
  
  Posted at 9:23 am by NativeNM, on January 31, 2014
  I’ve never been a huge hummus fan but my guys all seem to love it. They are always picking up a tub of hummus and pairing it with pita chips or crackers and they always pack a tub of it on their backpacking trips. They say it’s healthy and is rich in good fats and protein so who am I to deny them this healthy snack. Since I’m trying to be a little more health conscience I thought I might try to make some homemade. It was such an easy process, just load all your ingredients into a food processor and pulse until you get the right consistency. It turned out really good but I had way more hummus than I had expected so I scooped out about a cup of the hummus and made a layered Mediterranean dip.
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  Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Recipes, Salsa, Guacamole and Dips, Snack | 0 Comments | Tagged Garbanzo Beans, Hummus, Layered Mediterranean Dip, Tahini Paste
- Heirloom Crostini
  
  Posted at 8:43 am by NativeNM, on October 8, 2013
  I always make more pesto than I need for one meal so I have to come up with other ways to use it. One of my favorites is Crostini’s with fresh mozzarella and chopped tomatoes. I had a pint of heirloom tomatoes in the fridge and thought how colorful and pretty they would look propped up on a sliced french baguette. They are the perfect companion to any pasta dish and a leafy salad which I’m working on for dinner tonight.
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  Posted in Recipes, Side Dishes, Snack | 2 Comments | Tagged French Baguette, Fresh Cherry Tomatoes, Heirloom Crostini, Pesto
- Grilling Bread Cheese
  
  Posted at 8:53 am by NativeNM, on August 2, 2013
  Ever had bread cheese? I hadn’t until now. I saw a post by Marie “Proud Italian Cook” who used a cedar plank to grill the most delectable bread cheese. I was hooked at the first photo and I’ve been wanting to try it ever since. The thing holding me back was that I couldn’t find any bread cheese. I searched Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s to no avail. By chance I found some at a market I rarely go to. I had a cedar plank in the pantry just waiting for the perfect opportunity. I bought a french baguette and stopped by the Mediterranean bar and picked up some roasted red peppers, sweet piquante peppers, sun dried tomatoes and some fresh cherry tomatoes to go with the cheese. It’s the perfect appetizer and resembles bruschetta. Our favorite was the sweet roasted piquante peppers. Marie’s last words were that she hoped she inspired us to plank some cheese . . . I hope to do the same!
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  Posted in Recipes, Side Dishes, Snack | 2 Comments | Tagged Bread Cheese, Cedar Plank, Roasted Piquante Peppers, Roasted Tomatoes, Sun Dried Tomatoes
- Candied Jalapenos
  
  Posted at 8:46 am by NativeNM, on June 1, 2012
  One of my favorite snacks is a cracker topped with cream cheese and Candied Jalapenos. I make enough to fill a mason jar to tuck away in the fridge because I always want more. These tasty little rings also known as “Cowboy Candy” are great as toppers for your favorite burger, brat or sandwich. And the syrup has a unique taste that I sometimes add to a vinaigrette for a salad when I want a hint of sweet heat in the background. No matter the occasion these candied jalapenos will be a big hit!
  
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  Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Recipes, Red or Green, Snack | 1 Comment | Tagged Candied Jalapenos, Cowboy Candy
- Roasted Seasoned Pumpkin Seeds
  
  Posted at 3:25 pm by NativeNM, on October 31, 2011
  Happy Halloween! Hope you all have a fun filled night. We got a pumpkin to put out on the porch and as always I wait until the last minute carve the pumpkin and roast the seeds. We waited until last minute because it’s been so warm lately and I wanted the pumpkin to last. Anyway, Joe got tired of waiting and carved the pumpkin and brought me the seeds. I love roasted pumpkin seeds so I separated them from the pulp, washed them and set them out on a newspaper to dry. Glad I did because they turned out crunchy, light and salty and now I can’t stop munching on them.
  
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  Posted in Recipes, Snack | 0 Comments | Tagged Pumpkin Seeds, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Seasoned Pumpkin Seeds
- Apple Butter
  
  Posted at 9:45 am by NativeNM, on October 25, 2011
  It’s apple season and since I have apples on hand I had to make apple butter. I brought out the slow cooker for this one because it’s so easy to fill it and leave it. I set it up to cook overnight and by morning the smell of apples and spices filled the kitchen. If you happen to have an apple machine that peels, cores and slices your apples, it really makes the job faster and easier because it’s consuming when doing it by hand. I made enough to put some in the freezer while keeping a couple jars in the fridge. I love it on a piece of buttered toast or a biscuit fresh from the oven.
  
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  Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Dessert, Recipes, Snack | 1 Comment | Tagged Apple Butter, Northern Spy Apples
- Brown Sugar Pecans
  
  Posted at 10:54 am by NativeNM, on August 4, 2011
  Brown Sugar Pecans are a tasty treat. They are easy to make and great to have in the pantry for a quick snack. I love to put a few into a salad, they provide that crunch and sweetness that adds so much flavor to any salad. Another idea is to split a banana in half, grill it for a minute then add the pecans and drizzle honey over the top. They will keep fresh for a couple weeks provided you place them in a tightly sealed container. Sometimes they don’t last that long though.
  
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  Posted in Recipes, Snack | 2 Comments | Tagged Brown Sugar Pecans
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