Category: Snacks

Spicy Boiled Peanuts

Spicy Boiled Peanuts

Spend any time in the Southeastern United States, and you’ll quickly learn that you can’t ever turn a corner and not see boiled peanuts. Sold on stands on the side of the road, in convenience stores and restaurants alike, this Southern staple is popular for its unique texture and ability to be made with any…

Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn

Ingredients 1/2 cup pop corn kernels 3 tbsp canola oil 1/2 tsp salt (optional) 5 quart pot with lid 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 1/2 – 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4-1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/4-1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 3 tbsp corn syrup 4 tbsp butter 1 1/2 tbsp sweetened condensed…

Herbed Ricotta Bruschettas

Ingredients 2 cups ricotta, store-bought or homemade (recipe here) 4 tablespoons minced scallions, white and green parts 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 round sourdough bread Good olive oil 1 whole garlic clove, cut in half Directions Prepare a…

Mini Bratwurst & Sauerkraut Balls

Ingredients 1½ pounds pork bratwursts, ground ham, or corned beef (or mixture) 2 pounds sauerkraut, squeezed and drained 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 small onion 1 pinch parsley 2 cups flour 2 cups of milk Egg (for coating) Unseasoned bread crumbs (for coating) Vegetable oil (for frying) Honey mustard, thousand island, or cocktail sauce (for…

Mini Pimento Cheese Bacon Bites

Ingredients 1 cup Pimento cheese, homemade or store-bought 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Frozen mini phyllo cups, 15 count Green onions, sliced, for garnish Directions In a small bowl, combine pimento cheese with bacon. Remove the phyllo cups from the freezer and fill with about 1 tablespoon of the pimento cheese. Place the cups…