Snack recipes
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Stir It Up! Fried polenta with caramelized onions, mozzarella, and jam
Fried rounds of store-bought polenta are topped with fresh mozzarella, caramelized onions and apricot jam for lunch on a busy Sunday.
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Stir It Up! Basil hummus picnic dip
Packable basil hummus makes it an ideal side dish for a late summer picnic.
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Stir It Up! Roti John: omelet bread from Singapore
Roti John is a savory French toast – baguette slices soaked with a meat, onion, egg, and sambal (chili paste) mixture.
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Stir It Up! Homemade cherry fruit leather
Making your own fruit leather is easier than you think. And you don't need to add preservatives.
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Stir It Up! Roasted beet humus
Make a pretty in pink hummus by adding pureed roasted beets.
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Stir It Up! Spiced roasted chickpeas
If you looking for a salty snack alternative to potato chips, roast up a can of chickpeas, add spices and a sprinkling of sea salt.
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Stir It Up! Pear and blue cheese tartine
Black truffle oil makes this open-faced sandwich a decadent meal for breakfast, lunch, or even a snack. Pair with a salad made from spicy greens such as arugula.
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Stir It Up! Homemade masala chai
Make your own homemade masala chai spice mix and keep on hand to warm up on damp autumn days with a hot drink.
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Stir It Up! Breakfast avocado bruschetta
In the Caribbean, in-season avocados can be found everywhere from small roadside stalls to the supermarket. Here's a simple way to prepare avocados and enjoy them for breakfast.
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Stir It Up! Savory toast: braised kale, roasted tomatoes, and soft-boiled eggs
Toast topped with kale, tomatoes, and soft-boiled eggs can be a hearty breakfast, a vegetarian lunch, or a satisfying snack.
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Stir It Up! Roasted yam and black bean dip
For when you need to make a big pan appetizer or side dish to bring to a party or potluck. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
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Stir It Up! Black bean avocado topping for sweet potato waffle fries
Sometimes convenience foods can serve as a platform for added creativity in the kitchen, such as these dressed-up frozen sweet potato waffle fries, perfect for an after-school snack.
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Stir It Up! Homemade yogurt lassi
A hint of clove adds an air of sophistication to this lassi, which boosts breakfast with its mix of orange juice and yogurt.
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Stir It Up! Blueberry popsicles
Quick! Before summer ends enjoy this fast, frozen blueberry treat flavored with maple syrup and coconut milk.
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Stir It Up! Pineapple coconut ice pops
Coconut water serves as the base for these tropical tasting ice pops.
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Stir It Up! Creamy tahini hummus
Hummus can be used as a dip for fresh veggies or pita chips, as a sandwich spread, or a topping for grilled fish. Here's a recipe for an especially creamy version of this versatile Mediterranean spread.
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Stir It Up! Vanilla chia pudding
Superfood chia provides a good midday snack. When soaked overnight, the seeds take on a creamy, tapioca pudding quality.
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Stir It Up! Soft pretzels
Here's a fun recipe to try at home while the kids are out of school.
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Stir It Up! Strawberry lime coconut water slushie
Try this refreshing summer drink. With only three ingredients, it's a breeze to make.
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Stir It Up! Salted chocolate oat fudge
Made with chocolate, nut butter, and oat flour you could easily convince yourself you need this as a healthy go-to snack.
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Stir It Up! Peanut butter wingdings
Potato chips topped with peanut butter and chocolate make a unique homemade treat. But watch out, because these peanut butter wingdings fly!
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Stir It Up! Potted ham
Served in individual ramekins or a larger dish, an old-fashioned cooking technique gets a update as an elegant appetizer or the star of a cheese plate.
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Raita – Cucumber herb yogurt sauce
Refreshing raita cools down spicy foods and adds flavor to dishes like curried cauliflower, stewed lentils, roasted eggplant, or spiced lamb kebabs.
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Stir It Up! Melty cheese and caramelized onion fondue dip
Wow guests with this fondue appetizer, which can easily be prepped ahead of time. Caramelized onions, nutty Gruyère, and creamy brie add layers of flavor.
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'Dưa món,' Vietnamese brined vegetables
Dưa món, dried vegetables preserved in spicy fish sauce, is a Vietnamese tradition that can be easily replicated. Use a food dehydrator, or just your oven to dry daikon, carrots, and green papaya.
