These delightful little fruit “rounds” had a two-fold inspiration: the first being the original recipe from a fitness magazine (which I tweaked and made better, if I do so say myself) and these fruit and nut “things” (I called them … Continue reading
Author Archives: theCrackerBoxKitchen
Banana Nut Bundt
I’m really only posting this recipe because Banana Nut Bundt is so fun to say. Try it: banananutbundt banananutbundt banananutbundt! Isn’t that fun?! If you don’t have a Bundt pan, no worries; no Bundt required. This is just a simple … Continue reading
Cold Sesame Noodles with Spicy Grilled Shrimp
Sometimes when cooking ethnic food, you never know quite what you’re going to get. Especially when dealing with unfamiliar ingredients and flavors. Granted, this dish isn’t too far off the beaten path. The most unfamiliar ingredients for me were the bean paste … Continue reading
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
What to do with all those end-of-summer cherry tomatoes? Why, roast them of course! Toss tomatoes with olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Spread on a large baking sheet and roast at 350° for 15 minutes, or … Continue reading
Pita Pizzas
Say hello to your new recipe staple. This is the meal I put on the menu when I know I’m going to get home late or when I don’t have a lot of time to cook or when I just … Continue reading
Easy Chicken Pot Pie – Revised and Updated!
I’ve been making this dish for years, and in about four different variations, including a dairy free version. For a while now I’ve shied away from the “original” version because it uses condensed soup and I was concerned about sodium … Continue reading
Tiramisu
It has taken me five years to get around to sharing this recipe. I’ve made it every one of those past years, but for one reason or another, I just never shared it. Maybe I was in a food coma. … Continue reading
Easy Fudge, 3 Ways
Looking for a last-minute Christmas treat? Then look no further. This is truly the easiest fudge you’ll ever make. And you only need two ingredients. (And if you still haven’t gotten something for that special cook in your life, be … Continue reading
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
I’ve been on a mission. A mission to make a pumpkin chocolate chip muffin like the ones from the bakery up the street. I’ve been on this quest for years. And up until now I’ve only been met with disappointment. … Continue reading
Spicy Fermented Dill Pickles
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled cucumbers…. In my house, we go through pickles faster than just about any other “accoutrements”. If left alone, my husband will blow through half a jar at one sitting. And I’m talking about … Continue reading
Mexican-style Seasoning
This might just be the easiest “recipe” I’ve ever shared. Part of me feels like I should save this post for “Taco Tuesday!”, but for all you folks looking to livin’ up your weekend, I’m going to go ahead and … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Basil Sauces: Pesto and Pistou
There’s actually not a whole lot of difference between traditional Italian pesto and its French cousin pistou. But it’s still fun to discover a food, even one as simple and familiar as pistou, that you never knew existed. (I searched for … Continue reading