Snacks

Enjoy our fun and easy recipes for our favorite snacks.

white chocolate haystacks 1

Need an easy food gift idea? These White Chocolate Haystacks couldn’t be easier and I’ve yet to meet anyone who doesn’t love them. White chocolate mixed with peanuts and pretzels […]

plantain chips 6

Every time I take one or more of the kids to the grocery store with me, it seems like we bring home something “extra.” When the requests start coming, I […]

tortilla strips finished

I love a little crunch on top of a salad and these spicy tortilla strips are just right for adding that little crunch. I used to buy them ready made in the […]

Ginger Spiced Pecans

These pecans have a bit of an unusual flavor combination – not overly sweet, a little salty and just enough spice. YUM! They are easy to make and a great activity […]

pumpkin seeds 5

I have to admit that Halloween is not one of my favorite days/holidays. The pumpkin carving is fun and the dress up is nice, but I don’t care for all […]

apples ready for cooking

Nothing says Fall like apples! I love the smell, taste, crisp feeling in the air that tells you it’s apple picking season. Last year, I lucked out and my Dad […]

lunch box jello homesteadingdreams.com

My kids love this fruity gelatin and it’s a great make-ahead snack that can go in their lunchbox. It’s really easy to make and the kids always fight over who […]