Right about now, I think all of us have at least three things in common. We’re finishing finals and we’re getting ready for the holidays, and therefore we have no time. I’m sure just about all of us are somewhere cold, too. And on top of that, we’re probably getting ready for some serious holiday eating. My recipe today is a quick, warm, and (dare I say) healthy way to break into the dining-hall free world of Winter Break.

The Ingredients:  Sweet Potato, Cauliflower, and Plantains

Sweet potatoes, as this recipe will prove, actually make for a very savory snack. Among other things, they are a great source of fiber and beta-carotene. Cauliflower is rich in folate and Vitamin C. Plantains are high in Vitamin A and potassium. Not only do these three foods power you with a wide variety of nutrients, they’re also pretty cheap and taste remarkably like junk food (if you cook them right, that is).

Ingredients:

1 sweet potato
1 head of cauliflower
1 green, starchy plantain (the riper they are, the sweeter they are, so a really ripe plaintain will ruin this recipe)
1-2 TBS of the oil of your choice (my favorites are grapeseed or coconut oil)
Salt and pepper to taste

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If there is one thing I have accepted about myself, it is that I always, ALWAYS, prefer appetizers to entrees. I don’t know why, but for some reason those little bits and pieces always sound way more enticing than a big ol’ plate of….just about anything. Maybe it’s because I have a hard time settling on just one thing, but this goes a long way in explaining my love of party food.

I love all things bite size (well, when it comes to food…), packed with flavor, and eaten with my fingers. One of my personal faves in this category is BLT bites. I was a late–comer to the BLT party (I thought I didn’t like bacon for years. How crazy is that?!)  but now that I’m on board, I can’t get enough. These little gems have the same enticing flavor combo as the big sandwich, but they’re mini, so they’re instantly better. The filling is jam-packed with unbelievable flavor – smoky bacon, sharp, salty cheese, fragrant herbs – while the ripe tomato shell gives it a fresh and summery feel. Deeeee-licious.

BLT Bites

16 – 20 cherry tomatoes
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup chopped green onions
3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Read More »