Recipes for Snacks

After submitting my last Cheesy recipes I was asked by Nar "More!! Please add some more cheesy receipes" So here they are CHEESE MUFFIN PIZZA TREATS Makes 4 Preparation time 5 mins cooking time 12 mins 100g Grated Red Leicester Cheese 1 Sliced Red Onion 100g Cherry Tomatoes Halved 4 Tablespoons Tomatoe puree 1 teaspoon Mixed Herbs 2 English Muffins Halved 1 small clove garlic crushed (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic puree/crushed garlic paste) 1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celcius / Gas Mark 6 2. Place the Muffins Halves on a baking sheet cut side upwards 3. Mix the puree, garlic and herbs ... more

Ok I really couldn't help myself, as Easter is so close I love to make all kinds of chocolaty sweet things. Plus I also do a lot of babysitting for my brother and sisters children which if you have kid's im sure you know they love to get messy and cook! I think it's just the messy part really. So ive got so pretty easy chocolaty snacks that im hoping you all will try. ****** Chocolate Nibbles ****** Now these are nice if you're watching a movie, or reading a book just to have a nibble on hence the name I called them. And the best thing about them they couldn't be easier to make! *** ... more

If you like sweet things, then you can't get much sweeter than Baklava, which is a traditional Greek snack. My husband is completely addicted to it, but I have to ration him because, as you will see, it's not the healthiest option. But it's a lovely occasional treat. I have to admit that I "cheat" slightly by using ready-made filo pastry from Tesco, but if you are a great cook then I expect you could make some from scratch beforehand. ***Ingredients*** Pastry: 500g filo pastry 200g unsalted butter Filing: 400g pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped (can be substituted with walnuts or pecans) 1-2 ... more

Sometimes, not too often, you have one of those weekend mornings when you might have a little extra time to cook yourself a real treat for a late breakfast or lunchtime snack. The next time this rare event occurs I would strongly recommend that you give serious consideration to Eggs Benedict, I promise you won't regret it. In addition to being simply delicious they also have the almost magical power of helping to banish that Saturday night hangover. Hungover or not, bleary eyed or wide awake, I guarantee you will enjoy this delicious recipe. Before I go on, I am aware that the humble egg has ... more

Ack. I can't settle to anything. I've serious reviews planned, honest, I have. Times, however, are too unsettling. Challenges, or recipes, or some other such lightweight stuff are all you'll get from me at the moment, I'm afraid. Sorry! I thought you might like to try my one of my favourites. It's not what you'd call a "proper dinner", more of a weekend lunch or a late supper, hence I'm calling it a snack. It's a rather robust snack. It's delicious though, and perfect for serving to friends on less formal occasions. I call it "That Pancetta and Potato Thing". If you have any better ideas ... more