BIZZY BAKES

This is a great snack or a side dish for dinner or lunch. It is easy to make, needs little in terms of ingredients and it is scrumptious. I took it out of the oven and started popping these, in my mouth. They can become addictive. I am not a chip person although I like all kinds of chips and could easily start munching on them. I choose not to. On the other hand, I finally realized, I like savory snacks more than sweet ones. I love chocolate and could indulge with ease but if I grab a cracker, I can happily stop there. These chickpeas are terrific to satisfy that desire to snack. I hope you give these a try. Roasted Chick peas Ingredients: 1 container of marinated chickpeas (16 ounce) olive oil spray salt and pepper to taste Method: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. On a cookie sheet, place chickpeas. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, lightly. Spray with olive oil. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, shaking pan, twice. I like ...

I have linked this to a wonderful  link-up  s   Cook-Your-Books  in found at the outstanding   Kitchen Flavours .  If you have cooked a recipe from any cookbook, you might want to go on over and link it up also. My husband returned home from out of town and I wanted to make him something special so I asked.  Not a giggle out of you guys, please.......... He asked for mac and cheese.  I am guessing he was eating a lot of meat while away.  I know that every time, I spoke with him, he was eating on the run or making food for his grandkids.  For a man who usually eats vegetables and dairy, I don't think he got too much of these. He asked for it so he got it but I made a delicious salad to enhance the pasta dish.  Please keep in mind, I had all kinds of exotic plans, for this meal. Since Ina Friday is this week and we are doing sides, I am using this dish as my Ina contribution.  The recipe is found on page 101 of H...

    Sometime, we find recipes that are total winners and this one turned out to be  just that.  I was checking out The Tasty Alternative , a site that caters to those who are on special diets, such as gluten-free, dairy free or sugar-free.  There are wonderful recipes and beautiful photos and I am betting you will want to visit. I wasn't sure what to expect from the recipe.  I know that it looked good and has sweet potatoes which I love.  The added apricots and coconut milk were other  incentives to make the dish.  Honey finalized my decision. I followed my gut and it lead me in the right direction.  If I had been cerebral about this, I would have mentioned that I could not see how the beans fit into the recipe, but they did.  Everything blended to make a slightly sweet temptation. Sweet Potato Medley Ingredients:  1 cup sliced  onion 2 cups peeled and shredded sweet potatoes  1 can garbanzo beans 1 ...