What snacks do you crave? New ideas for your afternoon bite

Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy

Ever find yourself hitting that midday slump, searching for the perfect bite to keep you going until dinner?

We’ve got you covered! This week, we’re rethinking snack time with fresh takes on our favorite in-between meal bites.

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with:

• A surprising way to turn leftover vegetable peels(!) into a crispy, crave-worthy snack
• A simple homemade spread that doubles as a dip + a flavorful filling for veggies or wraps
• A viral TikTok treat with a name as fun and creative as its flavor combo

Press play now to liven up your next afternoon snack!

Links:

Cool ranch zucchini chips from Delish

Potato skin chips from Marcellina in Cucina

Crunchy homemade bagel chips from the Practical Kitchen

Veggie cream cheese from Chef Savvy

Tortilla pinwheels with cream cheese, a ham & cheese version, and a vegan version with pesto and roasted red peppers

Beet pickled eggs from A Cozy Kitchen

Sweet peppers stuffed with boursin cheese + air-fried from Whole Lotta Yum

Viral “Chippy Boys” by @kaelahe via All Recipes

Polenta pizza bites by Melissa D’Arabian from Food Network

(Raw) apple donuts with different toppings from Food Network

No-bake cookie dough bars from Wake Up and Kale

Variations of ants on a log from Food Network Magazine

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