Snacks Archives - The Boozy Epicure

Summertime Smoothies

June 27, 2016September 25, 2016 breakfast, fruit, healthy, smoothie

In the summer, smoothies always sound like a good idea. Cold, fruity, what's not to love? But more often than not, when you buy a smoothie what you get is an overly sweet frozen drink that is closer to a fruit-flavored shake. Extra sugar, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavors, no thank... Read More

How To Snacks

Homemade Kale Chips – A Healthy Treat

August 27, 2015September 1, 2016 kale, snacks, vegetables

Wow, I've had a bit of a break! My summer has flown by. With trips to Charleston, New Orleans, New York and Ohio, I feel as if I haven't had more than two seconds to myself. Hardly enough time to catch up on laundry, never mind writing blog posts. But... Read More

✷ Recipe Snacks Testing

Refrigerator Pickles

June 24, 2014September 1, 2016 pickles, snacks, vegetables, vinegar

Who doesn't love a good pickle? Crunchy, fresh and tangy, the bright acidity wakes up anything you serve it with. I haven't met a pickle I didn't enjoy, from little cornichons to sweet bread and butter, but my hands-down favorite is a crunchy, dilly, sour pickle. I was originally feeding... Read More

Recipe Side Dishes Snacks

Lumpia – Filipino Spring Rolls

June 22, 2014September 1, 2016 Asian, egg rolls, sides, spring rolls

Eat in any Filipino's home, and there are a handful of dishes certain to be on the table. Pancit, fried rice, and chicken adobo are among the staples, but right alongside them is always lumpia. Lumpia comes in may shapes and sizes, from super long and skinny to thick... Read More

Recipe Snacks

Fried black-eyed peas

February 16, 2014September 1, 2016 beans, black-eyed peas, snacks

I did not grow up eating black eyed peas. For many years they were completely off my radar. Then, Alton Brown, on some random food network show, talked about a restaurant that was serving deep fried black eyed peas as a bar snack. I was intrigued. The first time I... Read More

How To Snacks Testing

Homemade Soppressata and Saussicon Sec

October 4, 2013September 1, 2016 charcuterie, pork, sausage

I was feeling bold after making homemade dry-cured Spanish Chorizo. It was such a success I was ready to tackle new sausage recipes and techniques. I decided for my next batch, I'd do one variety with a real ferment and one variety without a starter culture. I decided to go... Read More

Recipe Side Dishes Snacks

Easy Guacamole

August 5, 2013September 1, 2016 avocados, condiments, dips, easy, fast, healthy, Mexican, sides

My love of guacamole began just a few years ago. I've always loved the freshness of salsa, but it took a while for the creamy avocado to really call to me. It is not only super fast and easy to make, but it tastes infinitely better than store bought. Boozy... Read More

How To Snacks

Boozy Frozen Pops

July 20, 2013September 1, 2016 frozen, fruit, liquor, pops, snacks

Ever since I was a kid, I loved frozen popsicles. Who doesn't remember slurping these frozen treats during hot summers? As an adult, I make my own summer treats. I get to choose whatever flavors I want, they cost pennies to make, and I get to add, um, well, booze.... Read More

Recipe Snacks

Country Terrine or Pâté de Campagne

March 29, 2013September 1, 2016 charcuterie, pork

I adore charcuterie. From fresh sausage to cured hams, I haven't met a piece of meat that isn't made more delicious by preparing, smoking, mixing, or preserving it. Preparing these dishes at home has been a fantasy of mine for a while, and although intimidating, last summer I tried making... Read More

Breads and Baking Recipe Snacks

Homemade Soft Pretzels

February 18, 2013January 11, 2017 baking, bread, pretzels, snacks

My husband loves soft pretzels. When I started baking, it was the first thing he requested I make. I needed an easy and foolproof soft pretzel recipe, and I needed it fast. If there aren't soft pretzels currently in my house, he asks for them. Repeatedly. So much so that... Read More