
I’m not allowed to keep bags of popcorn kernels in the house. It’s a safety-comes-first type of rule. The temptation is just too great to pour them into a pot, heat it uncovered on the stove, and watch as the fluffy white morsels explode out and rain down on the kitchen floor.
Instead, I’m required to have adult supervision whenever I make a popcorn snack. No picking super small pots or hiding all of the lids. (Yes, I’ve tried…) Continue reading for recipe.
December 20, 2012. Tags: children, family, food, gluten free, kid-friendly, low fat, microwave, no-cook, popcorn, recipe, side dishes, snacks, vegan. Midweek Meals, Satisfying Sides. .

H got the short end of the stick and happened to fall at the end of a very long, stressful week. I didn’t have the energy to make anything elaborately gourmet, super involved, or really exotic. I wanted something that required minimal effort yet had maximum flavor – and was also fail-proof, seeing as I was half-dead from my week. Hummus fit the bill perfectly, and clocking in at under 2 minutes, it’s the fastest “Alphabet Adventure” dish I’ve prepared yet! Continue reading for recipe.
November 20, 2010. Tags: appetizers, beans, low fat, no-cook, recipe, side dishes, snack, vegetarian. Alphabet Adventure. .