Apple cinnamon crunch bars

In our October/November 2011 issue, we featured three fantastic food bloggers to check out how they inject their own personal style into their cooking. Ann Claire McBride of A Flourishing Foodie focused on healthy eats that prove that living well doesn’t mean nixing...

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Warm up with apple-pecan wraps

Brr! With the weather outside turning a wee bit frightful, we’re warming up with this twist on the classic apple turnover. Serve up the best that autumn has to offer—apples of course!—ala mode with a warm flour tortilla. Yum-o-licious. Ingredients: ¼ cup butter...

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Freeze up a fruity fro-yo bar

Looking for an easy snack to eek out the last drops of your steamy-hot summer? Skip the ice cream truck and whip up a batch of Betty Crocker’s signature fruity fro-yo fun bars with your friends. They’re the perfect frosty treat to keep...

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4 easy after-school bites for you 'n' your buds

An early lunch period and a hectic schedule can leave your tummy rumbling by the time the final bell rings. When dinner seems impossibly far off, munch on these tasty bites during a study sesh with your besties. Brilliant! Quesadillas Ask mom to keep...

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4 non-boring snacks under 150 calories

With school quickly approaching, you’re gonna need a whole new arsenal of after-school snacks. Before you reach for those Oreos and milk, try one of our totally nutritious (and delicious) mini meals, all of which tally under 150 calories. Beat that, cookies! Go savory: Whole...

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DIY fruit snacks

It’s time to put this crazy heat (and all of the delish fresh produce in your grocery store) to good use! We all love snacking on gummy fruit snacks and dried fruit, but did you know you can make your own at...

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Chocolate-covered strawberries

Ingredients: 2 pints large, ripe strawberries (about 25 strawberries) 2 bittersweet or semi-sweet (4-ounce) baking chocolate bars (we used Ghiradelli) Directions: 1. You'll need a double-boiler for melting the chocolate. Find a metal (such as stainless steel) mixing bowl that will rest in a...

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