snack
Ideas for snacks and snack time.
Raisin walnut carrot cake
This raisin walnut carrot cake is a generous, old-fashioned cake with warm spices, sweet carrots, tender crumb, and plenty of texture from chopped walnuts and golden raisins. It is the kind of cake that feels right at home at family gatherings, holiday tables, or an afternoon coffee break. Finished with a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar or your favorite cream cheese frosting, it is simple, comforting, and sweet.
The anatomy of a perfect tapas board
Walk into any tapas bars in Madrid or San Sebastián, and you will find locals gathered around small plates of cheese, cured ham, and briny olives, all washed down with glasses of wine or cold beer. This convivial spirit—food meant for sharing, conversation, and lingering—is what makes spanish tapas so beloved around the world. A tapas board brings that same energy to your home table, offering a curated spread of small bites that invite guests to sample, pair, and explore.
Fried rice cakes (ghila pitha)
Imagine a texture that sits happily between a dense doughnut and a soft cookie. The exterior is crisp and golden, giving way to a soft, chewy center sweetened with the earthy richness of jaggery. Serve them fresh from th fryer or cooled as a snack on the go.
Sesame rice rolls (til pitha)
These delicate rolls are a marvel of culinary ingenuity, crafted without a single drop of oil. The magic lies in a special kind of glutinous rice, which transforms into a soft, chewy pancake that holds a sweet, nutty filling of toasted sesame and rich jaggery sugar.
Nut and seed trail mix bowl
A nut and seed trail mix bowl is the easiest “snack plate” you’ll ever put out, but it feels intentional and a little bit special. Toasted nuts and seeds bring crunch and warmth, while dried fruit adds just enough chew and gentle sweetness. You can keep it completely simple, just a mix of what you have on hand, or give it a tiny drizzle of honey or maple for a light, glossy coating.
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Coconut bread
A sweet and fluffy bread with coconut flavour, a tropical touch. These breads are perfect to accompany coffee, tea or chocolate, or to enjoy on their own.
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Overnight oats
Overnight oats are a no-cook, easy-to-make breakfast option that's both nutritious and versatile. By soaking oats in milk or a milk alternative overnight, you create a creamy, pudding-like porridge that's perfect for busy mornings.
This basic recipe serves as a foundation, which you can customize with various toppings and flavors to suit your taste. The beauty of overnight oats lies in their versatility.