This thick dip, while not technically hummus, tastes just as good and is extremely easy to whip up. It goes great with pretty much anything — pita chips, vegetables, even potato chips!
Edamame “Hummus”
2 cups shelled frozen edamame, cooked per package directions
1 cup silken tofu, drained of excess liquid
1 avocado
1/2 – 1 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
3-5 cloves of garlic
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 – 1/2 cup lemon juice
2 – 3 tsp cumin
dash cayenne
Place edamame, tofu, avocado, salt, garlic, oil, lemon juice, cumin and cayenne in a food processor and process until very smooth, approximately two minutes. Season with …read more

I was poking around the Food Network site this morning and saw that they now have a section just for snacking!
We’ve made Giada’s cheese popcorn before, with Pecorino Romano and Parmesan cheeses, and loved it. I think popcorn made in a pan on the stove always tastes the best but it works well with a popcorn maker too. (I’ve also got one of those Whirly popcorn makers that helps a lot because you don’t have to lift and shake a heavy pan.)
Their section on healthy snacking is great for the upcoming New Year — though I don’t make specific resolutions …read more