Caramel Snack Mix

from Beth B, with a little adaptation

This is a little addicting, so be forewarned!

3 c. Kix ceral
11oz box of crispix cereal
8 cups of popped popcorn
3 c. mini pretzels

2 sticks of butter
1 cup brown sugar
6 TBSP white karo syrup
1 tbs. cinnamon (optional)

1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda

Combine Butter, brown sugar, karo stir on med-high heat – boil for 2 minutes then add 1 tsp baking soda & 1 tsp vanilla – gets foamy.

Pour over dry mix and stir until coated well. Bake at 200 degrees for 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes.

Let cool and enjoy!

Annie's Hummus

Hummus is a great snack or even a light meal, full of protein and packed with flavor. I like to make my own chips by slicing up soft tortillas with my pizza cutter and baking them on a stone until crispy.

Ingredients:
1 can (or 2 cups cooked) garbanzo beans, drained
3 tbs. tahini
1 lemon, juiced, or 1/4 c. bottled lemon juice
3-4 cloves garlic
1/4 c. olive oil
salt & pepper

Put all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. If it is too thick, add a bit more olive oil or liquid from the garbanzo beans. Scrape into bowl and sprinkle with parsley or paprika. Serve with pita chips, crackers or cut up veggies. Store in refrigerator.

Variations: add kalamata olives, spinach, roasted red peppers, or sun-dried tomatoes

"FIRE" Crackers

from Shellie on Sonlight

These are great to have around for the holidays for an easy snack or to take somewhere. They are a bit spicy, but not overwhelmingly so.

2 pkgs. Oyster Crackers
1 ½ c. canola oil
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 pkg. original Ranch Dressing mix
2 tsp. chili powder

Mix all but crackers in mixing bowl. Pour over crackers in large plastic bowl with lid. Cover and roll/shake every hour for several hours. Leave overnight (at least 6 hours) before eating. Be careful, they are rather addictive!