• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header left navigation
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
es_ES Español
  • Mail
  • Amazon
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • About
    • Meet Tracy!
    • Contact Me
    • Disclaimers & Disclosures
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Cookie Policy
    • Privacy Policy
  • Holidays
    • New Years Eve
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • Fourth of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
  • es_ES
Oh, The Things We'll Make!

Oh, The Things We'll Make!

Make it yourself so that you control the ingredients!

  • Recipes
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Soups & Salads
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Desserts & Sweets
      • frozen treats
    • Breads & Wraps
    • MIY Pantry Basics
    • Condiments & Sauces
    • Beverages & Smoothies
    • Carnivore Diet
    • Story Archives
  • Make it Yourself
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Face & Body
      • Cleansers, Soaps, & Gels
      • Deodorants
      • Hair
      • Skin Care
      • Oral Care
      • Baby & Toddler Care
    • Home & Garden
      • Cleaning & Laundry
      • Garden & Hens
    • Soap Making
    • Upcycling
  • About
    • Meet Tracy!
      • More About Me
    • Contact Me
    • Disclaimers & Disclosures
    • Cookie Policy
    • Privacy Policy
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Soups & Salads
    • Beverages & Smoothies
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Desserts & Sweets
      • frozen treats
    • Breads & Wraps
    • Condiments & Sauces
    • MIY Pantry Basics
    • Carnivore Diet
    • Story Archives
  • Make it Yourself
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Natural Face & Body
      • Cleansers, Soaps, & Gels
      • Natural Skin Care
      • Natural Hair care
      • Oral Care
      • Deodorants
      • Baby & Toddler Care
    • Soap Making
    • Home & Garden
      • Cleaning & Laundry
      • Garden & Hens
    • Photography
    • Upcycling
  • Holidays
    • New Years Eve
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • Fourth of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
es_ES Español
homemade papadums on a plate

Appetizers & Snacks

Whether you’re hosting guests or just looking for a quick snack, these easy-to-make appetizers and snacks are perfect for any occasion. From healthy, low-carb options like brown butter bites to creative party snacks like holiday charcuterie boards, you’ll find something for every palate. You can even learn how to make your own chorizo and papadums!

These recipes are quick, fun, and often involve simple ingredients, making them great for both last-minute prep and family cooking activities.

Close up of heart-shaped gummy treats with real rose petals inside next to a red rose.

Rose Sweets: Rose Petal Gummies for Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Roses are an edible flower, perfect for confecting Valentine’s Day treats. These rose petal gummies are beautiful and healthier than candy …

Read moreRose Sweets: Rose Petal Gummies for Valentine’s Day
Homemade prawn crackers on a plate in front of uncooked homemade prawn crackers and a roll of prawn crackers dough.

Prawn Crackers from Scratch

January 24, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

The classic appetizer at Asian restaurants in Europe, prawn crackers are a delicious crispy treat. They’re also naturally gluten-free, …

Read morePrawn Crackers from Scratch
A block of homemade sweet quince paste (dulce de membrillo) on a black rectangular platter, in front of a cutting board with manchego cheese and chorizo sausage.

Homemade Dulce de Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)

October 18, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Sweet, yet slightly tangy, dulce de membrillo is a thick, sliceable jelly made from the quince fruit. It is also known as quince cheese, or quince …

Read moreHomemade Dulce de Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)
4 bowls of different varieties of seasoned coconut chips in front of a fresh coconut.

DIY Seasoned Coconut Chips: A Variety of Low Carb Snacks

August 28, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Deliciously low carb, seasoned coconut chips make a great, healthy snack and making them yourself is the perfect way to preserve fresh coconuts. …

Read moreDIY Seasoned Coconut Chips: A Variety of Low Carb Snacks
dipping a piece of zucchini pancakes (hobakjeon) into sweet and sour sauce with chopsticks.

Easy Zucchini Pancakes (Hobakjeon)

January 23, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, these easy zucchini pancakes, also known as hobakjeon, have become one of my favorite tasty ways to use up …

Read moreEasy Zucchini Pancakes (Hobakjeon)
Enjoy Spain's signature sausage no matter where you live when you learn how to make Spanish chorizo at home. You can cook it fresh, as the Spanish would at a BBQ, or dry cure it and eat it sliced with other sliced meats and cheeses.

How to make Spanish Chorizo: Dry Cured and Fresh Varieties

March 17, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Enjoy Spain’s signature sausage no matter where you live when you learn how to make Spanish chorizo at home. You can cook it fresh, as the …

Read moreHow to make Spanish Chorizo: Dry Cured and Fresh Varieties
These crunchy energy nut bars are easy to make and store well for when you need a quick, healthy snack on-the-go. I call them paleo granola bars, and the recipe is grain free and highly customizable to suit your taste.

Paleo Granola Bars Recipe (Crunchy Energy Nut Bars)

January 25, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

These crunchy energy nut bars are easy to make and store well for when you need a quick, healthy snack on-the-go. I call them paleo granola bars, and …

Read morePaleo Granola Bars Recipe (Crunchy Energy Nut Bars)
Crispy and coated with a tasty Mexican spice blend, these paleo Doritos like chips are a satisfying, healthy way to curb your junk food cravings.

Paleo Doritos Like Chips Recipe

December 6, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Crispy and coated with a tasty Mexican spice blend, these paleo Doritos like chips are a satisfying, healthy way to curb your junk food cravings. …

Read morePaleo Doritos Like Chips Recipe
Ants on a log snack made with celery, peanut butter, and dried blueberries

10+ Homemade, Healthy After-School Snacks for Kids

November 12, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Tired of making the same old snacks? Try some of these fun and healthy after-school snacks for kids. Today I would like to share with you some ideas …

Read more10+ Homemade, Healthy After-School Snacks for Kids
Overhead view of coconut bacon

How to Make Coconut Bacon

August 17, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Sweet, smoky, and salty, coconut bacon will remind you of maple sweetened bacon, but they are vegan! Learn how to make coconut bacon and other flavors …

Read moreHow to Make Coconut Bacon
Kick your cravings for something salt and crispy with these satisfying, healthy chips; the best crispy kale chips I've eaten. Gomasio adds a fun flavor kick with nutritious sesame seeds and seaweed.

Best Crispy Kale Chips Recipe

July 9, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Kick your cravings for something salt and crispy with these satisfying, healthy chips; the best crispy kale chips I’ve eaten. Gomasio adds a fun …

Read moreBest Crispy Kale Chips Recipe
A plate full of flaxseed tortilla chips with a bowl of guacamole

Low Carb, Flaxseed, Paleo Tortilla Chips and Taco Shells

April 7, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Easily make these low carb, crispy, flaxseed vegan and paleo tortilla chips and taco shells in less than 30 minutes, using just three simple …

Read moreLow Carb, Flaxseed, Paleo Tortilla Chips and Taco Shells
Crispy on the outside, sweet and soft on the inside, these sweet, paleo baked apple fries are perfect for dipping in my sweet pumpkin pie dip. #apples #applefries #paleo

Paleo Baked Apple Fries

October 5, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Crispy on the outside, sweet and soft on the inside, these sweet, paleo baked apple fries are perfect for dipping in my sweet pumpkin pie dip. The …

Read morePaleo Baked Apple Fries
A clear glass full of pumpkin pie yogurt parfait showing off the layers of yogurt, pumpkin pie, and nuts.

Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Parfait: Layered Pumpkin Dessert or Breakfast

October 8, 2014 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Perfect as a quick and easy fall breakfast or dessert, this pumpkin pie yogurt parfait layers pumpkin, pie spices, yogurt, and granola into a sweet, …

Read morePumpkin Pie Yogurt Parfait: Layered Pumpkin Dessert or Breakfast
Two bowls of homemade strawberry melon gazpacho soup with a small bowl of pink himalayan salt beside it. Cut up melon, cucumber, some strawberries, and a slice of tomato are scattered around the bowls.

Easy Strawberry Melon Gazpacho Soup

July 15, 2014 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Cool and refreshing, this strawberry melon gazpacho is a fun new way to enjoy this Spanish classic soup without using any tomatoes. I hate tomatoes! …

Read moreEasy Strawberry Melon Gazpacho Soup
Close up of a plate of pulpo a la gallega, galician style octopus garnished with paprika.

Pulpo a la Gallega (Galician Style Octopus)

January 18, 2014 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Pulpo a la Gallega, Galician Style Octopus, is one of my favorite seafood dishes. Simple, yet flavorful, it’s an easy dish to prepare, yet sure …

Read morePulpo a la Gallega (Galician Style Octopus)
A rectangular plate with sixteen dates laid out. Dates are cut open in the middl, and filled with cream cheese and topped with walnuts. Behind the plate are two bowls, one filled with halved walnuts and another with cream cheese.

Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates with Walnuts

December 1, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Quick, simple, yet elegant, these cream cheese stuffed dates with walnuts are highly customizable and are the perfect addition to your holiday …

Read moreCream Cheese Stuffed Dates with Walnuts
  • Previous
  • Page 1
  • Page 2

Featured on Buzzfeed, Lifehacker, Fitness, Shape, Country Living, Healthline, Redbook, Redfin

Oh the things we'll make.

Copyright © 2025 Tracy Ariza · Disclaimers and Disclosures · Privacy Policy · Cookie Policy

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.