Have you ever made your own baked corn chips? They are super easy to make and best of all you get to control the seasoning on them! This go-around I made a blend of Mexican spices to spice up these chips. The day I made these baked corned chips was the same day that my husband had his “brew crew” over to brew up a few batch of home brew (beer). I made them a huge Mexican spread. I served them these chips and they all thought they were fried chips. I ensured them that they were baked in the oven for just 10 minutes. I think I impressed them two-fold. One, I made my own chips. Two, they were baked chips that tasted fried! Making baked corned chips is the best way to use up excess corn tortillas. Later this week, you’ll see a super simple and yet authentic enchilada recipe using corn tortillas. After I made the guys the enchiladas I knew I didn’t want to have extra corn tortillas laying around so I decided to use up the rest of the tortillas to make my own chips. This is such a simple thing to make and yet everyone forgets to make their own!
I also love that these are a gluten free snack. I have a few friends and family members that have a gluten allergy and I’m always looking for new things to make them… these spicy baked corn chips, my friend, are it! Whether you just want a snack for yourself or entertaining a crowd these spicy baked corned chips are sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Cut the corn tortillas in quarters. Lay them out flat on a baking sheet.
In a bowl mix the chili powder, cumin powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt together. Using a brush lightly coat the corn wedges. Then sprinkle the seasoning on to the corn tortilla wedges.
Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees.
Remove from oven and serve with your favorite salsa or guacamole.
I love popcorn. I enjoy a 100 calorie bag of popcorn at least three times a week during the work week. Every so often my husband and I indulge on a bag of popcorn. I’ve never been one to pop my own popcorn on the stovetop or in an air pop machine. Although, I do have vague memories of both the air pop machine and a tinfoil stove top package of popcorn from my childhood. That has just never been my thing. I’m all for quick and easy when it comes to popcorn and I’ve perfected the perfect pop ensuring that no kernel is burnt (an important skill set to learn).
I typically like to stick with traditional popcorn. Although recently, I had a hankering for sweet pumpkin flavored popcorn. I whipped up this satisfyingly sweet treat in less than 10 minutes! You do not have to be a skilled home cook to make this popcorn. I know I’ll definitely be making a batch on Halloween night and giving it to my immediate neighbors as a sweet treat they can snack on as they take their children trick or treating.
Homemade granola bars have been all the rage on Pinterest lately. Since being on a granola kick I wanted to try my hand at the bars. I saw that my friend Lauren posted a recipe that had been adapted from Rachael Ray and I knew I wanted to give her version of the recipe a try! Plus, I had all the ingredients sitting in my pantry, so what was I too loose?
These are super easy to make–the tricky part is packing them tightly, so that they don’t fall apart. That’s where I didn’t do so well–they tasted great but at times would fall apart. When I made them a second time (not pictured) and packed them in tightly they were perfect. The first time I attempted to fill a square 8 x8 pan–don’t attempt that. The second go around I used the jelly roll pan and they turned out much better! Pack these babies in as tight as you possibly can and they will turn out perfect.
Using a large bowl, stir oats and rice krispy cereal together. Set aside.
Next, in a pot you'll want to melt the butter, honey and brown sugar together over medium-high heat until it comes to a bubble. Reduce the heat to low and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in vanilla and stir, and then pour over dry ingredients. Mix well to moisten all ingredients. Pour into lightly greased small jelly roll pan (12x8x1) and press out to be about 3/4 inch in thickness. Top the granola bars with mini chocolate chips and press down lightly *remember your granola mixture is going to be warm so your chocolate chips might start to melt on top. Let the granola bars cool on a countertop to room temperature for about two hours or until the chocolate chips are set before cutting into bars. Wrap in parchment or plastic wrap and store at room temperature.
I'm Katie Jasiewicz: home cook, food blogger, and recipe developer. I’ve always had a love for cooking, and more so in the past few years a love for eating!
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I'm Katie Jasiewicz: home cook, food blogger, and recipe developer. I’ve always had a love for cooking, and more so in the past few years a love for eating!
Join me on a culinary adventure where life always tastes good. 
