THE ART OF THE SNACK | THE CROSTINI

The holiday season means even more of a reason to have great appetizers that you can pair with cocktails, sake, champagne and wine. In this month's The Art of the Snack we share some of our favorite crostini's whether you're staying in or hosting before a night out.

COURTESY | The Food Gays

Cranberry Goat Cheese Gluten Free Crostini

This gluten-free crostini option is great to include when having friends over.

COURTESY | Cotter Crunch

Fig and Prosciutto Crostini

This classic crostini mixes sweet and savory together perfectly.

COURTESY | Mama's Gotta Bake

Beef and Oyster Tartare on Olive Oil Crostini

And for something different, this will be your new crostini favorite when it's time to host friends and family.

COURTESY | WestCoast Food

Read more from the Dec Issue and see The Art of the Snack | The Crostini in mag.

THE ART OF THE SNACK | POP THAT SNACK

Read more from the Aug Issue and see The Art of the Snack in mag.

IN OUR BAG | TAKE FLIGHT

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ATHLEISURE KITCHEN | LEWD FOODIE

The temperatures are beginning to shift to cooler weather. That means, it's all about your favorite soups as you stay in for a cozy evening.

In the spirit of the fall, Athleisure Kitchen presents Pumpkin Soup with Spice Pumpkin Seeds. This dish uses almost all of the pumpkin - including the seeds which can be roasted and enjoyed in the soup or eaten separately for a perfect snack. In addition, to showcasing a number of vegetables and fall finds, this shoot is accented by great cooking and plating options as well. This recipe was adapted from Williams-Sonoma Soup of the Day, by Kate McMillan (Weldon Owen, 2011) and made by Chef Rosalie.
 
PUMPKIN SOUP WITH SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS

Prep Time: 35 minutes  

Cook Time: 75 minutes  

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 small pumpkin, about 3 lb., such as Sugar Pie, peeled, seeded and chopped (seeds reserved)
2 tbs. olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
3 tbs. unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
4 cups chicken broth
For the spicy pumpkin seeds:
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, cleaned
1 tsp. canola oil
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
Pinch of ground cinnamon

Directions:

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GRAZE ON THIS

Around the offices of Athleisure Mag. we're always on the go checking out locations, coming back from set, or just being out and about. When you don't know what your schedule will be like or you need positive protein around you, Graze becomes the perfect item to include in your bag! We love that once you purchase a box, you receive 8 pre-packaged containers that include a mix of sweet and savory. The individual containers let you know what it is, the ingredients, calories etc. Whether you wish to share or eat alone, this is the perfect healthy snack that can go from work, the gym, your flight and more. You're bound to have some serious favorites and you can order and gift these boxes within the regularity that works for your lifestyle!

Photo Credit: Christina Emilie

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