Author: Ashley

<strong>Greek Turkey Burgers</strong>
February 26, 2023

Greek Turkey Burgers

If you are craving a burger, but want something different then these are the perfect burgers for you.  The pita pocket, cucumber, tomato, feta, and tzatziki make these burgers a meal you won’t forget. I served this with Green Giant Zucchini Pizza Crunchers and marinara …

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<strong>Air Fried Uncrustables</strong>
February 15, 2023

Air Fried Uncrustables

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons melted butter 2-4 frozen uncrustables Optional- powdered sugar Directions:

Entrees, Snacks
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<strong>Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche with Hash Brown Crust</strong>
February 15, 2023

Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche with Hash Brown Crust

This is a tasty breakfast or dinner with protein, carbs, dairy, and veggies all in one dish. Feel free to substitute other vegetables or use egg whites for a lighter dish.

Ingredients:

½ bag 30 ounces hash browns thawed

6 large eggs

1 ½ cup milk

1 cup cheddar

2 cups broccoli roughly chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon ranch seasoning powder

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Spray pie pan with nonstick spray.
  3. Squeeze excess water out of hash browns.
  4. Mix hash browns with olive oil and ½ cup cheddar.
  5. Press hash browns down in the pie plate to make a crust.
  6. Bake 25 minutes.
  7. Whisk eggs and milk in a medium bowl.
  8. Mix broccoli and remaining cheddar in a medium bowl.
  9. Remove pie from oven when potatoes are beginning to brown.
  10. Spread broccoli and cheddar over the crust.
  11. Pour egg mixture over the broccoli.  (Optional top with more shredded cheddar)
  12. Bake 30 minutes until eggs are set in the middle.
  13. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  14. Enjoy
  15. Optional: You can also make this using 1 cup egg whites and 1 cup milk and add in any vegetables to fill the pie pan.  I used peppers, onions, broccoli, and topped mine with sliced tomatoes.
egg white quiche with tomatoes
Breakfast, Entrees
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Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies with Ginger Cream Cheese Filling
February 14, 2023

Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies with Ginger Cream Cheese Filling

These taste like carrot cake in miniature form with a cream cheese filling.  The grated carrots help to make these a healthy snack. Ingredients:  Cookies-  2 cups all purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 …

Desserts
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by Ashley
<strong>Peanut Butter Extreme Brownies</strong>
February 13, 2023

Peanut Butter Extreme Brownies

I make most brownies by scratch, but sometimes I use a mix.  This mix was meant for an 8×8 dish.  If you are using a base brownie mix for 9×13 then double the ingredients for the add ins. Base brownie additions- ½ cup Reeses peanut …

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by Ashley
<strong>Crock Pot Roasted Turkey Breast</strong>
February 13, 2023

Crock Pot Roasted Turkey Breast

This was the easiest meal to prep and it felt like it was Thanksgiving with a lot less prep work. I served mashed sweet potatoes, homemade cranberry sauce, and mixed vegetables with this. 

Ingredients:

5-7 pound turkey breast thawed (make sure it fits in your crock pot)

½ cup orange juice

14 ounce can whole cranberry sauce

1 package Onion Soup mix

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Spray slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  2. Place thawed turkey breast in the crock pot and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Mix together cranberry sauce, onion soup mix, and orange juice.  Pour this over the turkey.
  4. Cook on low 8-9 hours. You can serve from the crockpot or transfer to a serving dish and slice.
  5. Slice turkey and enjoy!
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by Ashley
<strong>Air Fried Chicken Nuggets</strong>
February 13, 2023

Air Fried Chicken Nuggets

My children love these chicken nuggets.  We usually make two versions one with Old Bay and one with Ranch.  These are easy to prep and taste amazing. Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts cut into 1-2 inch pieces ½ cup egg whites ½ cup grated parmesan …

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Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pies with a Whipped Chocolate Filling
February 3, 2023

Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pies with a Whipped Chocolate Filling

What’s better than a chocolate chip cookie? Two chocolate chip cookies with a chocolate filling in the middle. These cookies are seriously to die for!  Ingredients: Cookies- 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter softened …

Desserts
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by Ashley
<strong>Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables</strong>
January 29, 2023

Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables

This dish was jam packed with vegetables so much so, that it barely fit in a 9×13 dish.  This was a healthy dinner the kids and I enjoyed.  The hand grated cheese took a little effort, but it was so worth it.

Ingredients:

2 zucchini sliced and quartered

2 yellow squash sliced and quartered

1 bell pepper diced

1 sweet onion diced

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1-2 tablespoons herb de Provence Italian seasoning blend

Salt to taste

8ounces chick pea penne pasta

24-32 ounces marinara sauce

1 cup grated fontina

1 cup grated smoked mozzarella

½ cup shredded or grated parmesan

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees and line a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil spray.
  2. Spread out vegetables in an even layer.  Sprinkle with herbs de Provence, salt, and olive oil.
  3. Roast for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta to al dente and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  5. Mix grated cheeses in a medium bowl.
  6. Drain the pasta.
  7. Mix pasta, pasta liquid, marinara, vegetables, and ½ the cheese in a large bowl.
  8. Spread pasta mixture in a 9×13 baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
  9. Spray aluminum foil with olive oil spray and gently press on top.
  10. If baking now bake for 30 minutes. Then remove foil and bake 10 more minutes.  I like to broil on high the last 2-3 minutes.
  11. If prepping in advance and refrigerating increase baking time to 45 minutes with foil, 15 minutes without, and broil.
  12. Enjoy!
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<strong>Squash and Spinach Lasagna</strong>
January 25, 2023

Squash and Spinach Lasagna

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love vegetables.  This lasagna is packed with vegetables and made with a milk based béchamel sauce instead of a heavy cream/butter type sauce. I topped my lasagna with pesto, but it tastes great as is too. Ingredients: …

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by Ashley