Author: Ashley

Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Cinnamon Roll Muffins

If you are craving cinnamon buns, but don’t want the carbs, fat, and sugar then these muffins are for you. Recipe adapted from Fixate Ingredients: Muffins- 1 cup almond flour 1 cup whole wheat flour ¼ cup coconut sugar ¼ cup pure maple syrup 1 

Eggplant Meatball Subs

Eggplant Meatball Subs

My sons love meatball subs. I used eggplant meatballs on their subs today and they had no idea. They devoured the subs in seconds and asked if they could have another for lunch tomorrow. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 small eggplant ½ cup 

Eggplant Meatballs

Eggplant Meatballs

My mother in law recently had eggplant meatballs in a restaurant and raved about them.  I had an eggplant I needed to use so I decided to try making homemade eggplant meatballs.  WOW! These are so good.  I made meatball subs for my boys and they devoured them in seconds. I ate these with a dollop of marinara sauce. I will be making these when I am craving meatballs in the future.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

1 small eggplant

½ cup cannellini beans

1 cup Italian breadcrumbs

1 egg

1 garlic clove

¼ cup fresh basil

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Olive oil spray

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.  Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray with olive oil spray.
  2. Place the eggplant in the center of the baking sheet.  Use a fork to prick the eggplant 4 times.
  3. Roast the eggplant 50 minutes.  Let the eggplant cool.
  4. Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise.  Scoop out the flesh.  Discard the skin.
  5. Add eggplant, egg, beans, garlic, basil, mozzarella, and breadcrumbs to food processor.  Pulse to mix.
  6. Use a cookie scooper to form balls.
  7. Arrange meatballs on baking sheet.  Spray with olive oil spray. 
  8. Bake meatballs for 20 minutes at 375.
  9. Serve meatballs on buns with mozzarella and pizza sauce, over pasta, or with a dollop of marinara sauce. 
Cookie Dough Hummus

Cookie Dough Hummus

Somedays you really just want a chocolate chip cookie in life, but you don’t want the sugar, fat, and calories.  This simple to make hummus tastes like chocolate chip cookie dough.  You can use the dip with apple slices, carrots, or even heated up so 

Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Dressing

Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Dressing

I was in the mood for a light salad and craving peanut butter.  This salad checked all the boxes. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Salad- 1 bag coleslaw mix shredded cabbage with carrots ½ cup matchstick carrots 1 English cucumber sliced and quartered 2 

Angel Food Cake Berry Roll Up

Angel Food Cake Berry Roll Up

If you are looking for a light patriotic dessert this angel food cake roll up with strawberries and blueberries is the perfect answer.

Ingredients:

1 angel food cake box mix plus ingredients to prepare

1 cup powdered sugar

1 8 ounce reduced fat cream cheese room temperature

½ cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup sliced strawberries

1 cup blueberries

Feel free to add other berries and to serve with additional berries

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a 10×15 baking sheet with parchment paper.  Spray with baking spray.
  2. Prepare cake mix according to package directions.
  3. Pour into the prepared pan and spread to the edges.
  4. Bake 20 minutes until cake is beginning to brown.
  5. Remove parchment paper from pan and set cake down on a flat surface.
  6. Roll the cake up starting at the short end. 
  7. Let cake cool completely at room temperature (or in the fridge if you are in a hurry).
  8. Add cream cheese to stand mixer.  Beat on medium until smooth.  Add cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.  Beat on low and then medium until desired consistency.  Add more powdered sugar if needed.
  9. Unroll cake. 
  10. Spread a layer of icing on the cake using ½ the icing.
  11. Top with strawberries and blueberries.
  12. Roll the cake up as tightly as you can.
  13. Transfer the roll to a serving dish or air-tight container.
  14. Spread the remaining icing over the roll.
  15. When ready to serve cut into slices.
  16. Serve with additional fruit.
  17. Store in the fridge in an air-tight container.  Note this cake tastes best when eaten within 24 hours.
Cake before rolling up
Rolled up cake

Triple Berry Greek Yogurt Popsicles

Triple Berry Greek Yogurt Popsicles

I was in the mood for a light fruity dessert so when I saw this recipe I knew it would be perfect.  I used blueberries, strawberries, and black raspberries.  You can adjust the fruits to suit your mood. Ingredients: ½  cup blueberries ½  cup diced 

S’more Cake

S’more Cake

One night my family was in the mood for S’mores, but we didn’t have time to make a fire in the fire pit, so instead we made a S’more cake.  The cake tasted delicious warm from the oven.  We microwaved leftovers for 30 seconds and 

Grilled Zucchini and Radicchio Salad

Grilled Zucchini and Radicchio Salad

Grilled vegetables have an amazing flavor.  This simple salad comes together quickly and pairs well with many main dishes.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

1 zucchini sliced lengthwise

1 head radicchio quartered

1-2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh basil sliced

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon agave nectar

Directions:

  1. Pre-heat grill or ninja grill.
  2. Brush both sides of the zucchini with olive oil.
  3. Grill on medium heat until grill marks appear approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the radicchio quarters.
  5. Grill 5 minutes.
  6. Chop the zucchini into bite size pieces. 
  7. Separate the radicchio leaves.
  8. Add zucchini and radicchio to a medium bowl.
  9. In a small bowl mix apple cider and agave nectar.
  10. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix gently.
  11. Sprinkle with diced basil leaves.
  12. Serve warm.  
Salmon Apple Burgers

Salmon Apple Burgers

I was a little unsure when I read the recipe, but these were surprisingly delicious!  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 14 ounce cans of pink salmon 2 golden delicious apples 1 shallot ½ cup apple cider 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon