Month: May 2021

Funfetti Vanilla Pudding Cupcakes

Funfetti Vanilla Pudding Cupcakes

My youngest son loves sprinkles, so for his birthday I decided to make colorful funfetti cupcakes with a vanilla pudding filling and vanilla buttercream icing with more sprinkles.  I also used a few vanilla chips to add texture and flavor. Ingredients: Cupcakes- One box funfetti 

Strawberry Lime Muffins

Strawberry Lime Muffins

These muffins remind me of a strawberry margarita in the morning with the combination of strawberry and lime.  Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup almond flour 1 scoops (3 tablespoons) powdered peanut butter 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ 

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

These are my favorite sloppy joes! They are loaded with flavor and I managed to sneak in vegetables. These remind me of Philly Cheesesteaks without the calories and fat.

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground turkey

½ cup onion diced

1 green pepper diced

½ cup carrot diced

1 cup beef broth

2 tablespoons ketchup

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Salt and pepper to taste

Sliced provolone

Hamburger buns or wraps

Optional: spinach, lettuce, sliced tomato

Directions:

  1. Spray a nonstick pan with olive oil spray.  Cook the turkey breaking it up as it cooks.  Drain any liquid.
  2. Spray another pan with olive oil spray.  Sauté the onion, carrots, and pepper over medium heat for 5 minutes to soften.
  3. Add the vegetables to the ground turkey.
  4. Add the beef broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
  5. Mix the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl.  Add to the pan stirring constantly.
  6. Optional: Add slices of provolone cheese to the mixture while in the pan by forming mounds and covering mounds with cheese.  OR divide mixture among buns/wraps and then top with the cheese.
  7. Enjoy!
Philly cheesesteak wrap
Philly cheesesteak in the skillet
Strawberry Pie

Strawberry Pie

Pies are one of my favorite desserts.  In the spring strawberry pies made with sweet, fresh strawberries are hard to resist.  This recipe uses a graham cracker crust, but you can use a traditional homemade or store bought crust if you prefer. Recipe adapted from 

Fennel, Arugula, and Strawberry Salad

Fennel, Arugula, and Strawberry Salad

Do you need a spring/summer salad recipe?  This salad mixes fennel, arugula, and sweet strawberries with white balsamic vinegar for a heavenly bite. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 cup white balsamic vinegar 1 large fennel bulb with fronds 4 cups arugula ½  cup 

Stuffed Turkey Burgers

Stuffed Turkey Burgers

What could be better than a fresh, juicy burger stuffed with sundried tomatoes and cheese? 

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients-

1 pound lean ground turkey breast

½ cup diced carrots

¼ cup diced onion

1 cup diced spinach

½ cup chopped sundried tomatoes divided

4 slices fresh mozzarella

¼ teaspoon salt

Serve on a bun or over a salad

Directions:

  1. Chop carrot, spinach, and onion in a food processor.  Spray a nonstick pan with olive oil.  Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes to soften.  Let cool. 
  2. Stir cooked vegetables into the ground turkey.
  3. Divide turkey into 4 rounds.
  4. Divide each round into 2 patties.
  5. Sprinkle 4 patties with 2 tablespoons each sundried tomatoes and cheese.
  6. Top with remaining patty.  Gently seal the edges.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Grill 5 minutes on each side.
  9. Serve on a bun or over a salad. 
  10. Tip: Drizzle oil from the sundried tomatoes on the hamburger before eating and enjoy with some more sundried tomatoes.
Carrot Cake Energy Balls

Carrot Cake Energy Balls

Carrot cake is one of my favorite types of cake.  The flavors pop and you can enjoy it knowing you are eating nutritious carrots.  These energy flavors have the taste of carrot cake without the carbohydrates and sugar and are packed with protein. Ingredients: 1 

Lightened Up Bang Bang Shrimp

Lightened Up Bang Bang Shrimp

This dish provides the flavor and heat from bang bang shrimp without the calories from fried or breaded shrimp.  I served this over spaghetti squash to soak up the sauce, but this also tastes great over a salad.  Feel free to up the sriracha and 

Strawberry and Peanut Butter Muffins

Strawberry and Peanut Butter Muffins

We went strawberry picking so I have been using strawberries in everything lately.  These muffins combine the flavor of peanut butter with fresh sweet strawberries.

Ingredients:

¼  cup milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk)

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup almond flour

2 scoops (6 tablespoons) powdered peanut butter

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 eggs

½ cup unsweetened applesauce

1 cup diced strawberries plus sliced strawberries for topping

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Spray muffin tins with baking spray or line with liners.  
  2. Add flours, peanut butter, protein powder, baking soda, and salt to a bowl.  Mix to combine.
  3. Add beaten eggs, applesauce, milk, and vanilla extract.  Mix gently.
  4. Add diced strawberries. Mix gently.
  5. Use a large cookie scooper to fill muffin tins.
  6. Gently press sliced strawberries on the top of each muffin.
  7. Bake 20 minutes.
  8. Let cool for at least 10 minutes on a wire rack before removing from the pan.
  9. Store in an air-tight container.  I store these in the fridge after 2 days.  I also freeze extra muffins to enjoy later.
Tuna Melt Stuffed Peppers

Tuna Melt Stuffed Peppers

I fell in love with stuffed peppers a few year ago.  I have made many varieties since then.  I had never thought of making tuna melt stuffed peppers until I saw this recipe. My kids raved about how delicious these were and finished eating before