Month: February 2022

Carrot and Blueberry Muffins

Carrot and Blueberry Muffins

These muffins mix sweet carrots and blueberries to create a healthy and filling breakfast on the go. Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup almond flour 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup 

Grilled Pork Chops with Apple and Mango Chutney

Grilled Pork Chops with Apple and Mango Chutney

I love grilled pork chops and when paired with a fruit chutney they really make my heart sing.  These pork chops are tender, moist, and loaded with flavor even if you are not a chutney lover like I am. We enjoyed this with roasted Italian 

Potato and Cheddar Soup

Potato and Cheddar Soup

This was a simple crock pot dinner I was able to throw together in a few minutes on a busy cold winter day after my entire family had been sick for a week.  This is cheesy, flavorful, and filled with potatoes and carrots.  I paired this with Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits with some added Old Bay Seasoning.

Ingredients:

2 pounds red potatoes peeled and chopped

2 cups baby carrots halved

1 sweet onion diced

3 cups low sodium chicken broth

1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Optional fresh chives

Directions:

  1. Place potatoes, carrots, and onions in the crock pot.  Pour chicken broth over top and mix.  Cook on low 6-8 hours or on high 4 hours.
  2. Reduce heat to warm.  Add yogurt and fold in.  Add shredded cheese and mix in.
  3. Top with extra cheese, fresh chives, and a biscuit if  you are so inclined. 
Potato and cheddar soup in crock pot
Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits
Lemon Lover Whoopie Pies

Lemon Lover Whoopie Pies

Germs have been flowing through my house, so my son decided we should make some lemon whoopie pies.  He said the vitamin C in the lemons would help everyone get better.  I love lemon, so I was okay with his logic. Ingredients: Cookies- 1 ¼ 

Curried Chicken and Apple Salad Wraps

Curried Chicken and Apple Salad Wraps

I love curry and when paired with tart apples this salad pops with flavor.  I like this over spinach on a wrap, but I could eat it by the spoonful it is so good. Ingredients: 1 chicken breast diced 1 tablespoon olive oil (I used 

Chorizo and Veggie Quesadillas

Chorizo and Veggie Quesadillas

Quesadillas are an easy weeknight dinner.  By adding chorizo to these quesadillas, it added a little spice when mixed with bell peppers, onions, and spinach it cut down on the fat/grease from the chorizo.  I used pepper jack cheese, but you can use a milder cheese if you want to cut down on the spice level.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground chorizo

1 bell pepper diced

½ sweet onion diced

3 cups baby spinach

Sliced or shredded pepper jack cheese

Whole wheat tortillas

Optional toppings: salsa, avocado, plain nonfat Greek yogurt

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Spray a nonstick pan with olive oil spray.  Break up the chorizo and cook over medium until done. Drain fat.
  3. Add bell peppers and onion to the chorizo and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened.
  4. Add baby spinach and stir in until it wilts.
  5. Sprinkle cheese in a layer over 2-4 tortillas.
  6. Top the cheese with the veggie and chorizo mixture.
  7. Add a little more cheese.  Then top with another tortilla.
  8. Spray tortillas with a butter or olive oil spray.
  9. Bake for 10-15 minutes until tortillas are crispy.
  10. Serve with salsa, sliced avocado, or plain nonfat Greek yogurt.
BBQ Jackfruit sandwiches

BBQ Jackfruit sandwiches

I know what you are thinking! What is jackfruit and how does it relate to BBQ?  Jackfruit is a tropical fruit than when cooked and shredded looks like shredded/pulled pork or chicken.  I used canned jack fruit for this recipe, but you can also use 

Grilled Chicken Pizza

Grilled Chicken Pizza

My kids would probably eat pizza every night if I let them.  This pizza was made using a combination of ingredients in the fridge that all needed to be used up. Ingredients: 1 chicken breast cut into cubes 1 tablespoon olive oil (I used a 

Roasted Glazed Sweet Potato Fries

Roasted Glazed Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite starches. These sweet potato fries have a little burst of flavor from a light glaze and pair well with many dishes.

Ingredients:

1-2 large sweet potatoes cut into fries

¼ cup orange juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ teaspoon ground ginger

Dash of cayenne pepper and salt

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Add orange juice, oil, salt, and ginger to a small saucepan.  Simmer for 2-3 minutes whisking constantly.
  3. Add sweet potatoes to a medium bowl. Drizzle the glaze over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Spread sweet potatoes on a silicon liner or over a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and sprayed with nonstick spray.
  5. Bake 20-25 minutes flipping halfway.
  6. Enjoy!
Green beans with Magic Sauce

Green beans with Magic Sauce

I love sautéed green beans with just a little olive oil and salt, but with this sauce they really taste great! Ingredients: 2 cups green beans ½ tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon tahini 1 tablespoon honey 1 garlic clove