I usually make a vanilla cake and top it with strawberries and blueberries in an American Flag pattern for the fourth of July. This year I decided to try a whipped cream frosting to lighten it up. Note: This cake tastes even better after refrigerating. …
These muffins are packed with veggies and fruit and exploding with flavor. These are the perfect pre or post workout snack to start your day. Ingredients: 1 zucchini grated 1 cup carrots grated/finely chopped 1 cup cranberries (I used frozen cranberries, dried would work too) …
I love using fresh produce from the garden. These peppers are packed with veggies and the pesto, cheese, and breadcrumbs make them a perfect vegetarian meal.
Ingredients:
Stuffed Peppers-
1 Japanese eggplant
1 bunch of Swiss chard leaves chopped
2-3 bell peppers stems, seeds, and gills removed
¼- ½ cup chopped sweet onion
Shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese
1-2 tablespoons whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
Pesto:
½ cup fresh basil
½ cup toasted pistachios (or pine nuts)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup shredded Parmesan
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rub peppers with olive oil. Line a baking sheet/dish with aluminum foil or spray with nonstick spray. Roast peppers for 30 minutes until tender.
Meanwhile make the pesto- Add basil, toasted nuts, lemon juice, and Parmesan to a food processor. Add olive oil or water until it reaches the desired consistency. Transfer to an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator until needed.
Spray a nonstick pan with olive oil spray. Sauté the eggplant on medium heat for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes. Add the Swiss chard and cook on low until it wilts. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of pesto.
Carefully stuff the peppers with the vegetable mixture. Top with pesto and a sprinkle of shredded cheeses and breadcrumbs.
Bake 10 minutes to toast breadcrumbs and melt the cheese.
Berry cobbler is a perfect way to use up summer fruits. I used blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries, but you can use any fruits you have a craving for. This is nice when you are entertaining because you can prep and then let it cook in …
Key lime pie is a perfect summer dessert. It is light and tart and transports my taste buds to beautiful and sunny Key West. Ingredients: Crust– (optional buy 9 inch graham cracker crust) 1/3 pound graham crackers 5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter ¼ cup sugar …
I was craving bananas and Nutella, so I decided to make banana muffins with Nutella mixed in the batter. Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup coconut flour 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 scoop powdered peanut butter ¼ cup truvia brown sugar equivalent …
I’m not going to lie I love grilled steak and vegetables. These wraps were delicious and a meal I will make again. The marinade/spice mixture on the steak was divine. Ingredients: Marinade- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoon dried …
If you are in the mood for a vegetarian dinner, then this will not disappoint. I enjoyed these roasted veggies in a burrito and in a bowl topped with the hummus and tzatziki.
Ingredients:
Veggies-
4 cups cauliflower florets cut up
1 green bell pepper cut into strips
1 colored bell pepper cut into strips
1 red onion cut into wedges
1 15.5 ounce can garbanzo beans drained
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Burritos-
Whole wheat tortillas
Red pepper hummus
Tzatziki
Kale, greens, spinach
Hot sauce/buffalo sauce
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 450 and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray with olive oil spray.
Add the cauliflower, peppers, onion, and beans to a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil and shake to distribute evenly.
Spread vegetables and beans in an even layer on the baking sheet.
Mix spices in a small bowl and sprinkle over vegetables.
Roast the vegetables 15-20 minutes.
To build burritos/bowls spread out a layer of greens, roasted veggies, and top with hummus, tzatziki, and hot sauce.
I think this may be my favorite salmon recipe! OMG the glaze is so delicious. This salmon was better than any salmon I have ever made at home or had at a restaurant. Ingredients: Triple Citrus Glaze- ¾ cup orange juice ¼ cup fresh lemon …