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<strong>Crunchy Strawberry Banana Muffins</strong>

Crunchy Strawberry Banana Muffins

Healthy and delicious! I always start my day with a muffin before I work out and these were a treat I couldn’t wait to wake up and enjoy.  Ingredients: ½  lemon zested ½ cup sugar or truvia 1 cup almond flour ½ cup whole wheat 

<strong>Strawberry Poke Cake</strong>

Strawberry Poke Cake

For Mother’s Day this year I was craving strawberry.  We normally go strawberry picking, but a cold spring with constant rain has prevented that.  This cake is delicious and a dessert kids will enjoy helping with. Ingredients: Cake- 2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature 

Lime Honey Glazed Salmon with Lime Mint Carrots and Parsnips and Lemon Pepper Parmesan Potato Wedges

Lime Honey Glazed Salmon with Lime Mint Carrots and Parsnips and Lemon Pepper Parmesan Potato Wedges

I love salmon and the glaze on this salmon has the perfect springy flair.  I paired this with broiled carrots and parsnips with a lime mint sauce and lemon pepper parmesan potato wedges. 

Ingredients:

Salmon-

2 pounds salmon filet

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons lime juice with zest

2 tablespoons agave nectar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Carrots and Parsnips

1 pound carrots and parsnips peeled and thinly sliced

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Salt to taste

Lime and Mint Sauce

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 packet monk fruit sugar/truvia

½ teaspoon ground coriander

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped

Lemon Pepper Parmesan Potatoes

2 russet potatoes cut into wedges

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon pepper

1 tablespoon fresh shredded parmesan

Directions:

  1. Salmon Glaze– Mix the olive oil, lime juice and zest, agave nectar, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. 
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.  Line a 9×13 baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with olive oil spray.  Place the salmon skin side down on the aluminum foil.
  3. Spread half of the glaze over the salmon.
  4. Roast the salmon for 20 minutes.  Then pour more glaze over the salmon and roast for another 20-25 minutes until the salmon is pink and flaky.
  5. Carrots and Parsnips– Add to a bowl with olive oil and salt.  Spread the carrots and parsnips out on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.  Broil for 10 minutes.  Mix ingredients for lime and mint sauce in a small bowl.  Transfer carrots and parsnips to a medium bowl and pour sauce over cooked carrots. 
  6. Lemon Pepper Parmesan Potatoes– Cut potatoes into wedges and transfer to a medium bowl.  Rinse with cold water and drain at least twice.  Then gently pat potatoes with a towel or paper towel to dry.  Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning shaking the bowl to coat all potatoes.   Air fry at 375 for 15-20 minutes shaking the basket at least once.  transfer potatoes to a container and sprinkle parmesan while they are still warm. 
  7. Enjoy the glazed salmon, carrots and parsnips, and potatoes for a delicious dinner. 
<strong>Sausage Sheet Pan</strong>

Sausage Sheet Pan

This is an easy weeknight dinner that only requires a little prep.  Then just throw it in the oven and enjoy when its done. Ingredients: 5-6 Italian sausages 1 parsnip peeled and sliced 1 sweet potato peeled and cut into wedges ½ red onion cut 

<strong>Lemon Blueberry Protein Muffins</strong>

Lemon Blueberry Protein Muffins

A good dose of protein in the morning powers me through my workouts.  These lemon blueberry muffins are tasty and loaded with nutrients. Ingredients: 2 large eggs 1/3 cup crunchy natural peanut butter ¾ cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt ¼ cup truvia or granulated sugar 

Grilled Cabbage Steak Salad with Chipotle Dressing

Grilled Cabbage Steak Salad with Chipotle Dressing

Grilled cabbage is a fantastic base for a salad.  I topped my grilled cabbage with corn, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes.

Ingredients:

1 green cabbage sliced into 1 inch steaks

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Olive oil spray

Cherry tomatoes

1 bell pepper sliced

1 cup sweet corn

Chipotle Dressing-

6 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt

1 chipotle pepper, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce

1 tablespoon honey

2 tablespoons lime juice

Directions:

  1. Preheat grill to high heat and spray with nonstick spray.
  2. Spray cabbage steaks with olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle with garlic and onion powder.
  3. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Add yogurt, chipotle, adobo sauce, honey, and lime juice to a food processor and pulse to mix.
  5. Top cabbage steaks with corn, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and chipotle dressing.
  6. Store any leftover dressing in the refrigerator.
<strong>Air Fried Crab Cakes with Remoulade and Succotash</strong>

Air Fried Crab Cakes with Remoulade and Succotash

I love crab cakes and these are amazing!  The remoulade added a zing to the crab cakes and the succotash was an excellent side dish. Ingredients: Crab Cakes- 1 sleeve whole wheat Ritz crackers 1 pound lump crab meat 1 egg lightly beaten ½ plain 

<strong>Ranch Pizza Pie</strong>

Ranch Pizza Pie

If you are craving a hearty, fluffy, meaty pizza then you MUST try this dish! My boys absolutely devoured huge slices of this pizza pie. Ingredients: 1 package frozen puff pasty thawed 1/2 to 1 bell pepper diced ½ onion diced 1 garlic clove minced 

Fiesta Burgers

Fiesta Burgers

If you are craving a burger and fajita flavors then this is the dinner for you.  These burgers are simple to make and easy to customize to your liking.

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef (93%)

¼ cup salsa

1 cup Tostito chips made into crumbs

4-5 pepper jack cracker slices

Top with salsa, guacamole, plain nonfat Greek yogurt

Serve with nachos or zachos (zucchini nachos)

Directions:

  1. Use a food processor to crush Tostitos. 
  2. Add crumbs to a large bowl with ground beef and mash together. 
  3. Add ¼ cup salsa and mix well.
  4. Divide into 4-5 patties.  Smush the patties and place a cracker size slice of cheese in the center.  Fold the patty up over the cheese.
  5. Grill on high for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Serve over a bed of romaine lettuce with cherry tomatoes and diced peppers or on a bun.
  7. I enjoyed zachos with my burger and made nachos for my children.
Side dish of nachos and zachos
Lemon Blueberry Cake with Blueberry Filling and Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Lemon Blueberry Cake with Blueberry Filling and Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

My 7 year old wanted a lemon and blueberry cake for his jungle themed birthday (hence the green icing).  So I found a recipe that sounded delicious with two layers of a lemon blueberry cake, lemon cream cheese icing, and blueberry filing. Ingredients: Cake- 1