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Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Cookies and Cream Filling
January 29, 2022

Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Cookies and Cream Filling

Whoopie pies are so light and fluffy.  These are filled with an Oreo and cream cheese filling that you won’t be able to resist.  These were the perfect snow day treat. Ingredients: Whoopie Pie- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder …

Desserts
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by Ashley
Butternut Squash Queso
January 28, 2022

Butternut Squash Queso

I fell in love with butternut squashes this fall, so when I was watching Food Network and saw them make a queso with butternut squash on The Kitchen I knew I had to try this recipe.  My kids ate this queso and did not know …

Entrees, Snacks
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by Ashley
Sweet Potato Hash with Sunny Side Up Eggs
January 28, 2022

Sweet Potato Hash with Sunny Side Up Eggs

Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite carbs.  This hash is flavorful and when topped with a sunny side up egg tastes rich and delicious.

Ingredients:

2-3 sweet potatoes peeled and cubed

1 bell pepper diced

½ sweet onion chopped

1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon smoked paprika divided

2-4 large eggs

2 scallions chopped

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. 
  2. Add sweet potato to a medium bowl.  Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon paprika.  Shake to coat evenly.  Spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet. 
  3. Bake for 20 minutes until tender.
  4. Spray a nonstick pan with olive oil spray.  Add the pepper and onion.  Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon smoked paprika.  Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes stirring often.
  5. Add sweet potatoes to the pan with the onions and peppers and cook on low heat while you cook the eggs.
  6. Spray a nonstick pan with olive oil spray.  Heat pan to medium heat before adding the eggs.  Cook eggs to your desired level of doneness.
  7. To serve add sweet potato hash to a bowl or plate and top with eggs and scallions.
  8. Enjoy!
Breakfast
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by Ashley
Chicken Legs with Grilled Eggplant and Peanut Butter Sauce
January 28, 2022

Chicken Legs with Grilled Eggplant and Peanut Butter Sauce

Honestly, I think peanut butter makes everything better.  These simple baked chicken legs paired with grilled eggplant and topped with a peanut butter sauce made for a memorable meal. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 8-12 chicken drumsticks 1 large eggplant 2 teaspoons garlic powder …

Entrees
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by Ashley
Grilled Pork Chops with Pear Chutney
January 28, 2022

Grilled Pork Chops with Pear Chutney

These pork chops topped with a pear chutney were absolutely delicious! This was so good I definitely will be making this again.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 4 bone in pork chops 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon orange zest Chutney- ½ shallot finely …

Entrees
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by Ashley
Salted Caramel Stuffed and Glazed Brownies
January 12, 2022

Salted Caramel Stuffed and Glazed Brownies

Let’s be honest, if you are going to eat a brownie it better be delicious!  I wasn’t in the mood to make brownies from scratch so I added a few things to make a brownie mix meant for an 8×8 pan into insanely decadent brownies.  I stuffed these brownies with salted caramel Oreos and a drizzle of caramel syrup.  Then I topped the brownies with a mocha glaze.  Yum!

Ingredients:

Brownies- (ingredients may vary depending on which mix you use)

1 package brownie mix (I used a mix from 10,000 villages meant for an 8×8 pan)

2 eggs

1/2 stick butter melted

9 salted caramel Oreos

Caramel syrup to drizzle around Oreos

Glaze-

½ cup powdered sugar

3 tablespoons coffee

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 tablespoon honey

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8×8 pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Mix melted butter and eggs.  Fold in dry ingredients and mix. 
  3. Add a layer of brownie dough to the base of the pan. 
  4. Place 9 Oreos on top of the brownies.
  5. Drizzle caramel syrup around the Oreos.
  6. Spread the remaining brownie batter over the Oreos.
  7. Bake 25-30 minutes until brownies are just set.
  8. Let brownies cool on a wire rack.
  9. Mix powdered sugar, coffee, cocoa powder, honey, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. 
  10. Spread glaze over brownies and allow the glaze to set for at least an hour.  You can refrigerate brownies if you need them to set quicker.
  11. Cut into 9 squares. 
  12. Enjoy!
Desserts
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by Ashley
Chorizo and Chicken Enchiladas
January 11, 2022

Chorizo and Chicken Enchiladas

I love chorizo and it paired so well with chicken in these enchiladas.  This is a great meal prep dinner that is filled with veggies and easy to adjust depending on your spice preferences. Ingredients: 1 pound chorizo 1 large chicken breast diced 1 teaspoon …

Entrees
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by Ashley
Chaffle (Carrot and Egg white Waffle) with Tomato Soup
January 10, 2022

Chaffle (Carrot and Egg white Waffle) with Tomato Soup

This was my healthy version of grilled cheese and tomato soup.  I used shredded pepper jack because I was craving some flavor, but shredded cheddar would work too.  Ingredients: Per 1 Belgium waffle ½ cup matchstick carrots ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese ¼ cup …

Entrees
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by Ashley
Lemon Thyme Bars
January 10, 2022

Lemon Thyme Bars

Germs and winter are wearing my family down, so I thought a bright and light lemon thyme dessert would help perk us up.

Ingredients:

Bars-

1 cup coconut flour

1 stick unsalted butter (4 ounces) at room temperature

2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice and zest from 1 lemon

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze-

2 tablespoons lemon juice

½ cup powdered sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 and spray a 8×8 pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Whisk the flour, thyme, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Add butter and powdered sugar to a stand mixer and mix on high until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the lemon juice and vanilla and beat in.
  5. Add the lemon zest and dry ingredients and fold in.
  6. Gently press the dough into the pan.  It will be sticky.
  7. Bake 30 minutes until golden and then cool for 30 minutes before glazing.
  8. Whisk the lemon juice and powdered sugar in a medium bowl.  Spread the glaze over the bars and allow the bars to set at room temperature for at least an hour.
  9. Cut into bars and store in an air-tight container.
  10. Enjoy!
Desserts
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by Ashley
Kale and Turkey Meatballs
January 10, 2022

Kale and Turkey Meatballs

I was in the mood for spaghetti and meatballs and I wanted to ensure my kids ate vegetables with their dinner.  These kale and turkey meatballs were easy to make and tasted great.  I ate my meatballs with air fried zoodles, marinara sauce, and freshly …

Entrees
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by Ashley