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Pepperoni Pizza Burger Bomba

Pepperoni Pizza Burger Bomba

My kids love pizza and they love burgers, so why not combine the two? Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 jar pizza sauce 1 pound ground beef 1 pound store bought thin crust pizza dough at room temperature Thin sliced fresh mozzarella 4 ounces 

Carne Asada with Chipotle Glazed Shrimp

Carne Asada with Chipotle Glazed Shrimp

What’s better than a homemade surf and turf dinner on a summer night? The marinade on the steak is amazing and the glazed shrimp taste great. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Carne Asada- 2 pounds skirt steak (I used 2 pounds of steak filets 

Crunchy Chocolate Toffee Cookies

Crunchy Chocolate Toffee Cookies

Crunchy toffee mixed with chocolate make for a yummy bite sure to brighten up your day.

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

¼ cup Hershey’s cocoa

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter

6 tablespoons granulated sugar

6 tablespoons light brown sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg

8 ounces Heath Bits O Brickle Toffee Bits

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Mix flour, protein powder, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat butter, eggs, and sugars in a stand mixer on medium speed until creamy.
  4. Add vanilla extract. Mix to combine.  Scrape down the sides as needed.
  5. Fold in flour mixture in thirds.  Beat on low to mix in.
  6. Add bag of toffee chips.  Beat on low to distribute.
  7. Use a small cookie scooper to form balls. Space balls a few inches apart.
  8. Bake 11-14 minutes.
  9. Remove cookies from baking sheet and cool on a wire rack.
  10. Enjoy!
Peanut Banana Energy Balls

Peanut Banana Energy Balls

Banana and peanut butter are a known combination.  These energy balls combine two popular flavors with the addition of oats, protein powder, almonds, and dates to ensure a well balanced and nutritious bite on the go. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats 1 ripe 

Rhubarb Carrot Muffins

Rhubarb Carrot Muffins

Rhubarb muffins taste amazing and carrot muffins are a favorite of mine.  So I combined the two to make rhubarb carrot muffins.  These are light as usual, packed with flavor, and you can enjoy these without guilt.  Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup 

Apple Cider Pork Chops

Apple Cider Pork Chops

These pork chops have a light sweetness that make for the perfect dinner.  I grilled these, but you could bake these to really let the glaze soak in. 

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

Apple Cider Glaze-

1 cup brown sugar

½ cup apple cider vinegar

Greek Seasoning Blend and Pork-

2 tablespoons dried oregano

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon dried thyme

1 tablespoon dried dill

1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder

Pinch of salt and pepper

4-6 pork chops

Directions:

Apple Cider Glaze-

  1. Combine the brown sugar, vinegar, and ½ cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat and reserve.

Pork Chops-

  1. Preheat a grill to medium heat.
  2. Add oregano, garlic powder, thyme, dill, beef bouillon powder, salt, and pepper to a small bowl and mix. 
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the pork chops.  Sprinkle the seasoning on all sides of the meat.
  4. Grill pork chops 3 minutes per side.
  5. Remove from grill and add the glaze. Grill 2-3 more minutes per side.
  6. Add glaze before grilling second side.
  7. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Crunchy Ranch Slaw

Crunchy Ranch Slaw

This is a combination I would have never thought of by myself. I had fun torturing my boys and making them remove all the fronds from the fennel for this slaw. This is a tasty and refreshing summer slaw that tastes best when made a 

Rhubarb Custard Pie

Rhubarb Custard Pie

I love rhubarb and I have been dreaming of trying this pie since I stumbled on this recipe months ago.  Let me tell you this pie lives up to the hype.  This is so good. The tartness from the rhubarb and the sweetness from the 

Italian Beef Sandwiches

Italian Beef Sandwiches

Italian beef sandwiches are one of my favorite crock pot dinners.  My grandfather loved these too, so I think of him every time I prepare this recipe. Note: I often prepare this as a freezer meal.  Then I just thaw everything in the freezer bag 48 hours in advance of cooking and throw it in the crock pot.

Ingredients:

2 pound beef chuck roast fat trimmed

1 red bell pepper sliced

1 green bell pepper sliced

1 white onion sliced

1 cube vegetable or beef bouillon soup base

1 tablespoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons Italian seasoning or Bruschetta Blend mix

1 cup water

½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Sliced provolone cheese

Buns, wraps, etc… for serving

Directions:

  1. Add sliced peppers, onions, chuck roast, bouillon cube, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and water to a crock pot.
  2. Cook on high 4-6 hours or on low 8-10 hours.
  3. Remove beef from crock pot.  Slice.  Then return to the crock pot.
  4. Mix garlic powder and Greek yogurt in a small bowl.
  5. To serve use a slotted spoon to remove beef, peppers, and onions from the crock pot and place on buns/wraps.  Top with provolone cheese and garlic aioli.  Drizzle on liquid from the crock pot if desired.
Grilled Baby Potatoes with Watercress Pesto

Grilled Baby Potatoes with Watercress Pesto

Grilled potatoes topped with a fresh watercress pesto make for a healthy and delicious side dish. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 bag colored baby potatoes 4 cups baby watercress 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon