Chocolate Cake Balls
I was flipping a cake pan over to cool a chocolate cake on a wire rack when my two year old ran up and grabbed my legs. I dropped the cake and it broke into lots of pieces. I didn’t want the cake to go …
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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken and Zucchini with Tahini Yogurt Sauce
When I first saw this recipe on Food Network last year I couldn’t wait to try it. I had to order sumac and tahini on Amazon because I couldn’t find them in my local grocery store. Both were great purchases that I have used again …
Spicy Veggie Omelet
I love veggie loaded omelets. I was in the mood for some spice and wanted an omelet that would taste great with salsa.
Ingredients:
3 large eggs
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
1/4 cup bell peppers diced
1/4 cup spinach
1/8 cup onion diced
1/4 cup shredded Pepperjack cheese
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon chipotle lime seasoning (or similar spice)
salsa, avocado, plain nonfat Greek yogurt to top
Directions:
- Preheat omelet maker.
- Mix eggs, veggies, spice, and cheese in a bowl.
- Pour into omelet maker diving veggies evenly between two halves.
- Remove once cooked.
- Top with salsa, avocado, plain nonfat Greek yogurt….
Pepperoni Pizza Omelets
My kids love pepperoni pizza. These omelets combine pepperoni with mozzerella cheese and warm eggs. Ingredients: 4 large eggs 1/4 cup mozzarella or Italian shredded cheese 10 pepperoni sliced Dash crushed red pepper or Italian seasoning optional Directions: Preheat omelet maker. Mix eggs, pepperoni, and …
Whole Wheat Ricotta Waffles with Blueberry and Strawberry Compote and Lemon Ricotta Cream
Ricotta cheese, lemon, and blueberry combine to make an incredible combination. This is an amazing breakfast or breakfast for dinner like we do in my house. Recipe adapted from Food Network and Fixate Ingredients: Waffles- 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 scoop vanilla protein powder …
Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Do you love cinnamon rolls? How about a cinnamon roll sugar cookie with a maple icing? These are fantastic. Mine turned out much bigger than I anticipated so be sure to leave space on your baking sheet.
Recipe adapted from Food Network
Ingredients:
Cookie Dough-
2 sticks unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 large egg room temperature
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour (plus some for dusting)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
Filling:
2 tablespoons butter melted
1 tablespoon (or more) ground cinnamon
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
2-4 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon maple extract
Directions:
Cookie Dough
- Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy (3 to 4 minutes).
- Add the vanilla and egg. Scrape down the sides periodically while mixing.
- In a large bowl mix the flour, nutmeg, and baking powder.
- Add the dry ingredients 1 cup at a time.
- Cover and chill dough for 15-20 minutes.
- Flour a surface. Roll dough out into a 16×8 inch rectangle 1/4 inch thick.
Filling
- Melt the butter for 30 seconds. Pour the butter over the dough and spread.
- Sprinkle the sugar over the dough.
- Sprinkle cinnamon all over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly just as you would with cinnamon rolls. Pinch the seam when you reach the end.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place on a cookie sheet. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Unwrap the dough and transfer to a cutting board.
- With a sharp knife cut the dough into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- Transfer the slices to a baking sheet. Sprinkle with a little more cinnamon. Be sure to leave room between cookies. They grow while baking.
- Bake 12-14 minutes until edges are starting to brown.
- Remove the parchment paper from the baking sheet to cool.
Glaze
- Melt the butter for 30-60 seconds. Stir in the powdered sugar and extract. Add milk until glaze reaches desired consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cookies.
- Enjoy cookies warm or let them cool.
- Place parchment paper between layers of cookies if storing in an air tight container.
Ranch Chicken Chili
I love chili on a cold day! This is a white chicken chili that is loaded with veggies and protein and sure to warm you up. I used Wildtree spices, you can substitute with similar spices from any grocery store. I make this as a …
Banana and Raisin Muffins
I love muffins that are naturally sweetened with fruit. These muffins combine whole wheat flour, almond flour, and use the natural sweetness from bananas and raisins to make for a tasty morning treat. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 …
Eggplant Fries
I love experimenting with different types of baked vegetable fries. The breadcrumbs are loaded with spices and toasted in this recipe to really make the flavors pop. I was out of plain Greek yogurt, so I used a carrot hummus as a dipping sauce instead of the suggested tzatziki. Feel free to dip your fries in the sauce/dressing of your choice.
Recipe adapted from Fixate
Ingredients:
1 eggplant peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch thick fries
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 eggs beaten
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Combine bread crumbs, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano in a nonstick skillet. Toast on medium heat for 3-5 minutes mixing constantly until mixture is golden brown.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- Dip each eggplant fry in flour. Then coat in egg. Then toss in bread crumb mixture. Place on baking sheet leaving a space between fries.
- Bake 14-16 minutes.
- Serve with tzatziki sauce, carrot hummus (see recipe in snacks), or even ranch dressing.
Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash 1 package sliced mushrooms diced 1 red bell pepper diced 4 scallions sliced white and green separated 1 cup half and half or 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 2 cups …