Whether this is a breakfast indulgence or a sweet treat after a savory supper... these overnight chia pudding jars are guaranteed to wow the lemon-lover in your life! Ingredients: Makes enough to fill 4, 8 oz mason jars 1 1/4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (I use 0% fat) 5 tbsp chia … Continue reading Zesty Lemon Chia Pudding
So here it is... the recipe 86% of my Instagram Story followers asked me to post, lol! Love these salad jars because they make lunch quick and easy all week long; just grab and go! If you like the peanutty flavor combo of Chinese restaurant Cold Noodle, you'll love this salad jar version with added fresh veggies … Continue reading Cold Noodle Salad Jars
I have to share this recipe because these muffins are amazing! I am not known for scratch baking and this is no exception; as a base I used Kodiak Cakes brand Double Dark Chocolate flap jack/waffle mix. I get it at my local food store and have also found it at Target. The mix alone … Continue reading Fully Loaded Double Dark Chocolate Muffins
I recently served this dish at a baby shower brunch that I catered and it got rave reviews and several recipe requests! I can't take credit for the original recipe, however I did make a few tweaks to make it my own. It's best prepared the day before and served at room temperature*. The fennel … Continue reading Pastrami Spiced Salmon
Kill two birds with one stone when you feed your peeps this delicious cheesesteak sammie that tastes like it's straight outta Phillie but looks more like a Sloppy Joe! The best part is that your slow cooker does all the work so you don't have to; and I made it even easier for myself by … Continue reading Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Always looking for clever ways to sneak extra veggies into my family's diet! This is a no-brainer and went completely under the radar until the end of the meal when I came clean! Not only does pumpkin pair well with enchilada sauce, it makes the dish so creamy and rich, you may never make enchiladas … Continue reading Chicken Enchiladas (with pumpkin purée)
Craving a greasy fast food burger but trying to stick to those New Year's Resolutions you just made to eat healthy? Give this Big Mac Bowl a try and satisfy your itch! It's easy, low carb and tastes just like the real deal!! Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup onion, diced … Continue reading Deconstructed Big Mac Salad Bowl
Jump right in, the chowder is warm, lol! Not exactly a New Year's Resolution-type recipe featuring copious amounts of detoxifying veggies and no sodium... however, I used light cream instead of half and half and added chopped celery which the original recipe didn't call for. It may not be the healthiest meal choice but it … Continue reading New England Style Clam Chowdah
I made these crab cakes earlier today in preparation for our family's Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes. My mother-in-law always hosts the meal but this year, I offered to bring a dish. Looking forward to celebrating this food themed holiday with my peeps; it's my favorite kind of festivity! Enjoy!! Ingredients: Feeds 10 - 12 … Continue reading Easy Crab Cakes
I love me some Bark this time of year, but then a friend introduced me to Christmas Crack and that's all she wrote! So for now, it's move over Bark... there's a new holiday treat in town! Enjoy and Season's Eatings!! Ingredients: cooking spray 50 saltines 2 sticks salted butter 1 cup light brown sugar … Continue reading Christmas Toffee (aka Christmas Crack)
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