This year I wanted to do something different with the kids, so I decided to try chocolate covered strawberries but Easter Style! I thought about just coloring the chocolate or using the pre-made colored chocolate melts but after a good twenty minutes of wandering through my local Michael’s- I had that “light bulb” moment and…
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Chicken nuggets and baby potatoes
Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken cutlets 24 baby potatoes 1/2 cup flour 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp onion powder 1/2 tbsp salt 1 tsp pepper Vegetable oil for pan Water for boiling Instructions: Slice the cutlets into 1″ pieces. In a large ziplock bag add the flour and seasonings…
Sheet pan Nachos
Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 can black beans Bag of tortilla chips 1/4 cup chicken stock 2 cups shredded cheese 2 tbsp jalapeños 4 green onions chopped 1/2 cup guacamole 1/2 salsa Instructions: Line a baking sheet with parchment then spread an even layer of chips on it. Drain and pour black beans into a food…
Orange ginger stir fry
Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1 lb London broil thinly sliced 1 cup mung bean sprouts 2 cups snap peas 1 onion chopped 2 cups mushrooms 1 head of broccoli chopped 1 tsp liquid aminos or soy sauce 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tsp ginger 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp water 1 tbsp arrowroot powder…
Cheesy broccoli quinoa
Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups chicken stock 1 bag frozen broccoli 1 cup mozzarella shredded Instructions: Add quinoa and chicken stock to a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover for 15 minutes. Meanwhile broil broccoli for 10 minutes. Combine quinoa and broccoli and top with 1/4 cup…
Steak and veggies stir fry
Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1 lb steak thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic 12 oz green beans 1 red bell pepper 1 green bell pepper 4 green onions 3 portobello caps 1 tsp liquid aminos 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Chop all vegetables into bite sized pieces. In a wok over…
Homemade Ginger Icecream
Makes 8 servings Calories: 279 Carb: 18.5 Fat: 25 Protein: 1 Ingredients: 1 pint heavy whipping cream 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup honey 2 tbsp ginger 1 tbsp cinnamon Instructions: Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until combined then pour into a gallon size freezer bag- remove all air from the bag and…
Grilled Veggie Flat bread
Makes 4 servings Calories: 630 Carb: 89.3 Fat: 17.2 Protein: 16.9 Ingredients: 4 garlic naan 20 tbsp hummus 1 red bell pepper 1 zucchini 1 yellow squash 1 package portobello mushrooms 4 string cheese shredded 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Thickly slice all the vegetables. Toss with olive oil then…
Bean and cheese quesadilla
Makes 1 serving Calories: 450 Carb: 65. Fat: 12. Protein: 21 Ingredients: 2 tortillas 1/2 cup refried beans 1 cheese stick(shredded) 8 tbsp salsa Instructions: Spread refried beans onto one tortilla then add shredded cheese and top with the second tortilla. Place on cast iron griddle that’s been heated on medium then let cook until…
Breakfast Bagel
Makes 1 serving Calories: 423 Carb: 49.7 Fat: 15 Protein: 21.6 Ingredients: 3 eggs 2 tbsp cream cheese 1 plain bagel 1 tsp adobo seasoning Instructions: Put the bagel halves in the toaster. Meanwhile scramble 3 eggs over medium heat. When the bagels pop up spread 1 tbsp of cream cheese on each half. Top…
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