Most of the time when I think of a perfect cookie, it is soft in the middle and slightly crispy on the outside. Then there are times when I enjoy a thinner, very crispy cookie. What I dig about thin and crispy cookies is that because they are thin they are not as filling. So, you can stuff a few more thin cookies without feeling the guilt and the full belly that you would feel with regular cookies. You pick up what I’m putting down here? Raise your hand if you agree that … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker pulled Chicken
Hey, friends, how are you on this fine Monday? You all know how I feel about turning on my oven in the middle of summer. I avoid it as much as possible. No central air + oven = sauna kitchen! No more sauna kitchen rants. Read about my previous one here! Chicken is one of my main go-to proteins that we will have throughout the week. I often like to roast a whole chicken in the oven, cut off the meat and then use it however needed all week long. Juicy chicken with crispy skin: … [Read more...]
Warm Lentil and Sweet Potato Kale Salad (V +GF)
You guys, I have a new obsession: Lentils! Aside from having lentils in a stew or soup I haven’t experienced them very much until I recently began playing around with them. Let me tell you, there is so much more to lentils than just soup. One of the reasons I am really enjoying lentils is because they are the perfect way to incorporate a vegetarian or a vegan meal into your diet. Just 1 cup of cooked lentils contains 18 grams of protein, 16 grams of dietary fiber, along … [Read more...]
Easy Crystallized Ginger
Recently, I have been obsessed with ginger. I have been drinking ginger tea, adding ginger to my smoothies, and eating crystallized/candied ginger. Ginger possesses some wonderful health benefits. Not only is it high in antioxidants, it is also an anti-inflammatory, and helps to stimulate the metabolism and digestion. Plus, it can help fight off the common cold and sooth an upset stomach. (source) I have found that eating crystallized ginger or drinking a cup of ginger tea … [Read more...]
Ginger Hot Toddy
If you are in need of a warming, relaxing, cozy drink to heat you up in the winter, as I am, and if you are obsessed with anything ginger, as I am, then this drink is for you. In the beginning of January Paul and I took a road trip to central Wisconsin to visit his brother. Of course we picked one of the coldest weekends to travel further north than we already live. The wind chills were negative 13 in Iowa! It was even worse up in Wisconsin, or at least it seemed that way to … [Read more...]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate
Back in the day Brussels sprouts were loathed by all. I myself thought they were absolutely grotesque and refused to touch them with a ten foot pole. Whenever I had them in the past they were bitter and mushy. No thank you! Within the past few years Brussels sprouts have become all the rage. The secret to making Brussels sprouts actually taste good: Roasting! That’s right, roasting Brussels sprouts helps to bring out their natural sugars and allow their outer leaves to crisp up and turn … [Read more...]
Cauliflower Balls Stuffed with Cheese
Have you heard of cauliflower pizza crust? The idea is to make a healthy, low-carb, gluten-free option for pizza crust. Sounds like an ingenious idea, especially since cauliflower is a vegetable, right? Wrong! I have tried making it about 3 times. Each time I have been disappointed in how the consistency of the crust holds up. The toppings fall right off, the crust crumbles, and you have to use a fork to eat it. I believe that you should always be able to eat pizza with your hands, … [Read more...]
Taco-Stuffed Potato Skins
If you are watching the World Cup nonstop, you need delicious, filling finger food that you can enjoy while you are cheering for your country to win. There is no time for a formal sit-down dinner this month, not when the World Cup only comes every 4 years! So, I created these filling, delicious, meal-in-one, taco-stuffed potato skins. Yes, they may take a little time to make, but if you plan ahead you can be right back to watching the World Cup with a taco stuffed potato skin in your hand. … [Read more...]
Coconut Chicken Curry with Zucchini and Quinoa
There is nothing better than a heartwarming curry dish. The robust, earthy curry spices melded with rich coconut milk and stir-fried veggies makes me swoon. I jump at the opportunity to eat at a good Thai restaurant! I could literally eat at a Thai restaurant every day and my belly would be perfectly satisfied, but it would empty my wallet. It became obvious that I must cook these mouth-watering Thai dishes at home to help keep my sanity in check and to keep my wallet happy. When I began … [Read more...]
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