This recipe takes my super-easy “Best of the Brownies” recipe, which I’ve copied below so you don’t have to flip back and forth, and a decadent peanut butter swirl to make these “Better than the Best of the Brownies”. I mean, peanut butter and chocolate is really the best thing on earth, isn’t it? BrownieContinue reading “Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies”
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Mexican Chicken & Rice Casserole
I put this under “Big Batch Cooking” since it makes enough to feed my crew of 6 (including 3 adult-sized teenagers). Ingredients: 4 c brown rice, cooked 4 c chicken breast, cooked and shredded (I buy a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store) 2 c sour cream 2 c salsa 2 tsp cumin 2 tspContinue reading “Mexican Chicken & Rice Casserole”
Lebanese Lentils & Rice (Mujadara)
A great vegetarian dish, or serve with a side of fried steak or Kofta. Ingredients: 4 Tbsp olive oil 3 onions, sliced 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp allspice 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 3 c brown rice, cooked 2 c brown lentils, cooked Directions:Continue reading “Lebanese Lentils & Rice (Mujadara)”
Tortellini, Sausage & Kale Soup
I love this recipe, it’s in regular rotation in my house. I love to heat it up in the morning and throw it in a thermos for lunch at work. I use the fresh, packaged 3-Cheese tortellini available in the refrigerated deli section at the grocery store. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb turkeyContinue reading “Tortellini, Sausage & Kale Soup”
Anzac Cookies
ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Anzac Day is a National holiday down under commemorating Australian and New Zealanders that served. As for the Anzac cookie, it is debated whether they were baked by women to send to the men fighting, or if they were baked and sold by women to raiseContinue reading “Anzac Cookies”
Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Make sure you let these cool completely before removing them from the pan, they will be very soft!! Ingredients: 1 c smooth peanut butter 1 c packed brown sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all the ingredients then drop into 6 large cookiesContinue reading “Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies”
Copycat Coffee Shop-Style Pumpkin Spice Muffins
During PSL season you can find versions of these amazing muffins everywhere. Can you call them healthy because they have vegetables in them??? Mmmmm …. maybe not! For a health-ier version you can substitute the vegetable oil with plain greek yogurt. Just pour yourself a cup of double-double dark roast and enjoy. Ingredients: Muffins: 1Continue reading “Copycat Coffee Shop-Style Pumpkin Spice Muffins”
Ham & Corn Chowder
What to do with leftover ham? This hearty chowder is just the thing. The ham should contribute enough salt to the recipe, so taste it before you decide to add any more. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp butter 1/2 c chopped onion 1/2 c chopped carrots 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 Tbsp white flour 2 tsp freshContinue reading “Ham & Corn Chowder”
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
We first tried these brussel sprouts at a steak restaurant near us and I immediately went home to recreate them. The restaurant made them with maple syrup, but you can omit for the low-carb version. Ingredients: 5 slices bacon 1 lb brussel sprouts, halved 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp maple syrup (optional) salt &Continue reading “Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon”
Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
It’s important not to over-mash the potatoes or you will end up with the dreaded ‘mashed paste’. Use a hand masher and stop as soon as the majority of the chunks have been broken up. Ingredients: 10 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 1/2 c sour cream 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese 1/4 c butter 1Continue reading “Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes”
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