Summer is in full force; the temperatures are rising, and it seems like we are more on the go with outdoor sports, activities, pool parties, and barbeques. It is important to keep our nutrition in check, especially during the summer months when we are exerting even more energy by constantly being on the move. See…
Chocolate Cheesecake Easter Dirt Cups Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 8 – 10 Ingredients 1 package OREO cookies, crushed 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 1/2 cups milk 2 packages (3.4 oz) JELL-O Chocolate pudding mix 2 tubs…
Easter Bunny Pancakes Prepare your favorite pancake batter as directed on the package Prepare four round pancakes in varying sizes (i.e. 2 small, 1 medium, 1 large) to give you what will become the head, body, and two paws of your bunny pancakes Prepare two oblong pancakes to give you what will become the ears…
Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Asparagus Skillet Ingredients 1 medium salmon fillet, cut in 3 or 4 chunks 2 bunches of asparagus, rinsed and trimmed 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup (125ml) low-sodium vegetable broth (or white wine) 1/2 stick butter 1 tablespoon hot sauce, optional (we used Sriracha)…
Strawberry Salad with Arugula and Salted Caramel Walnuts Ingredients 4 big handfuls of fresh arugula fresh strawberries, about 12, hulled and halved About 1/2 cup crumbled sheep’s milk feta cheese Caramelized Walnuts 1 cup walnut halves 3 Tbsp brown sugar pinch salt 1 tsp butter Dressing 1/4 cup walnut oil or any oil you prefer…
Jingle Bell Bark PREP TIME: 10 minutes ADDITIONAL TIME: 2 hours TOTAL TIME: 2 hours 10 minutes Ingredients 12 graham cracker sheets 12 ounces white chocolate morsels, melted Sprinkles Instructions Place graham crackers on a baking tray. Melt white chocolate morsels according to package directions. Spread over graham crackers. Sprinkle generously with sprinkles of choice.…
Reindeer Pancakes Reindeer Pancakes Prep Time: 10minutes Cook Time: 10minutes Total Time: 20minutes INGREDIENTS 1 package of bacon 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (I prefer Pamela’s Baking & Pancake Mix) 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1 Tablespoon oil 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 cup mini marshmallows Marshmallows and M&M’s for eyes Red candy…
Holiday Food Safety 1 – Hand washing. Keep your hands clean by effective hand washing with soap and water. Avoid using your bare hands to touch “ready-to-eat” foods. Ready-to-eat foods do not need to be cooked in order to be consumed. Examples are crackers, breads, cheeses, deli meats, veggies for a veggie tray, etc. 2…
Soup Season It’s getting cold out, and nothing screams warm and cozy dinner like an inviting bowl of soup. One of my favorite ways to make soup is with my Instant Pot! Many people respond to that last sentence with, “Oh, yeah, my (insert relative here) bought me one for Christmas a few years back,…
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