by Lisa | Feb 21, 2018 | Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Side Dishes, Snacks, Snacks (Kid AND Inner-Kid friendly)
Who loves chips like me?! Don’t be shy! As much as I love them, I know I shouldn’t eat them all the time. So instead I make these eggplant chips! Yes, you heard me- eggplant! Not only are they already round, so they look like a chip, but they crisp up nicely when baked! Yay! No more guilt! This simple eggplant recipe is wonderful to have when you are going to a potluck or a tailgate party. You know there will be those tempting chips, but now you can bring your own healthy version and a yummy smoked paprika dip too! Eggplants vary in size and you can always cut them to the correct shape and size you need for your chips. So don’t worry too much if you have a huge one from your garden or a cucumber-shaped one from the store. They will both taste delicious! I always use my food processor to slice the eggplant. It is so easy and it makes them uniform in thickness. If you don’t have a food processor just use a sharp knife and try to be as consistent as possible to get uniform thickness. After slicing lay them out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. This is where you have to be patient. Let the slices sit for at least an hour. Sometimes I leave them for several hours just because I get busy and forget about them. I like to make the smoked paprika dip at this time because it is best if it sits in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Or if...
by Lisa | Feb 19, 2018 | Desserts, Gluten-Free
These gluten free coconut macaroons are deliciously sweet and so easy to make! You will wonder why you didn’t make them sooner! When I made these coconut macaroon cookies for the first time I was amazed at how easy they are to whip up. All you do is combine all the ingredients (there are only three!) and then bake. It was amazing! I wanted to keep this recipe simple, but you could totally make these super fancy by dipping them in chocolate and adding some orange extract. Chocolate and orange go so good together (I even made scones with those flavor combos!) Or you could add vanilla extract and then melt down some Andes mints and dip them in there! Or you could keep them simple and just whip up the easy recipe above! The possibilities are endless! For this recipe I used unsweetened coconut flakes and you may be wondering why not use sweetened? I personally try to avoid sweetened coconut flakes because a lot of manufactures use propylene glycol to sweeten it and that’s a compound that is in antifreeze. Anyways, you won’t even miss the sweetness in these coconut macaroons- the sweetened condensed milk will take care of that! Since these coconut macaroon cookies are held together by the sweetened condensed milk they can be pretty sticky. However, they are oh so delicious and not to mention full of coconut flavor! I did notice after they were done baking that some of the condensed milk had come out of the macaroons and wasn’t the prettiest, but this was easily wiped away and no one was the...
by Kami | Feb 5, 2018 | Gluten-Free, Pork, Recipes, Side Dishes
Bacon, cheese and potatoes… do I need to say more? Well, this cheese potato casserole recipe is all that and more! It is the best combination of flavors and it has green onions which really take it to the next level. I mean green onions take almost anything to the next level, am I right? I love potato casserole recipes. One of my favorite dishes is my sister-in-law’s cheesy potato recipe, it combines both sweet potato and white potatoes. She brings it every year to Thanksgiving and you better believe I load my plate up! I’ve also had a sweet potato casserole with kale, heavy cream and parmesan in it. Super good and also a personal favorite! My friend who makes it always makes amazing food so it’s no surprise I loved that casserole. Anyways, enough about other potato casseroles let’s talk about this one. This cheesy potato casserole is super simple to make. To make: Boil the potatoes and let cool. Once cooled, peel and cut the potatoes Mix together sour cream, soup, cheese, bacon and green onions Spread 1 cup of cheese mixture on the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish Add a layer of potatoes and then repeat with the cheese mixture, more potatoes and finish with the last of the cheese mixture Bake at 350F for 35-45 minutes and then enjoy! Seriously, you will have a hard time not eating all of this, but save some for your family because they will love it too! If you love this cheesy potato recipe give this loaded scallop potato recipe a try. Super delicious! Or if you...
by Kami | Feb 2, 2018 | Breakfast, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Smoothies, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian
Yummy fruit on any day is so refreshing and this orange juice smoothie is no exception! Not only do you feel good drinking it but it makes your taste buds wake up! The combination of strawberries and bananas is a personal favorite and the added orange juice gives this smoothie an added zing! Give it a try! You won’t regret it! What is it about smoothies that make me think of warm spring or summer days! Shorts, swimming pools and playing outside! Riding bikes, sprinklers and working in a garden. I can’t wait for warmer weather! This strawberry banana smoothie with orange juice is so easy to make and if it’s not summer yet it will bring you warm thoughts! Honestly it’s still really cold where I’m at. We are lucky if it reaches the high 40’s, and I know in other parts of the country it is way colder. But I still love to make smoothies even on cold days (as long as the house is warm!). This smoothie is super simple to make! Simply add orange juice, frozen bananas, and frozen strawberries to a blender and blend! Easy as that! This recipe makes enough for four glasses, if you want to share it that is! The fruit gives you lots of energy and is sweet with all the natural sugar in it. You won’t even realize you are getting several servings of fruit in one glass! Your kids will love it too! If you love this orange banana smoothie you have to try some of my others! They are all amazing and delicious in their own unique...
by Kami | Jan 31, 2018 | Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Pork, Recipes
Oh my goodness, you guys, is there anything better than a breakfast casserole? Ok, I realize it may not be high on your list of breakfast yummies, or even on your radar. Well, it’s time to change that. This amazing ham and cheese breakfast casserole is so good and super easy to make. I love breakfast casseroles! I’ve had many variations over the years and I finally decided to put one with some of my favorite flavors down on paper and share it with all of you! This breakfast casserole with ham is packed to the brim with colorful veggies and bursting with flavor. Oh and this recipe is as easy as you can get. To make this casserole, simply begin by washing and chopping your veggies. Now this recipe calls for lots of veggies, and although they all combine for an amazingly delicious egg casserole, if you don’t have all of them don’t fear! You can mix and match your favorite veggies! Use whatever you have on hand! Take the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, spinach, and jalapeños (and any other veggies you want to throw in there!) and wash and chop them. Then in a large bowl beat 12 large eggs. I know you’re thinking 12! but trust me on this! Then stir in the seasoning, veggies, cheese and chopped ham. Pour this amazing protein packed concoction in a greased baking dish and bake at 350˚F for 30-40 minutes. Easy as cake… or should I say casserole! This recipe serves about 10 people, so make it for a group or eat the leftovers throughout the week! The nice...
by Kami | Jan 1, 2018 | Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Side Dishes
Who doesn’t love a creamy, warm spinach and artichoke dip?!?! This will forever be a party staple… why not make it a little healthier? Healthy does not have to equal bland and flavorless. Creating something healthy includes healthier substitutes, quality ingredients, and utilize the natural goodness from fruits and veggies. No fruits in this dip BUT we do throw in a few vegetables creating this savory cheesy easy spinach dip. I’m a huge fan of organic. Yes, organic has lots of health benefits by avoiding chemicals, growth stimulants, antibiotics, or pesticides. However, I must admit one of my main motivators for purchasing organic is the FLAVOR. For me, there is a clear contrast of flavor between organic and non-organic. Organic tastes like fresh produce plucked from your very own garden. Although I don’t specifically state organic items on the recipe, I strongly encourage you to purchase organic ingredients to enhance the taste. You will not regret it! Here are some of the products and ingredients we recommend using to make this recipe deLISH! Print Easy Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe Creamy, savory, and flavorful Easy Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe will become a go-to party recipes! Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Total Time 40 minutes Servings 12 people Ingredients 1/2 sweet onion peeled 1 jalapeño washed and seeded (add seeds for additional spice) 1 avocado pit and outer skin removed 1 cup Greek plain yogurt 1 cup shredded mozzarella 1 cup shredded fresh parmesan 1 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon minced garlic 14 oz can quartered artichoke hearts (NOT marinaded) drained and coarsely chopped 10 oz frozen chopped...
