A few years ago we lived in Kansas. During that time we were introduced to the most delicious, homemade salad dressing - a sweet onion vinaigrette. I instantly fell in love with the flavor and so I got the recipe and it made it often for my family. I would make multiple large salads every week so that we could enjoy this delicious dressing. One day my husband and I got in a sandwich mood and we experience sandwich creating magic. All the stars aligned and we created the most delicious sandwich, … [Read more...]
Caramel Candy Bars Recipe
I am a huge caramel lover. The more gooey and sticky the better. Caramel Candy Bars are some of my family's favorite treats! They are pretty easy to make, don't involve any hard steps and they are really impressive when shared with friends. They are perfect for celebrating any holiday or occasion because you can use the holiday color themed M&M's and your set! Caramel Candy Bars Soft and gooey cookie bars.Base and Topping Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups … [Read more...]
The Holiday Hero – Pepto-Bismol #PinkRelief
This post is sponsored by Pepto-Bismol. All opinions are my own.During the holiday time, food is one of the main players in celebrating. With parties and gifts, food is one of the stars of the show! I know I'm super excited about all the meals and treats I will be eating over the next couple of weeks.One of my favorite cookies to put on my goodie plates to give away are Chocolate Crinkle cookies. You know the chocolately cookies coated with powdered? YUM! So I wanted to share the recipe … [Read more...]
Candy Cane Dessert Minis
This post is sponsored by Lunchbox. All opinions are my own.Jello is one of my kid's favorite foods. Luckily for me it's easy to make! As I was searching for some fun new desserts to try this holiday season I came across these . Are they pretty? This is like a fancy version of plain Jello. I tested this recipe, it's easy and delicious and will be perfect for the White Elephant gift exchange I'm hosting this week! The recipe is easy and only involves four ingredients! Candy Cane Dessert … [Read more...]
Green Bean Casserole w/Bacon
Time to start prepping your holiday feast. I know a lot of people have traditional dishes they like to serve. We sure do! But I'm also open to trying some new dishes. Who knows, if they are good they might become tradition.This Green Bean Casserole with Bacon looks and sounds amazing. This is on my Thanksgiving meal list! If you need a Paleo or Clean Eating Holiday Meal Plan they also have that available! Check out eMeals, it's makes a great gift. I gave a subscription to my Mom last … [Read more...]
Carrot Cake Waffles with a Cream Cheese Glaze
Fall is my favorite time of year. For me it means all kinds of delicious foods with apples, spices and pumpkins. Though carrots aren't included in my list of fall foods, Carrot Cake tastes similar to a spice cake to me, so Fall is the perfect time for Carrot Cake Waffles with a Cream Cheese Glaze. Enjoy the recipe below.Ingredients Waffles- 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup finely shredded carrots 1/2 stick melted butter 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 Teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon … [Read more...]
3 Fun School Lunch Ideas
We are only a month into the new school year and my kids are already sick of having sandwiches for lunch. I like sandwiches because they are easy and relatively mess free. I put on my thinking cap to come up with some fun school lunches that weren't sandwiches. I thought of my kids favorite foods and I came up with these three great options but found that they were messier than a sandwich. This means I have to remember to throw in a Wet Ones singles into their lunch boxes to wipe their sticky … [Read more...]
Pecan-Crusted Fish Fingers
Pecan-Crusted Fish Fingers Ingredients6 grouper fillets (or catfish) 2 large eggs 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 cup almond flour 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning 1/2 tsp salt Coconut oil cooking sprayInstructionsPreheat oven to 350°F. Cut fillets crosswise into 1-inch strips. Whisk together eggs and 1/4 cup water. Place egg mixture in a shallow dish. Combine pecans and remaining ingredients in another shallow dish. Dip fish in egg; dredge in pecan mixture. … [Read more...]
Ground Beef Chorizo Burgers
Ground Beef Chorizo Burgers Ingredients11/4 lb grass-fed ground beef 1/2 lb raw chorizo sausage (or grass-fed ground beef) 1 medium onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper 2 Tbsp coconut oil Curly leaf lettuce 3 medium-size tomatoes, thickly sliced Small dill pickles (optional)InstructionsPreheat grill to medium-high. Combine ground beef, chorizo, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix just until blended. Shape beef mixture into 6 … [Read more...]
Strawberry Granola Dessert Parfait
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #QuakerRealMedleys #CollectiveBiasI like to make dessert for my family at least once a week. I think it's fun to have a special treat with the family. The kids get excited and we gather around the table together to eat our treat and talk. Sometimes I'm not in a baking mood, so I try to find quick and easy dessert ideas. When I saw the Quaker® Real Medleys® Yogurt Cups an idea … [Read more...]
Paleo Mexican Chicken Skillet
It's Paleo recipe time again! Today we have a Mexican Chicken Skillet. I love a good 1 skillet meal. This one is healthy, pretty easy and delicious! For members of your family that maybe aren't so Paleo this would pair great with a taco shell or tortillas. Mexican Chicken Skillet Ingredients2 Tbsp coconut oil (or use avocado oil) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 11/2 lb ground chicken (or ground turkey or grass-fed beef) 2 Tbsp chili … [Read more...]
How to Make and Can Applesauce
It is rare for me to have enough fruits and vegetables to be able to can them because I do a lot of juicing. Usually my problem is not having enough fruits and vegetables but this was not the case this summer. I was blessed to get a car full of 'deer' apples. Even more than I could possibly juice.I realize that canning is kind of a dead (or at least dying) skill. But I grew up doing it, and want to pass the tradition down to my children. If nothing else, we will have more food to … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Bruschetta with Homemade Pico de Gallo
I love Red Gold tomatoes because they make cooking so very easy. With 1 can of Red Gold Tomatoes with Diced Chilis I was able to make a main dish and a side dish. Grilled Chicken Bruschetta Ingredients:10 chicken tenders (or however many you need to feed your group)Sun-dried Tomato Salad DressingGrated Mozzarella cheese1 can Red Gold petite diced tomatoes with diced chilis Directions:Grill chicken tenders about 10 minutes, until cooked thru.Place grilled … [Read more...]
Homemade Guacamole
Guacamole is a pretty easy thing to make, but it is a little trickier to make is taste really good. My household loves guacamole a lot and we only ever make it from scratch. We try lots of experimenting, especially with Red Gold tomatoes and the different flavor options they have available. While it's fun to add some pizzaz, plain diced tomatoes are my favorite version of guacamole.Ingredients- 1 can Red Gold petite diced tomatoes 1 avacado 1/4 of a diced yellow onion Juice of 1 lime 2 … [Read more...]
Salmon-Spinach Mushroom ‘Burgers’
I'm not a big fan of mushrooms but I love Salmon so this a great recipe for me to try from eMeals! It might take some convincing at my house but if you LOVE seafood, or mushrooms this is the way to go. This could also be a great vegetarian meal if you want to exclude the fish. Oh, and it's also Paleo!Ingredients6 large portobello mushroom caps, stems removed 3 (5-or 6-oz) cans boneless, skinless wild-caught Alaskan salmon, well drained 2 large eggs, beaten 2 Tbsp almond flour 1 … [Read more...]
