Appetizers · Lunch · Side Dishes · Veggies

Cranberry Jalapeño Hummus

You’ll need:

1 15.5 oz can garbanzo beans (chick peas)

1 14 oz can whole cranberry sauce

2 jalapeños

Salt

1 tbsp olive oil

4-6 tbsp water

First drain and rinse the garbanzo beans. Then pour into blender or food processor. Slice the tops off the jalapeños and cut in half and place into processor. The. Add in 3/4 cup while cranberry sauce. Add the olive oil and 5 turns of salt. Turn on pulse and began to mix it all together. It will be thick add in water one tbsp at a time until a nice smooth texture. Then enjoy! Use as a dip with bread or crackers or use as a spread in sandwiches! Turkey with cheddar cheese, arugula and the spread o. A pita pocket is amazing!!!

low carb · Low Carb Dish · Lunch · Soups · Veggies

Sausage & kale soup

You’ll need

2 15.5 cans green northern beans

1 lb sweet or spicy Italian sausage

1 medium onion diced

3 garlic cloves minced

6 cups chicken stock

1 15.5oz can diced tomatoes

6-8 baby carrots chopped

4 cups fresh kale chopped stem removed

1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

1 baguette sliced and toasted

First add sausage to a Dutch oven and brown. Dice onion and garlic and add to pot. Sauté until they soften. Then add in the chicken stock, beans, tomatoes, and carrots. Bring to a boil and let boil 5-7 minutes. Then add in the kale and let boil 5-7 minutes longer. Reduce heat and let simmer while you slice baguette. Place into a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil and place into oven at 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes until they began to brown. Remove and serve with soup. Ladder soup into bowl and top with cheese. Serve with bread! Enjoy!

Appetizers · Dressings & Marinades · Low Carb Dish · Lunch · Side Dishes · Uncategorized · Veggies

Quick Pickled Veggies

You’ll need:

2 cups apple cider or white vinegar

2 cups water

2 tbsp kosher salt

1 tsp red pepper flakes

4 garlic cloves

1 tbsp sugar

1 tsp peppercorns

3 sprigs dill

In pot heat the vinegar and water. Add in salt and sugar after boiling and stir. Remove from heat and place in peppercorns, smashed garlic and dill.

Slice veggies of your choice. I did carrots, red onion and cucumbers. Pour hot liquid over veggies and let cool. Once cool place in fridge and ready to go! They are really yummy at 6-8 hours after making but you can have as soon as chilled. Keep in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks in mason jar! Put in salads, sandwiches and relish trays! So stinking good!!

Enjoy

Appetizers · Dinner · Lunch · Salads & Blossom Bowls · SeaFood · Veggies

Spring Rolls

You’ll need

For the sauce:

3 heaping tbsp peanut butter creamy

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp lime juice

2 tbsp chili sauce

2 tbsp water (a little less)

1 tsp fresh grated ginger

For rolls:

You can pretty much put any veggies you have on hand in these rolls. But this time I used.

Matchstick carrots

Thin sliced red cabbage

Cilantro

Red peppers thin sliced

Mixed greens

Sliced avocado

Vermicelli rice noodles

Rice paper

8oz frozen shrimp shelled and deveined ( I used a spicy Asian seasoning on shrimp)

Okay! So there is your list. Make sure to look in the Asian isle of your grocery store for the rice paper wraps, hoisin sauce, and rice noddles.

First thing first, chop all veggies nice and thin, have all on plate in rows so it’s easy to grab each veggie and layer.

Thaw shrimp, dry as well as you can. Season and then place into a sauté pan with olive oil and cook until turn pink and start to brown. Remove and let cool.

For rice paper follow directions in package, they come in hard sheets and you will quickly wet them in warm water, place onto chopping board and then began to add veggies and protein, it will become sticky quick so make sure you have everything ready to place and roll so you don’t waste the papers.

Whatever you want to show on the outside of the wrap you will place last. I always start with my greens on bottom, then (if using rice noodles that’s next) then add red cabbage, carrots, red peppers, avocado, cilantro and seasoned cooked shrimp. I had some sesame seeds so I sprinkled that on also, then take ends and fold over the top end of veggies, and take one end and pull over top and roll tightly. Tuck ends as you roll. And that’s it! I like to slice in half and then dip in sauce and eat! 😊

Breakfast · Lunch · Side Dishes · Veggies

Mediterranean crust less quiche

You’ll need:

7 eggs

1/4 cup of milk

4 tbsp chopped chives

2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

1/4 cup fresh mozzarella diced

1/4 cup feta cheese

4 slices prochutto

Kalmata olives sliced (however many you want) I love the salt briny flavor!

1/4 cup I had some Italian salami so I threw in some diced pieces of that to! 😉

1/4 cup diced ham yes I had that in hand that day to use up also!

1/4 cup diced tomatoes

Salt and pepper to taste

Start with preheating oven to 350 degrees. Then in a bowl crack eggs and add milk whisk together until fluffy this is key it had to all be one color and very fluffy looking. Then add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a “lightly oil sprayed” pie plate. Next chop all ingredients. Then add the meat, and cheese😉 (YUM) (save out a little feta for topping before serving, just a few sprinkles) Then sprinkle in chives, dill and olives. Give the eggs a little wiggle and make sure everything is being evenly distributed. (Leave out tomatoes, a sprinkle of dill and feta)

Place into oven and bake for about 30 minutes until it fluffs up. Once center is fluffy and high but not browning yet. Remove, and sprinkle on tomatoes, fresh dill for color and taste, and feta cheese, if you have a few extra olives that didn’t make it in the pan throw those on to! 😉 Then place back into oven for another 5 minutes just to warm the top veggies. Remove let cool for s few minutes and cut into 6-8 slices! If you want a sauce to go with this a hollandaise sauce would make this killer! 😊 Enjoy!!!

Salads & Blossom Bowls · Side Dishes · Veggies

Quinoa raspberry spring salad

You’ll need:

2 cups mixed greens

1 cup red cabbage chopped

1 cup kale

2 garlic cloves minced

1/2 cup red quinoa

1/2 cup white quinoa

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 lemon

1 English cucumber diced (1/2 cup)

1 cup fresh raspberries

1/3 cup almond slivers

1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled

For dressing: 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup extra vinegar olive oil, 3 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt (put into mason jar and shake shake shake!🤗)

For quinoa add 2 cups water, 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp salt, to a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling add in quinoa 1/2 cup red, 1/2 cup white, and cover. Reduce heat so it simmers for 10-12 minutes until all liquid has been absorbed. Put into a bowl and cool. Squeeze 1/2 fresh lemon over top and mix.

To make charred kale place minced garlic and 1 tbsp olive oil in sauté pan and sauté on high, add in 1 cup kale and cover. Leave on heat for 30-45 seconds and remove pan from heat but leave covered another minute so kale wilts. You want a nice chat but not burnt! Remove place into bowl and cool.

To assemble fist place mixed greens, then red cabbage, kale then quinoa. Give a toss, then add raspberries, almonds and feta cheese. When ready to stir pour dressing over top and toss lightly. Enjoy!!! 😍😍 it’s so good!! Feeds 8-10 (or one pregnant lady) 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Appetizers · Lunch · Salads & Blossom Bowls · Side Dishes · Veggies

Bean Taco dip

You’ll need

1 can refried beans

1/2 cup sour cream

6 oz cream cheese

3 tbsp taco seasoning (1/2 pack)

1 small red onion diced (1/2 cup)

1 small red pepper diced (1/2 cup)

1/2 cup diced black olives

1 cup shredded mixed cheese (your choice)

2 cups shredded lettuce

1/2 cup cilantro

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds for topping

In skillet or microwave heat refried beans until soft. Add in sour cream and mix well. Add 1/3 cup shredded cheese and stir together until bubbling on stove or melted in microwave. On bottom layer of pan 6 by 6 inch pan or round glass bowl spread out bean mix. In a separate bowl heat cream cheese until soft and mix in taco seasoning until smooth. Layer on top of beans (saving 2 tbsp for topping) next add diced veggies in layers. Top with cheese then shredded lettuce. Sprinkle cilantro and pomegranates on top, dollop top with remaining cream cheese mix. Serve with tortilla chips! Enjoy!

Chicken · Dinner · PASTA · Side Dishes · Veggies

Garlic Brussels & tomatoes over pasta

You need:

Angle hair pasta

Brussel sprouts

Cherry tomatoes

5 garlic cloves

Salt/pepper

Half and half

Flour

Parmesan cheese

First cook pasta as directed. In pan add 3 mined garlic cloves, Brussel sprouts, salt and pepper to taste and coat with olive oil s out 2 tbsp. Heat until sprouts start to char and then add halved cherry tomatoes for another few minutes. Put into bowl and set aside in same pan add the remaining garlic cloves and a little more olive oil sauté and then add 1/3 cup flour and a little cream make into a paste and then slowly add in 3 cups of half and half. Bring to a boil and add half a cup Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste let boil until sauce has thickened the. Add pasta and mix. Add veggies last and top with red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese.

Appetizers · Dinner · Grilling · Low Carb Dish · Lunch · PASTA · Side Dishes · Veggies

Eggplant Parms

You’ll need:

1 large eggplant

1 sweet onion

1 can roasted red peppers

Fresh mozzarella

Fresh basil

1 jar marinara sauce I used Prego

Panko bread crumbs

Flour

Eggs

Dried basil

Dried oregano

Garlic salt

Salt

First you will need to slice eggplant into 1/2 inch slices. Place on paper towels and salt both sides of eggplant and cover with paper towels let sit for 30 mins to allow water to drain from eggplant. Pat dry and wipe of salt. In a plate add 1 cup flour and coat both sides of eggplant. Beat eggs in bowl and drop flour coated eggplant in bested eggs. In separate bowl add 2 cups panko crumbs 1 tsp oregano and 1 tsp basil and a few shakes of garlic salt and mix. Lastly drop egg coated eggplant into panko crumbs and coat generously. In skillet heat olive oil and fry both sides until golden brown, it only takes a few seconds on each side so watch closely not to burn. Place onto a sheet pan lined with tin foil. Place in preheated oven at 350 for 15 minutes. Slice up onions and fry. Slice roasted red peppers and set aside. Remove eggplant from oven and pat off any extra oil. Then stack two eggplants side by side overlapping a little. Top eggplant with onions and red peppers and then add two tbsp marinara sauce and top with fresh mozzarella slices. Sprinkle with dried basil and place back into oven at 425 degrees until cheese is melted and starting to turn golden brown. Remove and sprinkle chopped fresh basil on top and enjoy! Can serve on crusty bread, pasta or place inside bread as sandwich.