A year and a half ago, I had the pleasure of meeting these Green Smoothie Rawkstars...as they call themselves. They are beautiful people, inside and out, and I am so stoked for their new cookbook. Their goal and mission is clear: help you lose weight, improve your health, prevent a disease, nourish your family, feel happier and get fit....by drinking one green smoothie a … [Read more...]
Texas Caviar Party Dip
More football food, friends. Dare I admit that I've lived back in TX for more than 3 years and I'm FINALLY sharing my Texas Caviar recipe. This stuff is like 'healthy dip crack' - because it's not super high in fat or calories and it's super colorful. And full of fiber. And good for you. But it's addicting.addicting.addicting. You've been warned … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
I made these the other day. And 2 dozen were gone in a matter of hours. We had a few extra hands around...friends from the neighborhood. Between after school snack and dessert after dinner, these were polished off before the end of the day. (Now you understand why I bake so much. It's WAY cheaper than convenience snacks!) Enjoy! Oatmeal … [Read more...]
Creamed Corn with Roasted Hatch Chiles
My husband has a thang for creamed corn. He adores it. I like it. It's good. But he loves it. Like, really loves it. Whenever we eat out at a BBQ restaurant, it's always the first side that I order to go with the meat. He could polish off a pint or even a quart on his own. While BBQ restaurant sides are gooooooood, they (along with their meaty side kicks) are muy … [Read more...]
Freezer-Friendly Ham and Cheese Muffins
This school year is back in full force and these muffins are a great morning breakfast, after-school snack, or quick weekday dinner. I throw them together and have them on the table in around 30 minutes. The kids just eat them up. That keeps the kids happy and helps our whole family keep up with our go-go-go schedule. The recipe is versatile and the flavor is fresh, smoky, … [Read more...]
No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies
Can I get on a soapbox for a second? Do you mind? I've been making these no-bake cookies for years. I came across a 'clean-eating' version of these cookies not too long ago and decided to give them a try. BLECH. BLECH. BLECH. I say this as someone who fully understands the effects of sugar and am a 'clean eater' for the most part, as someone who limits my sugar intake … [Read more...]
No Bake Chia Cherry Cashew Energy Bites
We adore energy bites. I make them a few times a month for after school snacks and try to keep "stock" on hand. Most energy bites have dried fruit, some nuts, some dates and a sweetener (in this case, cherry preserves.) If I have time, I'll mix them up in the morning and put them into the fridge. It might sound crazy that I have extra time in the mornings to spend … [Read more...]
Blondie Toffee Brownies
Your favorite blondie brownies just got a 'flavor lift.' These beauties are crazy tasty and make a perfect, easy weeknight snack. Quickly whip up the batter, then mix in some toffee chips, white chocolate chips and some chopped pecans. Chopped walnuts would work too. Combine it all and add to parchment lined baking dish. This recipe makes 9x13. Because we love … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie Stuffed French Toast
This right here. Ridiculously delicious. I'm not gonna lie...it's a little bit of a production to get it all together. (It takes 3 bowls and a 9x13.) But it's so totally worth it. Here's the topping in bowl #1. Here's the egg-pumpkin mixture in bowl #2. Here's the bread, ready to be cut up into pieces. Here's the cream cheese 'filling' that … [Read more...]
Multi-Grain and Nut Pancakes
I have a little thing about homemade pancakes. I can't seem to make the same ones twice. (Well, maybe I do!) But I love doctoring up the batter with fresh fruit, chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, and nuts. I've got a special multi-grain version to share with you today...using whole wheat, cornmeal and oats. Plus some pecans and walnuts. These pancakes are a perfect way to use … [Read more...]