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Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough – something we all love…how about turning it into a healthier snack?! Protein Bars! They are quick and easy to make – and easy for small snacks while on the go. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup of butter (you can substitute with almond butter) 1 can of Low Fat Eagle Brand Condensed Milk 2 cups of protein powder (I used vanilla) 1/2 cup raw brown sugar 1 cup chocolate chips a full tablespoon of vanilla 1 cup pure almond butter a heaping…
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Recipe: Lasagna Rolls
Lasagna is a great family meal – dress it up by doing lasagna rolls! You can modify my recipe Lazy Lasagna into rolls, too. Both recipes are GLUTEN FREE!! Complete awesomeness. Ingredients package of rice lasagna noodles bunch of spinach 1 tablespoon of garlic 2 tablespoons of olive oil 3 cups of homemade sauce (mine is turkey rose sauce) 350-420g container of ricotta cheese 1 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese First – cook your noodles. Second – sauté the spinach in the garlic and…
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Lazy Day!
Lazy Day Lazy Lily sitting in the sun being lazy. This look, it’s a way of asking me what I’m looking at! Nap time. Getting comfortable. Such a cute napper. Basically, at our house it’s difficult to get a lazy day with two active pups. Today, however, we took full advantage of the laziness. Time for naps, treats and a few photos. Bella is such a stinker that she’ll wake us up around 6:30am wondering why we’re not right there to feed her. Really? You…
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Recipe: Stuffed Jalapeños
Game day snack? Movie treat? TV series marathon? Stuffed Jalapeño made from scratch and baked for a much healthier treat! They are quick and easy… Ingredients 7-9 jalapeños 1/2 cup cheddar, monterey jack and mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons of cilantro small white onion 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce Slice jalapeños in half, deseed and dice onions. Sauté onions in a bit of oil until rich and brown – set aside to cool. Mix in a large bowl the onions, cilantro, the 3 cheeses and the sriracha…
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Cupid’s Cupcake
Cupid’s Cupcake Wild about Cupcakes is a fabulous cupcake recipe book. My mom got it for me a couple of years ago as a stocking stuffer. Great find, Mom! It’s full of different categories – healthy, chocolate, kiddos, party ideas, and special moments. A bonus, Rachel Lane even offers gluten free, sugar free, dairy free, egg free diabetic friendly options. So awesome! I can’t post the recipe, since that’s a violation of copyright – but you can buy the book, Wild about Cupcakes at Amazon.com.…
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Valentine’s Day – Milk Glass & Candy
Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is around the corner…red and white fill the house! My Nana loves Milk Glass – it warms my heart to have a few pieces in my home – plus, candy is always welcome!!! It’s time for Valentine’s day milk glass candy – here we go. Cinnamon Hearts?? Yes! Marshmallow Hearts?? You bet! A Valentine’s Day Candy Display! Take a bite out of my heart. I’m such a nerd. Valentine’s day is great – not because of the overly commercial aspect where…
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Recipe: Tenderloin Roast
Tenderloin Roast – crusted in garlic and parmesan cheese – so tender, so flavourful and so perfect for a special occasion!! I made this roast for Christmas this past year, but I recommend using it for any special time (or non special, too) like Valentine’s Day, Easter, or perhaps just a nice meal to say ‘I love you’. Ingredients Tenderloin Roast – this one is 1.5 lb. (feeds 3-4) 15 shallots 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup parsley 2 tablespoon of minced…
