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Recipe: Mexican Hummus
Mexican hummus – chickpeas with some jalapeño kick and we’re in business for a protein packed snack. I love snacks – small meals and a lot of snacks is the perfect way for me to eat. Okay, sometimes the meals aren’t so small, yet don’t underestimate the power of a snack. Let’s get cooking! Ingredients 19 oz can of chickpeas 2 jalapeños a loose cup of fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon of cumin 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder 3 tablespoons of grape seed oil 4 tablespoons…
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Recipe: Kale and Sweet Potato Salad
Kale and sweet potato salad – it’s full of so much texture, it’s hearty and it’s delicious. I made this on New Year’s Eve and we loved it – it was the best part of the meal! Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients 1 pound of sweet potatoes 1/2 tablespoon of canola oil 8 stalks of kale 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 6 strips of turkey bacon 1/2 cup of goat cheese 1 shallot teaspoon of dijon mustard 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup of…
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Recipe: Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers! Yes, it’s one of those nights where we feel like Mexican food, yet what to make?! So many choices, yet we feel like something new. Well, we’ve had tacos a few times in the last week. We love tacos, and burrito bowls, too. So, this time I decided to do something different and stuff the peppers. Let’s get cooking! Ingredients 4 poblano peppers 3 jalapeño peppers 1 pound of ground turkey 1/2 of shredded old cheddar cheese 8 oz of goat cheese 1…
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Recipe: Chow Mein
Chow Mein! What? I know – Bryce loves noodles and one night we didn’t have much in the house for groceries. So, I decided search for a quick noodle dish. This plain version from FGF is the starting point of this recipe – then I adapted it and let me tell you – it’s a winner! Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients large white onion 2 jalapeños 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic 3 tablespoon of canola oil package of rice noodles can of mini corn about…
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Recipe: Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl
Sweet potato burrito bowl! This is one hearty bowl and it make an excellent lunch. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 1 large sweet potato can of black beans 1 cup of white rice 3 tablespoons of canola oil 1/2 a teaspoon of bird’s eye chili 1/2 a recipe of feta corn salad guacamole fresh tomatoes salt to taste southwest dressing First, wash and peel the sweet potato. Turn the oven to 375 on roast. Dice into small 1/4 inch cubes and toss in 2 tablespoons…
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Recipe: Summer Eats
It’s summer – yes summer! Can you believe it, it’s actually here?! Okay, it’s here on Saturday, yet still – it’s time to get excited. Summer time means summer eats. Okay, let’s get cooking. Below I’ll share some of my all time favourite summer recipes. Some are new, some are old, and all are flat out delicious. Summer Eats Mexican Street Corn Flattened BBQ Chicken Black Bean Burgers Texas Caviar Gluten Free S’mores These summer recipes can of course be eaten any time, yet it’s…
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Recipe: Almond Flour Pancakes
Looking to switch up your breakfast routine? Give these almond flour pancakes a try! They’re good, yet best served in small batches. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 2 cups of almond flour 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil 4 eggs 2 tablespoons of agave 1/2 – 3/4 cup of milk 1 tablespoon of vanilla 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda First, mix all of the ingredients in the blender. Yes, it’s that easy! Mix until all combined – be sure…
