Summer foods are so much fun. The obstacle is when you really want something but don’t have all the ingredients. The potato salad craving hit with limited ingredients – but we made it work! 1 rustic potato was cut up very chunky and then boiled for about 10 minutes. During this I chopped up someContinue reading “Potato Salad”
Category Archives: Meal Prep
Cottage Cheese Pizza Pasta Bake
We tried the cottage cheese pasta again, but this time in a baked casserole and it was SOOO GOOD! I started off by roasting some tomatoes, peppers, onions and garlic in the oven, They were seasoned with some salt, pepper, basil and EVOO. I removed them once finished and added them to the blender withContinue reading “Cottage Cheese Pizza Pasta Bake”
Cottage Cheese Wrap
Back on the cottage cheese trends for that sneaky protein. This time I tried the viral cottage cheese wrap, though it didn’t stay in wrap shape, it was delicious, and I would definitely make it again and again. First, I preheated the oven to 350. In a blender I added about one cup of cottageContinue reading “Cottage Cheese Wrap”
Cheese Danish
Who doesn’t love a flaky cheese Danish! I didn’t realize how easy they were to make until I was scrolling and watched some reels of how to make them at home. So, I thought let’s give it a go! What you need: puff pastry (I used two sheets), block of cream cheese, some sugar, vanillaContinue reading “Cheese Danish”
Baked Bacon Mac and Cheese
A leveled up baked mac and cheese for the recent Easter holiday. I have shared a variety of mac and cheese recipes – but this one is extra cheesy with bacon! I started to cook my macaroni to al dente (about 2 cups). In another pan I started a roux of butter and flour. IContinue reading “Baked Bacon Mac and Cheese”
Protein Blueberry Muffins
We are back with another delicious, healthier, protein breakfast snack! I love using the Kodiak pancake mix for something other than pancakes. Preheat the oven to 350 and spray the muffin pan. In one bowl mix2 cups Kodiak mix, ½ cup brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. Toss 1 cup fresh blueberries in about 1Continue reading “Protein Blueberry Muffins”
Penne alla Papalina
…AKA my quick, easy way of making a ham and pea pasta. But saying it in Italian makes it fancier right? LOL First, I started my pasta water for penne. Next, I diced a ham steak, chopped garlic and onions and then sauteed all in a pan with some pepper until crispy. Once crispy IContinue reading “Penne alla Papalina”
Air Fryer Steak and Potatoes
I enjoy my air fryer grill combination. I love that it has a thermometer for grilling meat. I haven’t tried steak yet. Mainly because I love when other make it for me or getting it out to eat. This time around, I decided to go for it and make it in my air fryer. IContinue reading “Air Fryer Steak and Potatoes”
Crock Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup
It’s soup season! I had potatoes that needed to be cooked. After some Pinterest research that paired with some reels I scrolled upon – here’s how it all came together (aka the recipe I came up with lol). I started by washing and chopping my potatoes. I bought this mandolin/veggie chopper and it’s the bestContinue reading “Crock Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup”
Protein Banana Cookies
A new cookie recipe when you have bananas that need to be used – this time using some of the Kodiak protein pancake mix. They were a protein packed cookie that pair perfect with coffee. They were a bit more dense of a cookie. But they were filling and a great grab and go breakfast.Continue reading “Protein Banana Cookies”
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