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Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Another recipe of when you have too many ripe bananas and don’t know what to make. I wanted cookies this time around. To make them “healthier” (in my mind that is LOL) I went with an oatmeal chocolate chip recipe. Here is what you need: 1 ½ cup flour (sifted), 1 tsp. baking powder, 1tsp.Continue reading “Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies”

Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Have you seen the videos floating around for “protein ice cream” aka a healthier version of one of our favorite dessert treats? Well I decided to dabble in the trend and attempted 3 different flavors for my container of cottage cheese. 1. Chocolate Strawberry: I combined cottage cheese, fresh strawberries, honey, chocolate chips and a splashContinue reading “Cottage Cheese Ice Cream”

Deviled Eggs

I have never made deviled eggs before. I love to eat them, just never made them. For Easter, I decided to give making them a try and now I wish I made more LOL. I hard boiled 6 eggs. Once they chilled, I peeled them, cut in half and separate the cooked yokes into aContinue reading “Deviled Eggs”

Applesauce Raisin Cake

I have eaten Apple Sauce Raisin Cake, but never made it. I asked mom for the family recipe and then I gave it whirl! What you need: 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. cinnamon, ½ tsp. nutmeg, ½ tsp. cloves, 2 tsp. baking soda, 1 cup raisins, ½ cup butterContinue reading “Applesauce Raisin Cake”

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

While scrolling I found this easy chicken tender treat! The video had pickles, that I skipped this time. Although, I may try it next time LOL. It’s so simple, yet it was very delicious. Take chicken tenderloins and season them with your favorite chicken seasoning. Take a cheese stick (I used Colby jack) and oneContinue reading “Bacon Wrapped Chicken”

Beer Cheese Dip

What goes better with a totcho bar than beer cheese dip? Other toppings yes, but a beer cheese really leveled it up! Shout out to the Food Network app and Katie Lee Biegel for this recipe (only a few modifications). In a sauce pan I melted 3 tbsp. butter and added 3 tbsp. flour. IContinue reading “Beer Cheese Dip”

Cheesey Pickle Egg Rolls

Shout out to Molly Yeh for this easy recipe and delicious snack! It is as simple as it sounds and all you need is cheese, pickles and egg roll wrappers. I heated some oil in a pan. Took a pickle spear and wrapped a slice of Havarti cheese around it, then rolled it up inContinue reading “Cheesey Pickle Egg Rolls”

Easy Coffee Cake

Every in the mood for coffee cake but want an easy recipe? Then this on is for you! Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups bisquick mix, 2 Tbsp. sugar, 2/3 cup milk, 1 egg, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon and 2 tbsp. cold butter. Preheat the oven to 375 and grease aContinue reading “Easy Coffee Cake”

Hoagie Pasta Salad

Ever in the mood for a hoagie – but do not want all the bread. I know it’s rare we don’t want bread – but here is a great recipe for you! First, make 1 cup ditatini pasta. Next chop of your salad ingredients. I used iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, fresh basil, sweet peppers, salami andContinue reading “Hoagie Pasta Salad”

Banana Oat Bites

When you have banana that are too ripe you need to find a recipe. So I decided to make some banana oat bites for breakfast! Start by preheating the oven to 350 and spraying a mini muffin pan. In one bowl combine 3 cups rolled oats, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp. baking powder and ¼Continue reading “Banana Oat Bites”