When you’re in the mood to make pasta, but you also need to use up produce before it goes bad … you blend it in the sauce. I call it the sneaky “healthy” but without the veggie chunks LOL. I already has some roasted red peppers. On a sheet pan, I roasted some zucchini, redContinue reading “Roasted Veggie Pasta Sauce”
Category Archives: Recipes
Crock Pot Chicken Ravioli
I was looking for an easy recipe at the same time as using up some freezer/pantry items. I envisioned a saucy ravioli, but it turned out more like a soup LOL. It was still delicious, so it did not go to waste. I had a pack of frozen raviolis and boneless chicken thighs that neededContinue reading “Crock Pot Chicken Ravioli”
Mediterranean Bowls
I was looking for healthier lunch options and decided on a Mediterranean inspired bowl. In a bowl I added a can of chickpeas that I drained. Then tossed in EVOO, salt, pepper and oregano. I made ½ cup of quinoa on the stove. I seasoned with 1/8 tsp. each of salt, seasoned salt, white pepper,Continue reading “Mediterranean Bowls”
Costco Chicken Round 2
Okay, I bought another $4.99 Costco Rotisserie Chicken and here is how many meals/recipes I was able to get from one chicken! First, I removed the legs, thighs and wings. Then I removed the chicken breast meat. The main chicken bone and the wings, I added to a pot with water. I then chopped upContinue reading “Costco Chicken Round 2”
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”
Easy Homemade Butter
Did you know you can make butter with one ingredient – heavy whipping cream? I didn’t know and I didn’t believe it when I saw someone do it while scrolling. So of course I had to try it myself. Honestly, I will probably be making it every time I have heavy cream I need toContinue reading “Easy Homemade Butter”
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”
Living Tivalicious 