Butternut Squash Veggie Bake

Butternut Squash Veggie Bake
from Greatist.com

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups cubed butternut squash
1 teaspoon cumin
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 lime, juiced
Salt
Pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheese
Tortilla chips, for serving
Sriracha, for serving (optional)

How to Do a Vinyasa

How to Do a Vinyasa
from PopSugar

A vinyasa is a short series of movements done between the longer poses of a yoga sequence to help link everything together. Think of it as a mini Sun Salutation. Moving through a vinyasa helps make transitions more fluid, graceful, and active. If you're ready to get serious about yoga, it's time to get serious about doing a vinyasa correctly.

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Banana Oat Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Banana Oat Greek Yogurt Pancakes
from Hello Healthy via MyFitnessPal

Ingredients

1/2 cup Rolled Oats
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 medium Banana, sliced
2 large Egg Whites
1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
2 tablespoon Almond Milk
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Slow Cooker Pork Roast

Slow Cooker Pork Roast
from Hello Healthy via MyFitnessPal

Ingredients

1/4 cup lower-sodium Soy Sauce (certified gluten-free if necessary)
1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce (certified gluten-free if necessary)
3 tablespoons Ketchup (certified gluten-free if necessary)
3 tablespoons Honey
2 teaspoons minced Garlic
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh Ginger
1 teaspoon dark Sesame Oil
1/2 teaspoon Five-Spice Powder
1 (2-pound) boneless Pork Shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed
1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium Chicken Broth (certified gluten-free if necessary)

Turkey-Stuffed Butternut Squash with Mushrooms and Sage

Turkey-Stuffed Butternut Squash with Mushrooms and Sage
from Barre3

Serves 4 with leftover stuffing

Ingredients:

2 small to medium butternut squash
2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
1 lb. ground organic turkey (or any organic ground lean meat)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3/4 lb. mixed mushrooms (portobello, cremini, button etc.), diced
10 sage leaves, minced, plus a few leaves minced for garnish
1/4 tsp. red-pepper flakes
Fine sea salt and pepper to taste

SPICY MUSTARD OVEN ROASTED POTATOES

SPICY MUSTARD OVEN ROASTED POTATOES
from Lovely Little Snippets

These are yummy and crisp and of course... spicy! Just how I like 'em!

Ingredients

5-6 large red potatoes (scrubbed clean)
2 TB vegetable oil
1/4 cup Spicy Brown Mustard
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

Sweet Cajun Pork Roast

Sweet Cajun Pork Roast

Ingredients:

3lb Pork Roast
6 cups water
4 chicken bullion cubes
4 TBS Cajun seasoning

THAI SWEET CHILI PORK PIZZA

THAI SWEET CHILI PORK PIZZA


PREP TIME
20 mins
COOK TIME
20 mins
TOTAL TIME
40 mins

Sweet and spicy pizza with a quick and incredibly yummy homemade Thai chili sauce and juicy pork! This pizza is AMAZING!!!

Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: Thai
Serves: 3-4

INGREDIENTS

1 homemade or store-bought pizza crust
1 cup sweet chili sauce (see recipe below)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded pork (use leftover pork or use slow cooker recipe below)
¼ cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
Garnishes: Chopped peanuts, and cilantro

CAFE RIO SWEET PORK {COPYCAT}

CAFE RIO SWEET PORK {COPYCAT}


PREP TIME
15 mins
COOK TIME
4 hours
TOTAL TIME
4 hours 15 mins

3 simple steps to Cafe Rio Sweet Pork at home!

AVOCADO BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS

AVOCADO BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS
 from Creme de la Crumb

PREP TIME
15 mins
COOK TIME
15 mins
TOTAL TIME
30 mins

Healthy and tasty enchiladas filled with seasoned black beans and creamy avocado slices, all covered in green chile enchilada sauce! Ready in 30 minutes!
Author: Tiffany
Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 3-4

BAKED CHEESY CHICKEN TAQUITOS

BAKED CHEESY CHICKEN TAQUITOS
from Creme de la Crumb 


PREP TIME
20 mins
COOK TIME
20 mins
TOTAL TIME
40 mins

Cheesy chicken taquitos, baked-not-fried, and topped with guacamole and pico de gallo!
Author: Tiffany
Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 3-4

INGREDIENTS

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½ inch thickness
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
8 6-inch corn or flour tortillas (see notes)
1 cup shredded mexican blend or cheddar cheese
guacamole
pico de gallo or salsa
optional: sour cream, chopped cilantro

SLOW COOKER CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN TAQUITOS

SLOW COOKER CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN TAQUITOS
 from Creme de la Crumb

PREP TIME
15 mins
COOK TIME
4 hours
TOTAL TIME
4 hours 15 mins

Creamy chicken taquitos made in a slow cooker, then rolled and baked til crispy! Soooo yummy and incredibly easy!!
Author: Tiffany
Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4

SLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN BBQ CHICKEN TAQUITOS

SLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN BBQ CHICKEN TAQUITOS
 from Creme de la Crumb

PREP TIME
30 mins
COOK TIME
3 hours
TOTAL TIME
3 hours 30 mins

Cheesy hawaiian bbq chicken taquitos made in your crockpot! They are so good you'll make them again and again! The whole family will LOVE this recipe!!
Author: Tiffany
Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Serves: 4

SLOW COOKER CREAMY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TAQUITOS

SLOW COOKER CREAMY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TAQUITOS
 from Creme de la Crumb

PREP TIME
15 mins
COOK TIME
4 hours
TOTAL TIME
4 hours 15 mins

Creamy chicken taquitos with a spicy chipotle kick! An easy slow cooker main dish or appetizer the whole family will love.
Author: Tiffany
Recipe type: Main Dish/Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4

SLOW COOKER JALAPEÑO POPPER CHICKEN TAQUITOS

SLOW COOKER JALAPEÑO POPPER CHICKEN TAQUITOS
from: Creme de la Crumb

PREP TIME
20 mins
COOK TIME
8 hours
TOTAL TIME
8 hours 20 mins

Cream cheese, jalapeños, and chicken all come together in these irresistible crispy taquitos! This is one amazing go-to crockpot recipe you'll make again and again! Serve these up as a main dish or they're perfect for game day appetizers - either way you can't go wrong!
Author: Tiffany
Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4

Roasted Honey & Cinnamon Peaches

Roasted Honey & Cinnamon Peaches

from TheSkinnyFork.com

Ingredients

2 Large Ripe Peaches

2 Tbsp Light Butter

1/2 Tbsp. Honey

12 oz. Fat Free Vanilla Greek Yogurt

Baked Sweet-Potato Chips

A mandoline or a hand-held slicer will quickly turn out thin, even slices of sweet potato, although a sharp knife and a steady hand will also work fine.

• PREP: 5 MINS
 
• TOTAL TIME: 30 MINS
 
• SERVINGS: 4

 INGREDIENTS

2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, preferably sea salt
1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving


DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in center and lower positions. Divide sweet potatoes between 2 rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with oil, toss, and spread them in a single layer on sheets. Bake, flipping once, until centers are soft and edges are crisp, 22 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with salt, and serve with lime wedges.

Oven-roasted beets and potatoes

Everyone always oohs and ahhs when the turkey is brought out to the table. But that’s not usually the case with the side dishes. (Poor green-bean casserole.) This recipe for beet and potato roast is about to change all that. We slice golden and red beets and Yukon Gold potatoes super-thin, put them into stacks and then arrange them in a skillet to form a spiral. We mean, just check out that photo--vegetables never looked or tasted so good.

Rosemary Maple Glazed Turkey Breast

Rosemary Maple Glazed Turkey Breast
Yield – 12 servings

Preparation Time – 30 minutes

Cooking Time – 2 1/4 hours, or longer depending on turkey size

Ingredients

4ish lb. turkey breast
Salt and pepper
4 onions, halved
6 garlic cloves, smashed
6 rosemary stalks, divided
2 cups chicken stock or water
2 cups balsamic vinegar
1 cup maple syrup

Roasted Winter Vegetables

5 Ingredients.

(If you don’t count salt and pepper.)

Seriously, just 5.

Sweet potatoes.

Parnsips.

Carrots.

Olive oil.

Fresh rosemary.

Boom. 5 ingredients.

So, this is totally delicious. Totally and ridiculously delicious.

BBQ Margarita Chicken Tostadas

BBQ Margarita Chicken Tostadas!

INGREDIENTS

BBQ Margarita Chicken
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup of your favorite BBQ Sauce
2 tablespoons tequila (optional)
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 lime, juiced
1 clove garlic, minced or grated
1 jalapeño, seeded + finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt + pepper

Baked Honey-Marinated Cod

INGREDIENTS

4, 6-oz black cod fillets (aka sablefish)
¾ cup honey
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
⅓ cup toasted sesame seed oil
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
1½ tsp freshly ground pepper
1 tsp freshly chopped ginger 

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all ingredients (except for fish) in a medium-sized airtight mixing bowl. Add cod and marinate for 24 hours. If possible, flip half way through marinade time to allow even flavor distribution.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F; prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove cod from marinade and bake on the center rack for 7-9 minutes, until cod is opaque and flakes easily.

Gluten-Free Grab and Go: Turkey, Broccoli, and Egg Muffins

Cheddar Egg Muffins

Baked Hush Puppies

Ingredients
Vegetable oil, butter or cooking spray, for greasing
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Blueberry Flax Microwave Muffins

Blueberry Flax Microwave Muffins

Making muffins from scratch each morning is easier than you might think.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tsp baking powder
2 TBSP ground flax
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp olive oil
2 egg whites
sprinkle of sugar (or other natural sweetener)

Directions:
Mix quick-cooking oats, blueberries, baking powder, ground flax, cinnamon, olive oil, egg whites, and a sugar in a microwave-safe Tupperware container.

Cook on high for 50 to 60 seconds. Let it cool, throw a top on it, and enjoy whenever the hunger pangs hit.

1-minute Microwave Quiche in a Mug

1-minute Microwave Quiche in a Mug

How great is this?!  I'm not a morning person.  I make it work on time with only minutes to spare. So I'm always trying to think of easy and yummy ways to have breakfast at the office.  Knowing me, I'll leave the bread out of the recipe, but I'll try it once with bread...

Total time: 3 minutes
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 1 min
Yield: 1 serving
Level: Easy

Single Serving Blueberry Muffin

Single Serving Blueberry Muffin

Ingredients

3 tbsp spelt flour (30g) (or ww pastry, white, or Bob’s gluten-free)
1/4 tsp baking powder
heaping 1/16 tsp salt
1-2 tbsp blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp coconut or veg oil (You can use applesauce if you don't mind the taste of fat-free baked goods)
1 tbsp plus 1 tsp milk of choice (Use less if using liquid sweetener)
pinch uncut stevia OR 1 tbsp sugar or liquid sweetener


Instructions

Preheat your oven to 330 degrees. (Or continue reading for microwave option.) Mix dry ingredients, then add wet. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix), and bake for 17 minutes or so. Baking time will vary, depending on the flour and oil/applesauce you use. If you don’t want to heat your oven for just one muffin, you can make this in the microwave! Just grease/spray a little dish, pour batter in, heat for 90-ish seconds, and enjoy!

See the single-lady post for Single Serving Blueberry Muffin Nutrition Facts

Recovery Rice Crispies

Recovery Rice Crispy Treat Bars (pictured is my chocolate version)

I made these yummy and healthier version of Rice Crispy Treats, all while sticking to my healthy eating plan! Just because you're eating better, doesn't mean you can't enjoy sweet treats! 

Skinny “Starbucks” Pumpkin Scones

Skinny “Starbucks” Pumpkin Scones

These are delicious!!  With the help of my super cute nephews, we made these and they were gone by the end of the day!!   However, instead of the glaze, we added chocolate chips to the mix. 

Mashed Potato and Cauliflower Casserole with Onion, Bacon and Swiss

Mashed Potato and Cauliflower Casserole with Onion, Bacon and Swiss

Active Time 15m
Total Time 1h 15m

8 servings

They had me at BACON!!

Since I volunteered to bring mashed potatoes to Thanksgiving, I'm thinking I should bring two dishes: simple mashed potatoes for the less adventurous and these potatoes!  Yum!!  

Keep it simple — instead of using two pots to cook the potatoes and cauliflower separately, we added the cauliflower to the boiling potatoes during the last 5 minutes of cooking, then drained and mashed them together. Less prep and cleanup equals more time to enjoy.

Apple Turkey Burgers

 Apple Turkey Burgers
4 servings

ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and grated
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• One 8-ounce can jellied cranberry sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 4 hamburger buns, split

directions

Preheat grill for direct-heat cooking.

In medium-size bowl combine turkey, apple, coriander, salt and pepper. Mix gently. Evenly divide and shape turkey mixture into 4 burgers, approximately 3 1/2 inches in diameter.

Grill turkey burgers 5-6 minutes per side or until 165 degrees F is reached on food thermometer and turkey is no longer pink in center.

In small bowl, combine cranberry sauce, mustard, cinnamon and nutmeg.

To serve, place burger on bottom half of bun, spoon sauce over burgers and top with other half of bun.

Bourbon Whiskey Turkey with Sweet Mustard and Fresh Apple Hash

Bourbon Whiskey Turkey with Sweet Mustard and Fresh Apple Hash


As soon as I make this, a photo will be posted...

They had me at "Bourbon Whiskey" It's not a secret.  I love most things whiskey and bourbon. This is a must try for me!

ingredients

• One 10-pound turkey breast, skin on
• 1 pint bourbon whiskey
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
• 1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
• 2 cups cranapple juice
• Sweet Mustard:
• 6 egg yolks
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Coleman's dry mustard
• Apple Hash:
• 6 large Granny Smith apples, cored and finely diced
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup sundried cranberries
• 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey
• 1 cup maple syrup

directions

Remove turkey breast from bone with a boning knife. Gently pull breast from bone. Separate breast into two lobes. (Save bones for turkey stock.)

Mix bourbon, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger and cranapple juice thoroughly.

Place boneless turkey breast sections in a glass or other non-corrosive container such as a food-grade plastic container.

Pour marinade over turkey breasts. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 12 hours.

Remove turkey from marinade, drain well and discard marinade. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, skin side up.

Roast in a preheated 325 degree F oven for about 1-1/2 hours or until the internal temperature measures 170 degrees F in the thickest part of the breast.

Slice turkey and serve with Sweet Mustard Sauce and Fresh Apple Hash.

Sweet Mustard:

Whisk egg yolks, cider vinegar, salt, sugar and dry mustard together in a stainless steel bowl.

Place over a boiling water bath and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, whisking occasionally.

Cool and reserve in refrigerator for service.

Apple Hash:

Toss together apples, pecans, cranberries, bourbon and syrup. Cover and chill for 8 hours.

nutrition information per serving

700 calories; 27g total fat; 250mg cholesterol; 460mg sodium; 44g carbohydrates; 3g fiber; 66g protein

These nutrition facts are calculated according to the ingredients listed in this recipe. Any substitutions will change these facts. Although we strive for accuracy, please note that food manufacturers occasionally change their food formulas, which could affect the calculations as shown.

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Jellied Cranberry Sauce with Fuji Apple

Jellied Cranberry Sauce with Fuji Apple

I had to save this!  I've been dying to try and make my own cranberry sauce!  

Cranberries only need to be cooked for a few minutes before they burst and form a sauce. To mold the sauce so it's slice-able, she adds an apple, which is loaded with pectin, a natural gelling agent.

ingredients

• 1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
• 1 large Fuji apple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup water

directions

Line an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap and spray the plastic wrap with nonstick cooking spray.

In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries with the apple, sugar and water. Bring to a boil and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently until the cranberries are completely broken down and the sauce is very thick, about 15 minutes. Scrape the cranberry sauce into the prepared pan and refrigerate until chilled, about 3 hours. Invert the jelly onto a serving plate and remove the plastic wrap. Garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs. Slice with a serrated knife before serving.

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Super Simple Mini-Salad Prep!

Super Simple Mini-Salad Prep!

Mix together and divide evenly into 4 storage containers:

2 cucumbers (diced)
2 pints cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 can garbanzo beans (rinsed)
handful of parsley (chopped)
optional protein boost: 1/2 cooked chicken breast (diced)

Before eating add 1 TBS light dressing

BOOM!

‪#‎21dayfix‬ = 2 greens, 1/2 orange, 1/2 yellow, 1 red (if adding chicken)

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Guilt-free Chocolate Truffles

These creamy, chocolaty truffles taste truly decadent, but are shockingly low-calorie. 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup quality chocolate chips (such as Ghirardelli 60% Cacao)
• 1 tablespoon natural almond butter or peanut butter
• 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek Yogurt
• 1/3 cup quality unsweetened cocoa powder (such as Ghirardelli Unsweetened Cocoa Powder)

Directions:

1. Melt chocolate chips in microwave at 20-second intervals or in a double-boiler for about 4 minutes until completely melted. While chocolate is still warm, stir in almond butter and mix until well incorporated. Carefully fold in Greek yogurt, mix well, and refrigerate for about 15 minutes, until mixture starts to harden.
2. Working with about 1 tablespoon at a time, form truffles, roll in unsweetened cocoa powder, and refrigerate until ready to serve. 

*Nutrition information based on 1 truffle per serving.

Recipe courtesy of MayIHaveThatRecipe.com

Madame Samm's No Bake Chewies

Madame Samm's No Bake Chewies

1 cup of raw large flake oatmeal..( not instant)

3/4 cup of peanut butter

1/2 cup of honey, ( a good kind)

1 cup of chocolate chips or 1 cup of dark raisins

1/2 cup of toasted coconut ( I put it in a dry pan on med heat and just

brown it, takes 2 min)

In a small pot, add peanut butter and honey and stir until well blended and it thins out like a warmed honey... ( 3 minutes tops).  

Now pour this sweet mixture onto oatmeal and coconut, raisins or chocolate chips. Form into balls.... BE sure to run your hands under cold water and shape balls. This way the mixture will not stick to your hands.  Keep repeating that... Refrigerate

HINT from Madame Samm:

"Refrigerate and take as needed...I would not eat these near bedtime...they will keep you up for hours...that is what happened to me the other day!"