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Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower & Bacon Baked Shells

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 1 Head Cauliflower 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 6 Strips Thick Cut Bacon, Diced 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter 1/3 Cup Al-purpose Flour 4 Cups Partly Skimmed Milk 2 Cups Grated Melting Cheese Such As Gruyere, Fontina, Or Asiago 1 Cup Grated Pecorino or Parmesan Cheese 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard Salt & Pepper 400 Grams Pasta Shells or Macaroni Topping: 1 1/2 Cups Coarse Breadcrumbs 1/2 Cup Grated Pecorino or Parmesan Cheese 2 Teaspoons Finely Chopped Parsley 1/4 Cup Chopped Hazelnuts Salt & Pepper 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Read the Instructions here  

5 Ingredient White Chocolate Truffles

Add to ❤ Favorites Creamy, perfectly sweet, vegan white chocolate truffles made with 5 ingredients! Low sugar, easy to make, and entirely plant-based! Ingredients for 10 servings TRUFFLES 1/2 cup (67 g) raw macadamia nuts 1 1/2 cups (120 g) desiccated (finely shredded) unsweetened coconut 1/4 cup (54 g) finely chopped cocoa butter, melted 2-4 Tbsp (16-32 g) organic powdered sugar (or sub stevia to taste*) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Pinch sea salt FOR ROLLING 3/4 cup (60 g) desiccated (finely shredded) unsweetened coconut Read the Instructions here  

Salted Caramel No Bake Eclair Cake

Add to ❤ Favorites Layered desserts can be amazing, especially when they are as easy as this no bake eclair cake! Graham crackers, caramel flavored pudding, and chocolate frosting make this dessert loved by all who try it! Ingredients for an 8 x 8 inch square pan 2 3.5 oz boxes vanilla instant pudding 3 cups of milk 8 oz whipped topping ½ cup caramel ice cream topping ¾ teaspoon sea salt 1 16 oz package graham cracker squares 1 16 oz container chocolate frosting Read the Instructions here  

Flax Cornbread

Add to ❤ Favorites It’s hard to beat warm bread fresh from the oven! I think that’s one of the reasons that this homemade flax cornbread is one of the few recipes all of our kids love. Ingredients for a 9×9 inch pan 1 c. cornmeal 1/3 c. flax 2/3 c. whole wheat flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1/4 c. vegetable oil 1/4 c. brown sugar 1 c. buttermilk Read the Instructions here  

Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops with Red Wine Cherries

Add to ❤ Favorites Pistachio crusted lamb chops are topped with a simple red wine cherry sauce and served over creamy parmesan polenta. It’s fancy food made simple. Ingredients for 2 servings For the lamb chops: 1 pound American sirloin lamb chops (2-3 chops) 1/2 cup shelled pistachios (unsalted) 1 clove garlic salt & pepper For the red wine cherries: 1 cup frozen tart cherries (or regular cherries) 1/3 cup zinfandel or other deep, dry red wine like cabernet 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1-2 sprigs thyme leaves salt & pepper For the polenta: 2.5 cups water 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/3 cup grated parmesan 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil salt & pepper Read the Instructions here  

Slow Cooker Monkey Bread

Add to ❤ Favorites Slow Cooker Monkey Bread is much easier to make than you might think! Soft, fluffy pull-apart bread covered in gooey melted sugar is always a huge hit. Ingredients for 14 servings For the bread 2 and 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)* 1/4 cup warm water 105-115ºF 5 cups all-purpose flour measured correctly** 1/4 cup granulated sugar divided 1 teaspoon salt 1 and 1/4 cups warm milk 105 -115ºF 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted 2 large eggs lightly beaten For the coating 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Read the Instructions here  

Nomato Bolognese

Add to ❤ Favorites A tomato-less nomato sauce made of fresh veggies mixed with ground beef to create a not-so-classic Nomato Bolonese. This recipe is allergy friendly (gluten, dairy, shellfish, nut, egg, and soy free) and suits the autoimmune protocol diet. Ingredients for 2 servings 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 Garlic Cloves, minced 1 pound lean Ground Beef 1 teaspoon Italian Seasonings 1½ cups Nomato Sauce Read the Instructions here  

Chicken Minestrone Soup

Add to ❤ Favorites This Chicken Minestrone Soup is easy to throw together and full of warming flavors! Ingredients for 8-10 servings 1 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup carrots, diced, about 20 baby carrots ¼ onion, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 1 cup zucchini, quartered, about ½ zucchini 1 tsp sage 1 tsp oregano ½ tbsp parsley 1 tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 1 quart veggie broth 28 oz diced tomatoes 2 cups water 1 cup dry ditalini pasta 15.5 oz can canellini beans, drained 4 cups chicken, shredded Read the Instructions here  

Dirty Risotto

Add to ❤ Favorites Feel free to use turkey, chicken, or pork sausage for this recipe. It’s all delicious! Ingredients for 6 servings 8-12oz Italian Sausage (I use 6oz mild/sweet and 6oz hot/spicy) ½ green bell pepper, finely diced ½ red bell pepper finely diced ½ red onion, finely diced 8oz mushrooms, finely diced 1½ cups arborio rice 5-6 cups broth (veggie, chicken, or beef) 2-3 Tbsp fresh herbs (cilantro, basil, or parsley) salt and pepper, to taste olive oil Read the Instructions here  

Sheet Pan Beef Nachos

Add to ❤ Favorites Sheet pan beef nachos are a quick and easy dinner or snack. Perfect for a crowd or just a movie night with the family. Ingredients for 4-6 servings Beef Spice Mix: 2 teaspoon Chili powder 1½ teaspoon Paprika 1½ teaspoon Cumin 1 teaspoon Onion powder ¾ teaspoon Garlic powder ½ teaspoon Sea salt dash cayenne pepper 1 pound ground beef ¼ cup water 12 ounces tortilla chips 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 medium tomato, diced 2-3 green onions, diced 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves sour cream, avocado, salsa Read the Instructions here  

Irish Soda Bread Muffins with Cheddar and Jalapenos

Add to ❤ Favorites I transformed the traditional Irish Soda Bread recipe into smaller muffins and added a Texas twist with cheddar and jalapenos. Ingredients for 12 servings 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons white sugar ½ teaspoon baking soda 1¾ cups buttermilk 1 egg ¼ cup butter, melted 1 cup shredded cheddar 4 jalapenos, seeded and diced Read the Instructions here  

Pasta With Butternut Squash and Sage Brown Butter

Add to ❤ Favorites Brown butter-based pasta sauces are some of the simplest things around. They’re emulsions made with a flavorful fat and pasta cooking water that coats the pasta in a thin, creamy sheen of flavor. Ingredients for 4-6 servings 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (30ml) 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (450g; about 1/2 large squash) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30g) 1 small shallot, finely minced (about 1 ounce; 30g) 1 handful fresh sage leaves, finely minced (about 1/2 ounce; 15g) 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon (15ml) 1 pound small cupped, tubular, or ridged pasta such as orecchiette, penne, farfalle, or rotini (450g) 1 ounce grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (30g) Read the Instructions here