This simple smoothie is loaded with fresh spinach leaves, banana, peanut butter and Greek yogurt. It’s healthy and nutritious!Ingredients:1 cup spinach leaves1/2 banana, sliced1/2 cup 2% milk1/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt1 teaspoon creamy peanut butter1 teaspoon honeyInstructions:Combine the spinach, banana, milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey and 1 cup ice in blender until smooth. Serve…
Delicious small Greek savory snacksIngredients:2 packages of phillo pastry230 g/ ½ lb. feta cheese230 g / ½ lb.cottage cheese3 eggssaltpepperextra virgin olive oilInstructions:Crumble the feta cheese using your fingers and put it in a bowl.Add the cottage cheese, the eggs, salt and pepper and mix until well comnined.On a large working surface, open the phillo…
Ingredients:4 egg whites from large eggs1 cup whole milk, divided1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 teaspoon almond extract3 cups cake flour1 1/2 cups white sugar4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft8 tablespoons non-hydrogenated shortening1/3 cup multi-colored jimmiesInstructions:
Ingredients:1 cup dried pinto beans, soaked overnight in water1 cup yellow onion, chopped1 tablespoon garlic, minced1 whole jalapeno, seeded and chopped1/2 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shreddedInstructions:Transfer beans to a medium pot, cover with water by 2 inches and bring to a boil.Lower heat and simmer for about…
The Best Ever Sweet and Sour Sauce with more flavor than you can wrap your mouth around. This simple recipe is ready in just 15 minutes. What more could you ask for?Ingredients:¼ cup corn starch¼ cup water6 ounces pineapple juice6 ounces water½ cup brown sugar, packed½ cup granulated sugar¾ cups apple cider vinegar½ cup ketchup1…
Dark and fudgy brownies are always a hit — plus, they’re easier to make and healthier than trendy cake pops, cronuts or cupcakes.Ingredients:2 1/2 cups icing sugar2 100-g pkg ground almonds, about 2 cups2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Fry’s1/8 tsp salt4 egg whites2 tsp vanillaInstructions:PREHEAT oven to 350F. Line the bottom and sides of…
Comfort food! Low-carb, gluten-free chicken divan.Ingredients:3 cooked chicken breasts, cooled and cubed1 package frozen broccoli florets or chopped broccoli (at least 10 oz)3 cups grated cheddar cheese1/3 recipe “Low-Carb Cream of Chicken Soup” from workingathomeschool.com1 cup mayonnaisejuice of 1 lemonsalt and peppersalt and pepperInstructions:Pre-heat oven to 350.In a 9×13 baking dish, combine cooked chicken, frozen…
Yields: 4 servings | Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups | Calories: 256 | Total Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 475mg | Carbohydrates: 15g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Protein: 11g | SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8Ingredients:2 teaspoons sesame seeds3 tablespoons light soy sauce, optional Tamari1…
Buttery layer cake draped in caramel fudge, with its over-the-top grandeur and unapologetic sweetness, is a Southern classic.Ingredients:16 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pans3 cups cake flour, plus more for pans, sifted2½ tsp. baking powder1 tsp. kosher salt1 cup milk2 tsp. vanilla extract1½ cups sugar4 eggs3½ cups sugar12 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted2 (15-oz.)…
Ingredients:1 gallon apple cider2 tablespoons whole allspice2 tablespoons whole cloves5 -6 cinnamon sticksorange slicesadditional cinnamon stick (optional)Instructions:
Ingredients:4 (5 oz) thick pieces of skinless white firm fish fillet (such as grouper, bass or halibut)1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon salted butter1 cup red bell pepper chopped2 cloves garlic minced9 ounces fresh baby spinach (from two bags)2 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese (I like Philadelphia)¼ cup half & half cream3 tablespoons…
Ingredients:8 cups Crispix cereal2 cup pecan halves1/2 cup brown sugar, packed1/2 cup corn syrup1/2 cup butter1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp baking sodaInstructions:In a large bowl, combine cereal and pecans.In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, combine brown sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in…
