Easy Meals
Pickled Onions
Pickled onions. Let me count the ways I truly love you. Well, we would be here all day, and I’m a firm believer, give the people the recipes they want, not all the ads and stories and such. Pickled Onions 2 pint jars with lids 2 red onions, sliced thin 1 1/2 cups water 1/2…
Read MoreCarne Asada Fries w/ Studio 5
I love fun assignments, and I love combining two of my favorite things, Mexican food & fries for this fabulous recipe. Dang, it’s a great one. Thank you Studio 5! Carne Asada Fries 1 pkg. Seasoned Fries cooked and crispy 2 lbs. steak sliced thin, cooked to medium 1 packet Wicked Tasty Taco Carne Asada…
Read MoreThe Naked Pizza
So let me preface this by saying, this recipe IS gluten free…. but my crust recipe can also be made regular. I’ll link my original Authentic pizza crust here. As for this beauty, it was simple, and delicious and FULL of flavor. And we ate them all. This recipe made about 8 personal sized pizzas,…
Read MoreDr. Pepper Baked Beans
I love the Dr. Pepper Baked beans. LOVE. They are tangy and sweet, and I knew I had to use them for a dish for summer. This recipe doesn’t have more sugar, ketchup or the other things you’d traditionally find in baked bean recipes. I tried to keep it on the healthier side of traditional…
Read MoreShrimp Nicoise Salad
It’s spring, AND I’m in the mood for a hearty & healthy salad. Shrimp Nicoise Salad What you’ll need: Mixed baby greens (4-6 large handfuls) 1 lb. green beans cooked until aldente, tender with a bite 1 lb. roasted baby potatoes 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled 1 large tomato, sliced 1/3 cup capers 12 oz.…
Read MoreBroccoli Coconut Soup
This recipe was created AFTER I finished the 8 week FUELED program. You can get more info for that here. We are still eating our vegetables and staying away from gluten, sugar, caffeine and most dairy. So here’s a recipe I made today for lunch. I wanted something that was “comfort food” and this is…
Read MoreMexican Stuffed Avocados- a copycat recipe with Studio 5
What a fun assignment. Twist my arm to go and taste test a new recipe from Costa Vida, and then level it up and make a re-write! I’m in foodie heaven. Brian and I loved the idea, but wanted to make the flavors bigger and over-the-top bursting out of the avocado so to speak. These…
Read MoreEasy Flatbread- 2 ingredients! (and gluten free)
Hey. So this is a great side dish, or gluten bread replacement, that’s easy to make. This recipe made about 4 medium flatbread, just FYI. Brush them with butter and garlic, even parsley and you’ll be golden for your next meal. We paired ours with a great pineapple chicken curry. Also delicious. Thanks to my…
Read MoreBreakfast Tortilla Pizza
Did you see my segment on Studio 5 with a yummy lemon chicken tortilla pizza? If not, watch it here. You’ll see my excitement, for this great dinner or any meal idea, and how it’s just gonna keep going. And it has. It’s now a breakfast tortilla pizza. Breakfast Tortilla Pizza 7 Tortillas (fresh is my…
Read MoreLemon Chicken Tortilla Pizza w/ Studio 5
I had the best time on Studio 5 with my niece Grace. She loves to cook and bake….. it’s genetic I swear. Anyway, memories were made and I will cherish this taping forever. To watch the segment, go here. This was such a fun recipe to create. You know how I’m loving Tortilla Pizzas these…
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