Homemade Pesto

Let it be known that 2022 gardening season was awful with tomatoes, beans and carrots. But really good for basil. Had my first basil harvest and this is what I made. Can’t wait to enjoy some fresh pesto all winter long. Homemade Pesto 2 tbsp. raw cashews or almonds 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated 1/2…

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Fueled: Roasted Tomato Basil Toast

Favorite lunch of the summer?!? Hands down, tomato toast. This year, I’ve tweaked the recipe slightly to give me all the flavors, with more health added. #fueledapproved Roasted Tomato Basil Toast 1 pint cherry tomatoes 4 oz. goat cheese 1 bunch fresh basil Kosher salt Olive oil Garlic powder as needed Dave’s Killer Bread- thin…

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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…

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Garden Series: Tomato Panzanella Salad

The last of the tomatoes are just about ripe. How about this great tomato salad for lunch, dinner or a side dish. It’s delicious. Gotta use all of the tomatoes ASAP. 8 oz. fresh Mozzarella balls 2 slices toasted whole wheat sourdough 1 cup cherry tomatoes 2 large beefsteak or red tomatoes 1 lb. baby…

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Garden Series: Zucchini Baked Eggs

Breakfast. Brunch. Lunch. Or dinner. This recipe would be great. PLUS zucchini is basically everywhere during this summer season. It’s pretty much free. It’s simple to prepare and tastes amazing. Crunchy and cheesy zucchini is on my favorite foods list. Zucchini Baked Eggs 4 cups cubed zucchini 1 egg, beaten 1 cup Parmesan cheese Garlic…

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Garden Series: Toasted Sourdough Bruschetta

This recipe is really so easy. I 100% believe the more basic the ingredients the better the tomatoes shine! And this recipe is MADE just for fresh garden tomatoes. It doesn’t get any better than RIGHT NOW to make these. I like to serve them for a light dinner, maybe with a fried egg on…

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4th of JULY: Favorite Summer Recipes Roundup

Here’s some of MY FAVORITE Summer Recipes…… all in one place! Side dishes, main dishes, desserts. The best of the best. I’ve given you all the things needed to make some delicious recipes this weekend, and all summer long. Just simply get your ingredients and make them. Happy 4th of JULY everyone! Aren’t we lucky…

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Modern Food Storage

So apparently a world-wide pandemic does happen in your lifetime. AND you get to stay at home FOREVER, and feed your family, every single day. Why are they always hungry? I consider myself a pretty prepared person. My husband and I have food storage. We plan. We try to stay within a budget, (we meaning…

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Salt Lake Tribune Home & Garden Show RECIPES

Hey! Here’s the recipes from my class this weekend at the Mountain America Expo Center. They were so delicious….. a favorite chocolate avocado muffins….. from Core 7 Fueled and some new recipes….. with Lemon. LEMON everything is my theme for spring. Happy baking, and dinnertime! XO Chocolate Avocado Muffins Fat 8 || Carbs 13 ||…

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Chocolate strawberry shortcake

This may be on repeat until my strawberry patch quits producing. 3 cups flour 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder 1 tbsp. Baking powder Pinch of kosher sakt 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup cold butter Sweetened heavy whipped cream Ganache Strawberries Preheat your oven to 420°. Prepare your chocolate biscuit. In a…

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