Keeping it real
Italian Baked Eggs
Retreat recipes are my favorite recipes! This one was pretty delicious. I’m already craving it. Italian Baked Eggs 20 oz. favorite marinara 6-8 eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded Dried or fresh basil & oregano for garnish Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. In a 9×13…
Read MoreSteak Gnocchi Stroganoff
Who said they wanted some new easy dinner ideas? I know I do! Here’s a great 20 minute meal, with all the flavor and no fuss. A grown up beef stroganoff. Yum. Steak Gnocchi Stroganoff 4 small sirloin steaks (about 1.5 lbs) Butter Fresh Rosemary1 /2 sweet onion diced 16 oz button mushrooms, sliced 1…
Read MoreChocolate Almond Coconut Cookies
These are really Cheryl’s Cookies…. she brough me one from our favorite drink place, and asked me to re-write it for her, making it GF. And so here’s my version or copycat of this great, chocolate almond coconut cookie. Cheryl’s Cookies 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 egg 1…
Read MoreRoasted Beet Salad w/ Studio 5
Using your garden for fresh produce and beautiful meals all season long is something I get so excited about. Beets are ready right now to enjoy. Here’s a great little recipe that looks fancy, gourmet, but super easy to make. If you don’t have a garden, grab some beets the next time you are at…
Read MoreHerbed Potato & Sausage Hash
Hey! Credit to my 9 year old for coming up with this recipe. He opened and cut the sausage so I would make it for lunch….. and I have plenty of herbs from the garden. Added a few potatoes and this was lunch. Delicious. Hearty. Easy summer lunch. I am raising a genius- a future…
Read MoreShrimp Curry Pasta
Dinner in 20 minutes! That seems to be the themes of our dinner…. and also not heating up the house so much. So here’s a great meal, packed with some of my favorite spices and coconut milk with a little cheese! Or a lot of cheese. Totally your choice. A fun twist to your pasta…
Read MoreNo Bake Pots de Creme
A tweak of a an old recipe from 101 Gourmet No Bake Desserts, and here we are. Creamy, sweet, deliciousness in a little cup. This will currently be on our rotation for a sweet treat. I never said it was fat free. So just roll with it. And don’t think you can skimp and change…
Read MoreDark Chocolate Mug Cake w/ Protein!
Dark Chocolate Mug Cake 7 oz. sugar free protein shake (or your favorite protein shake) 2 tbsp. gluten free oats 2 tbsp. mini dark chocolate chips + more for garnish 2 tbsp. dark cocoa powder 2 tbsp. almond flour 1 egg In a medium bowl, whisk together the above ingredients. Pour into buttered 10 oz.…
Read MoreGreek Lemon Chicken & Rice Skillet- Healthy & Low Cost Meal Series
I’ve been wanting to make a recipe like this since returning from Greece last fall. Plus it’s all in one skillet, less mess & cleanup! To make this recipe, it’s only $1.62 per serving. This recipe made 6 large servings. It’s also dairy free & gluten free. WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER! This great recipe is…
Read MoreSpicy Bacon Gnocchi in 20 Minutes
Gnocchi is a favorite around our house… and when I’m in doubt of what to make for dinner, and I have like 20 minutes, Gnocchi is what’s for dinner. I’m always thinking of new ways to serve it. Here’s a spicy version, with BACON because Benson wanted bacon for dinner. Everyone was happy. Spicy Bacon…
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