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Whole Wheat Apple Cinnamon Muffins Hearty, healthy, and satisfying whole wheat muffins filled with sweet apples and plenty of cinnamon spice! You know how whole wheat muffins taste completely uninteresting? You don’t even want to waste your time. Or your calories. That’s not the story here. With all those sweet apple pieces overflowing every bite, the purely magical maple syrup lingering, that robust allspice, the cinnamon swirling, and fat-cutting applesauce… there’s so much to love. In every single warm, snuggly, healthy, unrefined sugary, whole wheat bite. ♥ I just described these as snuggly. And I’m OK with that. Ingredients: 2 cups (226g) whole wheat flour1 (spoon & leveled) 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (64g) Diamond of California chopped pecans2 3 large eggs 2/3 cup (160ml) pure maple syrup (not breakfast syrup, the real stuff)3 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable, canola oil, or melted coconut oil 1/3 cup (60g) smoo...

LAYERED RATATOUILLE One of the things I love most about Southern California summers is the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables available. From grocery stores to farmer’s markets, it’s a wonderful thing to know that the produce I need, and plenty more that I don’t need, is fresh, plentiful and grown locally. Even my meat-eating man was over the moon for this one, which we served with grilled chicken and a warm, sliced baguette. We also agreed that it would also be enough as a full dinner on its own, or served with rice, couscous or polenta. I know you’ll absolutely love this ratatouille adapted from Smitten Kitchen, too, because the flavors are just as vibrant as the colors. Completing it really makes you feel like you’ve not only made an incredibly delicious dish, but you’ve created a work of art! Craving more? Keep in touch on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for new post updates and more. You can also check out my FAQ page, or contact me with any questions or inquiries...

SOUR CREAM CHICKEN ENCHILADAS Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas are rich, creamy and easy to make! Tender juicy chicken, onion and loads of cheese are wrapped in flour tortillas and smothered in a simple homemade sour cream sauce, topped with cheese and baked until brown and bubbly! The best part about this recipe, is that it’s really easy to make (and I’m all about easy in the kitchen). I start with flour tortillas (you can most certainly replace them with corn tortillas if you prefer) and then create a simple from scratch sour cream sauce. Don’t let the words “from scratch” scare you away from this recipe, the sauce is not only easy to make, it’s really quick, creamy and delicious! We sometimes add in a couple of ounces of cream cheese if I have it on hand and stir until hot and melted before adding the sour cream. This recipe works well with either regular sour cream or light and of course we love that it’s made without cream of chicken soup. You’ll want to be sure to turn the heat down...

OREO CHEESECAKE COOKIES I’ve been on some kind of weird shoe kick lately. I mean, they say a girl can’t have too many pairs of shoes, but I shouldn’t really fall into that category because the only pairs of shoes you can see on me on a regular basis are my black $5 Old Navy flip flops. Yeah, I’m not so much of a “dressy” professional. I work for the government, we dress mediocre. Some people come into the office in Batman pajama pants. NO JOKE. If you want to see hilarity when it comes to “casual Friday’s,” you should come visit me at work. Never ceases to amaze me what goes through people’s minds when Friday rolls around and they decide to show up in pajamas or JORTS. I wish I could make this up. Oh, and I still have not found “the shoes” for my wedding. Hilarious. Bought 3 pairs of shoes that deem useless for my big day. Oh well :) I have cute shoes to wear to work now, right? Ok, so these cookies. It’s no secret that I love Oreo’s in virtually any dessert. I’m happily addicted to co...

Gingerbread Fat Bombs These little no bake cookies have all of the flavors of a gingerbread cookie with none of the carbs. They are so good cold out of the fridge! I couldn’t let this holiday season pass without something gingerbread flavored so I whipped up these Gingerbread Fat Bombs! I love to keep fat bombs on hand for a quick bite to keep me from getting hangry. You can call these fat bombs, energy bites, energy balls, no bake cookies, or sugar free cookies. No matter what you call them, they are delicious! These little bites have all of the flavors of a gingerbread cookie with none of the carbs. They are so good cold out of the fridge! Speaking of cookies, these are very similar to my most popular recipe on my website, my low carb cookies / low carb butter cookie energy bites! These little fat bomb no bake cookies have all of the flavors of a gingerbread cookie with none of the carbs. The best part is they are low carb and ready in 10 minutes! Ingredients 2 cups Finely ground alm...

MARINATE-ALL-DAY BAKED PARMESAN CHICKEN This delicious Parmesan Chicken marinates all day before it’s coated with whole wheat breadcrumbs and Parmesan and baked, and this tasty chicken is low-glycemic, and South Beach Diet Phase Two. Use the Recipes-by-Diet-Type Index to find more recipes like this one. I’ve been working my way through the recipe archives, updating my earliest recipes with better photos and sometimes better instructions too. What I remember loving about this Marinate-All-Day Baked Parmesan Chicken is how the chicken is marinated in olive oil, garlic, and a little dried poultry seasoning all day before it’s coated with a little bit of whole wheat bread crumbs and Parmesan and baked. I got this recipe from a blog that no longer exists, and when I made it again recently to take these photos, I still loved the way this chicken turned out. If you’re a South Beach Dieter or carb-conscious eater maybe the hardest thing about the recipe will be finding 100% whole wheat bread c...

CREAM CHEESE STUFFED CARROT CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE Super moist, spiced Carrot Cake stuffed with sweet cream cheese filling and drizzled with sweet and tangy Orange Cream Cheese Glaze that will have you drinking it straight from the bowl. So I really love you guys. I made this cake 3 times this week (not counting the time I forgot the flour – its been that kind of week), to create the perfect carrot cake that’s super moist without being oily, spiced to perfection with hints of orange, and with a surprise sweet cream cheese fill. INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups peeled and grated carrots Dry Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 cup pecans, finely chopped (I use my food processor) 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Wet ingredients 4 large eggs 3/4 cup Vegetable oil 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt (regular or lowfat) 1...

BLT Pasta Salad Before I start telling you all how delicious this BLT Pasta Salad is, I want to say Thank You for your super sweet comments and get-well wishes about me not feeling good. I ended up in the ER Monday morning because of how much pain I was in. My husband was at work and the kids were in school, so it was kind of lonely being in there by myself. But I’m a tough cookie and braved through. 😉 They ran a bunch of blood work and I had a Nuclear Medicine HIDA scan to see if it was my gallbladder. Everything ended up coming back normal, thankfully, so they seem to think it’s an ulcer. I started some medicine that day so I’m hoping it kicks in soon.  Okay, let’s get on with the food. This BLT Pasta Salad is woooonderful. Oh it’s so good. It’s like a BLT sandwich, without the bread, broken down into one heck of a pasta salad. The original recipe calls for mayo. You all know I despise mayo, so I replaced it with ranch dressing. It gave it amazing flavor. You could also add some...

EGGS BENEDICT BREAKFAST BAKE Eggs Benedict Breakfast Bake turns a delicious but fussy classic into a stunning dish for a crowd. This Eggs Benedict Breakfast Bake is a welcome and tasty addition to any breakfast buffet. And that’s the beauty of it. Traditional eggs benedict is not a dish easily made for a crowd. At least I’ve never tried it. I actually have never poached an egg before! It’s not because I don’t think I can… it’s because I have an issue with the texture of runny yolks. I feel like my food blogger card needs to be revoked for that or something. But try as I might, I just don’t enjoy poached eggs. So turning eggs benedict into a casserole solves that problem for me and creates a show-stopper dish for you! Ingredients 6 English muffins see note at end 3 tbsp butter 12 oz fully cooked ham, cubed I used Bob Evans brand 4 green onions white and light green parts sliced 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded 8 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tbsp yellow mustard 1 1/...

Easy Chocolate Italian Love Cake With help from a cake mix, even your kids can make this Easy Chocolate Italian Love Cake! It\\\'s a simple yet impressive dessert that everyone loves! INGREDIENTS: 1 package chocolate cake mix 2 lbs ricotta cheese 4 eggs ¾ cup sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 package of instant chocolate pudding 1 cup cold milk 8 oz. frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x13 inch pan with nonstick spray. In a large bowl, mix together cake mix according to the directions on the box. Set aside. In another bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Pour the cake batter into the baking dish. Spread to fill the pan evenly. Once the cake batter is in place, carefully pour the cheese mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter. Spread to cover cake as best you can (the layers will switch during baking). Bake the cake for 1 hour. Remove from oven and allow to cool compl...

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CASSEROLE Imagine making a casserole without an oven! We love this Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole because it can be prepped so far in advance for an easy weeknight supper. After a long day, nothing beats coming home to a warm and cheesy bowl of deliciousness. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CASSEROLE Minnesota is known for its casseroles. If there were such a thing as a state dish, it would either be casseroles or hot dishes. Depending on who you ask, they are the same thing anyway. That is a debate for a different day though. What is the point of a casserole? Feed your family, feed them well and save some for later. That is how I grew up. You make a big ‘ol batch of something noodly and creamy and you make enough for an army, and then you get ever-loving piles of leftovers. Casseroles hold well, casseroles freeze well, and casseroles…taste well? They taste amazing. You get the point. Pro tip: The NIGHT before, place all the ingredients in the slow cooker bowl, cover,...

WHOLE WHEAT OATMEAL HONEY BREAD Whole Wheat Oatmeal Honey Bread – Soft and slightly sweet whole wheat oatmeal honey bread. Perfect for sandwiches, toast or buttered up and served with our favorite meal. I need to let you in on a little secret. I have become the biggest bread snob ever. Seriously. When I began baking bread on occasion a few years ago I had no idea that I how much I would enjoy it. Nor did I know how deep I would get into it. I’ve made bagels, ciabatta, rolls, yeast breads, pizza dough and the list goes on. I have quite a few things on my list that I want to try but it’s amazing what a little passion can do. I was determined to conquer yeast breads. And I’m guessing I could at this point say I have. Definitely haven’t conquered the more advanced breads but I’ve done quite a bit as a home baker working with a traditional oven. One day in my far off dream I’ll be able to bake 20 loaves at a time in a commercial oven with real steam. Ahh….be still my heart. How about this ...

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER LAVA CAKES Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes combine two classic flavors in one deliciously ooey gooey dessert. This sinfully delicious dessert is perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion! Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cake Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes combine two classic flavors in one deliciously ooey gooey dessert. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion! Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Total Time 35 minutes Servings 6 Author Cathy Trochelman Ingredients 1 stick + 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1/4 c. + 1 Tbsp. flour 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder 4 oz. bittersweet baking chocolate 1/4 c. peanut butter 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 c. sugar 3 large eggs 1 tsp. vanilla Get IngredientsPowered by Chicory Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter and brush the inside of 6 ramekins to coat. Combine 1 Tbsp. flour and 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder. Flour the insides of the ramekin...

BANG BANG PASTA This bang bang pasta is ready in about 30 minutes with a no-cook sauce that is addictive and easy to make. If you’ve already tried my bang bang cauliflower, this sauce isn’t quite the same. To make it more suitable for pasta, the bang bang sauce is less sweet and more spicy. It’s a few extra ingredients, but it’s still super delicious. Mr. K actually preferred the pasta version over the dipping sauce. I tossed the pasta in the sauce first, then spooned some additional sauce on top. I love my pastas to be extra saucy. STAY CONNECTED! BANG BANG CHICKEN PASTA PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 25 MINUTES COURSE: MAIN DISHES CUISINE: ASIAN SERVINGS: 4 Pasta and chicken tossed with spicy bang bang sauce is an easy 30-minute dinner. INGREDIENTS: 8 oz thin spaghetti pasta 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast cubed 2 cloves garlic minced chopped parsley for garnish FOR THE SAUCE: 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce 1/2 tbsp honey 1 tb...

POTATO SALAD WITH SHRIMPS AND TOMATOES Cold salad with potatoes, shrimps, cherry tomatoes and onions: seasoned with lemon vinaigrette sauce and olive oil, without mayonnaise. A simple, easy salad, excellent for a quick dish during the week. POTATO SALAD WITH SHRIMPS AND TOMATOES, QUICK Potato salad is the kind of recipe that saves life when you do not have the time or the desire to cook. In addition to potatoes you can add what you want. Do not hesitate to add what you want in this mixed salad: here I had cherry tomatoes from the garden, so I added it. I also put a little red onion and parsley. For even more protein, think of adding hard-boiled eggs or soft-boiled eggs, especially if you put little shrimp. I have two tips for this salad: 1) Do not cook your shrimp too much. Shrimps poached in boiling water cook quickly. The big shrimp cook in about 3 minutes. Two ways to know if your shrimp is cooked: when their color becomes pink, and when they take the form of the letter C. If you le...