Texas Caviar
For over 10 years even coming up to 20 years this recipe has been in our family. It is especially made in the summertime to bring to BBQ’s, parties, to the beach, poolside, you name it, it’s a hit! I decided a few years ago …
Category: Side dishes
Roasted Rainbow Cauliflower
I personal LOVE roasted vegetables and I love a vegetable or side dish that takes little to zero effort. My Roasted Rainbow Cauliflower is done in no time and all cooked on a sheet pan which equals easy clean up. Make this for your next …
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
This is so decadent and healthy
Servings: 6 Per loaf
Equipment
- Oven
- Loaf pan
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Dark chocolate Kodiak flapjack mix
- 1 Bananas Ripe and mashed
- 2 TBSP Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 TBSP Nutpods or almond milk
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 1/2 TBSP Sugar free pancake syrup
- 1 Egg Whisked
- 2 TBSP Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp Dak's Chocolate Crave
- 1 TBSP Instant Espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/4 Cup Monkfruit sweetener
- 48 Lily's dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Set oven to 350
- Spray loaf pan with cooking spray
- In a bowl, mash the banana
- Add everything else but the chocolate chips and mix until combine
- Fold in half of the chocolate chips and pour into the greased loaf pan
- Top with remaining chocolate chips and bake for 30 minutes
- Let cool before slicing
Notes
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Cranberry Orange Sauce
Another staple on our holiday table is cranberry sauce. I love making my own but my sister likes the good old cranberry sauce from the can. I enjoy making my own because of the flavors and the versatility you have with it afterwards. Thanksgiving leftovers …
Sausage, Apple & Cornbread Stuffing
Tis the season to make lots of yummy foods!! One of our favorites around here is stuffing and all different types of stuffing! I mean who doesn’t like carbs? Am I right? So here is one of the stuffing recipes I usually prepare every …
Tomato & Fennel Gratin
Did you know that the word Gratin means always baked and or broiled in a shallow dish. Gratin topping is traditionally cheese or breadcrumbs that get crispy under the broiler.
My Tomato & Fennel Gratin is the perfect side dish for any dinner or holiday. Its not only super easy to throw together its delicious. Have you ever had fennel? It has a sweet anise like flavor that pairs so well with the sweet roasted tomatoes.
Tomato & Fennel Gratin
Another beautiful dish that takes minimal effort and tastes absolutely delicious.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Casserole dish
Ingredients
- 24 oz. Grape tomatoes Halved
- 2 Cups Fennel Sliced thinly
- 1 tsp Avocado oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Dak's Italian Blast
- 1 Package Shake N Bake one bag
- 1/2 Cup Fresh parsley
- 1 TBSP Minced fresh garlic
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400
- Spray a casserole dish lightly with avocado oil
- Slice grape tomatoes
- Slice Fennel thinly
- In a food processor combine breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, Italian seasoning & garlic
- Place tomatoes and fennel into the casserole dish.
- Top tomatoes & fennel with breadcrumbs
- Bake for about 30-40 minutes or until bubbling and browned.
Notes
Roasted Hasselback Butternut Squash With Pecans, Dried Cranberries & Goat Cheese
Need a show stopped side dish for Thanksgiving or your next dinner party? My Roasted Hasselback Butternut Squash With Pecans, Dried Cranberries & Goat Cheese will turn heads for sure! This looks like something difficult to do but its super easy and delicious. Make …
Cheesy & Spicy Bean Dip
This will be your favorite dip for the weekends, to bring to your friends house or to just make and use for taco Tuesday to add to your tacos, burritos or nachos! Its so delicious! Need something east and delicious to bring to your …
Loaded Greek Hummus Dip
Loaded Greek Hummus Dip
My loaded hummus dip will be the talk of the next BBQ you attend!It is full of amazing vegetables and smooth and creamy hummus that is bulked with roasted cauliflower that I puréed into this creamy delicious dip!Serve with your choice of dippers or slab this onto a sandwich, wrap or even place on top of some grilled chicken! Whatever you decide to do will be delicious!
Servings: 10
Equipment
- Sheet pan
- Blender or food processor
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 1 Head Cauliflower
- Avocado oil spray
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 TBSP Lemon zest
- 2 TBSP Lemon juice
- 1/3 Cup Unsweetened almond milk
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 10 oz. Original Hummus Store bought, Aldi
- 2 Mini cucumbers sliced or diced
- 1/2 Cup Grape tomatoes quartered
- 1 Small Red onion diced
- 11 Black olives quartered
- 1/3 Cup Fat Free feta Athenos
- 1/4 Cup Parsley Chopped
- 1/2 tsp Dak's Super Greek seasoning
- 1 TBSP Olive oil La Panza is what i used
- Paprika to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425
- Cut cauliflower into unison pieces, place on a sheet pan , spray lightly with avocado oil and season with salt and pepper
- Roast for 20-25 minutes
- Set aside to cool off
- While the cauliflower is cooling off, prep and chop the veggies. Place into a bowl then mix in the feta cheese and parsley, set aside.
- Once cauliflower is cooled, grab a food processor or blender and put the cauliflower, lemon zest, lemon juice, almond milk and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, place the hummus and cauliflower. Mix until combine
- On a plate or shallow bowl , pour the mixture in. Top with the veggie mixture
- Garnish with the olive oil and paprika
- Enjoy with veggies or mini pitas!
Notes
Recipe makes 2 1/2 cups Serves 10 at 1/4 cup servings 2 WW ( All plans ) 79 Calories #dip #hummus #cauliflower #healthyrecipes #healthycooking #weightloss #easyrecipe #cheflife #foodblogger #greek #hummusdip #roastedveggies #ww #itrackbites
Greek Orzo Salad
This recipe was created over 10 years ago from my love of the Stop & Shop Greek pasta salad. When my mom would go to the store, she would sometimes come home with that pasta salad, and we always loved it. A few years later …
