I was browsing recipes a couple weeks ago and stumbled upon the holy grail of biscuit recipes. Immediately I started wondering, "why have I never made biscuits before?" I don't know why.....maybe because I have always thought it was difficult, or time consuming? Maybe I am not a biscuit type of person? Before I was a vegetarian I used to love biscuits and gravy, so maybe I am a biscuit person. Could biscuits be the missing link in my recipe repertoire?? I pinned a ton of biscuit recipes, and when I decided to make a delicious Tomato Bisque for ...
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Buffalo Quinoa ‘Mac’ and Cheese….with Broccoli!
So this is just an update of a previous recipe, but it's still worthy of a post! I followed the recipe for Buffalo Quinoa Mac and Cheese, and added broccoli. Lets take a look back at the original Buffalo Quinoa 'Mac' & Cheese....mmmm Anyway, I realized that you can add any veggie you like in regular mac and cheese, to bulk up and add extra healthy filling to this protein packed recipe. Last night I even tried it with cauliflower, and I couldn't even tell the cauliflower was in there...the texture was almost identical to the quinoa! With this recipe being under 500 ...
Hot & Sour Soup
We love Chinese food over at my house, but we don't really order it much because I haven't been able to find a place that doesn't cook with an excessive amount of oil or msg. I found a recipe for Hot and Sour Soup over at the JessFuel blog, and with a couple of little changes I gave it a try. It turned out really great, and was easy to make. It makes a HUGE pot of soup, probably around 6 servings or more (big servings). I made it with ginger garlic broccoli and zucchini, and it was delicious. I will post the recipe for that later this ...
Fresh Crab Cakes
I know I have posted a Crab Cake recipe before, but that was for low-carb crab cakes, and this is a little different. Using fresh ingredients and minimal fillers, these Crab Cakes makes this recipe healthy, light, and easy. Per serving these crab cakes clock in under 200 calories (no sauce), and with only 13 grams of carbohydrates they are technically low-carb as well. These would be great for dinner, a snack, or to serve at a party. I just love how they look! You can serve them up with various sauces or dips, too! Fresh Crab ...
Potato Salad with Bacon & Parsley
I am not usually a fan of potato salad, but the dressing on this along with the parsley make it really tasty. This specific recipe calls for bacon, but you could leave that out for a vegetarian potato salad as well. The Dijon sauce is tangy, yet not too tart. Do not overcook the potatoes or you will have a mashed potato mess. This Potato Salad with Bacon and Parsley would be great as a side dish at a BBQ, to bring to a potluck, or to have as a side for your dinner. There are minimal ingredients, and most things you probably already have in your pantry. With ...
Sauteed Asparagus with Poached Eggs, Tomatoes & Goat Cheese
I was browsing the farmer's market a couple weeks ago and found the most perfect looking asparagus. Lately I have been enjoying asparagus more than usual (even though I love it), and picking it up whenever I can. It really makes a tasty side and there are so many delicious ways to fix it. I decided to make the asparagus the bulk of this meal, add a poached egg (which I am still trying to get better at doing, see basic explanation), toss on some cherry tomatoes, and add a sprinkle of goat cheese. Let me tell you, it was brilliant. Since the eggs were poached ...