Yes, I know another muffin tin recipe! Sorry I can’t help it! They are just so darn easy to make, and a great way to use up leftover veggies. I made these with broccoli and onions and topped with some fresh tomatoes and basil from my garden, but you can easily swap out any veggie combo you prefer. You could also add some bacon too. I would have, but I was out. Next time for sure!
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Mini Taco Salads
It’s back to school season so of course I am on the hunt for easy meals we can quick grab during those busy week days. These little mini salad bowls make a perfect after school snack or an easy light dinner.
Sriracha Sweet Potato Fries
Ahhh Sriracha!!! I love the stuff! It has so much flavor and pairs perfectly with roasted sweet potatoes. This recipe comes together in minutes and makes a great snack or side dish.
Sweet Potato Nachos
It’s a new year and I am finally getting back on track with the blog. It’s been awhile! Sooo I am starting the new year with these amazing sweet potato nachos. These make a perfect snack, appetizer for a party, or even a meal.
These are very simple to make! I gave the potatoes a good wash and sliced them leaving the skin on. I then soaked them in a bowl of water. This helps remove some of the starch in the potatoes which helps in getting crispy potatoes. Another tip to get those sweets crispy is to place them in a single layer on the baking sheet and giving them plenty of room. I ended up using 2 baking sheets.
I then topped them with cheese, black beans, diced tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, cilantro and salsa. You could also add avocado, greek yogurt, or any of you favorite nacho toppings.
- 2 large sweet potatoes, washed and sliced with skins on
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- Salt and pepper
- 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1tomato, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Place sliced sweet potatoes in a large bowl filled with water. Soak sweet potatoes for about an hour. Remove sweet potatoes and pat dry. Place in a bowl and drizzle with coconut oil and salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet in a single layer making sure not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to use 2 baking sheets. Bake for about 15-20 minutes. Flip sweet potatoes and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Place back in the oven until cheese is melted about 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and place on serving dish. Top with black beans, tomato, jalapeno pepper, cilantro and salsa. Serve immediately.
Paleo Pumpkin Spice Granola
Soooo I totally jumped on the pumpkin spice band wagon and made pumpkin spice granola. While it’s still in the high 80’s here in Dallas I am trying my hardest to get in the fall spirit. Fall is the one season I miss the most since moving from the Northeast to the south. Nothing like fresh apple picking, the leaves changing, and going to a real pumpkin patch.
Anyway back to the granola… This stuff is seriously amazing! I love the blend of the nuts with the pumpkin seeds and the little sweetness the chocolate chips add. Continue reading Paleo Pumpkin Spice Granola →
Greek Tortellini Salad
Hope y’all are enjoying your summer! We sure are! We have been going non stop with swimming, movies, gymnastics, crossfit, dance, and hanging out with friends and it is only June 🙂 I wouldn’t have it any other way!
Buffalo Deviled Eggs
Hope y’all had a fantastic Easter. We sure did! We had a delicious brunch, where we totally pigged out, followed by the hot tub, a family movie, and puzzles. It was definitely a long overdue day of relaxing!
Chocolate and Coconut Granola Bites
Oh my gosh these Chocolate and Coconut Granola Bites are absolutely delish!!! They are super easy to make and you can easily switch the ingredients to fit your dietary needs. Why on earth haven’t I made these before?
Sweet Potato Hash Brown Cups
I’m sure by now you have all figured out that I love to make foods in a muffin pan. They look so darned cute and usually, and I use that term loosely, helps me with portion control. Umm, let’s just say these hash browns got totally out of portion control! I could not stop eating them!
Paleo Cinnamon Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread
A few months ago I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of The Paleo Kitchen written by George Bryant and Juli Bauer. I was so excited to get in my tiny apartment kitchen and try out these amazing recipes! I have made many of their recipes in the past so I new it was going to be an awesome cookbook. Well then life got in the way, we bought a house and needed to move quickly. So this gorgeous cookbook was packed away. I finally got the house unpacked and was so excited when I finally found this treasure packed away in a box.
The Paleo Kitchen starts with tips on getting started on the paleo diet, then transitions into a list of seasonal list of fruits and veggies which certainly helps keeping the grocery budget in check. Then they move onto panty essentials and kitchen tools to make your life easier in the kitchen. They also discuss how to cook smarter and proper food storage. I think this is great resource for the beginner cook who may be completely overwhelmed and not sure where to start.
Now onto the recipes! I’m not sure where to start! Everything looks and sounds amaaaazing. My first recipe was the Cinnamon Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread.
Continue reading Paleo Cinnamon Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread →