Homemade Tacos
You will never reach for a packet of taco seasoning again after tasting how easy & delicious this is (and with far less sodium). All natural, baby! 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. onion powder 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp. chipotle powder 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1/2-1 Tbsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. paprika (no, it isn’t just for deviled eggs) 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. Kosher salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2/3 c. water 1 lb. ground...
Read MoreCinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
This will be your go-to cake from now on…it ALWAYS turns out moist and delicious, the combination of the sugary/cinnamon streusel and cake is JUST right, and it is so simple to throw together. Oh, did I mention this is low-fat?! Yay! There is roughly 7 g fat /piece. Enjoy! Cake batter: 1 1/2 c. granulated (white) sugar 1/4 c. butter, softened 2 eggs 1 egg white 1 1/4 c. low-fat, plain yogurt 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp....
Read MoreChocolate Covered Strawberries
Want to make some sweets for your sweetie? Here is the perfect dessert and it is SO simple to make. They are quite pricey if you purchase them pre-made…so spend a few minutes in the kitchen and save that dough for a couples massage or flowers. Enjoy your day! 20 organic strawberries (organic being tend to always be sweet and juicy, even when they aren’t in season in February) $6.90/carton at Whole Foods **do not remove green tops 6 oz. Valrhona semi-sweet chocolate or dark chocolate (Whole...
Read MoreHomemade Pizza
As with so many things made at home, this pizza costs less than pre-made and you know what is in it. A win-win situation. This is a Kitchen Aid recipe, the addition of honey was mine. This pizza dough is simple and you can easily double or triple the batch. I like to make individual pizzas so everyone can have their favorite toppings. Pepperoni Cheese Mushroom, basil, onion, & mozzarella Canadian bacon, Italian sausage, onion, and BBQ sauce 1 pkg. active dry yeast (or 2 1/4...
Read MoreEasy Fruit Smoothies
Why pay a lot for someone to make a smoothie for you when they are so easy to make yourself? And special requests are no problem since these are SUPER easy to customize. Simply start with those requesting the fewest ingredients. I make the OJ/strawberry/lime juice base first for 2 Ross family members, then add blueberries for a 3rd, then add yogurt for the 4th and 5th. Effortless. Enjoy! (Ingredients: OJ, strawberries, blueberries, lime juice, low-fat plain yogurt) 3/4 c. orange juice 10...
Read MoreBlack Bean and rice burritos
The combo of black beans and corn is always a winner in my book. The sauce for these burritos is SO good. It’s a medium-difficulty as far as recipe ratings go, but worth the effort and they warm up well later on (just store the sauce in a separate container to be added when warming up). Enjoy! SAUCE: 2 tsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 red onion, diced finely 2 c. tomato sauce 3 c. water 3 Tbsp. chili powder 4 Tbsp. cornstarch or arrowroot splash of Sriracha BURRITOS: 2 c. jasmine...
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