To-Go Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients:  2 eggs  ¼ cup canola oil  1 cup packed brown sugar  ½ cup applesauce  1½ cups skim milk (or whatever milk you like)  2 tsp. vanilla extract  ½ tsp. salt  1 tbsp. ground cinnamon  3 cups old fashioned rolled oats  2 tsp. baking powder  Optional: your favorite toppings (fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, etc.) Read … Read more

Bacon Bourbon Meatballs

Ingredients:  6 bacon strips  1/2 medium yellow onion  1 lb ground beef  1/2 cup breadcrumbs  2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley  1 large egg  1 teaspoon chili powder  1 teaspoon salt  1 tablespoon vegetable oil  1 cup barbecue sauce  1/2 cup water  3 tablespoons bourbon Read more on: Bacon Bourbon Meatballs @ houseofyumm.com

Fudgy Avocado Brownies with Avocado Frosting

Ingredients:  300 g dark chocolate (chopped or chips)  2 tbsp Coconut oil  2-4 hass avocados, pitted and peeled  1/2 cup honey or maple syrup  1 tsp vanilla extract  3 eggs, at room temperature  1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder  1/2 cup less  1 Tbsp. coconut flour  For the Avocado Frosting:  One medium sized hass avocado, pitted … Read more

Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup

Ingredients:  1 lb extra-lean ground beef  1 c onion, diced  14-1/2 oz can Red Gold diced tomatoes with Roasted Garlic and Onions  2 c green peppers and/or red peppers, chopped  15 oz can Red Gold tomato sauce  3 c beef broth  ½ t dried basil  ½ t dried oregano  1 c cooked rice Read more … Read more

Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

Ingredients:  1 lb ground Hot Italian sausage  1 bag Simply Potatoes diced potatoes and onions (can substitute with 1 diced yellow onion and 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed)  2 cloves large garlic minced  32 oz chicken stock  1/2 pieces bunch kale de-stemmed and torn into bite sized  1 cup heavy cream  2 Tbsp flour  … Read more

Turtle Fudge

Ingredients:  14 oz caramel, I used Peter’s caramel block but you can use Kraft caramels and prepare it with evaporated milk as directed on package.  1 Tablespoon evaporated milk  1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips  1 cup milk chocolate chips  1 cup sweetened condensed milk  ¼ teaspoon salt  2 teaspoons vanilla  1½ cups chopped pecans … Read more

Asiago Broccoli Cheese Soup

Divine variation of a classic broccoli cheese soup. This comforting, homemade soup is made with two flavorful cheeses, sharp white cheddar cheese and Asiago cheese.   Recipes by: willcookforsmiles.com Ingredients:  2 Tbsp vegetable oil for cooking  1 small Vidalia onion  1 large carrot  ¼ cup flour  2 cups vegetable broth  ½ cup heavy cream  8 … Read more

Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles

Ingredients:  12 oz rice noodles  3 tablespoons vegetable oil  2 skinless boneless chicken breasts, sliced into bite-size strips  1 red bell pepper (or 1/2 red and 1/2 green), sliced  1 cup broccoli, chopped  4 oz shiitake or portabello mushroom, sliced  1 tablespoon peeled and shredded fresh ginger  1/2 cup chicken broth  2 tablespoons soy sauce  … Read more

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil  3/4 cup chopped yellow onion  1 lb 95% lean ground turkey  2 cloves garlic  Salt and freshly ground black pepper  1 Tbsp chili powder (preferably 2 tsp regular chili powder and 1 tsp ancho chili powder)  1 tsp ground cumin  1/2 tsp paprika  1/2 cup tomato sauce  1/2 cup low-sodium … Read more