Frittata Muffins

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, preferably black or red (I used tri-color quinoa) 2 cups fresh or frozen green peas (do not thaw) 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Grana Padano cheese, Parmesan or sharp Cheddar, plus 1/4 cup finely grated, for sprinkling 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions (about 3) 1/2 cup loosely packed … Read more

Eggplant Pizza Bites

Ingredients 1 large eggplant, sliced (You will have about 12 slices from one large eggplant) 1 tbsp extra virgin Olive Oil 1 cup homemade tomato sauce 12 slices fresh mozzarella 1 large red tomato, diced 1 cup fresh spinach
(baby kale works too) 1 tbsp Parmesan Instructions Preheat the oven to 425 F. In a greasy … Read more

The BEST Cheesy Zucchini Balls

The BEST Cheesy Zucchini Balls – These cheesy Zucchini Balls are delicious quick bites for any party platter, barbecue, or as a simple appetizer for Christmas or Thanksgiving.   Servings: 18 zucchini balls INGREDIENTS  KETO VERSION 1 1/2 cup Grated Zucchini packed, squeeze to remove all juice 3 large Beaten Eggs 3 Garlic Cloves finely crushed 1 cup Almond Flour 2 tablespoons Whole … Read more

Baked Cauli-Tots

Ingredients 3 cups (about half of a head) shredded cauliflower (see Note) 4 oz. (about 1 cup) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 egg 1/4 cup cornmeal (bread crumbs or ground oats also work) 1 teaspoon kosher salt a few grinds black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard Instructions Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spray a mini … Read more

Gluten Free Quinoa Pizza Bites

Ingredients 1 Cup Cooked White Quinoa 3 Large Eggs 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella 1/3 Cup Pepperoni – cut into small pieces 1/4 teaspoon Salt Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F Spray 18 mini muffin tins with nonstick spray. Set aside. Combine all ingredients and transfer to mini muffin tins. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until browned. … Read more

Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Bites

Ingredients 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup chopped vegetables cooked {steamed, roasted, etc} 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 egg Instructions Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or oil. Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. … Read more

Prosciutto Wrapped Pears with Blue Cheese

Ingredients 2 ripe pears, cored and sliced 3-4 ounce package prosciutto 2 ounce wedge of blue cheese or gorgonzola, cut into rectangular slices to place against the pear slices Instructions Cut the slices of prosciutto in half lengthwise. Place a piece of the blue cheese against the flat sliced side of the pear. Wrap one … Read more

Prosciutto Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

Ingredients 12 medjool dates, pitted 2 ounces goat cheese, softened 2 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 6 slices prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise Instructions In a small bowl whisk together all of the ingredients except the dates … Read more

Cheesy Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 16 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried) 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup shredded Swiss, Gruyere, or similar cheese (about 1 1/2 … Read more