Today is Tegan Phoenix’s actual birth day! So after a waffle breakfast, we made face masks. I chose avocado and Tegan chose strawberry! continue reading for the recipes. Here are the recipes for the masks we made, their benefits, and more! Strawberry Face Mask Strawberries provide alpha hydroxy acid which clears off dead skin cells,… Continue reading Face Masks for Kiddos
Although my little girl’s birthday is May 18th, we celebrated this big day today! The day started out with her Nonna taking her out for a day of town adventures. She was given a haircut and picked out a new frilly outfit to wear for her party. She wanted a pizza party, so her Auntie… Continue reading Tegan’s Big SIX
In light of St Paddy’s Day tomorrow, here is a recipe I received from a retired chef in Ireland for your morning breakfast. Enjoy! Sláinte!
My whole life, thus far, I wanted to write a novel. However, in 2014 I was in a near fatal car wreck. I received a brain injury and lost my words, lost my confidence. I have spent these past 6+ years trying to find my words again. Now I’m not so sure I have found… Continue reading Wait and See
Pure Christmas deliciousness! Melt-in-your-mouth Gingerbread Gooey Butter Cookies baked from scratch and spiced just right for the Christmas holiday. Prep Time: 30 minutes, chill dough for several hours-overnight before baking Cook Time: 15 minutes Yields: 30 cookies Ingredients 2¼ cups, plus 1 tablespoon unbleached/wheat all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 2½ teaspoons… Continue reading Gingerbread Gooey Butter Cookies
The classic combination of chocolate and peppermint make these Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies the perfect treat for the holidays! Prep Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Yields: 36 cookies Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder (sifted) 1/4 cup black cocoa (sifted)* 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
Makes approximately 15 mini “meatballs” or 8-10 larger. Ingredients: 1 15 ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed 8 ounces of mushrooms, finely chopped 1/2 cup of gluten free Italian bread crumbs 1 egg salt and pepper to taste fresh parsley for garnish (optional) Directions: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place black beans, mushrooms,… Continue reading Mushroom & Black Bean Meat(less)balls [Vegetarian, Gluten Free]
Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients For the Vegetable Fries: 1 egg white, beaten ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon cumin salt, to taste black pepper, to taste ½ pound carrots, peeled and cut in fry-like strips ½ pound parsnips, peeled and cut in fry-like strips ¼… Continue reading Crispy Baked Fish & Crispy Veggie Fries
Serves: 30-35 quinoa balls Ingredients For the Buffalo Sauce: 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup hot sauce (I use Franks) 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt For the Quinoa Bites: 2 cups cooked quinoa 1 cup cannellini beans, mashed 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 1… Continue reading Buffalo Quinoa Bites
Tender, flavorful chicken covered in sweet barbecue sauce and cooked on the grill inside foil packs with zucchini, bell peppers and asparagus. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Ingredients 8 aluminum foil sheets large enough to wrap around one chicken breast 4 (4-ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2-cup barbecue sauce (use your… Continue reading Grilled Barbecue Chicken & Veggies [in foil]
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