This is an incredible flexible, nutrient-dense meal option. Make it for breakfast, lunch or dinner and top it with what you like. We’ve loving this version because it has all of our favorite things. Hummus Toast Found here A slice of your favorite bread, toasted 2 T hummus 1/2 sliced avocado Furikake Top and enjoy! […]
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Recipe | Salmon Salad
This delicious recipe was in our runner’s packet at the Bearfest Full/Half Marathon. When Kelly brought sunflower seed brioche bread home from our favorite local shop, I knew I needed to make this. Salmon Salad Revised from this original 1 can (7.5 oz. each) traditional-pack Alaska salmon, drained and flaked 1/3 c light mayonnaise 2 […]
Recipe | Ramen Salad
Simple, delicious and filling. Ramen Salad Inspired here 1 pkg coleslaw greens 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped Ramen noodles (toss the sauce packet) 1/4 c sliced almonds Can mandarin oranges, drained. Homemade vinaigrette: Olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce and toasted sesame oil Make vinaigrette. Combine all fruit and vegetables. Toast ramen noodles and […]
Recipe | Smoked Chicken
I’ve been struggling with chicken in the smoker. It’s very easy to overcook. Then I stumbled across this blog post and my problems were solved. Smoked Chicken Breasts 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless Olive oil Seasoning to taste Hickory wood Marinade chicken breasts 4 hours in olive oil and selected seasonings. Preheat smoker to […]
Recipe | White Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie
This is amazing. And relatively low-cal, too. White Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie Found here 2 pkgs (small) white chocolate pudding mix 8 oz lite frozen whipped topping, thawed 1.5 c skim milk 1.25 c shredded coconut Graham cracker pie shell Combine pudding mix and milk until pudding is thick. Stir in half of the whipped […]
Recipe | Smoked Lobster
Because when lobster tails are on sale and you have a smoker, why wouldn’t you? Smoked Lobster Lobster tails Crushed garlic Butter Preheat smoker to 225F. To prepare the lobster tails, cut the spine (the top of the shell) using kitchen shears all the way to the base of the lobster tail. This allows the […]
Recipe | Smoked Bacon
This was an instant classic. Smoked Bacon Your favorite bacon Heavy smoke wood chips – oak or hickory Heat smoker to 225F. Add bacon slices, then wood chips. Smoke for 1-1.25 hours.
Recipe | Strawberry Icebox Pie
This is perfect for busy days, warm days and I just really want a low-cal dessert days. Strawberry Icebox Pie Found here 2/3 c boiling water 1 3-oz package JELL-O Strawberry Flavor 1 c ice cold water 1 8-oz tub Cool Whip 1 graham cracker crumb crust Dissolve jello in boiling water. Add cold water […]
Recipe | Lemon Drop Cupcakes
I saw an inspiration recipe, used my own directions since I was out of ingredients (and lazy). They turned out just fine. Lemon Drop Cupcakes Inspiration here 1 box lemon cake mix 1 pkg (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix 4 eggs 1.25 c sour cream 1/2 c milk Glaze 2.5 c powdered sugar 1 […]
Recipe | Chicken & Waffle Sliders
So simple. So retro. So good! Chicken and Waffle Sliders Discovered here Eggo mini-waffles Chicken nuggets Maple syrup Toothpicks Cook nuggets according to packet instructions. Sandwich between two toasted mini-waffles. Secure with toothpick. Serve with warm maple syrup. ** Note – the waffles will get soggy, so don’t make this too far in advance of […]