Sugar-Free Toffee

Ingredients 5 tablespoons butter 1 cup walnuts, chopped 5 tablespoons heavy cream, divided pinch salt 3/4 cups Swerve sweetener 7 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate Instructions Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with foil, then with a piece of wax paper. In a saucepan, melt butter over low-medium heat until it starts to turn golden. Add theContinue reading “Sugar-Free Toffee”

Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients 8 cabbage leaves 1 cup uncooked rice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can (10.75) ounces tomato soup 1 pound ground sweet Italian sausage 1 medium onion, diced 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon dill weed 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon Adobo seasoning 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juices 1 egg Instructions Bring a large stockContinue reading “Cabbage Rolls”

Veggie Pinwheels

Ingredients 8 large flour tortillas or wraps (I used two varieties from Mission) 1 package (12 ounces) broccoli coleslaw 3/4 cup shredded carrots 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin fine 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thin 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup prepared spinach dip 1 tablespoon dry minced onion 1-1/2 tablespoons ranch seasoningContinue reading “Veggie Pinwheels”

Tomato & Artichoke Gnocchi

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 package (1 pound) shelf-stable gnocchi  1 small onion, diced   1 small bell pepper, diced  1-1/2 tablespoons minced garlic  1 teaspoon oregano (or more to taste) 1 can (15 ounces) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 can (14 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes  1 can (14 ounces) whole artichoke hearts, cutContinue reading “Tomato & Artichoke Gnocchi”

Cinnamon Sugar Banana Muffins

Ingredients Muffins 3 medium overripe bananas 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1-2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Topping 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees and place 15 silicone muffin cups onto a baking sheet (or spray, bottoms only, of a large muffin tin. In medium bowl whiskContinue reading “Cinnamon Sugar Banana Muffins”

Cauliflower Mash

Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon dried chives 1-1/2 teaspoons Adobo seasoning Pepper, to taste Instructions Prepare a steamer basket inside a large pot filled partially with water (below the steamer basket). Cut the cauliflower into florets of roughly the same size and place them into theContinue reading “Cauliflower Mash”

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined (leave tail on) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour   2 large eggs 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut  1/2 cup seasoned Panko crumbs  Instructions Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. Place the flour in shallow dish. Lightly beat eggs in a second shallow dish. Stir together coconut andContinue reading “Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp”

Graham Cracker Cookies

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 large egg 1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (roughly 12 full graham cracker pieces) 3/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup chocolate or white chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line aContinue reading “Graham Cracker Cookies”

Parmesan, Bacon & Ranch Asparagus

Ingredients 2 bunches fresh asparagus 1/2 cup olive oil 1-1/2 tablespoons ranch seasoning powder 1 teaspoon Adobo seasoning 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 8 slices bacon, chopped Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Chop the asparagus into 2-inch pieces. In a large bowl, combine theContinue reading “Parmesan, Bacon & Ranch Asparagus”

Chicken Teriyaki Chow Mein

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2/3 cup teriyaki marinade, divided 1 package (6 ounces) chow mein stir-fry noodles (I use Wel-Pac brand) 3 tablespoons cooking oil, divided 1/2 cup carrot chips 1 cup broccoli florets 1/2 cup onion, sliced 1 bell pepper, sliced thin Salt and pepper Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish Instructions Cut the chicken breast intoContinue reading “Chicken Teriyaki Chow Mein”