Saturday, November 30, 2024

Sweet Potato-Peanut Butter Muffins

Flourless Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Muffins

Source: https://thenaturalnurturer.com/one-bowl-peanut-butter-sweet-potato-muffins/
Yield: 10
Prep Time: 5minutes
Cook Time: 18minutes
Total Time: 23minutes

Ingredients
1 cup smooth unsweetened peanut butter
(I just used regular PB) 1/2 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato
3 eggs
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger

Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin.
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or bowl. Mix until smooth and all ingredients are incorporated evenly.
Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, portion batter out between lined muffin tin holes.
Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the muffins have an internal temperature of 200℉
Let cool for 15-20 minutes and then enjoy! Store leftovers in fridge for up to a week or in freezer!

Notes
You can also sub the sweet potato with pumpkin or butternut squash! Still veggie-loaded. Still delicious!

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

 Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

source: https://allourway.com/chicken-enchiladas/

Ingredients

White Enchilada Sauce:
¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
3 cups chicken broth
4 ounces can diced green chilies
1 cup sour cream
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Filling:
2 cups cooked chicken breasts shredded
6 ounces cream cheese softened
½ cup sour cream
4 ounces can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon cumin
1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 tortillas 8-inch
Topping:
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

To Make White Enchilada Sauce:
In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, add the butter and melt. Whisk in the flour and create a roux.
Slowly add in chicken broth and whisk. Add in the diced green chilis, sour cream, and Monterey Jack cheese. Whisk until it starts to thicken and remove from heat.

To Make the Filling:
In a medium-sized bowl combine the chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, green chilies, cumin, and Monterey cheese.

To Assemble Enchiladas:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch dish with cooking spray. Lay a tortilla on a flat surface.
Divide the filling evenly and roll the tortilla up and put it in the baking dish. Continue until you have used all of the tortillas.
Pour the sauce on top of the tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Garnish with cilantro if desired.


NOTES: The enchiladas can be frozen (before being cooked) for up to 3 months. Cover them with a double layer of plastic wrap to protect against freezer burn, and make sure the sauce is completely cool before wrapping. When you're ready to cook the enchiladas, let them come to room temperature before cooking as per the original directions.

Slow Cooker Sweet Teriyaki Chicken

Slow Cooker Sweet Teriyaki Chicken

1 cup soy sauce 
1 cup sugar (I tried with just 1/2 cup sugar and loved it!)
1 teaspoon garlic salt 
1/2 onion, chopped 
 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts 
rice 
 
Mix together soy sauce, sugar, garlic salt and chopped onion in a resealable gallon-sized freezer bag. Place chicken breasts inside the bag and zip closed. When ready to eat, remove from freezer and thaw in fridge for 24 hours. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 7-8 hours. 
Serve over rice.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Roasted Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: Makes 6 servings 


1 cup broccoli florets, chopped into small chunks 
1/2 red pepper, diced 
1 yellow squash, quartered and diced 
10 baby carrots, sliced thinly 
2 cups whole wheat pasta (elbow macaroni, rotini, penne, etc.) 
1/4 cup olive oil 
1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 
1 1/2 cups milk 
2 cups (8 oz.) cheddar cheese 
Salt and pepper, to taste 
2 Tbsp. panko breadcrumbs 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
Set a medium pot of salted water to boil. 
Prepare a large baking sheet by lining with aluminum foil and coating with a little olive oil or nonstick cooking spray. 
Toss broccoli, red pepper, squash and carrots onto the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until vegetables have softened. Remove from oven and set aside. 
Once water is boiling, lower heat slightly and add pasta, cooking according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. 
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 

Once hot, add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. 
Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until mixture is slightly thickened. Remove from heat. 
Stir in cheddar cheese until well distributed and melted. Add salt and pepper. 
Add macaroni and vegetables.
Place mixture in a large casserole dish and sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs. Place under the broiler in your oven (500 degrees) for 3-4 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Enjoy!

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Summer Squash Quick Bread

Modified Recipe 1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour 1/2 Cup Sugar 1/2 Cup applesauce 1 1/2 Cup Grated Summer Squash 1 Large Egg 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon 1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder 1/8 Cup Raw Oats Preheat oven to 325F and grease one 8"x4" loaf pan. Combine Sugar, Egg, Vegetable Oil, Salt, Grated Squash, Cinnamon and Nutmeg into a large bowl. With a fork, cream the ingredients until they are well incorporated. On top of the wet ingredients, sift flour and baking powder. Again, stir well until the mixture has formed a bread batter. Pour the squash bread mixture into the greased loaf pan. Smack the bottom of the pan against the counter a couple of times. This will release any air bubbles in the mixture. Sprinkle the top with oats and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a sharp knife can be inserted into the middle of the bread and removed cleanly. Cool on a baking rack for at least a half hour before cutting. Original Recipe: 1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour 1 Cup Sugar 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil 1 1/2 Cup Grated Summer Squash 1 Large Egg 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon 1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder 1/4 Cup Raw Oats Preheat oven to 325F and grease one 8"x4" loaf pan. Combine Sugar, Egg, Vegetable Oil, Salt, Grated Squash, Cinnamon and Nutmeg into a large bowl. With a fork, cream the ingredients until they are well incorporated. On top of the wet ingredients, sift flour and baking powder. Again, stir well until the mixture has formed a bread batter. Pour the squash bread mixture into the greased loaf pan. Smack the bottom of the pan against the counter a couple of times. This will release any air bubbles in the mixture. Sprinkle the top with oats and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a sharp knife can be inserted into the middle of the bread and removed cleanly. Cool on a baking rack for at least a half hour before cutting.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Slow Cooker Stuffing Casserole

 Source: https://www.recipesthatcrock.com/crock-pot-chicken-stuffing-casserole-2/ 

Prep Time 10 mins 
Cook Time 5 hrs 
Total Time 5 hrs 10 mins 

 Ingredients 
11 Chicken Tenderloin Pieces (I used sliced chicken breasts) 
1 Tablespoon Poultry Seasoning or to taste 
10.75 oz Can Cream of Celery Soup (I used cream of chicken) 
6 oz Box Stove Top Stuffing 
2 Cups Chicken Broth 

Instructions
In a bowl mix stuffing and broth together and set aside. 
Place tenderloin pieces in the bottom of your 6 qt slow cooker. 
Sprinkle poultry seasoning over tenderloins. 
Pour soup over chicken and spread evenly. 
Once stuffing has absorbed all of the chicken broth pour evenly on top. 
Cover with lid and cook on low for 4-6 hours

Monday, September 2, 2024

Spaghizza

 Spaghizza

Makes 8 servings

8 ounces spaghetti noodles
3 eggs
¼ cup milk
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 ½ cups spaghetti sauce (one 23.5 ounce jar)
8-12 ounces (2-3 cups) shredded cheese (all mozzarella, or a mixture of your favorite pizza-friendly cheeses)
3.5 ounce package sliced pepperoni or any of your favorite pizza toppings
mushrooms


Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Rinse immediately in cold water until cool and drain well.
In a medium-size bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Add parmesan cheese and seasonings.
Toss in spaghetti noodles and transfer to a greased 9×13 pan (you can also use 2 8×8 pans, if you want to freeze one).
Pour the spaghetti sauce on top of noodles. Top with approximately half of the pepperoni. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the pepperoni and top with remaining pepperoni. Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.