October 15, 2013

Sweet Potato Pie

Notes:

-I made several changes to this recipe.....

two large sweet potatoes and cooked the potatoes in the oven the day before

added a splash of vanilla

used 3 whole eggs

3/4 tsp cinnamon

1 cup plain greek yogurt

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 cup maple syrup (replaced the brown sugar)

I didn't toast or chop the pecans and I didn't use the extra maple syrup for the pecans

Italian Sausage Spice Blend

Notes:

I used this spice blend with ground beef and it was delicious!

(picture below: cheesy pasta, topped with the ground beef and chopped tomatoes)

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Notes:

-I used homemade chicken stock

-I used whole milk

-I used whole wheat flour

African Chicken Peanut Stew

Notes:

-I used breast meat

-I used olive oil

September 7, 2013

Easy Beef Casserole

Notes: 

-I omitted the Tabasco sauce and Worcestershire sauce

-I replaced the sugar with honey

-I used more cheese than what the recipe called for

Chicken & Rice Casserole (from scratch)

Notes:

-I replaced the sour cream with plain greek yogurt

-I used whole milk instead of cream

-I used brown rice instead of white

-I added steamed broccoli to the finished product

Bacon-Broccoli Quiche

Notes:

-I used whole milk instead of the cream, which meant it had to cook a little longer

-The bacon is not listed in the ingredient list, so don't forget to add it to the grocery list

Homemade Lasagna

Notes:

-I used Walnut Acres Organic Zesty Basil Pasta Sauce

-I used Farmer Cheese instead of the ricotta cheese

Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

Notes:

-I baked the sweet potatoes in the oven a day before I made this dish

-I used beef instead of pork

-I seasoned the beef mixture with salt

-I used 1 tsp paprika and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

-I added 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

-I added a few tablespoons of pure maple syrup to the mashed sweet potatoes 

Quinoa, Roasted Vegetables, Raisins & Walnuts

Notes:

-I basically used  this Roasted Vegetable Loaded Potato recipe and adjusted it 

-I used quinoa instead of a potato (quinoa was cooked in homemade chicken stock)

-black raisins were used instead of golden raisins

-raw walnuts were used, I didn't toast them

-omitted the vinaigrette

September 24. 2013

Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella & Garlic Oil

Apple Nachos
Note: This is the recipe I used for the chocolate - Homemade Chocolate

Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Notes:
-I used honey in place of the brown sugar
-I did not use the barbecue sauce

Paleo Banana Bread Muffins 
(A friend passed this recipe along to me.  She couldn't remember where she found this recipe, but it's wonderful!)

-2 cups almond flour
-1/4 cup flax seed meal
-2 tsp. cinnamon
-1 tsp. baking soda
-1 tsp. baking powder
-2/3 cup chopped pecans
-4 really ripe bananas
-2 Tbsp honey
-4 eggs
-1 tsp. vanilla

*sift the dry ingredients together
*in a separate bowl, mix the mashed bananas, eggs, honey and vanilla
*slowly stir in the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients
*add the pecans
*bake muffins at 375 for 17-25 minutes

Overnight Oats
Notes:
-I didn't add the salt
-I added the mashed banana right before eating the oats, not the night before

Morning Glory Muffins

Swiss Chard Lasagna
Notes:
-I did not use the red pepper flakes
-I used Farmer Cheese in place of the ricotta

September 12, 2013

Cucumber Salsa
Notes:
-I used plain greek yogurt in place of the sour cream
-I ate the salsa on top of some broiled hamburger patties (see recipe below) and baked salmon
-I think feta would be good with this salsa!

Saltimbocca Burger

Notes:

-I just made the patties (picture above), not the full burger recipe

-I used ground beef and dried sage leaves 

-I cooked the patties in the oven

Paleo Dinner Muffins

Notes:

-I may make these next time as cupcakes and throw some icing on them!

Butternut Squash, Spinach and Cheese Pizza

Notes:

-I used a homemade whole wheat pizza crust

-I used feta in place of the goat cheese

-I didn't use the cornmeal or the all-purpose flour

September 4, 2013

Cinnamon Quinoa Bake
Note:
-I used organic whole milk, instead of the soy milk
-I did use the pure maple syrup
-I topped the bars with all natural peanut butter (one ingredient)

Spicy Roasted Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese

Notes:

-I used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour

-I omitted the crushed red pepper flakes

-I used whole wheat bread crumbs (from my homemade bread)

Maple Butternut Squash Casserole

Notes:

-I omitted the pecans and brown sugar

-I added a little organic whole milk to the casserole

-I stirred raisins into the casserole

-I topped the casserole with unsweetened shredded coconut and raw walnuts

(picture below: roasted green beans, yellow squash casserole and the maple butternut squash casserole)

Pumpkin Zucchini Chia Bread (Vegan and Whole Grain)

Notes:

-I used organic whole milk in place of the almond milk

-I used honey, not the agave

-I used 1 c cooked butternut squash in place of the pumpkin

catching up.....

Wow, I can't believe it's been so long since I've blogged!!  I never realized how little free time you get as a mom and especially with a busy toddler!  Anyway, I have lots of yummy REAL food recipes that we've enjoyed over the last month or so.  Let's see if I can catch up a little.....

Vegetable Pancakes

Dairy Free Chocolate Mousse

I used organic whole milk instead of coconut milk.  

Also, I garnished my mousse with unsweetened shredded coconut and sliced almonds. 

Turkey Sloppy Janes

Mexican Layered Casserole (Paleo)
(I would suggest using 1 or 2 cloves of garlic instead of 6)

Salmon Patties, Squash Casserole, Zucchini Fritters, Baked Fried Chicken

I love these salmon patties!  They are so easy and take hardly any time to throw together!

Salmon Patties (Best of Grain Free Meal Plans Volume 1 By: Cara Faus)
12 oz. of wild caught salmon (canned with no bones or skin)
2 eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

I baked the patties on 375 for 10-15 minutes on each side or until done.

Baked Salmon Patties

I got this squash recipe from a friend of mine.  She said it  has been passed down in her family for several generations.  I made a couple of changes to it and it turned out great!  My husband doesn't like squash or casseroles, but liked this!  We will definitely be making this again!

Confetti Squash Casserole
1-2 cups grated cheese
8-10 yellow squash, diced, cooked and drained (I roasted the squash to cook it - olive oil, sea salt and pepper)
1 cup (or more) soft bread crumbs (I used homemade wheat bread)
3-4 small sweet red mini peppers, diced (seeds removed)
2-3 green onions, chopped
1 Tbsp. honey
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp sea salt
3 Tbsp melted butter
1 cup hot whole milk (microwave for 1 minute)
2 tsp. dried parsley (or 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley)

Mix all the ingredients together.  Pour into a greased dish.  Bake for 1 hour at 375.

Confetti Squash Casserole

Greek Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini
sea salt
eggs
herbs (for example: dill, mint, parsley)
ground cumin
fresh breadcrumbs (I used homemade wheat bread)
black pepper
feta
I baked mine, so I didn't use any flour or oil.  I baked them at 400 for 15 minutes, them I flipped them and baked them another 20  minutes.
Once the fritters where on the plate, I topped them with plain greek yogurt, sea salt, pepper, garlic powder, chopped green onions and chopped cucumber...YUM!!!

Greek Zucchini Fritters with Confetti Squash Casserole

Baked Fried Chicken (Best of Grain Free Meal Plans, Volume 1 By: Cara Faus)
3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup almond flour
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp (or less) cayenne pepper

Mix together the flour, salt, peppers. and seasoning.  Dampen the chicken and dip into the flour mixture.  Once the entire breast is covered with the "batter", then place in a greased 9X13 dish.  Bake the chicken at 375 for 35 minutes or until done.

Baked Fried Chicken with Confetti Squash Casserole