Tried and True Skinny Poolside Dip

This Tried and True Skinny Poolside Dip uses lots of veggies and low fat ingredients so I did not feel guilty snacking on it. I will for sure be making this in the summer when I am actually poolside! Ingredients 1 red pepper, diced 2 jalapenos (unseeded), diced 1 can of corn, drained 1/2 can … Read more

Bolognese Grilled Cheese

ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 2 slices bread 2 tablespoons parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated 1/2 cup mozzarella 1/4 cup bolognese sauce(warm) 2 leaves basil (optional) directions Heat a pan over medium heat. Butter one side of each slice of bread and press 1/2 tablespoon parmesan into the butter before placing one slice, parmesan side down … Read more

CROCKPOT TACO SOUP RECIPE

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 8 hrs | Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins | Yield: 8 Servings This recipe will always have a very special place in my heart. My father cooked this all the time when I was little. He taught me this recipe when I was about 10 years old. Since then, I’ve been cooking this. Now, … Read more

Slow-Cooked Bean Medley Recipe: How to Make It | Taste of Home

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups ketchup 2 celery ribs, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 can (16 ounces) kidney … Read more

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

These easy, healthy zucchini chips are so easy to make with only 2 ingredients Ingredients 1 zucchini medium ½ cup grated parmesan cheese Instructions Slice the zucchini into rounds about a quarter inch thick. Place the chips in the air fryer basket or rack in a single layer. Sprinkle a thin layer of cheese over the chips, making sure … Read more

SALTED CARAMEL HOT COCOA

INGREDIENTS 4 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup salted caramel sauce – warmed (store-bought or homemade) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract FOR THE TOPPING whipped cream salted caramel sauce chocolate shavings INSTRUCTIONS In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, add the milk. When the milk is warm, add the chocolate chips and caramel. Whisk constantly until chocolate … Read more

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS 1 frozen banana 3 tbsp powdered peanut butter – prepared, mixed with 3 tbsp water 2 tbsp cocoa powder* 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt – (Greek or regular, or dairy-free) 1/3-1/2 milk – any kind 1/3 cup ice INSTRUCTIONS Place all ingredients in the bowl of blender, placing the heaviest ones on top. Blend until smooth, about 2 minutes. Notes -I used powdered peanut butter to keep the fat down and … Read more

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY POP TARTS

INGREDIENTS 2 rounds pie dough 1 large egg 1 tbsp heavy cream FOR THE FILLING 3/4 cup +2 tbsp Strawberry Jam – we like Crofter’s Organic Seedless Strawberry Premium Spread  FOR THE GLAZE 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter – we like Smooth Operator® peanut butter 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4-1/3 cup milk – depending on desired thickness 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar INSTRUCTIONS Roll out each round of dough to 9×15-inch rectangle, about 1/8-inch thick. Using a sharp knife or pizza/pastry … Read more

STRAWBERRY YOGURT PANCAKES

INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cup all purpose flour* 2 tsp baking powder 1-2 tbsp sugar – more if you like sweeter pancakes ¼ tsp salt 2 eggs 2 tbsp butter – melted ½ tsp vanilla extract ¾ cup vanilla yogurt – OR plain OR Greek yogurt ¾ cup milk ½ cup fresh strawberries – chopped INSTRUCTIONS Set a large non-stick pan over medium heat. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In a small mixing bowl … Read more

GRANDMA LUCILLE’S WARM GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Ingredients 8 medium red potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1 1/2″ chunks, cooked until just fork-tender 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy, crumbled, bacon drippings reserved 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 cup water 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 3 Tbs. granulated sugar 5 Tbs. all-purpose flour kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions To create the dressing, heat the reserved bacon drippings in skillet … Read more