Cheddar Bacon Marmalade Toasts. Cranberry Baked Brie. I receive a lot of questions about me and my blog.
I thought it would be fun to collectively gather some questions I have been asked so you can get to know me better and maybe find some of the stuff useful for you. A: I have always loved to cook/bake and came from a mom who is an AMAZING cook. Not your average fruit dip. I have to say I have never been a fan of fruit dips.
You know, that seemingly obligatory, tooth-achingly sweet goop that shows up on fruit trays, salad bars, and at catered events. I'd come to the conclusion that the only reason that the only reason for its existence, was to mask bad, under ripe fruit. To somehow fool us into eating that rock hard cantaloupe or barely pink strawberry . Or perhaps like kids, we needed to be enticed into eating our fruit. Gluten-Free Quinoa Pizza Bites. I'm crazy for quinoa and crazy for pizza.
Put them together, and you get a nutritious treat featuring the goodness of the whole grain packed with fiber and protein and a savory, gluten-free snack. The original recipe calls for pepperoni, but being a vegetarian I substituted diced cherry tomatoes for a sweet juiciness that complemented the basil and oregano. Whip these up for a flavorful nibble for your next party appetizer or as a hearty afternoon snack.
Continue reading for the simple recipe and to find out how many calories are in one pizza bite. Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 large eggs 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped (or 2 tablespoons dried) 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano Pizza sauce for dipping Directions Place the quinoa and two cups of water in a covered pot. Makes 24 mini muffin bites. Information Category Finger Foods, Appetizers. Recipe for Meat, Tomato, and Mozzarella Stuffed Zucchini Cups.
(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.
It's monster zucchini season here and last Friday I spotlighted Monster Zucchini and Basil Strata. This recipe for zucchini Meat, Tomato, and Mozzarella Stuffed Zucchini Cups uses "cups" created from slices of overly-large zucchini, and this is another of my very favorite things to make when the zucchini gets out of control. Enjoy!) Despite the rather messy plating job, I'm excited about this new way of making stuffed zucchini by slicing an overly-large zucchini into two-inch slices, then hollowing out the slices to make zucchini "cups.
" Normally I'm a fan of round 8-ball squash for Stuffed Zucchini, but this year my 8-Ball squash hardly produced anything. Start by sauteing onion, green pepper, and garlic for a few minutes in a bit of olive oil. Then mix in about 2 cups of flavorful tomato sauce and let it simmer until all the liquid has cooked off. Instructions: Blogger Disclosure: 88 Unexpected Snacks Under 100 Calories. We’ve all been there: hunger striking before dinnertime, a sudden craving for something sweet, the need for a quick energy boost before working out.
The solution? A small and satisfying snack that won't tip that calorie count over the edge—after all, a quick nibble can easily turn into the calorie equivalent of a full-blown meal. These flavorful, low-calorie treats can please any palate while still leaving room for dinner. Sweet Snacks 1. 1/2 frozen banana dipped in 2 teaspoons dark chocolate chips, melted 2. 28 grapes (about 1 scant cup), placed in the freezer for 2+ hours 3. 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt with 1 dash cinnamon and 1 teaspoon honey 4. 1 Fig Newton with 1 teaspoon peanut butter 5. 1 medium orange, sprinkled with cinnamon 6. Spicy Roasted Chickpeas. So we’re I’m kind of flip-flopping my posts here–this recipe really belongs back in January with all the healthy recipes and Monday’s French Toast really belongs here today because, let’s face it, legumes tossed in garlic are not the most romantic little things in the world, no matter how tasty they are.
Sara and I are flying to Utah and back this weekend, so we might be a little slow responding to emails and questions. Well…slow-er. I’ve also found that in the past few weeks, crowds and pants make me grumpy, so, in an effort to prevent me from saying things I might regret, I’m bringing lots of healthy snacks with me, lest I find myself foodless, trapped next to crazy people (I seem to have unbelievable luck in very often sitting next to weirdos on airplanes) in a pair of uncomfortable pants. The very idea of it makes me feel like I need a few deep cleansing breaths. Or a Xanax.
I adapted this recipe from What’s Gaby Cooking. Preheat your oven to 400. Toss the chickpeas in the spices… Guilt-Free Pizza Bites (Cauliflower Pizza Bites. These are exciting so get excited!
This recipe is literally for everyone. You could eat this recipe every day of the week and still get lean. This seems like a treat but it is a snack or a part of a meal. I’m so excited to share this simple, delicious Cauliflower Pizza Bites recipe with you!