7 Delicious Protein Smoothie Recipes Are your taste buds tired of the same old smoothie flavors? Opting for a protein shake can be a convenient and tasty post-workout snack or meal replacement, but blending the same old recipe can get old! Shake up your smoothie routine with these healthy creations from Life by DailyBurn. Bonus: The plant-based protein powder used in each of these recipes is free of dairy, gluten and soy to suit all dietary needs. Photo by Perry Santanachote 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. What’s your favorite smoothie recipe?
White Cheese and Chicken Lasagna I’m a complete and utterly in love with all forms of lasagna. There’s just something about those layers of cheese, noodles and sauce that I can’t help but get weak in the knees over. So you probably can understand why I was instantly intrigued when I found Anna and Chelsea’s recipe for a White Cheese and Chicken Lasagna. Chicken, cheese, spinach and as if there wasn’t already an abundance of cheese here, there’s also a white cheese sauce! To make this lasagna happen, all you need is chicken (I used rotisserie chicken and it was fabulously easy), lasagna noodles, frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry), butter, milk, chicken broth, onion, garlic, flour, salt and pepper, dried oregano and basil, fresh parsley, ricotta, Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Next get some prep out of the way and chop up a medium onion, mince the garlic clove and give a small handful of parsley a good, rough chop. In a good-sized sauce pot, melt a stick of butter.
Frugal Foodie Mama: 15 Fabulous Make-Ahead Holiday Cookies Get a head start on all that holiday baking now with these 15 Fabulous Make-Ahead Holiday Cookies recipes... Now that all of that Halloween business is behind us for another year, it is time to focus on that most wonderful time of the year...the holiday season! If you are like me, the holidays are jam packed full of family gatherings, last minute gift shopping, home decorating, and of course, cookie baking. But just what if you could get that holiday cookie baking done and out of the way? Like now? ;) Before the hustle and the bustle sets in. Yes, folks. I searched the web high and low and gathered up 15 of the most fabulous make-ahead holiday cookie recipes I could find for you all... (Linkup closed) Which cookie recipe will you be making ahead first? What is your number one tip for getting a head start on the holidays? If you loved this post, you might also like... Looking for even more holiday cookie recipes?
Mama: Inspired: Mass Crock Pot Dinners! I did it again! Only this time- I didn't cook any meat (apart from ground beef) ahead. Everything is going in the crock pot! So, it only took me 2.5 hours to create all of my dinners into individual bags. All recipes are my own creation. All recipes are crock pot recipes. When I do "mass crockpot dinners" I do at least 2 bags of every recipe. Here are 15 of my favorite crock pot recipes. *When preparing the bags, keep the meat raw. POT ROAST- 1 chuck roast (2.5-3 pounds), carrots, onion, potatoes (red, or sweet for paleo) garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. 16 oz beef broth. FRENCH SHREDDED BEEF- 1 chuck roast (2.5-3 pounds), 4 tsp homemade ranch seasoning, 1 tsp homemade italian seasoning, onion, garlic, 16 oz beef broth. GREEN CHILI BEEF- 1 chuck roast (2.5-3 pounds), 1 jar green salsa, garlic, onions CHICKEN FAJITAS- 4-6 breasts. ITALIAN CHICKEN- 4-6 breasts. 6 tablespoons Italian seasoning. 8 oz chicken broth. HAWAIIAN CHICKEN- 4-6 breasts, 1 can pineapple, 1 jar of Hawaiian BBQ sauce. 1.
Pass the Protein, Please Eating enough protein is essential to good health. Protein plays an important role in countless body systems, including maintaining strong muscles and bones, nerves, blood vessels, skin, digestion, and healing. Meat and dairy products have long been recognized as rich sources of protein, but they are far from the only ones. If you’re trying to limit your consumption of meat and dairy products, or cut them out completely, there are many other delicious and nutritious natural sources of dietary protein. Here’s a look at some categories of protein-rich foods, along with a handy reference guide detailing how many grams of protein are contained in one cup of specific foods. Legumes Beans and other legumes (a type of fruit that generally grows in a seamed “pod”) are one of the best sources of protein around. Grains Hearty whole grains, such as oats, barley, and bulgur are another excellent source of protein. Nuts Nuts are a delicious and nutritious snack for at home or on the go. Bon appetit!
Crockpot Pork Roast Dinner Recipes You can use any kind of mustard in this delicious, homey recipe. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 8 hours Total Time: 8 hours, 25 minutes Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 lb. small red potatoes, cut in half16 oz. pkg. baby cut carrots1 onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced4 lb. boneless pork loin roast, trimmed of fat1/4 cup Dijon mustard1 tsp. dried tarragon1 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. pepper1-1/2 cups beef broth2 Tbsp. cornstarch3 Tbsp water Preparation: Place potatoes and baby carrots around bottom edge of 4-6 quart crockpot. Remove pork and vegetables to serving platter; cover and let stand 15 minutes.
How to Make Homemade Hamburger Helper As an avid cook, this is almost embarrassing, but my kids love Hamburger Helper. I don’t love Hamburger Helper. It tastes like cardboard and the ingredients list on the side of the box is enough to make you run away screaming. Who knows what that stuff is. A lot of preservatives, for one thing. There’s just nothing fresh about it. But! Using actual packages of Hamburger Helper and cookbook comparisons for the types of varieties offered along with my own cooking common sense and experience, I’ve broken down some of the most popular Hamburger Helper varieties. Hamburger Helper Basics: When creating your own helpers, keep in mind that most packages of Hamburger Helper include about 1 1/2 cups of pasta plus a packet of sauce seasonings, sometimes dried tomatoes, and sometimes a packet of dried cheese, depending on the variety. You can also freeze milk, but you can keep far more milk onhand if you make dry milk a basic pantry item. You add a pound of ground beef, water, milk, and (real!)
Birthday Cake Recipe: Funfetti Cake From Scratch Do you love sprinkles in your birthday cake? Was the classic Pillsbury cake mix Funfetti your very favorite? Funfetti cakes were a staple of childhood birthday parties, but I haven't had one in a long time — probably because I don't really use boxed cake mixes anymore. I realized, though, that it is still a snap to make a Funfetti cake. Yes indeed, that's all you need to do, to make a Funfetti cake from scratch. The CakeI combed through some of my favorite recipes for white cake, including a classic one from Joy of Cooking. This particular recipe comes out very fluffy, and not too terribly sweet. • Cake recipe adapted from: White Velvet Cake from Rose Levy Berenbaum Personally, I love 4-layer cakes, so I baked this cake in four cake pans, instead of two. The FrostingFor the frosting I used a very plain, basic white buttercream. • Vanilla Buttercream Frosting at I Am Baker • Basic Cooked Buttercream Frosting The SprinklesSprinkles are everything, when it comes to a Funfetti cake. Funfetti!