These awesome garlic fries were the perfect compliment to our Burgers last night. Buy your favorite frozen fries in your grocers freezer. I used Alexia Organic Yukon gold. Bake as directed and then broil the last 1-2 minutes. Mix EVOO, minced garlic, and parsley in a bowl. After the fries are baked, add to bowl and mix around adding kosher salt once mixed. These reminded me of the Garlic Fries at Pac Bell park but fresher and healthier!
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This dip is a must have at your Super Bowl party! You will never buy onion dip again. It makes a ton and I’m looking for other ways to use it because it’s flavor is so amazing! 2 tablespoons EVOO 2 Lg onions, chopped 1/2 shallot, finely chopped 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce S&P 1 (8-ounce) package light cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup light sour cream 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Pinch of garlic powder or celery salt Sauté EVOO, onion, shallot, and thyme sprigs for 30-45 minutes until brown and Caramelized. Add Worcestershire sauce, balsamic, S&P, and garlic powder. Sauté for 10 more minutes. Meanwhile mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo with beaters until fluffy. Cool onions and add to cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving but it’s even better over night.
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My personal favorite Valentine Treat. One bag microwave popcorn One bag white chocolate chips Conversation hearts Valentine Sprinkles After popcorn is popped, melt chocolate chips and pour over popcorn. Mix until incorporated then add hearts and sprinkles.
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My friend Karyn at @loomgoods is always looking for healthy snacks for her and her family. She loved this recipe I dreamed up for her leftover peaches. Yum! Peach half Madagascar Vanilla Creme Fraiche Granola Dash of Lime Fresca Salt ETC. The Creme Freiche is Vermont Creamery and can be found at Whole Foods and Harmons. You can also add vanilla bean paste to plain Creme Fraiche.
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Taco salads call for homemade (EASY) baked tortilla chips. They’re crunchy on the corners, a little chewy in the center, and can be flavored any way you want! My favorite- Mission-Artisan Style Tortillas- Corn and Whole Wheat Blend With a pizza cutter cut into triangles. Spray cookie sheet with Coconut oil spray and spray tortillas. Season with your favorite salt. I love to add Tajin or even a little lime juice or zest. Bake at a very high temp or broil for a few minutes and then turn over and re-season and broil other side.
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Hosting a morning meeting, and wanted to keep it healthy and fresh. I hate sitting down to a meeting and feeding my face with doughnuts and muffins (because if its in front of me, I will!) Sambazon Superfruit packs are the easiest way to make Acai bowls at home. I’ve only found them at Whole Foods in the freezer section. Blend Sambazon pack with – 1/2 C Almond Coconut milk Handful of berries 1/2 banana Spinach Blend to desired consistency (It should be very thick, similar to ice cream.) Add your favorite toppings! Fruit, banana, granola, coconut…
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You’ll want to eat this by the handful (and I did as I was mixing it!) This granola is more of an art then science. Add your favorite things or omit anything you don’t like. It last forever in a sealed container and is so addictive you’ll wish you made more. My husband and kids love it on yogurt or just to snack on. Rough recipe – I literally threw handfuls of my favorite things in. Combine: 11 C Quick cooking old-fashioned oats 3 C sliced almonds 2 C Flaxseed 1 C sunflower seeds 1 C pecan pieces or any other kind of nuts 2 C coconut flakes Dash of cinnamon Dash of salt In a sauce pan heat through 1-1 1/2 C oil 1 C honey 1/2-1 C brown sugar 1 -2 Tb vanilla extract The oil, honey, brown sugar mixture vary on what I making the granola for. For guests or special occasions I add more, for at home use I do a lot less so it’s healthier.
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When all else fails, stack it! When I’m at a loss of what to make for dinner, I start stacking things on top of toast. They end up being some of our favorite dinners (or breakfast/lunch). Whole wheat sourdough toast *Arugula Pesto Burratta cheese Prosciutto Avocado with a dash of lemon juice Grilled asparagus Fried or poached egg *Arugula Pesto In a blender combine: 1/2 cup walnut pieces or toasted pine nuts 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups packed arugula leaves 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Kosher salt After blended slowly add: 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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So delicious, so naughty, and way too easy!! These beignets are the perfect semi-homemade dessert and perfect for a special occasion! I made these for a fun New Orleans collaboration with @shabbyapple and love working with them!! 1 package flaky biscuits 1 C butter flavor shortening, for frying 8 tablespoons butter 1 C dark brown sugar, packed 3 Tb milk 1 tsp vanilla 1⁄4 C toasted walnuts, chopped Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and whisk until sugar melts and mixture begins to boil, about 5 minutes. Stir in milk, vanilla, and pecans until smooth. Set aside. Separate biscuits and cut into forths. In heavy bottomed skillet, melt the shortening over medium heat. Fry biscuit quarters in batches until golden on each side (this will take 30 seconds or so so watch and flip quickly. Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve with sauce. You can also reheat before serving if not eating right away.
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80 degrees calls for a summer favorite. Simple, fresh, and pops of flavor! Slice fresh mango to your preference. Drizzle fresh lime juice over fruit and sprinkle Tajin. Tajin is a seasoning made of ground chili peppers, salt, and dehydrated lime juice. You can buy it at most grocery stores or Amazon.
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