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Opal Apples

Did you know that Opal Apples don’t brown when cut? Great for school lunches!

My friend’s BBQ today is not going to know what hit it!! Rotisserie Chicken 2 bags Pita Chips HOT SAUCE 4 tablespoons butter 1 jalapeño or green chili, minced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 1/2 cups buffalo wing hot sauce 1 chicken broth 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice CHICKEN SPICE 1 tspCayenne 1 tsp Celery Salt 1 tsp Paprika S&P BLUE CHEESE SAUCE 1/2 cup milk 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons sliced chives Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper TOPPINGS 2 C shredded mozzarella Shredded Carrots Celery, chopped Sauté butter, jalapeno, and garlic for about 2 minutes. Stir in the hot sauce, chicken broth, lime juice and bring to a simmer and reduce by 1/2. Season with salt and pepper. For the chicken rub: Combine the smoked paprika, cayenne, celery salt and pepper in a small bowl. Shred rotisserie chicken and sprinkle rub throughout the chicken. Add 1/2 of buffalo sauce to chicken. Let sit or put in oven to warm through. For the blue cheese topping: Add milk and…

Thanks friends!

I’m grateful everyday for this fun new hobby that brings me so much joy. One of the best parts is meeting all of you! I love when people stop me in the grocery store, around town, or wherever our paths cross and introduce yourself (or ask to take a picture😊). It makes my week! The best part is you’re actually cooking these recipes for your family and friends and enjoying the process. Thanks friends 😘 XOXO

Grilled Cheese with Peaches

Grilled Cheese with Peaches on the docket for after church today. Wheat bread, lightly buttered Layer- Cheddar cheese, grated Citrus, ginger sharp cheddar (2nd type of cheese) Fig jam Chicken breast, sliced Peaches, sliced Grill sandwich and top with fried egg!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes

Concert “hangover” breakfast Kodiak Cakes Pancake mix (thinned out) Layer Natural Peanut Butter Top with 1 part maple syrup to 1 part raspberry jam, warmed

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Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

Breakfast, dessert, or afternoon snack? All of the above and it’s beautiful, delicious, and so easy! CHIA PUDDING 1/4 Chia seeds 1 C of your favorite milk (almond or coconut) 1 C of your favorite yogurt (Chobani plain 0%) 1 tsp Vanilla extract Dash of Maple syrup Dash of Salt Cover and refrigerate mixture for a couple of hours. PEACH SMOOTHIE- blend 1 banana 2 peaches Frozen berries Handful of spinach Almond milk Ice Layer chia pudding, smoothie, and chopped peaches!

Chicken Sliders on Sweet Potato Waffle Fries

Football is right around the corner!! Try these delicious and easy Chicken Burger Sliders on Sweet Potato Waffle Fries! Buy Sweet potato waffle fries and bake according to package directions. Chicken burger- 1 1/12 lb Ground chicken 1/2 onion, grated 1/4 C Parsley, chopped finely 2 tsp Garlic salt Ground Pepper Combine chicken mixture until combined. Form into small sliders and grill or Traeger for just a couple of minutes on each side. Layer chicken burger, dill pickle, tomato, and avocado on each waffle fry and top with one more. Serve with Ketchup and mustard.

Smoked Salmon Tartine

I’m staring at piles of laundry so of course I decide to make myself lunch instead! Loved it so much it’ll be dinner too. Baguette, sliced down the center Plain cream cheese or mayo (yes, add just a little) Smoked salmon, fresh salmon, leftover salmon. Any and all work. Arugula or spinach with lemon juice and EVOO Peas Top with a little more lemon juice and generous dash of salt and ground pepper.