Kodiak Cake Pearl Sugar Waffles with Lemon-Mint Syrup

2 C Kodiak waffle mix 2 C almond milk 1 box pearl sugar (Amazon) 2 eggs 3 TB butter Lemon Mint Syrup 1 C water 1 C sugar 1 lemon zested in strips and juice 1 handful of mint leaves Bring water and sugar to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes. Take off heat and add lemon zest strips, lemon juice, and mint. Let sit for 10 minutes. Strain out zest and mint leaves and serve with berries over waffles

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Ahi Tuna Appetizer with Avocado Cream sauce

Ladies lunch today and this Ahi Tuna Appetizer was a big hit! It’s a couple of steps but well worth it! Save the leftover slaw and avocado sauce for the following night over brown rice and salmon. Tuna Steak Sesame Oil Sesame Seeds Sriracha Soy sauce ASIAN SLAW Shredded Cabbage/Broccoli Slaw Green onion, sliced thinly Red peppers, chopped Sesame Oil Soy sauce Ginger (optional) Wasabi paste Sugar Lime juice Cilantro, rough chopped WASABI AVOCADO SAUCE 1/2 C sour cream 2 avocados, diced Juice of one lime Dash of kosher salt Pinch cayenne pepper 1 tsp wasabi paste Dash of sugar Method: Fry wonton wrappers until Golden. Cut Ahi into bite size chunks. Toss with half of the chopped green onion, soy sauce, and Sriracha Combine all slaw ingredients and let sit. For Avocado sauce, blend avocados and sour cream until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and blend until incorporated.

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It’s a BOY (S)!

TWINS | BOYS | MAY 2016 (Yes, I’m having a mental breakdown. Yes, I’m sick as a dog. No, we did not do fertility. Yes, we’re beyond shocked because we have 4 girls and never dreamed we’d have boys. Yes, I’m 14 weeks and look like I’m 26. Yes, I’ve already hired a night nanny. No, we’re not kidding about this). 💙💙

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Grilled Asparagus with Proscuitto, Parmeasean, and Egg

Lunch can sometimes be a bummer for Moms but this healthy dish would be delish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Grilled or roasted asparagus Prosciutto Shaved Parmesan *Poached or Soft boiled eggs S&P Pesto (optional) – I added a spoonful of pesto which was amazing on top! For DINNER add a chicken breast on top of asparagus with a green salad. *remember you can do your poached egg in the microwave!

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Chocolate Chipotle Brownies

Let’s start December out on the right foot. Chocolate Chipotle Brownies! These are chocolaty and the perfect amount of heat that will leave you wanting the whole pan. A chef at Traeger put these out the other night and they were gone in a second. 1 box 20 oz brownie mix (like Costco) with added egg, oil, and water 2 tsp adobo sauce from canned chipotle chilis in adobo sauce 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Prepare brownies according to package directions including adobo sauce and cinnamon. Even better if cooked on your

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Fall Harvest Salad With Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Vinaigrette

All I’m bringing to my in-laws today is a green salad! This Fall Harvest salad has all of my favorite ingredients thrown together with a Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Vinaigrette.   1/2 C Grape Seed Oil or another flavorless oil 1/4 C Balsamic Vinegar 1-2 TB Maple Syrup 2-3 TB Juice from canned pears Dash of cinnamon S&P to taste I put this dressing over a plain pear for lunch today and I licked the plate clean!

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