Super simple and oh-so-satisfying, this buttermilk ranch seasoning mix can be used to make dip, dressing or to season meat and vegetables! This is a dry mix made using buttermilk powder which you can find online or occasionally in baking sections of your grocery store. …
Homemade taco seasoning is one of the hand blended spice mixes that I always have stocked for simple easy meals. With no crazy additives like MSG or anti-caking agents that are commonly found in packaged mixes, you can be sure you’re keeping your diet clean. …
Comfort foods have been in high demand at our house and these chipotle stuffed peppers have absolutely been in rotation a few times this past month. I’ve been exhausted balancing the kids school work with trying to maintain running our consulting business. Add in that we’re cooking more meals than usual with the kids home for lunches now full time due to distance learning so easy foods are a necessity. I must say though that this really has been a beneficial time to regroup and collect our thoughts on what’s truly important in our lives. Part of this learning has been to recognize which pieces of our lives we really want to return to “normal” after all of the stress and uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic passes. I, for one, want to refocus on creating more recipes again. This past year was focused primarily on prioritizing our new consulting business and now that it’s under control and growing, I’m looking forward to business returning to normal and my cooking creativity being able to be cultivated once again.
I realize that chipotle stuffed peppers aren’t a massive creative effort, but these certainly aren’t the same stuffed peppers I had in my youth. Mouthwatering Spanish inspired flavors of paprika, garlic and onion, are blended with fire roasted tomatoes and chipotle peppers in adobo for a smokey spicy combo. I’ve upped the health factor in this panacea of comfort by incorporating riced cauliflower with the brown rice and using ground turkey for variety. You can totally use all riced cauliflower to keep it grain free or you use just rice as well. I personally love having a mix of each which also means that the kids don’t even notice that it’s cauliflower until I tell them after they’ve finished smacking their lips with empty plates. Chipotle stuffed peppers are easily customizable in the spice department as well and are full of flavor that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy!
We’re heading to a Superbowl gathering this Sunday and I had to look up which teams are playing…ha! That’s how I roll when it comes to sports. Unless my kid is in it, I’m blissfully unaware of the sports world in most cases. I may …
Oh my goodness! I think summer has FINALLY arrived in Minnesota! Not that we every stopped grilling, even under multiple feet of snow but summer grilling is much easier than shoveling out the grill first. Ha! In addition to the yummy brats, burgers and whatever …
I first had panna cotta when I was in Florence, Italy over a decade ago. How I miss those decadent Italian desserts! Panna cotta is traditionally made with a sweetened cream combined with gelatin. Use a high quality gelatin made from pasture raised beef for the best health benefits. Gelatin is a super food that provides amazing benefits such as improved elasticity for our skin as well as protects our joints. In this dairy free panna cotta, I’ve blended the gelatin in coconut milk and them combined with a coconut milk based Greek yogurt and pureed strawberries. Strawberry and lime work great together to give a little bit of tartness to the panna cotta that compliments the tang of the yogurt as well.
If you don’t need to avoid dairy, feel free to use a whole milk Greek yogurt for ultra creaminess. You can also use an unsweetened almond milk in place of the coconut milk for a slightly nutty twist. Either way you make it, the intense fresh and fruity strawberry flavor in this dairy free panna cotta is perfect for a light dessert or even for breakfast!
Why, hello you handsome plate of braised venison! Old Nordic recipes like this one remind me of growing up on the farm, especially in the winter when the Minnesota wind whips your face and it’s so cold that hell may have actually frozen over. The …
Delicata satay as a title is a bit misleading since satay technically refers to “meat on a skewer” if you go with the Indonesian roots to this dish. So, now I’m a rebel and breaking all the satay rules by a) using delicata squash and …
Simple and savory kale dip stuffed chicken is a dish that shines equally well on your weeknight table or for guests you want to impress with your kitchen prowess. For the filling, a traditional kale dip is modified into a healthier stuffing mixture by combining fresh chopped kale with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise and cream cheese. Any other sturdy garden green can be used in place of kale as well like spinach or swiss chard for an equally awesome stuffed chicken. If you’re feeling extra fancy, add a chopped artichoke heart or two for a little variation. I’ve also used leftover portions of this ricotta spinach artichoke dip on occasion… not that I usually have leftovers but it’s certainly a creative way to use them up if needed. This kale dip stuffed chicken is delicious served with additional kale prepared as a fresh chopped salad or sauteed in olive oil and garlic with a pinch of salt and pepper.
To save time on dishes, I am a huge fan of cast iron skillets, which is what I use for baking chicken dishes like this one. Once cast iron pans are seasoned properly, they are non-stick, are amazing at browning meats and can go directly in the oven (or grill) as well. They also don’t get washed in soap making clean up a bit easier. Simply scrub with a little hot water and salt rub until any stuck bits are removed from your pan, wipe out, and re-apply olive oil. Wipe out any excess oil and you’re done!
Whoa. I just need life to slow down right now. My hubby has been home nursing a back injury for a few weeks and all my kids have been home being actively involved in summer activities like swimming lessons, building forts in the woods, and …
