Ever continuing my quest for Funk Food – that’s faux junk food for those of you who can look at the stuff without gaining ten pounds – today, I test drove garlic cauliflower “bread sticks.” Let me just tell you these made my heart do a happy dance and that TWO of them equal ONE…
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This is Nuts
With beach vacations being discussed, it has become officially time to kick some new year healthy eating up a notch (or three). This can be a challenge as one of my favorite ways to de-stress from the week is coming home on Friday nights, crack a bottle of vino, and have my way around the…
Sweet Potato Hash
I realize I’m late to the scene on this, but I’m happy to report the ultimate life hack lives up to its name. That’s right, hash browns in the waffle iron. Pros: Insta-hashbrowns. No added oil for frying. Worried about shredded potato sticking, but it was no problemo at all. Cons: Where has this been…
Super Model Project: Sweet Potato Gnocchi
While most of the time a Ms. Teigan can do no wrong…this sweet potato gnocchi did. I’m not sure it’s totally CT’s fault, I just don’t eat much gnocchi. So, I’m not sure what the texture should be, how big it should be, etc. etc. (That’s what she said). Why eat gnocchi when you could…
The Super Model Project: Chicken Lettuce Wraps
In my undying excitement for her next cookbook currently in the works, I’m going to finish making my way through, Chrissy Teigan’s Cravings . Yup, a fun quest that you can track via my Super Model Project page. That’s because I will end up looking like one, right? With my own romantic John Legendesque character to taste…
ISwearThey’reDelicious- Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Thanksgiving is over! No more carbs with a side of potatoes, with another kind of carb on the side. Nope. Time to kick the habit. I found this amazing recipe for cottage cheese pancakes that are gluten-free to boot. Even if you don’t like cottage cheese, I promise you don’t taste it at all. They…
Round 2…
Today on deck: honey almond butter. Taste: 5/10, thick and not nearly as sweet as the last version. Spread ability: 5/10, more oily Texture: 6/10, less grit than a facial expholiant
This Recipe is Definitely an Avoca-do
Notice anything different about this post? Well if you look to the left, you’ll notice a bite of ooey-gooey, dense, moist, dark chocolate perfection. And if you look toward the heavens, you’ll learn that this is actually an avocado. That’s right, people. AVOCADO BROWNIES. Did I mention that they’re gluten-free, too? Avocado Brownies Brownies 4…
Berry Good Morning
Consider breakfast this weekend taken care of with this seemingly giant, blueberry muffin. Mmmmmm…. Can you almost smell the warm berries? Blueberry (and Yogurt) Coffee Cake Ingredients Serves 8ish Adapted from JuliasAlbum.com 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened 2/3…
Dessert Verdict: Not Guilty!
Deep into my health kick, I’ve found the most wonderfully simple dessert recipe… Finally, a dessert with the caloric verdict: Not Guilty! This seriously takes five minutes to make and seems and tastes super impressive. Berry Frozen Yogurt 4 c. frozen berries (I have tried all strawberries, but mixed berries offer a richer taste) 5…