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Sweet Potato + Turkey + Kale Bowls

8/27/2018

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S'More Bars

7/18/2018

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I was craving S'Mores, but we don't have a fire pit... so S'more Bars to the rescue! These were such a hit and Mitch is already asking for more!
I N G R E D I E N T S:
  •  2/3 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/3 cup mini marshmallows divided
  • 3 large sized Hershey bars broken into pieces
  • 2 sleeves graham crackers broken into squares + 2-3 graham crackers broken into bits for top of cookies.

D I R E C T I O N S:
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy in another bowl.
  4. Add vanilla, then add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  5. Slowly beat in flour mixture until just incorporated.
  6. Fold in the milk chocolate and dark chocolate chips and 1 cup of marshmallows.
  7. Lay out graham crackers on a large rimmed baking sheet leaving no gaps between them. 
  8. Place small scoops of cookie dough on the graham crackers, using an ice cream scoop and spread dough out a little by flattening with back side of scoop or spoon.
  9. Bake for 3 minutes and using a scoop or spoon, spread the top of the dough lightly, so the chocolate and dough mixes together, and covers all of the graham crackers. Place back in oven for 2 minutes.

After 5 minutes of baking
  1. Press Hershey pieces, 1/3 cup marshmallows. and 1/3 cup broken graham crackers on top.
  2. Bake for 5-7 more minutes.
  3. Cool cookie bars in pan.
  4. Cut cookies into bars or squares.
  5. Store at room temperature in a sealed container.

Makes approx. 24 bars.
Adapted from The Baking ChocolaTess


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Chicken Lettuce Wraps

1/24/2018

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We made this copycat PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wrap recipe on Monday and I'm already craving it again! ​
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Since there's a very high chance we'll be having this delicious low carb dinner twice this week, I figured I should share it so that you can have it too!

This is a quick and easy recipe that can serve 4, but for just the 2 of us it made for a great lunch the next day.

I N G R E D I E N T S:
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic (or 2 cloves garlic, minced)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp red chili paste or sriracha (optional)
  • 1 (8-oz) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and diced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 head butter lettuce (or pre-cleaned and packaged leaf lettuce - major time saver)

D I R E C T I O N S:
  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the chicken as it cooks; drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in garlic, onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and red chili paste or sriracha until onions have become translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in chestnuts and green onions until tender, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. To serve, spoon several tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, taco-style.

We also made 1 cup of white sticky rice in addition to the chicken lettuce wraps! YUM!

Hope you enjoy :)

Adapted from DamnDelicious

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Yogurt Parfait - Under 200 Calories

3/22/2016

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Make a delicious yogurt parfait with only 3 ingredients for under 200 calories!

What I Use:
Granola | Kashi Go Lean Crunch | Honey Almond Flax
Frozen Fruit | Trader Joe's Berry Medley
Yogurt |  Low-Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt

Mix it up and try a different granola flavor, frozen fruit, or yogurt! 
I've shared my current favorites. What are yours?

Enjoy!
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Doughnuts Make Us Go Nuts

1/16/2016

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Five Daughters Bakery - 12 South
Nashville, TN


This the cutest little bakery filled with sweets and smiles.
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They have a variety of gourmet doughnuts all the way from maple glaze + bacon to gluten free & paleo options.
These aren't your average doughnuts, they're far more delicious! So glad we set out early this morning to attend this Grand Opening and support a local business.
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​Nothing like a sweet 100 layer treat to start your Saturday! ;)
We recommend it y'all!


$5 for 100 layers of goodness 

Nothing is sweeter than family!
- Five Daughters Bakery
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