Friday, August 30, 2013

Turkey, Caramelized Onion and Spinach Pizza


I am a foodie and I admit that I am addicted to pizza, so this is my attempt to try to make the healthiest and best tasting pizza I can.  Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Ingredients
1 Udi's gluten free pizza crust (in the freezer section)
1/2 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)
1/2 pound ground turkey (cooked)
1/4 cup caramelized onions
2 oz Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh spinach chopped

Instructions:
Top the pizza with the marinara sauce, cooked turkey, caramelized onions and cheese and bake at 375 degrees for 5-7 minutes.  Once you remove the pizza from the oven, top with chopped spinach and serve.

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Creamy Chicken Taquitos


This picture does not do the taquitos justice...but I just wanted to eat them so they disappeared before I got a better picture.  Found this recipe on pinterest and it is definitely a keeper!

Source: Our Best Bites

Ingredients:
3 oz cream cheese
1/4 C green salsa
1T fresh lime juice
1/2 t cumin
1 t chili powder
1/2 t onion powder
1/4 t granulated garlic, or garlic powder
3 T chopped cilantro
2 T sliced green onions
2 C shredded cooked chicken
corn tortillas
kosher salt

Instructions:
1. Heat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray. Heat cream cheese in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds so it’s soft and easy to stir. Add green salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder and granulated garlic. Stir to combine and then add cilantro and green onions. Add chicken and cheese and combine well.

2. Work with a few tortillas at a time and heat in the microwave until they are soft enough to roll without cracking. It helps to place them between damp paper towels. Usually 20-30 seconds will do it. If you find yours are cracking when you roll them or are coming unrolled right away, just try heating them longer.

3. Place 2-3 T of chicken mixture on the lower third of a tortilla, keeping it about 1/2 inch from the edges.  Roll up tortillas and place seam down on a baking sheet, not touching one another.  Spray lightly with cooking spray, or lightly brush with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with kosher salt.  Place pan in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and the ends start to get golden brown.  Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.  Dip in green salsa and serve with avocado.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Zucchini Oven Fries

Loving the fresh zucchini from my garden right now.  This is one delicious way to enjoy zucchini!

Source: Pinterest

Ingredients:
zucchini
egg
breadcrumbs
cooking spray

Instructions:
1. Slice zucchini into 3-inch-by-1/2-inch sticks. Dip into beaten egg (or egg substitute), then into seasoned breadcrumbs.
2. Place on a baking sheet, spritz with cooking spray and bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes, turning zucchini fries after 15 minutes.

Monday, August 5, 2013

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream & Figs

 
 
 

This is a match made in heaven!  Who doesn't love homemade vanilla ice cream and then add amazing ripe figs on top.  So good! 
 
Ingredients:
2 quarts half and half
1/2 pint heavy cream
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
fresh figs                                             
 
 
Instructions:
Combine half-and-half, cream, sugar, vanilla and salt in freezer container of ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.  Scoop ice cream when finished and top with fresh figs.