Sometimes I feel like people get a little too crazy on St. Patrick's Day by dying all their food green. One time my Mom made green eggs and ham and read the Dr. Seuss book to us on St. Patrick's Day. That didn't go over well. The eggs looked so weird none of us would eat them. This broccoli, cheese, and rice recipe includes a naturally green vegetable that won't weird anyone out. It's an easy alternative to other crazy green concoctions. Recipe:
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During the winter, sometimes I crave summer BBQs when my Dad fires up the grill and makes hamburgers. This BBQ recipe is much easier than grilling hamburgers and can be made year round! It's a great source of protein and something I always look forward to. Recipe:
Cook ground beef and chopped onion together. Salt and pepper to taste. Drain the fat. Add BBQ sauce and ketchup using a 2:1 ratio. I use approximately 2 quirts of BBQ sauce and 1 quirt of ketchup. The beauty of not measuring means you can customize the taste however you want! Coat the hamburger well and heat. Tips:
Do you want to know a secret? The key to making easy, super moist banana bread is sour cream. Sour cream holds the moisture in the bread dough.
Now that you know the secret, try this recipe. I promise you won't regret it! Recipe:
Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Tips:
You can ask any of my 17 roommates over the past 4 years and all of them will verify that I absolutely love peanut butter! My favorite is Jif because I guess I'm choosy. Crunchy or creamy? Well, that depends on what I'm using it for. Always crunchy for sandwiches. Creamy for carrots/celery. I bake with both creamy and crunchy.
Here are a couple of facts regarding the history of peanut butter: Peanut butter is packed with nutrition! Peanut butter contains vitamin E, magnesium, vitamin B6, and protein. It's been proven that peanuts can help decrease your risk of heart disease and diabetes. It also contains the good kind of fat also found in avocados.
Before we dive into the the most delicious peanut butter desserts, I would like to point out that peanut butter isn't limited to desserts. Peanut butter can easily be made into a sauce, added to your breakfast, or incorporated into a smoothie. Peanut butter can also replace butter in recipes. It's snackable in granola bars or a spoonful straight from the jar. Of course peanut butter also enhances the best desserts like no bake cookies and brownies. In honor of national peanut butter lover day on March 1st, here are my two favorite, easy peanut butter desserts: Peanut Butter CookiesRecipe:
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Easy Peanut Butter Frosting (without powdered sugar)Recipe:
Frost brownies, cakes, cinnamon rolls, or anything you fancy! Tips:
Soup warms the heart and soul. When it's frigid cold outside, soup is my go to.
There are many benefits to eating soup. Soup is good for your health, it can be packed with healthy vegetables, you can make a lot of soup for a little amount of money, and soup makes you feel good. Check out Karina's Top 6 Benefits of Eating Soup. There are a million soup options to choose from: potato soup, chicken noodle, broccoli cheese soup stew, and many many more. This recipe for potato soup is one of the best! It's super easy. I love the carrots paired with the potatoes. Carrots are very nutritious. They contain beta-carotene and antioxidants. Carrots in this creamy potato soup are sure to bring smiles at your house. It's an easy feast you're going to enjoy. Recipe:
Whisk the flour and evaporated milk together; make sure to whisk the lumps out. Simmer to thicken the soup. Tips:
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