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Leftover Transformations!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #AustinTexas, #dinner, #easy, #FirstLadyofRE, #Friday!, #leftovers, #transformation, #weekend on August 7, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Happy Friday everyone! I hope everyone is gearing up for the weekend, it’s supposed to hit record breaking highs so be sure to use plenty of sunscreen. Speaking of the weekend, I am definitely ready to go out there and soak up some sun. I don’t want to have to deal with cooking meals this weekend, especially since there’s SO much food still left in my fridge. But if your family is anything like mine, they hate leftovers. So what do you do? Well here are some recipes to transform your leftovers into a brand new meal your family will sure to love!

First Make: Mustard- Glazed Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

Recipe: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/mustard-glazed-chicken-roasted-vegetables?xid=buzz-cook1eat3

Then Turn Into: Creamy Vegetable Soup

Recipe: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-vegetable-soup-1?xid=buzz-cook1eat3

First Make: Grilled Pork with Asparagus and Rice

Recipe: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-pork-tenderloin-orange-sesame-asparagus-rice?xid=buzz-cook1eat3

Then Turn Into: Pork Sandwich with Pickled Vegetables

Recipe: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pork-sandwiches-pickled-slaw?xid=buzz-cook1eat3

First Make: Spaghetti with Lemon- Caper Broccoli

Recipe: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spaghetti-anchovies-garlic-red-pepper-lemon-caper-broccoli?xid=buzz-cook1eat3

Then Turn Into: Italian Wedding Soup

Recipe: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/italian-wedding-soup-1?xid=buzz-cook1eat3

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“I can make WHAT in my rice cooker?”

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #AustinTexas, #Breakfast, #desserts, #dinner, #easy, #FirstLadyofRE, #food, #Lunch, #ricecooker, #surprised on August 3, 2015| Leave a Comment »

We all have a rice cooker. It makes cooking rice so much easier and it doesn’t take much effort. Just measure it and leave it to work its magic. But I bet you didn’t know that little contraption of yours had a secret. It can make so much more than rice, in fact I have here 8 recipes from breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert that can be made in your rice cooker. Get ready to be blown away!

Super Cheesy Polenta

Recipe: http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/228476/rice-cooker-super-cheesy-polenta/

Frittata

Recipe: http://justbento.com/handbook/recipe-collection-mains/rice-cooker-frittata-summer-vegetables

Chicken Chili

Recipe: http://kitchenability.com/quick-cooking/rice-cooker-recipe-chicken-chili-recipe/

Taco Soup

Recipe: http://www.superhealthykids.com/taco-soup-in-the-rice-cooker/

Country-Style Ribs

Recipe: http://domesticdiva-katie.blogspot.com/2012/01/rice-cooker-country-style-ribs.html

Sausage Jambalaya

Recipe: http://www.diaryofarecipecollector.com/rice-cooker-sausage-jambalaya.html

Vanilla Almond Steel Cut Oatmeal

Recipe: http://www.bloggingoverthyme.com/vanilla-almond-steel-cut-oatmeal/

Rice Cooker Chocolate Cake

Recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/rice-cooker-chocolate-cake-395536

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Desserts You Can Make in 5 Minutes!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #AustinTexas, #buzzfeed, #cheatday, #desserts, #easy, #FirstLadyofRE, #fiveminutes, #recipes, #Thursday, #yummy on July 30, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Say it ain’t so! We all have the occasional sweet tooth now and then (if you’re me more often than others) and we don’t want to spend hours slaying over a hot oven, not to mention have you seen how many ingredients some of those desserts have? Give me a boxed cake mix any day! Well I have a little treat for you (and yes they’re edible) here are my top 5 sweet desserts that you can make in 5 minutes! I’ve included the link to the complete list of these desserts as well as the recipes because there’s just so many to choose from they all deserve some kind of recognition. Go ahead and pick your favorite (or all of them), trust me I won’t judge!

Microwave Brownie in a Cup

Microwave Strawberry Cobbler

Cookie Dough Waffle

Apple Crisp

Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

Click Me for the Recipes and More Desserts: http://www.buzzfeed.com/melissaharrison/five-minute-desserts?bfsms=1&utmterm=.msEy08QzAR#.urpkwvGop

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Dinner is on Me Tonight!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #AustinTexas, #bellpeppers, #delicious, #dinner, #easy, #FirstLadyofRE, #healthylifestyle, #humpday, #turkey, #wednesday, healthy on July 29, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Now don’t get too excited. As much as I would love to treat all of my followers to a delicious dinner, like many of you, I too am always on the go. By the time I get home I am exhausted and I don’t want to make dinner let alone think about what to cook. But lucky for you all, I have taken the second part of that equation into my hands and have provided you with a delicious recipe to make for dinner tonight. And before you say anything, of course it’s healthy too!

Santa Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Santa Fe inspired stuffed bell peppers loaded with a zesty filling of ground turkey, corn, black beans, hot peppers and tomatoes, topped with melted cheese and scallions.

High in protein and fiber, one serving filled me up with a side of sliced avocado and a little sour cream on top, but if you want more carbs, a side of cilantro lime rice would be perfect!

Ingredients

For the filling:

1/2 lb 99% lean ground turkey
3/4 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cups frozen corn
1 hot pickled serrano pepper, chopped (or jalepeño) more to taste
1 large diced tomato
1 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp chopped onion
2 tbsp chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
1 tsp cumin
kosher salt to taste

For the peppers:

3 red bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise
1/3 cup reduced sodium, fat free chicken broth
9 tbsp shredded reduced-fat Sargento Monterey Jack cheese
1 tbsp chopped scallions, for garnish

Directions:

In a large skillet brown the turkey and season with salt. When the turkey is browned,add onion, garlic, black beans, cilantro, serrano pepper, diced tomatoes, and cumin.Mix well and simmer on low, covered for 20 minutes. Remove lid, add corn and simmer an additional 5 minutes or until all the liquid reduces.

Preheat oven to 350°. Cut peppers in half lengthwise, removing seeds and stem.

Place peppers, cut side up in an oven-proof dish. Fill each pepper with 1/2 cup turkey mixture. Pour about 1/3 cup water or chicken broth on the bottom of the dish. Covertight with foil. Bake 45-50 minutes, or until the peppers become soft.

Remove foil, top each with 1 1/2 tbsp of cheese and bake uncovered an additional 5 minutes. Top with scallions and serve with reduced-fat sour cream if desired (optional).

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Overnight Oats= The Easiest Weight- Loss Breakfast EVER!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Community Events, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #AustinTexas, #Breakfast, #delicious, #easy, #FirstLadyofRE, #oats, #overnight, #recipe, #REMAX, #weightloss, healthy on July 17, 2015| Leave a Comment »

I always go to bed with the best intentions to wake up early, enjoy the morning, and fuel my body with a satisfying breakfast, but things don’t always work out that way — did I mention I’m not much of a morning person? Luckily, I’ve found a recipe that requires about 30 seconds of preparation the night before and ensures that I get to fulfill at least one of these morning goals every day. Meet the easiest breakfast of all time: overnight oats. It does not get any better than mixing a few ingredients together before bed and grabbing a spoon when you’re ready to eat a delicious breakfast.

High in protein and fiber, this whole-grain recipe will keep hunger at bay all morning long. Even better, this recipe supports healthy digestion and can even help you beat belly bloat. I’ve toyed around with a number of iterations of the basic recipe with slight changes, but this combination of ingredients including chia seeds and slivered almonds has become my go-to mix. Try it out for yourself tonight.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon chia seeds
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

Mix all the ingredients together in a glass jar. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
The next morning, remove from the fridge, top off with your favorite fresh fruit, and enjoy!

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Did you say healthy and easy? (A lazy person’s dream)

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Community Events, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #AustinTexas, #easy, #FirstLadyofRE, #humpdday, #lazy, #recipes, #simple, #snacks, #wednesday, healthy on July 15, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Oh yes you read the title right. I think I may have compiled a list of snacks that fits every lazy person’s dream.

1. They’re healthy.

2. They’re easy.

3. They’re DELICIOUS.

So before you jump out of your seat (or not) here are 9 super easy healthy snacks that you can probably make sitting down.

1. Pineapple + Cottage Cheese + Cashews + Toast = Fruit Toast

2. Bananas + Wheat Tortillas + Peanut Butter = Banana Dog Bites

3. Nuts + Dates + Dried Fruit = Energy Bars

Recipe: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-easy-3-ingredient-energy-bars-at-home-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-184306#

4.Sweet Potatoes + Cooking Spray + Salt = Sweet Potato Chips

Recipe: http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2013/01/homemade-sweet-potato-chips-quick-microwave-snack-recipe.html

5. Broccoli Florets + Garlic Hummus = Creamy Garlic Broccoli

6. Apple + Almond Butter + Granola = Apple Butter Stacks

7. Blueberries + Greek Yogurt = Frozen Yogurt- Covered Blueberries

8. Tomato + Feta Cheese + Crispbread = Pizza- Inspired Flatbread

9. Banana + Almond Butter + Cinnamon = Baked Almond Butter Banana

Recipe: http://fedandfit.com/2012/09/13/baked-almond-butter-banana/

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8 Incredibly Easy Meals Anyone can Make!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #7ingredients, #AustinTexas, #dinner, #easy, #FirstLadyofRE, #Friday!, #recipe, #weekend on July 10, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Yay it’s Friday! After a long week I for one don’t want to do anything except go home and relax with a glass of wine (or two). Cooking an extravagant meal for my family is the last thing on my to do list, but we gotta eat! Don’t worry I have here 8 super easy recipes that you can whip up in minutes and they all require seven ingredients or less! Enjoy the weekend everyone!

Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Recipe: http://damndelicious.net/2014/11/22/chicken-sun-dried-tomato-cream-sauce/

White Chicken Chili

Recipe: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/5-ingredient-easy-white-chicken-chili-recipe/#_a5y_p=1013800

Super Fast Fried Rice

Recipe: http://www.fivehearthome.com/2013/08/28/easy-fried-rice/

Skinny Pizza Mac n’ Cheese

Recipe: http://www.julieseatsandtreats.com/2015/01/skinny-pizza-mac-n-cheese/2/

Easy Cheesy Chicken Tacos

Recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/03/my-brothers-chicken-tacos/

Creamy Garlic and Herb Mushroom Pasta

Recipe: http://pinchofyum.com/creamy-garlic-herb-mushroom-spaghetti

One Hour Roast Beef

Recipe: http://iowagirleats.com/2014/03/31/easiest-1-hour-roast-beef/

Creamy Gnocchi Soup

Recipe: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/easy-zuppa-toscana-recipe/

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Let’s Talk About Kale

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #easy, #FirstLadyofRE, #kale, #nutritious, #recipe, #superfood, healthy on June 24, 2015| Leave a Comment »

I’m sure you have heard that kale is probably the healthiest food you can ever eat right? It’s the king of all superfoods. Here are a couple of facts about kale just to show you how awesome it is.

Kale is among the most nutrient dense foods on the planet
It is an excellent source of Vitamin C
Kale can help lower cholesterol which may reduce the risk of heart disease
There are numerous cancer- fighting substances in kale

Bottom line: kale is packed full of nutrients and is good for you, not to mention it doesn’t taste all that bad.

Here I have provided a list of some kale recipes that are both delicious and healthy (duh)! These recipes are sure to make you fall in love with kale.

Sweet Potato, Shrimp, and Kale Skillet

Recipe: http://www.primaverakitchen.com/sweet-potato-kale-and-shrimp-skillet

Salmon and Sweet Kale Salad

Recipe: http://www.jasonandshawnda.com/foodiebride/archives/18768

Creamy Pasta with Kale, Mushrooms, and Pancetta

Recipe: http://strawberriesforsupper.com/creamy-pasta-with-kale-mushrooms-pancetta/

Quick Chicken Kale Soup with Beans

Recipe: http://imagecooking.com/2014/12/10/quick-chicken-kale-soup-beans/

Spicy Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup

Note: I have made this and it is awesome! Highly Recommend

Recipe: http://www.thecandidappetite.com/2013/01/19/spicy-sausage-potato-kale-soup/

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I Dip, You Dip, We Dip!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #appetizer, #dips, #easy, #FirstLadyofRE, #Friday!, #recipe on June 19, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Happy Friday!! It’s all about dipping today and I have healthy and delicious dip recipes that are sure to get any party started. Just follow the link below each picture for the recipe. Did I mention they’re easy to make? Caution: double dipping is advised!

Fresh Dill Tzatziki

Recipe: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/tzatziki-recipe/

Avocado Hummus

Recipe: http://www.cookingclassy.com/2014/05/avocado-hummus/

Zesty Black Bean Dip

Recipe: http://www.fivehearthome.com/2014/02/17/zesty-black-bean-dip/

Sun- Dried Tomato Basil Hummus

Recipe: http://www.cookingclassy.com/2015/02/sun-dried-tomato-basil-hummus/

Peanut Butter Dip

Recipe: http://www.cookingclassy.com/2014/08/peanut-butter-fruit-dip/

Summer Peach Salsa

Recipe: http://natashaskitchen.com/2013/09/03/fresh-peach-salsa-recipe/

No-Bake Yogurt Spinach Dip

Recipe: http://www.sugardishme.com/best-no-bake-spinach-dip/

Whipped Basil Feta Dip

Recipe: http://domesticsuperhero.com/2014/04/24/cilantro-lime-dip/

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3 Ingredients or Less!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Community Events, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #3ingredientsorless, #appetizer, #AustinTexas, #easy, #entertainment, #FirstLadyofRE, #food, #recipes, #simple on June 12, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Who doesn’t love a quick and simple appetizer? When you’re throwing a party or hosting an event, you want to be out mingling with your guests not slaving over a hot stove. These appetizer recipes will have you out and about with your guests having a great time while you listen to their rave reviews over your food. Little do they know it only took you 3 ingredients or less to make! Click the link below each picture for the recipe.

Bacon- Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers