Extreme Chocolate Birthday Cake

Pepperidge Farm Cake Ingredients: Sugar, Water, Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Shortening (Soybean And Cottonseed Oils), Bleached Wheat Flour, Whole Eggs, Nonfat Milk, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Processed With Alkali (Dutched), Cotnains 2 Percent Or Less Of: Corn Syrup, Fructose, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Dextrose, Modified Food Starch, Leavening [Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda,...

Lasagna Cupcakes

These are so easy to make. I keep a large batch in the freezer for an easy dinner for one at home!1 lb grass fed beef1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt1/8 tsp black pepper1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped mushrooms1 14.5-oz can crushed tomatoes1 1/2 tsp chopped garlic, divided1/2 tsp Italian seasoning1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese1 egg1/8 tsp ground nutmeg24 small cabbage leaves1 1/2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella...

Baked "Potato" Soup

3 bacon strips, diced1/2 small onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 tsp Celtic sea salt1 tsp dried basil1/2 tsp pepper3 cups chicken broth3 cups cauliflower flowerettes 2 ounces cream cheese1/2 tsp hot pepper sauceFresh Shredded Cheddar cheeseMinced fresh parsleyIn a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set bacon aside. Saute onion and garlic in the drippings...

Brownie Biscotti

If you read labels you might see ingredients like oligofructose and inulin starting to show up on food packages. These 2 words are called 'prebiotics' in the nutrition world. Prebiotics are non-digestible foods that make their way through our digestive system and help good bacteria grow and flourish. Prebiotics keep beneficial bacteria healthy. They are found in small amounts in many plants. Plants...

Daring Bakers : Baked Doughnuts with Dark Chocolate Nut Glaze

My previous attempt of Baked doughnuts with fresh Peach Glaze was so successful that I did not want to look at doughnuts as unhealthy any more,cause there is an healthier way to make it.The Daring Bakers announcement of doughnuts this month was a relief,as it would be easier challenge,also since I'm not posting as many recipes and experimenting with newer recipes recently,all due to lack of time.The...

Cabbage Noodle Lasagna

Wow! This turned out great. I made a small batch to taste test, but as soon as dinner was over, I made a large pan and put it in the freezer for an easy dinner with friends.If you didn't want to go through the task of making your own sauce, this recipe could easily be put together with a healthy no-sugar-added jar of marinara sauce.1 pound Italian sausage¾ pound grass fed ground beef½ Cup minced onion2...

Bacon Carolina "Rice"

This is a very flavorful side dish that goes great with shrimp!1 (1/2-pound) piece slab bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces1 1/4 cups finely chopped onion2/3 cup finely chopped celery2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 tsp dry mustard1/4 tsp cayenne1/4 tsp hot smoked paprika1/2 cup chicken stock or broth1/2 cup tomato sauce3 cups "riced" cauliflower2 TBS unsalted butter1/2 tsp Iodized sea saltCook...

Avocado "Angel" Eggs

I thought these would be fun for a Halloween party! They are scary looking, but sure are tasty!10 hardboiled eggs, peeled and sliced length-wise1 TBS Organic Spectrum Mayo1 tsp Dijon mustard1 tsp minced hot pepper1 tsp minced onion1 small avocadobaby cherry tomato halves (for garnish)In a bowl mix together all ingredients. Spoon an equal amount into each of the egg halves. Top each with a baby tomato...

Chocolate Eclair Dessert

This is an easy adaptation to a popular family recipe that has scary Cool-Whip and Pudding for the filling...yuck chemicals. Cool-Whip ingredients: water, hydrogenated vegetable oil, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, skim milk, light cream, and less than 2% sodium caseinate (a milk derivative), natural and artificial flavor, xanthan and guar gums, polysorbate 60, sorbitan monostearate, and beta...

Easy Cheesy Scalloped "Potatoes"

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened1/2 cup Sour Cream1 cup veggie/chicken broth3 pounds (6 cups) Cauliflower stems, thinly sliced1 (6 ounce) package sliced ham, chopped (optional)1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, dividedHeat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium pot, boil water (or chicken broth) and add the sliced cauliflower. Boil for 5 minutes or until tender.In another saucepan,...

Chocolate Lava Cakes

Mmmmmm, chocolate! You'd never notice that the recipe uses Peanut flour instead of white flour. The peanut flour creates a soft, dense, fudgy outside with an explosion of chocolaty goodness on the inside.6 ounces dark chocolate ChocoPerfection Bar2 eggs1/4 cup vanilla almond milk1 stick butter2 egg yolks1/3 cup Swerve (or Just Like Sugar )1 tsp stevia glycerite1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/4...

Low Fat Almond Chocolate Mini Pumpkin Pie

Don't you love the vibrant show that nature puts on at this time of the year and exuberance of pumpkins adds to the splendor.Yes,I got my first pumpkin home and made the pie,this one was not so tough to cut through,made my work little easy.I have been posting about pumpkin desserts past two seasons,I present this season another special kind of pie, with almonds ,100% cocoa and dark chocolate chips...

French Toast Bagel

I used to go to Panera Bread and get the "French Toast" Bagel with Honey Walnut Cream cheese...Yikes, check out these stats:1 bagel = 350 calories, 67 carbs, 2 fiber...NO LIE, this is on their website. And that is just for the bagel, no cream cheese.Try these instead:3 TBS ground golden flaxseed2 TBS coconut flour1/2 t baking powder4 egg, separated2 TBS cinnamon4 TBS Just Like Brown Sugar (or 1/2...

Pumpkin Pancakes

Craig absolutely loved these and he isn't one for pancakes. They are a thinner pancake, but the flavor is outstanding.1/4 cup cottage or ricotta cheese2 eggs1/4 cup pumpkin1/4 tsp cinnamon1 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp aluminum free baking powder1/4 cup vanilla whey protein OR 2 TBS coconut flourPreheat skillet. Beat eggs with electric mixer on high for 1 minute to make them light and fluffy. In a food processor,...

Chicken Wild "Rice" Soup

I know the recipe sounds weird, instead of heavy cream, I used cream cheese. This added an amazing flavor without extra calories, 1 TBS of cream is 50 calories, 1 TBS of cream cheese is also 50 calories. Since you only need a small amount of cream cheese for the thickness and the flavor, you save a lot of calories this way. Comfort food without the guilt!"HEALTHIFIED" WILD "RICE" SOUP1/2 cup butter1/2...

Pumpkin Pie

The holidays are fast approaching. I want to provide lots of healthy options so we all can avoid the typical 15 pound weight gain that occurs with most Americans from Halloween through New Years.I really liked the flavor of this pie. The coconut milk gives it an awesome flavor. What is in the evaporated milk anyway...yikes!CRUST:1/2 cup vanilla whey or egg white protein3/4 cup almond flour 1/4 tsp...

Garden Fresh Vegetable Rotini Salad

Considering this was the first year of home gardening,with limited space and brief abandonment during the vacation,it was a pretty good harvest over all.Herbs like cilantro and mint for some reason did not thrive,but thyme and fenugreek were in abundance.Carrots,kale,lettuce,okra,peppers and tomatoes turned out to be a great start for a beginner gardener like me.Wish I had the right tool to dig out...

Pizz-A-Roni

A lot of you have commented that you love the Beef-A-Roni, so here is a marriage of two loves the Beef-A-Roni and PIZZA! You would never guess that the "noodle" replacement is a vegetable. The eggplant sucks up all the flavors from the sauce and spices.4 links of Bolinski's Chicken Sausage1 lb Italian sausage, cooked1/4 cup onion, diced1/2 cup colored bell peppers, diced1 cup mushrooms, slicedSalt...

Greek Avocado Dip

I brought this dip to a large company meeting and it was a total hit. They loved it served with my healthy "CHEEZ ITS." I hope you all enjoy it...low carbs, low calories, and pure and real food! 1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed1 clove garlic, minced 2 TBS lime juice 1 roma (plum) tomato, seeded and diced 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheeseCeltic Sea Salt and Pepper...

Weekend Herb Blogging #254 Round Up

I'm pleased to have hosted yet another round of Weekend Herb Blogging.Thanks to all the contributors for showing their constant support for the event.Haalo of Cook Almost Anything(Australia) baked these creamy savory Swedish gratin - Jannson's Temptation,made with thin sliced potatoes(Rose Virginia or Rose Jersey) flavored with pickled sprats(a small marine water fish like the anchovies).Claire of...

Chocolate Flaxseed Muffins

Here is a yummy muffin filled with protein and fiber! If you spread a little peanut butter on the finished product, it tastes like a "peanut butter cup!"1 cup flax seed meal1/2 cup chocolate egg white or whey protein4 tbsp coconut oil or butter1/4 cup Erythritol and 1 tsp stevia glycerite2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 tsp baking powder2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp salt2 oz chopped almonds (optional)1...

Reece's Peanut Butter Donuts

In my family we treat corn, carrots, potatoes, and white rice as if they were sweets (i.e. sugar = excess weight gain). They are all simple carbohydrates as are the products made from them (chips, cereal, rice cakes and pretzels...). So we never use alternative flours made from corn, rice or potatoes. Remember 4 grams of carbohydrates equal 1 teaspoon of sugar in our body! My new favorite is peanut...

Pumpkin Latte

I remember my first taste of a Pumpkin Latte; I was in the cutest coffee shop in Vermont visiting my really fun aunt, Julie:) I also worked at a coffee shop when I was in high school, which is where my passion for baked goods came along. We always got to bring home the leftover cinnamon rolls, muffins, scones, cookies...that were left from the day! Yikes!1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk1 tsp pumpkin...

Easy Almond Joys and HALLOWEEN IMMUNE HEALTH

Have you ever noticed our kids get sick a lot from Halloween until Valentine’s Day? HMMMM, there are a lot of Holidays in between that time that focus on candy. Sugar depresses the immune system. Vitamin C is needed by white blood cells so that they could phagocytize viruses and bacteria. White blood cells require a 50 times higher concentration inside the cell as outside so they have to accumulate...

"French Toast"

Craig couldn't guess what it was made out of and he really liked it! No lie!1 eggplantCeltic sea salt 2 eggs1 tsp vanillaTruvia or Stevia glycerite to tastebutter/coconut oilcinnamon (optional)Peel eggplant and cut into slices. Sprinkle a small amount of salt on the eggplant. Turn eggplant pieces over and sprinkle a small amount on the other side. Let eggplant rest for two minutes. Mix eggs, vanilla,...

Meatloaf Cordon Bleu

Instead of using bread crumbs or cracker crumbs, I use equal amounts of finely chopped mushrooms and Parmesan cheese...oh, so much more flavor and a lot more nutrients! Mushrooms and Parmesan have an "umami" property. Taking its name from Japanese, umami is a 'savory' taste that comes from glutamate, a type of amino acid, and ribonucleotides, including inosinate and guanylate, which are found naturally...

Thyme Olive Oil Shortbread

Thyme was one of the few herbs that survived despite my poor gardening skills.The lush green fragrant herb made in to many dishes including soups,stews and finally in this scrumptious shortbread recipe.Shortbread or crackers?,depends on how thin the dough is rolled.Thinner for crackers and thicker for shortbread.Butter is replaced with fruity olive oil and the aroma of fresh thyme is the most apparent...