Life Doesn't Always Have To Be Complicated {Parmesan "Monkey-Bread"}

Parmesan "Monkey-Bread"

This recipe came up on a single Dad's wall on Facebook I know and I thought to myself.... I'm trying it and all I can say is, it will go in the arsenal..... Really yummy and better yet really REALLY easy. 

Bento Box Soup

BENTO BOX SOUP

I love Asian food. I always feel healthier for eating it. I found this soup on my Epicurious App after searching "Miso, Chicken, Mushroom" and while I had to swap out quite a few ingredients to make it work with my pantry conceptually I stayed true to it and it was a PERFECT dinner [and cannot wait to eat for lunch too!]. 


And I wasn't alone.... everyone loved it [even the old guy] and along with it's healthfulness was fabulous flavor and great textures.... soup with crunch, does it get any better? 

Did I mention less than 200 calories per serving? um yeah... bye bye Lean Cuisine!

My Trifle By Vi (Vi-Shape recipe)

Trifle By Vi

 A couple months ago I was approached by ViSalus and asked if I wanted to try their product, Vi-Shape, and come up with a recipe. I know quite a few folks who swear by Body by Vi and with my recent dieting I thought this was actually a perfect match for me.... 

My first step was just trying a basic shake to see what I was working with and I have to say it was really tasty. Significantly better than most of the other shakes I've tried. 

In fact, I was so impressed I can see this product in part of my normal life as a healthy tasty quick breakfast or as a component in a great snack!  But I digress, after tasting it I decided to go the dessert/snack route but what I ended up with could be just about any meal depending on your portion size.  It's modeled after a super yummy Trifle I made recently (which I promise to share soon) it's light, crisp and has great textures. 

Happy National MOJITO Day! {A Collection of Mojito Recipes}



Lemon-Lime Mojito

Well, it's been a sad three months with the inability to find the time or motivation to do a post.... I've got a gazillion pictures of dinners, restaurants and drinks all waiting for me to reactivate and write a post or two.  Alas, I've not been able to do it. Busy with life and a few health issues have translated into a million excuses and no blogging. 

 
BUT NOT TODAY.
 


EVERYTHING can wait while I gather my Mojitos together and raise my figurative glass to celebrate my favorite-ist thing..... THE MOJITO!

and I will raise a literal glass later :)

 

 

Champagne Mojito

Limoncello Mojito

Cheers!
 


Blackberry Mojito

Mexican Mojito

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Blue Mojito

Millionaire a/k/a Zacapa Mojito

Dragonberry Mojito

 
 
 
 
 

Key Lime Mojito

Elderflower Mojito

 


Good & Plenty Mojito

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

NOTE:  So, in gathering all my Mojitos I see that NO WHERE in the mix is the Classic Mojito.  LOL.  I promise that NEXT July 11th I will post the Classic Mojito...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A Quick Sweet Treat (Paleo Macaroons)

Paleo Coconut Macaroons

David has a huge sweet tooth and that is a major challenge when you are trying to eat Paleo. I found this recipe online and it is a great one, I wish I could credit it but I snapped a picture of the screen and couldn't find it again. Anyhow, you'll have that occasionally and these are too good to keep to myself.

These are a quick prep treat and the "batter" holds up well in the fridge if you want to make a few here and there as a fresh baked treat.

What you need:
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup honey
2 & 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut (I had to go to my health food store to find)
A pinch of sea salt

What you do:
Whisk the egg whites and honey together then stir in sea-salt and coconut. Put bowl in fridge for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 and form "dough" into golf ball size balls and place on parchment lined jelly roll pan.

Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. ENJOY!