Weight Loss Journey – Day 2

This morning I did weigh in .2 lbs more – however, my muscles are super sore and typically I gain a lot more weight than what I did when I usually workout.  Also, I still weigh less than what I did last Tuesday! Weigh In:  170.6 Woke up a little at 6:15 to get that…

Weight Loss Journey – Day 1

For the past few years, I’ve noticed each year an additional 10 lbs is gained and this year I’ve finally decided to do something about it.  I will still be posting recipes that are straight and to the point, but those will be separate from these posts.  What I have come to realize is that…

Black Bean Burgers/Meatballs

I am not one that likes black beans – however, I was looking for recipes with the excess cans I have.  With the meat prices going up, I wanted to find another alternative as well.  I absolutely love this recipe though and wanted to share! One part I want to note is that it’s best…

Venison Bourbon Bites

If you are a fan of venison and love bourbon, this is a great recipe to try! Ingredients:  Venison steak/roast  (ours was maybe 1 1/2 lbs)  1/2 cup Bourbon (any kind)  1 TBSP maple syrup  2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar  2 TBSP butter  1/4 tsp red pepper flakes  1 TBSP chives (optional)  1 small onion…

Rice Supreme

If you love rice and want to try a different recipe, this is definitely a good one to make.  I used basmati rice, but you can use jasmine rice instead.  I’m not sure how this would turn out with brown rice or any other type of rice. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 lb sausage…

Mac & Cheese Meatloaf Casserole

Some may think this is a weird combination, but if you love macaroni and cheese, bbq sauce and meatloaf, especially as one meal, give this one a try!  For a more low-carb option, instead of pasta use cauliflower. Ingredients needed: 1 cup ketchup 1 cup barbeque sauce – I used honey barbeque 30 Ritz Crackers…

Cheesecake Truffles

If you love cheesecake and enjoy the bite-sized pieces, this is a great recipe to make. Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened 24 oz white chocolate chips, separated into 8 oz and 16 oz. 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or doTERRA Madagascar Vanilla essential oil (10 drops) 1/2 TBSP ground cinnamon 1/2 TBSP cake seasoning…

Jambalaya

This is our favorite jambalaya recipe and does not require a box mix!  You most likely have a lot of the seasonings for the cajun/creole seasoning and I’ve listed the recipe for that as well below. Ingredients for jambalaya: 1 package polish kielbasa  1/2 lb or 1 lb of shrimp (you can use cooked or…

Day 24 – Utopias Barrel-Aged World Wide Stout

Who out there is familiar with Sam Adam’s Utopias?  We weren’t until recently and if you happen to see this 4-pack, it is worth every penny.  I was trying to find the last few beers to fill our advent box and saw this 4 pack, which I thought was a certain price.  At checkout, it…

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake

If you are looking for a different type of cheesecake to make, this is a great one to try!  You’ll need a 9 inch springform pan for this.  If you do not have one, grab your cupcake pans out and place liners down – this would work for any size of cupcakes, but keep in…

Day 23 – KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge

On Thursday, December 23rd our beer of the night is the highly acclaimed KBS, which is a flavored stout – this one is Maple Mackinac Fudge.  Founder’s Brewing out of Grand Rapids, MI is who brews this. This imperial stout is with mackinac fudge coffee, maple syrup and chocolate aged in oak bourbon barrels.  As…

Day 22 – Gotta Get Up To Get Down

On Wednesday, December 22nd, our beer of the night is a coffee milk stout ale with coffee.  This is called Gotta Get Up To Get Down and is brewed by Wiseacre Brewing Company out of Memphis, TN. At 5% ABV, this is a great milk stout.  You can definitely smell and taste the coffee flavor,…