Egg & Vegetable Casserole

With trying to eat healthier breakfasts, I decided to make an egg and vegetable casserole.  This recipe inspiration came from a couple different recipes.  Grab any other vegetables that you’d like!  I would have added mushrooms if we had some at the house. You’ll need a 2 quart baking dish for this. Time to cook…

Greek Yogurt Mac & Cheese

I love mac & cheese – however, I am not a fan of all the calories.  I was looking more so for a higher protein style to make, which the original recipe will be at the bottom since I did modify this one a little.  Next time, I’ll most likely boil the full box and…

Smothered Crockpot Pork Chops

If you love pork chops, especially if they are tender, this is a great recipe to make in the crockpot with either boneless or bone-in pork chops!  Original recipe is linked at the bottom. Depending on the thickness of the pork chops, it could take anywhere from 4-6 hours on low. Ingredients: 1 oz. packet…

Healthier Spinach Artichoke Dip

I’ve always been a fan of spinach artichoke dip, but have not ever made it myself… until now!  I’ll post the original recipe at the bottom, since I did modify a couple ingredients. Ingredients: 8 oz low fat cream cheese (softened at room temperature) 1 frozen bag of spinach (what you see in the picture…

Homemade Hamburger Helper

I was asked last night if we could do hamburger helper.  Since I am trying to limit the amount of processed foods, there was none of that in our pantry… so I found a recipe that I modified a bit to make our own.  Original recipe is at the bottom.  Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 lb burger…

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…

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…

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…

Crustless Taco Pie

If you are looking for a great meal that incorporates taco meat, this is one to give a try.  It is very light and fluffy! Ingredients: Taco Pie –  1 lb ground beef 1 small onion 6 large eggs 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup shredded cheese (not pictured) 3…