Vegetarian Tex-Mex Crispy Potato Skins

This recipe was so easy to come together and was a huge success with the family. I did a sort of taco twist on these potato skins which was both fun and added more flavor and fun to the meal. Instead of just using the regular toppings, I put some other toppings in some bowls for people to dress up the potato skins. I had bowls with cheese, caramelized onions, bacon (for the meat lovers), cheese, and diced tomatoes. I also mixed up some of the potato that was removed earlier with some salt, pepper, and a bit of butter to add to the skins or just on the side. It was a great take on your standard potato skins.

Vegan Sweet Chili Soba Noodles

This Soba noodle recipe is super quick and easy to make. It is also delicious and has tons of health benefits. Soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour and have a similar shape and thickness as spaghetti noodles. These noodles being made from buckwheat flour provide vitamin B1 and B2, protein, and several minerals. It also helps with the body’s metabolism, lowers the blood pressure, and helps decrease cholesterol.

Ingredients & Foods to Always Have in Your House

Rice and/or quinoa: Good base to any meal and is quick and easy to make. They are also good for adding fiber, iron, and other dietary benefits. Agave nectar and/or dates: They are a quick and easy way to add sweetness to any recipe. Coconut oil: Can be used as a healthy replacer for olive

Quick & Easy Butternut Squash Fritters

These fritters are super delicious, light, and filling. They are perfect for a quick and easy dinner or can be saved in the fridge and reheated (a quick 1 minute zap in the microwave works for me) for lunches later in the week. You can serve it up with some yogurt or sour cream. I mixed up some chives and coconut yogurt to have with the fritters and might I say it was the perfect addition.

Gluten Free Asparagus & Cheese Strata

For Christmas Day I decided to make this Strata for a little brunch after we finished with all the Christmas festivities. I woke up early that morning to make it and let it chill in the fridge until we were ready, but you could make it the night before and bake it in the morning. I had served it with some bratwursts (for the meat eaters of course) and fruit salad, but you could have it on its own as well.

Quick Tips to Making The Best of 2016 Resolutions

If you want to make sure you will be able to make your new years resolutions stick, there are a few things that you should make sure you do. Make simple goals Far too many people make difficult resolutions that they can’t reach and begin to get frustrated to the point where they stop reaching