So I kept seeing these posts of people making hamburger sliders using zucchini as the buns—and I thought man those look good! So I went searching for large zucchini to make for the sliders and only could find small zucchini for sale. Using the zucchini that I could find and fueling my desire to make…
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Tuna Extra Salad sandwich
I created this recipe about 6 years ago when I was trying to use leftover fresh cabbage. It’s a twist on a Midwest favorite—tuna salad to the next level! You’re probably thinking tuna and cabbage?-no way! But honestly the crunchy texture along with the tangy ranch just makes this recipe so good! It uses few…
Deconstructed egg roll Burrito or bowl
Leftover veggies, Chinese food craving and healthy life choices created this recipe. This deconstructed egg roll can be eaten several ways, burrito form or bowl form. Either way it’s delicious without the deep frying ha. It’s also made in one pan and simple to make. Ingredients 1 chicken breast diced into small cubes 1/2 head…
Baked eggplant parm stack
It’s summer time and that’s means all the vegetables! I’ve been trying to buy all vegetables that are in season and on sale —and with eggplant for 99 cents…that means new recipes! These crispy eggplant parm stacks are probably my new favorite thing, who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? Hesitant…
Mexican Street Corn Potato boats
These Mexican Street corn potato boats are simple to make, use limited ingredients and are perfect for summer! Ingredients (Serving for 2, double recipe as needed) 5 golden potatoes 1 can of black beans 1 bag of frozen corn 1/2tbsp of mayo 1/4 cup red onion diced cilantro for garnish 1 lime or lime…
Midwest Apple Butter
I was 30 years old when I discovered apple butter doesn’t contain butter… This recipe is super easy, you can make it while you work or while you’re enjoying a lazy Sunday. You can use right away or can what you make. Apple butter not being canned should be good for about a week in…
Berry Nice-Cream
Trying to start the year off with a healthy diet means I need some snacks to keep me going! This nice cream is perfect! It’s so easy and cheap to make with all the health benefits included ! Ingredients 1 cup frozen sliced bananas 1/2 cup frozen berry mix chopped 1/4 cup milk or milk…
Cauliflower buffalo bites
Its almost time for the super bowl and sticking to a low carb diet isn’t going to be easy when you’re wanting all your snacks for game day…but these cauliflower buffalo bites hit the spot! They’re crispy, covered in sauce and honestly give me the good impression of chicken. These are super easy to make,…
Parmesan tossed Kale Chips
I’ll be the first to say…I don’t like kale. I try to avoid it as best I can ha. However, I’m breaking out and trying to new things! These kale chips don’t even taste like kale and are very addicting! Healthy, low carb and guilt free? Hmmkay now! These chips take less than 40 minutes…
Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi
Try saying Spaghetti squash shrimp scampi five times fast ha. As I’m moving into the new year, I had decided to start eating low carb and that means lots of new recipes on the horizon! This new recipe is just straight up amazing, you wouldn’t even know you’re eating squash. Its cheap to make, its…
Midwest Fancy 