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…
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…
Chocolate coconut almond cookies
These chocolate chip coconut almond cookies are the best! They are super soft, easy to make and taste like a combination of a macaroon and an almond joy bar! Ingredients 2 cups almond flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 6 tbsp melted coconut oil 2 Tbsp water 1/4 cup honey 1/4 tsp vanilla…
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…
Mediterranean couscous stuffed peppers
These stuffed peppers were a creation of wanting to use up what I had in my fridge and pure delicious luck ha. These are super simple to make, pack a ton of flavor and perfect for meal prepping. This recipe is for two servings, just double as needed. Easily make vegan or vegetarian! Ingredients 1…
Vegan Veggie Spring Rolls
Its spring and that means all the veggies! This recipe really encompasses the feeling of spring and the rainbow of veggies its packed with. This recipe is fairly inexpensive to make, packed full of nutrients and completely guilt free! It looks fancy but its actually pretty easy to make and only takes about 30 minutes…
Vegetarian breakfast burrito
I won’t lie when I say, I don’t like some vegetables. However, I am always open to trying new things. This weekend I tried sweet potatoes in a breakfast burrito and can I just say…”hot damn”. This is new recipe is budget friendly, easy to make and can be easily turned vegan! This recipe makes…
Homemade Granola
One of my favorite things for breakfast is granola and yogurt. Having spent many a pretty penny on my fancy store bought granola thought I’d finally just make my own and save some money. This is a simple recipe, can be customized to your liking and very delicious! Ingredients 5 1/2 tbsp of butter melted…
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…
Midwest Fancy 