Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bowl

 The Viral Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bowl

https://autumnellenutrition.com/my-absolutely-viral-blueberry-cottage-cheese-bowl-recipe/?unapproved=3248&moderation-hash=38685f3d3a403da4c6b9e29e908a67c6#comment-3248

I really like this recipe. It's easy to make and really yummy!

-Annette

This image is from the website.

Serves: 1       Prep Time: 10 minutes 

Just three ingredients make this the easiest breakfast or lunch for busy days.

Ingredients

▢8 ounces cottage cheese

▢1/2 cup frozen blueberries

▢1/4 cup almond slivers

1/2 cup water

1 TLBS chia seeds- add to the mix once it is boiling. Allow to boil for a few minutes and then allow to sit for at least 10 minutes for the chia seeds to have time to do their thing.

I like to add a couple scoops of low sugar high protein yogurt as well. 

I like to add in some mixed nuts. 

Instructions

In a small pan over medium heat add the blueberries and I like to add 1/2 cupish water. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until warmed through and slightly juicy. Then add the chia seeds and let them soak for 10 minutes.

Add cottage cheese, sautéed blueberries and nuts (or nut butter), yogurt, to a bowl and serve.

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 5g

Baked French Toast and Buttermilk Syrup

 Baked French Toast 

and 

Buttermilk Syrup

https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/overnight-french-toast/#wprm-recipe-container-9909

Yummy! I loved this recipe. 

I added Cardamon to the egg mixture, about 1/2 tsp and a sprinkle of Cardamon to the topping mix. 

To top the baked French toast with buttermilk syrup is absolutely dreamy!

-Annette

https://therecipecritic.com/buttermilk-syrup/#wprm-recipe-container-122945

 

Hearty Tuscan White Bean Soup

https://kalejunkie.com/hearty-tuscan-white-bean-soup/#wprm-recipe-container-10335

This soup is really yummy! It's a healthy choice. The photo is off the website where you'll find the recipe. I also liked adding pepper jack parmesan crips to the soup. Yummy!

 -Annette

 ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD

From Marisa Wall: Recipe adapted from The Modern Proper

https://themodernproper.com/italian-chopped-salad

When Marisa makes it, it is more delicious. It is such a yummy salad but at least for me there are a lot of steps and it takes a lot of work. I made this for Emily's Bridal shower. No one said they loved it. I think it is yummy though and full of chunks of stuff! -Annette

This was the salad from the bridal shower.

Prep time: 30 min Serves: 8 (I think you can add more lettuce and it definitely serves more than 8)

INGREDIENTS

Dressing:

1/2 cup avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

For the Salad

Approximately 4 cups Spring Mix lettuce

1 romaine heart, chopped, about 3 to 4 cups

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1 large red or yellow pepper, chopped

1 small cucumber, diced

8 to 10 whole Pepperoncini, thinly sliced

12-oz mini mozzarella balls

1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

3/4 cup pitted black olives, halved

6 to 8 ounces pepperoni, cut into matchsticks

1/2 cup pickled red onions*

1 ounce fresh basil leaves, sliced into ribbons

Directions

1. Make the dressing. In a pint size glass jar

with a screw-top lid or a dressing cruet,

combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard,

lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Vigorously shake or whisk until mixed well.

2. Make the salad. In a large bowl, combine

the Spring Mix, romaine, tomatoes, bell

pepper, cucumber, pepperoncini, both

cheeses, olives, pepperoni, onions, and basil.

Toss gently to combine.

3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss

until well coated.

Serve immediately.

*Pickled Onion Recipe

1 medium red onion, very thinly sliced

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup distilled white vinegar

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or additional

white vinegar

1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Place sliced onion into a glass container. In a small saucepan combine water, vinegars, maple syrup (or honey), salt and red pepper flakes. Bring mixture to a light boil.