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Simple Steamed Cauliflower with Basil and Olive Oil

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Simple Steamed Cauliflower with Basil

Simple Steamed Cauliflower with Basil and Olive Oil

I love cauliflower, it has been one of my favorites for awhile now. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it is generally fairly inexpensive too. I like to pick up several when Aldi runs a sale on them for around $1 a head or so. I love the versatility of cauliflower too. It can be used as a substitute in quite a few different recipes (even used in place of mashed potatoes). One of my favorite ways to make cauliflower though is to simply steam it. It only takes a few minutes and it is an absolutely delicious addition to a meal. I think basil pairs really well with cauliflower. It adds a dash of color and brightens up the taste of this dish considerably. And the white pepper gives it a little extra kick. And, well, extra virgin olive oil makes just about everything taste better.

Ingredients:

1 Head of Cauliflower
1/2 teaspoon dried Basil
1/2 teaspoon white ground pepper
1-2 teaspoons EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
Water

Directions:

Rinse off cauliflower. Cut off the stalk at the head of the cauliflower. You can easily break off the cauliflower into smaller pieces this way. Add about 1-2 inches of water to a pot and bring to a boil. Place your cauliflower in a steamer basket and add to the pot. If you do not have a steamer basket, a metal colander will also work in a pinch. Cover the pot and let steam on medium-high heat for about 5-10 minutes, depending on the size of the cauliflower and depending on the desired tenderness. Remove from pot and toss in the basil, white ground pepper and EVOO. Serve this simple steamed cauliflower with basil and enjoy!

Easy Tuna Salad Bites (Quick and Simple to Make)

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Tuna Salad Bites

Tuna salad is pretty much at staple at our house, it is one of those foods I make just about every single week. One of my favorite things to do with tuna salad is to turn them into super quick and easy Tuna Salad Bites. I love that these tuna salad bites are they simple to prepare and that all of the ingredients are in everyone’s budget. I have been working on eating healthier the last year, avoiding processed foods and such and one of the things I have struggled with is finding budget-friendly snacks. This tuna salad bites recipe most definitely falls into that category! A regular can of tuna runs around $0.75 a can, cucumbers are often on sale for $0.50 or less and the other ingredients just cost pennies. I also love the presentation of tuna salad bites, tuna salad just isn’t the prettiest food and serving it this way really dresses it up. Anyway, here is my go-to Tuna Salad Bites Recipe.

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Easy No Bake Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

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No Bake Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Here is a super easy no bake oatmeal cookies recipe. I have tried several no bake cookies recipes in the past, but this was an old classic recipe that I tweaked a little bit and it turns out great every single time.

Ingredients:
1/2 Cup Butter
2 Cups Sugar
1/2 Cup Evaporated Milk
4 Tablespoons Baking Cocoa
1/2 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
2 teaspoons Vanilla
3 Cups Quick-Cooking Oats

Recipe:

  1. Add butter, sugar, evaporated milk and cocoa to a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring ingredients to a rolling boil and maintain for 60 seconds (I highly recommend a timer, this part of the recipe is crucial. I’ve boiled it too long and the whole batch of cookies have come out crumbly).
  3. Remove from heat, add peanut butter and fold in until melted.
  4. Then add Vanilla
  5. Mix in Oats
  6. Drop by Tablespoonfuls onto wax paper
  7. Let Cool until set.

Optional ingredients: You can also add 1/4 cup coconut for an extra touch. Personally, I prefer it without.
Miscellaneous notes: You can make substitutions if you like (like margarine instead of butter, whole milk instead of evaporated milk), but I have tried all different kinds of ingredients and the ones I have in this recipe are the ones that have worked best for me. This is one of those recipes that is super easy to make, but it goes quickly and can harden fast or turn dry and crumbly. In my experience, the best way to get awesome cookies each and every time is to have all the  ingredients already measured out and ready to go when you make this recipe. I have all my ingredients lined up, pre-measured in cups and bowls, all ready before I start. Believe me, I have learned the hard way that this is by far the best approach. It also makes for a lot easier clean-up. 😉

Just be warned that these cookies are so darned good that once you make them they will be gone in no time, so plan on making a second batch in the near future. They freeze well too.

Pillsbury Pizza Pinspiration Sweepstakes (+ How to Grill a Pizza)

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Enter the Pillsbury Pizza Pinspiration Sweepstakes for a chance to win 1 of 5 BBQ Grills. All you have to do is create a Pillsbury Grilled Pizza Pinspiration board on Pinterest, pin at least three (3) pizzas from Pillsbury.com and send them the URL by filling out the quick form on their site here. No purchase necessary to enter, this sweepstakes is in no way associated with Facebook. Ends July 31st. You can check out the official rules for more details.

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Better Baking with Avocados from Mexico Sweepstakes (over 500 prizes)

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Head on over and enter Avocados from Mexico's Better Baking Sweepstakes on their Facebook page by going to the "Sweepstakes" tab, liking their page and filling out their quick form. You'll be entering for a chane to win over 500 prizes including a Grand Prize of a $2500 iCard Gift Card, one of ten 2nd prizes, a $100 iCard Gift Card or one of five hundred 3rd prizes, a $25 iCard Gift Card. You can enter to win once through 12/31/12. No purchase necessary to enter. Open to all legal residents of the fifty United States and District of Columbia (except Florida, Rhode Island and New York). Must be 18 years older to enter. I'm excited to enter this one myself because who can't use a gift card, any of these being offered up would be awesome to win! Don't forget to enter now for a chance to win before it's over. Good luck!

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And they've also got a great section with recipes on their Facebook page too, be sure and check that out. Did you know you when baking can replace butter or margarine with pureed avocados? Your baked treats will not only be healthier, but they'll taster richer as well. I tried out the following recipe that was available on their Facebook page and I thought it turned out really well, very yummy! I gave an old standard classic an interesting twist. Give it a try!

Guacamole Grilled Cheese

Ingredients:

1 Medium to Large Avocado

1/4 cup chopped tomato

Juice from 1/2 a Lime

Salt to taste (about 1/4 tsp.)

Dash of Pepper

4 drops of tabasco

6 slices of sourdough bread

Block of Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Butter

Preparation: For the guacamole – Mash together the avocado and chopped tomato. Add the lime, tabasco, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. 

For the sandwich – butter on side of each of the bread slices. Flip over 3 slices of bread and spread the unbuttered side generously with the guacamole spread. Cut slices of cheese and place on top of the guacamole. Top with the remaning bread slices. Grill in a heated pan until golden brown.

I also gave the baking a try. I used a super easy brownie recipe. Now, this is a chewy brownie recipe, so if you prefer the brownies with a more cake-like texture, then this recipe is not for you! Anyway, I used avocado in place of the butter and it turned out really great. I liked the creamy texture and couldn't detect the avocado flavor at all. Give it a try!

Easy Brownie Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup of sugar

3/4 cup All-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 

2 eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla

1/2 cup pureed avocado (in place of butter)

Preparation: Grease 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan. Combine all dry ingredients first, then the wet ingredients, mixing together. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. That's it!

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Free Diabetic Low-Carb Recipes Cookbook

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Sign up with Diabetic Connect HERE and get a FREE “The Best of Diabetic Connect Low-Carb Recipes” Cookbook. It has over 60 recipes, 10g of carbs or less per serving in every recipe including Savory Italian Grilled Chicken, Pepper-Lime Chicken, Grilled-Glazed Salmon, Philly Cheesesteak Lettuce Cups, Teriyaki Kabobs, Flourless Brownies.

Mr. Food’s Hassle-Free Holiday Recipes FREE eCookbook

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Get Mr. Food’s Hassle-Free Holiday Recipes FREE eCookbook here. This Free eCookbook is 52 pages filled with easy recipes for the holiday get-togethers. Recipes include Holiday Sausage Roll-ups, Potato Pancakes, Slow Cooker Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Brownie Bon-Bons, Holly Crackles Cookies & more! I also like that it has a section on Storage & mailing tips for cookies.