Cauliflower Pizza

Pizza with Cauliflower Crust

• 1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp crushed garlic
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Olive oil (optional)
• Pizza sauce
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Other additional toppings of your choice

To rice your cauliflower, take 1 large head of cauliflower, remove the stems and leaves, and chop the florets into chunks. Add to a food processor and pulse just until it looks like rice. Alternatively, you can grate the cauliflower with a cheese grater. Place the riced cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl, add 1/4 cup water, and microwave for 6-8 minutes, stirring half-way through.
To make the pizza, preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a pizza pan or cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, combine the cauliflower, mozzarella cheese and egg together and stir until well incorporated. Add the oregano, garlic, and garlic powder. Transfer to the cookie sheet, and shape into a 9-inch circle. Brush the crust with olive oil to help it brown in the oven.Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, until the crust is browned and cooked through the middle.

Remove the crust from the oven, add your sauce and toppings. Place under a broiler at high heat until the cheese is melted and bubbly (about 3-4 minutes).

I made up the crust on a Sunday night and placed the "dough" in a bowl overnight. I sprayed the pan and formed my pizza and baked as directed and it was awesome!!! You have to try this recipe!

Recipe courtesy of magicbulletblog.com

Skinny Baked Chicken Nuggets

In honor of the upcoming super bowl, I have decided to include a recipe you could feature as an appetizer during the game.  This recipe is courtesy of skinnytaste.com.  I will definitely be making these for the super bowl festivities!

Baked Chicken Nuggets

• 16 oz (2 large) skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into even bit sized pieces
• salt (or Mrs. Dash) and pepper to taste
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 6 tbsp whole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp panko
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• olive oil spray


Preheat oven to 425°. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray.

Put the olive oil in one bowl and the breadcrumbs, panko and parmesan cheese in another.

Season chicken with salt and pepper, then put in the bowl with the olive oil and mix well so the olive oil evenly coats all of the chicken.

Put a few chunks of chicken at a time into the breadcrumb mixture to coat, then on the baking sheet. Lightly spray the top with olive oil spray then bake 8 - 10 minutes. Turn over then cook another 4 - 5 minutes or until cooked though. Enjoy!

Banana dessert

Banana Dessert

1 ripe banana

1/2 tsp cinnamon

drizzle of honey

Slice the banana and place on a plate.  Sprinkle the cinnamon over the banana and drizzle with honey and enjoy a simple sweet treat!

Eggplant pizza

• 1 large eggplant, sliced ¾–1" thick

• Oil for brushing or olive oil cooking spray

• ½–2/3 cup pizza sauce

• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

• ½ cup mozzarella cheese

• Optional pizza toppings: pineapple, sliced olives, vegetarian pepperoni


Directions:

Brush or spray eggplant slices with oil on both sides, and sprinkle with garlic powder. Place on grill and cook for 3–4 minutes, until tender but not too soft.

Carefully spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each slice, then sprinkle with Italian seasonings and mozzarella cheese. Place any additional pizza toppings on top of the cheese.

Return eggplant pizzas to the grill and heat for another 2–3 minutes, until cheese melts.


Enjoy!!




Recipe courtesy of thenest.com

Let's start with breakfast!

Overnight crock pot oatmeal

• 1/2 cups steel cut oats

• 2 cups water

• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup raisins

• Pure maple syrup for topping


Step 1 – Combine everything in a small, 1 or 2 quart slow cooker. No larger. (You will need to multiply the recipe for larger slow cookers). Serving size is one half the recipe.


Step 2 – Cook on low for 8 hours.


I modified the recipe by adding an apple to the recipe and not adding raisins or maple syrup. It was delicious. If you decide to add the apple, peel, core and chop it first. If you want leftovers, make more and heat for breakfast throughout the week.

New Year!!

Happy New Year everyone!  With the new year comes new years resolutions!  What is your resolution?  Does it include eating healthy?  Exercise?  Have you set goals?  Are your goals to lose weight or just make the effort to eat healthy and lead a healthy lifestyle?  What ever your resolution may be, every resolution starts with the decision to make the effort.  Good luck and have a great 2013!

Easy chicken burritos

Easy chicken burritos

4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( I used 4 for my family and we had a lot left over)

1 jar salsa ( I used Natures Basket mild salsa)

1 tsp chili powder

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp cumin

Whole wheat 8 inch tortillas

Place chicken in crockpot.  Sprinkle the chili powder, red pepper flakes and cumin over chicken.  If you like spicy food you can add 1 tsp of red pepper flakes.  Pour salsa over chicken.  Place crock pot on low 6-8 hours  or high 4-6 hours.  Shred chicken with a fork.  Microwave tortillas on a plate to warm.  Place one tortilla on a plate and top with chicken.  I also topped with guacamole from recipe 1. You can use the leftovers the next day on a salad.  Enjoy!