Loaded with gorgonzola, bacon, and caramelized onions, these cauliflower faux-tatoes are a low-calorie indulgence that you'll actually feel guilty eating, but at only 157 calories (5 SP) they're definitely guilt-free! HERE IT IS!!!! The side dish that started it all!! This was the first recipe I made that truly made me realize how easily (and deliciously) I could satisfy my cravings without indulging in a high-calorie meal. This made me want to share it with the world!! (Or at least anyone ... continue reading...
Smoked Salsa
Add a little extra smokiness to your favorite Mexican snack by smoking all your veggies before blending them into a delicious salsa! This is a super simple way to make a great appetizer that everyone will love with a slight BBQ twist. This is especially easy during your long cooks like a pork butt when you know you will already have the smoker going for a long time anyway. So let’s get started. With salsa, you can add whatever veggies you like to alter the flavor. If you want more spice, add ... continue reading...
Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri sauce is an easy, bright and herbaceous oil-based condiment that is the perfect accompaniment to any grilled foods, from steak and chicken to even vegetables. When it comes to condiments on almost any grilled food, I’m usually squarely on the “no way are you ruining this perfectly grilled meat with your Johnny-come-lately sauces and relishes.” Whether that’s A1 masking the smokiness of a beautiful steak, or mustard masking the spices of a bratwurst, I just don’t go for it. The lone ... continue reading...
The Best Ohio State Buckeyes
Buckeyes are THE classic dessert for an Ohio State game day. These chocolate covered peanut butter balls are the only recipe you need this football season! Football season is baaaack! :D If you're from Ohio then you already know what a Buckeye is, and if you aren't, then you're about to! A buckeye is a ball of peanut butter goodness that is dipped into scrumptious melted chocolate to resemble a real buckeye, which is the nut of our state tree. I'm a born and raised Ohio girl but I could ... continue reading...
Gyro Meat
This easy baked gyro meat is only 186 calories (6 SP) per 3 pieces of meat and tastes just like the meat you'd get your favorite Greek restaurant! Recently I have been on this gyro kick that is rapidly becoming borderline obsessive. If we have a night where our dinner plans fall through or we feel like doing takeout instead of cooking, I have been suggesting gyros every. single. time. However, we've got 10 months until our wedding day and we reeeally are trying to eat healthier, which doesn't ... continue reading...
