Cupcakes & Coffee Breaks

Like the rest of the recipes I've posted lately, this one is an attempt to incorporate more vegetables into my diet. I used to think that eating well had to be all or nothing. You either threw away the entire day stuffing your face with bacon cheese fries, or you subsisted on veggies and broth. There was no in between! I spent a good portion of last year counting calories, and what I found out was that couldn't be farther from the truth. So during a time of year that we associate with indulgence, it's the perfect  time to try and balance things out with lots of vegetables, proteins, and good-for-you fats. That's where this crustless quiche has got you covered. It's cheesy. It has bacon. It's packed with vegetables and protein. And it's SO EASY to make. Crustless Savory Breakfast Quiche with Veggies and Bacon Ingredients 6 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 bell pepper 1/2-1 cup of s...

One of the easiest, healthy dinners that I have found is homemade ramen. Is it authentic ramen? I have no clue. But is it tasty, easy to make gluten free, and a great way to pack a few servings of vegetables into the end of your day ? Absolutely! Taking that a step further, I decided to give it a try by using mostly spiralized zucchini. I've really been trying to get more veggies into my diet, and this seemed like the perfect way to incorporate them. I did add a small handful of pad thai rice noodles, just in case the squash zoodles were a flop, but I think it actually would have been fine with squash noodles only. They were really good, and really absorbed the flavor of the broth! Ramen Zoodles Ingredients 4 zucchini, spiralized 5-6 carrots, peeled and chopped 8 oz sliced mushrooms 6 cups of water 1 tbsp chicken or beef boullion 4 tbsp gluten free soy sauce Sriracha (optional) pad thai rice noodles (optional), soaked...

There are three things that can divide a room unlike anything else: politics, religion, and opinion of Brussels sprouts. Some say they are delicious. Countless others turn up their noses. Some meet the leafy, cruciferous vegetables with a resounding "meh". Maybe you fit into one of the above three categories. Or maybe you think Brussels are okay, but are never prepared so that they are juuust right. Well, today is your day, my friend, because I have the perfect Brussels sprouts recipe and it is SO EASY that you will wonder why you never did it before. The best part? It takes MAYBE ten minutes max! The key is to start with fresh vegetables. For too long I had relied on the steam-in-a-bag kind of brussels sprouts, and I am not knocking conveniently packaged foods by any means, but the fresh Brussels take it to the next level. I've been ordering my groceries from Jet.com, and the fresh Brussels come in a perfect portion for my family of three. Plus...

Carrots are such an easy side dish. Sriracha carrots, spicy carrots, Moroccan spiced carrots-- you name it, I've tried it. But while all of these are great options, they are also on the spicy side. So when I was making a simple buffalo chicken as a main dish, I didn't want something equally spicy as a side vegetable. So I quickly whipped up these sweet and savory maple carrots. Perfect for a an easy side! Sweet Maple Roasted Carrots Ingredients: 3 or 4 large carrots, chopped into bite sized pieces 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp water salt , to taste Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.  Lay the carrots in a single layer on a small, greased baking pan or baking dish lined with foil and greased.  Whisk together the brown sugar, maple syrup, olive oil and water, and drizzle the mixture over the carrots.  Salt to taste. Note: carrots can get pretty sweet when cooked, so you may need to adjus...