Whole Wheat Cheeseburger Casserole

July 17, 2020 Amanda Plott

If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, look no further! This Whole Wheat Cheeseburger Casserole comes together in well under an hour and is super simple to make. It is absolutely perfect for busy weeknights and could even be made ahead of time if you really wanted to save time before dinner.

This casserole also only requires 7 ingredients to make it. That’s right. Just seven! It’s made with all the usual burger favorites, beef, cheese, pickle and onion. Top it off with the same condiments that you do your burger and you’ve got yourself a dinner that everyone will love…

Skinny Baked Garlic Parmesan Boneless Chicken Wings

June 30, 2020 Amanda Plott

I’ve got to say… I’ve been holding off on making chicken wings for a lot of reasons. Mostly because I don’t like to eat meat off the bone, and also it can be pretty tricky to make wings in a better-for-you way. That’s probably because most wings are deep fried and the closest thing I have to that is an air-fryer which isn’t quite the same.

I came across a little trick though that helps baked chicken get nice and crispy brown on the outside and yet still juicy on the inside. So, these aren’t ‘battered’ boneless wings but they are still crisp and loaded with intense garlic and parmesan flavor!…

Italian Chicken Tenders

June 25, 2020 Amanda Plott

Who doesn’t like a good baked chicken tender? No one I know. These Italian Chicken Tenders are breaded in Italian seasonings and spices (and even some cheese) before being baked to perfection. They’re simple, delicious, and sure to disappear quickly from any family style dinner.

These tenders turn out low carb and kept friendly while also being another fun kid friendly Italian night dinner option. I made them just a bit better-for-you by using whole wheat bread crumbs that I seasoned myself with various dried Italian herbs and spices…

Pull-Apart Pizza Bread (Bread Machine)

May 27, 2020 Amanda Plott

I was able to get my hands on some more yeast, and being as we’re still being careful with the ‘when and how often’ we’re leaving the house… I’m getting a lot of use out of my bread machine. In this house, we have a few things that are in the general rotation for dinners. On Tuesdays we eat tacos. On Saturday I like to make vegetarian sushi. And on Fridays? We like to eat pizza!

To keep things a little different, I thought I would use my idea from a few weeks ago for pull-apart bread, but turn it into pizza bread! So instead of butter and garlic, I loaded the layers of bread up with plenty of sauce, cheese, and our favorite pizza toppings…

Cherry Pop-Tart Bundt Cake

May 18, 2020 Amanda Plott

Another day, another dessert! This sweet treat is a nod to Cherry Pop-Tarts with it’s light pink frosting, red sugar sprinkles, and cherry filling. It’s truly one of the most delicious cherry cakes that I’ve ever put in my mouth. And that’s saying a lot!

While this cake is perfect as a dessert, it could also be enjoyed for breakfast. How do I know that? It’s what I had today for breakfast. Since it’s in the shape of a bundt… that makes it technically like a coffee cake, right? Sure. Let’s go with that…

Healthified Restaurant Style Salsa

April 28, 2020 Amanda Plott

This is an old one, but a good one. This Blender Salsa is tried and true and was one of the very first recipes that I ever posted here way back in 2013! It’s been a good long time since I made this salsa, and being as I managed to get my hands on a bunch of canned tomatoes… and a lot of us are surviving on pantry staples, I thought there was no better time than now to make this Healthified Restaurant Style Salsa again.

Originally I came up with this Healthified Restaurant Style Salsa for a family member who wanted one similar to what you’ll find at a chain restaurant that’s known for it’s peppery name…