Brunch Box

May 25, 2019 Amanda Plott

Like I said, I’ve been asked for more lunch/meal prep box ideas so I’ve been hard at work churning a few of them out. This Brunch Box is generally my go-to meal prep box. Let’s face it, for a lot of us out there, we’re far too busy in the morning to actually sit down and eat breakfast. For me, my ‘breakfast’ time generally rolls in more so somewhere around 10 in the morning. Which, is really more of brunch time than breakfast or lunch. That’s one of the reasons this is dubbed, the Brunch Box.

Another reason is that theres a mix of sweet and savory things in here that you might more traditionally find at brunch. Especially the egg and the fruit…

Chicken Salad Lunch Box

May 22, 2019 Amanda Plott

I was asked for more snack, lunch, and meal prep box ideas - so I’ve been hard at work coming with a couple each week! This Chicken Salad Lunch Box has to be one of my favorites though. Then again, almost anything with chicken salad is a favorite of mine.

For this lunch box, I used the base for my standard chicken salad that I use in my stuffed tomatoes - and made a few adjustments to it according to what I happened to have on hand this time around. Namely swapping the cranberries for raisins, and using pecans for my nut of choice. Other than that, it’s pretty much same ole’ same ole’.

Slow Cooker Sausage & Peppers

May 20, 2019 Amanda Plott

Who knew that such a delicious meal could be made with just 5 simple ingredients and 3 hours of hands-off cooking time? Well, this girl! As we’re getting closer to Summer here in Texas, I’m starting to already use my stove and oven less and less. It’s freaking HOT here already, y’all! Any excuse that I can find to use my crock pot or pressure cooker, is a good one.

This Slow Cooker Sausage & Peppers dish is a life saver. A meal for those busy weekdays or lazy weekends. And it’s so simple that there is absolutely no fuss or muss in the kitchen. Sausage, peppers, onions, broth and some hot sauce. That’s all you need for this low-carb, keto-friendly one pot wonder meal!…

Skinny Strawberry Bread

May 18, 2019 Amanda Plott

It’s STRAWBERRY season! Fresh strawberries are one of my favorites. But, then again, any fresh berry that’s in season will be welcomed with open arms. Even so, with all this big glorious berries around right now, I thought it was high time to put them to use!

This Skinny Strawberry Bread is absolutely LOADED with fresh strawberries to the point that you don’t need any sort of jam or icing on this bread. It’s perfect just the way it is. The bread here is just sweet enough, and with the bright freshness of those strawberries… I’m in heaven right now. THIS is how breakfast should be…

Baked Pepperoni Pizza Chicken

May 16, 2019 Amanda Plott

If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, then look no further! This Baked Pepperoni Pizza Chicken can be prepared ahead of time up until the point of baking, and then tossed in the over just ahead of dinner time. No fuss, no muss. Just easy cheesy chicken!

Keeping things simple and lower in carbs, doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy it. This chicken, while made with just 4 simple ingredients, is full of pizza flavor and is deeeelicious, if I do say so myself. I love pizza. And I love baked chicken. Put the two together? Pizza chicken!…

Banh Mi Bowl (Sponsored)

May 14, 2019 Amanda Plott

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It’s no secret that I’m keeping things simple lately. As I’ve pointed out a few times over the past week or two. And let me just say, there is nothing wrong with that. Maybe I’m getting ready for the long lazy days of summer. Maybe I’m just at the end of the school year with my kiddo and am on shut down mode. Who’s to say? It’s also no secret that I LOVE Smithfield® marinated fresh pork.

Put the two together and you get this awesome Banh Mi Bowl! With less than 10 ingredients and well under 30 minutes of time, you can have this delicious and refreshing meal in a bowl ready to go. Bowls like this one are going to be my summer staple. Grilling outside keeps the heat out of my house and the rest of it is cool, crisp, and perfect for the hot days heading my way here in Texas…