Indulge in cozy winter warmth with my new favorite dish featuring tender bourbon-infused apple stuffed pork tenderloin, perfectly paired with vibrant Winter Goddess Kale salad. Slow-roasted pork tenderloin wrapped in caramelized apples and bourbon goodness meets fresh wilted kale tangled with tangy Greek vinaigrette and nutty Parmesan cheese – ultimate comfort food for snowy nights. You’re going to be so happy that this is on the menu after a long day of sledding and skiing!
I am deep in the heart of wrestling season with my kids right now, and it’s important to make every calorie count! These protein sourdough blueberry muffins are a delightful blend of flavors and textures. They satisfy cravings and give an energy boost to any athlete. These muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast. They are also great for a snack on the go. They incorporate the goodness of sourdough. Plus, they provide the health benefits of protein. They kid approved and have made anyone break weight yet!
Ingredients
1 cup sourdough starter (active and fed)
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 almond flour
1 scoop (30 g) protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
1/4 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or butter)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for extra flavor
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with cooking spray.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, protein powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Whisk to ensure there are no lumps.
Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, mix the sourdough starter, almond milk, sugar, eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.
Step 5: Fold in the Blueberries
Gently fold the blueberries and chia into the batter, taking care not to break them up too much.
Step 6: Fill the Muffin Tin
Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full to allow for rising.
Step 7: Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The muffins should be golden brown on top.
Step 8: Cool and Enjoy
Take the muffins out of the oven. Let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack. Enjoy them warm, or store them in an airtight container for later.
Tips
For an extra crunch, consider adding nuts or seeds to the batter.
These muffins freeze well, so feel free to make a larger batch for on-the-go breakfasts throughout the week.
Experiment with different fruits, such as raspberries or strawberries, to switch up the flavors.
These protein sourdough blueberry muffins are not only filling but also packed with nutrients. They’re a fantastic way to enjoy a classic treat while staying healthy and energized! Happy baking!
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By trying to work more meatless meals into my diet I’ve started using more mushrooms in my diet so that I can still fulfill that savory craving…🍄 but avoid those sine of the cholesterol with always eating red meat.
I love how garden fresh this tastes!
Recipe
Ingredients
two large portabello mushrooms (stems and gills removed)
1/3 cup herbed goat cheese
two tablespoons pesto
1/3 cup arugula -6to 8 cherry tomatoes halved -salt and pepper (will be to taste)
Instructions
preheat grill on medium, place mushroom cap down and cook for 3 to 5 minutes (or until mostly dehydrated)
flip over, add salt and pepper to tasted and fill evenly each cap with goat cheese, cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until goat cheese is cooked through.
Remove from grill and drizzle with pesto. Top with arugula and tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper once more.
serve right away
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Left over prime rib= Best sandwich of the New Year!
Best left over sandwich
Hello 2025!
What truly makes this sandwich special isn’t the balsamic dressing on the arugula, or the caramelized onions or even the absolutely delicious bread (even though they each had their role)…
it’s the delicious roasted garlic and horseradish mayonnaise that adds that something special and keeps you coming back for more.
Instructions To make spread, combine 2 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tsp creamy horseradish. Pulverize and mix with the horseradish mayo so that it mixes evenly and add to what ever your imagination comes up with
Notes
To roast garlic- cut off top and add 2 tablespoons olive oil and bake at 400 Fahrenheit for 45 minutes or until golden brown
-arugula in sandwich is salt and peppered and dressed with remaining oil from roasted garlic and splash of balsamic dressing
Anyone else hoping to bring in some extra good luck this year? Most years I end up spending my New Years Evening at the hospital, this means the party is a giant potluck filled with snacks, where you get what you can in between call bells and pages.
Traditionally in the south black eyed peas are thought to help bring in good luck for the new year, so of course I had to work them into night and spread good luck to everyone else on staff.
Cowboy Caviar
This delicious mixture of beans and vegetables can be served as a salad or with chips as a dip. It’s make a great healthy choice!
Some blessings are unexpected and that’s how I believe I fell into this recipe. It’s not unheard of that towards the end of the summer some people have more abundance in their garden than they know what to do with. My mother decided to bless me with her garden abundance in addition to mine because she was due for a vacation and didn’t want to come home to a basket of tomatoes rotting on her counter.
I took this opportunity as a personal challenge to let nothing go to waste and apply my new recently learned skill, canning.
I shared my salsa with my coworkers and they kept bugging me for more… unfortunately I couldn’t remember what I did and had to look up the actual peppers I had used…
My second batch was an even bigger success and I am more than happy to share it with the world now!
The colors in this thing pop!
Adobo Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
2 jalapeño peppers
3 habanero peppers
4 Serrano peppers
1 Poblano pepper
1 can La Costena chipotles peppers in Adobo Sauce
3 cloves garlic
1 medium sized purple onion (chopped)
1/3 cup lime juice
1/3 cup lemon juice
6 Romano Tomatoes quartered ( probably any tomatoes would be fine)
1 bunch of cilantro chopped (including stems)
1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes (garlic)
Salt
Pepper
Directions
Place all peppers and garlic in dry frying pan at high heat to blacken. (This may take a few minutes and be done in batches due to the number of peppers used at high heat.
Once blackened remove stems and seeds from peppers and quarter. Place in food processor. Add lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
Add tomatoes, half onion, can of adobo peppers and lime juice to puree and blend until smooth.
Remove from processor and stir in remaining onions, cilantro and can of smoked tomatoes.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Let me know how you enjoyed it in the comments below!
Received a cookbook from the 1940 with this inspiration.
Daisy egg salad
The lack of seasoning was underwhelming so I dressed it up with some deviled egg additions. This little thing wasn’t the easiest to eat but it did make a nice presentation.
Final look?
Ingredients
-6 hardcooked eggs
-12 lettuce leaves
-1/2 mayonnaise
-2 tablespoons mustards
– salt and pepper to taste
-1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Slice the eggs into thin layers, removing the yolk and placing it in a bowel. This will add to the nice looking loops. Form the loops into a circular pattern in plate ( this will simulate petals) mash yolks and remaining ingredients until evening creamed together. Place a dallop in the middle of the rings. Can use a green bean or parsley to simulate the stem.
Let me know any adjustments you tried and how it worked out!
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