During the heat of August, you really don’t want to spend time over a hot stove. It’s time for simple, cold chocolate pudding that tastes great and is also good for you! Ricotta is a soft and creamy cheese used in appetizers, main dishes, and desserts like today’s simple chocolate pudding. The protein in ricotta cheese is mostly whey, a milk protein that contains all of the essential amino acids that humans need to obtain from food. Whey is easily absorbed and may promote muscle growth, help lower blood pressure, and reduce high cholesterol levels.
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Taco Seasoning – Great Small Gift Idea!
This is a simple, fantastic seasoning recipe which will make you give up those packets of seasoning. The flavor is so much richer, and it is such a money saver too. Modify the recipe to fit your taste and spice requirements. Be sure to use fresh spices. Over time, spices will lose their potency and not flavor your food as intended. As a general rule, whole spices will stay fresh for about 4 years, ground spices for about 3 to 4 years and dried leafy herbs for 1 to 3 years. The best way to know if the spices on your shelf are still good is by color and smell.
Read MoreLow Carb Cauliflower Pizza Bites
Many folks are cutting back on gluten and carbs for their health. For some time, cauliflower has been used to replace carb-heavy foods like potatoes and grains. Remember creamy cauliflower mash with garlic ? You’ve probably also heard of cauliflower pizza where cauliflower is used for the crust. Today I’m sharing cauliflower pizza bites which are similar, and a crowd-pleasing fun food to eat.
Read MoreVegan Avocado Potato Salad
If you have a vegan friend or family member or just want to cut down on fat, this recipe is tasty and will make everyone happy. The mayo in the salad is replaced with a ripe avocado mashed with spices. Yummy, creamy, and loaded with the healthy fat and antioxidants of avocado. It is gluten-free, egg-free too.
Quick & Easy Cheesy Baked Tomatoes Gluten-Free
Whether your garden is exploding with fresh tomatoes in the summer or you bought winter tomatoes at the supermarket, a simple and yummy dish is cheesy baked tomatoes. My recipe does not use bread crumbs and is gluten-free and grain-free. Even in the winter, baking tomatoes brings out so much flavor. This is a perfect appetizer or first course and also makes a delicious side with many entrees.
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