Sunflower Personal Pan Pizza

 

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     My Sunflower Personal Pan Pizza's are too adorable not to share.  Aren't they just so cute!?  I couldn't help myself when I came up with the idea for Yellow Tomato Sauce, little Pizza's were a natural.  These are such perfection, they could be used for breakfast, lunch or dinner!  Feel free to top with your favorite Veggies, Herbs or Seasoning.  Prepare to have all your taste buds excited while tapping into your artistic flare! :)

Ingredients~

12oz Yellow Cherry Tomatoes

1 chopped Sweet Onion

1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic

1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil

3 cups Oatmeal

24oz Cottage Cheese

2 Extra Large Eggs

1/4 cup ground Flax Seed

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Everything Bagel Spice Seasoning

Toppings as desired

     Add Tomatoes, Onion, Garlic, and Oil to parchment lined cookie sheet, toss til well coated, bake at 350 for one hour, add to blender and mix to desired consistency.  Meanwhile, mix Oats, Cottage Cheese, Eggs, Flax Seed, Baking Powder, and Spices til fully incorporated.  Scoop by scant 2/3 cups and pat into circles on parchment lined cookie sheet, bake at 350 for 20, remove from oven, top with Yellow Tomato Sauce and desired toppings, bake another 10 minutes.  Enjoy  :)

Pork Loin Crock Pot

 

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     If you are short on time, I have the perfect answer.  The Crock Pot is my best friend...it's never betrayed me.  Not to mention, my Pork Loin Crock Pot could not be more simple.  So if you are looking for tasty, delicious, and easy, then keep on reading.  Feel free to adjust quantities to your desired taste.  And, the beautiful thing is you have all your protein, carbs, fiber and fat all wrapped up in one big pot.  ;)

Ingredients~

Boneless Pork Loin

Medium sliced Sweet Yellow Onion

1 cup Brown Rice (White Rice is too soft)

1 cup Broth

1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic

Fresh Green Beans, trimmed

Sweet Potatoes, chopped

     Add Pork Loin to perimeter of lined Crock Pot, top with sliced Onion, next add Brown Rice, Broth and Garlic to middle of Crock Pot.  Top with Green Beans and Sweet Potatoes.  Cook on low for 6-7 hours, or high for 3 hours.  Enjoy :)

Personal Pan Pizza Crust

 

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     Whether it's Breakfast Pizza, or just simply Lunch or Dinner, this is definitely one to try, ...not to mention keeping a few on hand in the freezer.  These are so simple to make and pairs perfectly with just about anything.  My Personal Pan Pizza Crust makes 9 servings, each one is only 207 calories, 22g carbs, 3.3g carbs, 26.7g net carbs, 14g protein, and 7g fat.  There are no rules when it comes to toppings, I guess you could eat it plain but why would you when your options are unlimited.  Be your own Picasso, dream big!

Ingredients for 9 servings~

3 cups Oats

24oz container of Cottage Cheese

2 Extra Large Eggs

1/4 cup Ground Flax Seed

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Everything Bagel Spice Seasoning to taste (sub with favorite Spices)

     Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl, stir til well incorporated, scoop by scant 2/3 cup and pat into circles on parchment lined cookie sheet, bake at 350 for 20 minutes.  Use as desired.  Enjoy ;)

Yellow Tomato Sauce

 

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        Yellow Cherry Tomatoes are an exquisite delight!  They are sweeter than the red, and hence have a little less acid, making them perfect for salads and snacking.  But the best held secret is my Yellow Tomato Sauce.  Super simple, but amazingly delicious.  This makes a little more than a cup, the entire recipe is only 195 calories, 31g carbs, 6g fiber, 25g net carbs, 5.6g protein and 8g fat.  I used mine on my Pizza and I enjoyed every mouth watering bite!  ;)

Ingredients for an overly full cup~

12oz Yellow Cherry Tomatoes

1 medium large Sweet Yellow Onion, Chopped

1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic

1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil

     Add all ingredients on parchment lined cookie sheet, toss til well coated, bake at 350 for one hour.  The baking temperature is critical. (I baked the first batch at 400 and it charred the Tomatoes and Onions and when I blended it, the Sauce turned a deep orange from the charring.)  Add all baked ingredients to blender and whip til desired consistency.  Should yield over a cup.  Use as desired.  Enjoy  :)

Chicken Lentil Soup

 

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     Nothing is easier and tastier than a big bowl of soup.  Isn’t it nice to have a week’s worth of meals all in one pot.  Divide this up into 6 servings for lunch or dinner all week, or throw some in the freezer for later.  I was able to put a few in the freezer when I was preparing for coming back from being out of town.  My favorite trick for being organized after travel.  Each of these generous 2 cup servings are only 337 calories, 36g carbs, 8g fiber, 28g net carbs, 36g protein and 5.5g fat.  If you want to make it a heartier meal, serve it over Brown Rice, and spice it up with a little Salsa on top!  This is a high nutrient bowl of deliciousness!😋

Ingredients for 6 servings~

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic

1 chopped Onion

1 pound diced cleaned and sliced Carrots

1 Bunch cleaned and sliced Celery

6 cups Broth

14.5oz can diced Tomatoes or sub with Salsa

1 Tablespoon Chili Powder

1 Tablespoon Cumin

1.5 pounds Chicken Breast

1.5 cups Lentils

     Add Oil, Garlic, Onion, Carrots, and Celery in large stock pot, heat on low til Onions are slightly browned and vegetables are softened.  Add Broth, Tomatoes, Chili Powder, Cumin, Chicken and Lentils til simmering for 20-30 minutes, or til Chicken is cooked thru.  Remove Chicken Breast from pot, shred with two forks and stir back in.  Divide into generous 2 cup servings, store in containers and use as desired.  Garnish with Salsa if preferred, not included in macros.  Enjoy 😉 

Chicken Salsa Soup

 

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     One Pot meals are as good as they come.  And this one is no exception.  When you can simply throw everything in a pan and walk away, the Chef is happy.  Each of these 2 cup servings are only 309 calories, 36g carbs, 5.5g fiber, 31.5g net carbs, 28g protein and only 4g fat.  If you want to add some garnish feel free to experiment with Avocado, Radishes, Cilantro and Green Onion for some extra flare (macros not included).  This is a beautiful dish that will make you smile with every bite.😉

Ingredients for 6 servings~

1.5 pound Chicken Breast

1 diced Onion

25oz can Hominy 

16oz jar Salsa

14.5 can diced Tomato

4oz diced Green Chili

2 cups Water

1 cup Brown Rice

1 Tablespoon Chili Powder

1 Tablespoon Cumin

1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder

1 teaspoon Salt

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Avocado

Cilantro

Radish

Green Onion

     Throw everything into large stock pot, bring to simmer for 45 minutes, remove Chicken Breast, shred with two forks, add Chicken back to soup, top with desired garnish.  Enjoy ☺️ 

Cottage Cheese Parfait

 

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     If you are looking for a healthy breakfast or snack idea, this is a wonderful high protein option and very filling,…and did I mention easy peasy.  In fact this is so simple, your kids can even do it.  And the best part is you can make it ahead of time.  Anything I can do the night before is like gold to me.  You are actually buying time with every chore you get done in advance.  Lastly, Cottage Cheese is all the rage right now, and fortunately it goes with any kind of fresh fruit, there are no wrong answers in this pairing! 🫐

Ingredients for one serving~

1 cup chopped Strawberries

1 cup Cottage Cheese

Dash Cinnamon

Mixed Fruit for garnish

     Add chopped Berries to bottom of bowl, top with Cottage Cheese, season with Cinnamon, and garnish with extra Fruit.  Feel free to alter any of the Fruit, and any of the amounts to fit your needs.  Enjoy 😉