High Protein Breakfast Bake

 Cannot seem to snatch picture of this dish, so will have to take a shot next time... I did double this recipe, this is how trusting I am of recipes from shredhappens! I used my large non-stick lasagna pan and it worked perfectly without sticking. Cook time was about 10 minutes less than what recipe called for and I tweaked a bit for personal preference. Makes for a great made ahead breakfast or lunch.

Ingredients:

• 16 large eggs
• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 2 cups 4% cottage cheese or 2% if cutting calories
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach (recipe called for 1/2 the veggies being broccoli)
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons paprika (called for smoked)
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese or more if desired

Directions

Preheat oven to 375-degrees and lightly grease the baking dish with butter.

Beat eggs and add the chicken.

Add the scallions and spinach.

Spoon in the cottage cheese and season with the paprika, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper.

Sprinkle the parmesan into. the egg mixture, leaving some for the top.

Bake 30-40 minutes or until set and golden brown on top.

Cool 30 minutes before slicing.

Gluten-free Blueberry Coffee Cake

 

This recipe is from King Arthur Flour website. You will not know it is gluten-free. Very delicious and does slice beautifully... Uses one box King Arthur Gluten-Free Muffin Mix.

Ingredients for Topping:

• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 6 tablespoons King Arthur Gluten-Free Muffin Mix
• 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
• pinch of salt

Directions for Topping:

Combine the soft butter, brown sugar, 6 tablespoons muffin mix, pecans and salt and stir until mixture is crumbly. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 375-degrees and grease a 9x13-inch pan.

Ingredients for Cake:

• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup milk, at room temperature
• remaining King Arthur Gluten-Free Muffin Mix
• 2 cups fresh blueberries, washed and dried

Directions for Cake:

Mix the batter, starting with remainder of the muffin mix, butter and eggs on medium-high speed until well-blended.

Add the milk, 1/4 cup at a time, blending well and scrping the sides of the bowl between additions.

When all the milk is added, mix on medium-high speed for about 1 minutes or until batter is thickened.

Gently fold in 1/2 cup of the blueberries.

Pour batter into prepared pan and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Top with rest of blueberries and the streusel topping.

Bake the cake for 35-45 minutes or until thermometer inserted into middle reads 210-degrees. 

Cool before cutting.

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Crispy Baked Potato Wedges

 

Courtesy of It's Not Complicated. Pretty darn solid baked fries. Easily cut in half.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds potatoes (I used yellow baby potatoes cut into 4ths)
• 1/4 cup EVOO
• 1 tablespoon fine cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Directions:

Preheat oven to 390-degrees. Grease two large sheet pans.

You may choose to peel your potatoes, but since I used baby potatoes; I left the skins on. 

Cut to baby potatoes into 4 even wedges and cover with cold water. Allow to sit 5 minutes; which removes the extra starch.

Drain the potatoes and discard the water. Place potatoes on a tea towel and dry very well.

Wipe dry the bowl and add the EVOO to the potatoes and toss till evenly coated.

Combine the cornmeal, salt, oregano and paprika and sprinkle evenly on the potato wedges.

Place potatoes on prepared baking sheets spreading out in one layer on each.

Bake for 20 minutes, carefully turn all of the wedges over and rotate the baking trays.

Bake further an additional 20 minutes until very crispy and cooked through.

Serve with finishing salt and choice of dipping sauce. I like plain ole yellow mustard.

To reheat: 355-degree oven for 10-15 minutes.

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Mediterranean Charred Carrots with Lemon Whipped Feta

 

OK, carrots are one of my top 5 favorite vegetable. Does that include carrot cake with cream cheese frosting? This picture is not quite the recipe, but close enough. I did slice my carrots, instead of roasting whole and preferred the roasted carrots chilled or at room temperature. Super pretty and tasty. Courtesy of The Secret Sauce by Shredhappens.

Ingredients for Charred Carrots:

• 2 pounds carrots, cut into thick, even slices
• 2 tablespoons EVOO
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions for Charred Carrots:

Preheat oven to 450-degrees.

Peel carrots and cut into even slices.

Toss carrots with EVOO, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper.

Place on baking sheet, evenly layered and roast 18-20 minutes or until edges are dark and blistered.

Ingredients for Whipped Feta:

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice & 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup thick yogurt
• 4 ounces feta

Directions for Whipped Feta:

Whip the yogurt and feta until smooth. Add the juice and zest. Adjust with salt if you like.

Toppings:

• Crushed pecans or pistachios
• Chopped parsley, mint or dill
• 1 tablespoon honey, drizzled
• red pepper flakes or sumac

To assemble: 

Spread the whipped feta on a serving plate. Pile the charred carrots on top. Add the toppings of choice.

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Date Carrot Cake

 

Moist, refined sugar-free, sweet bread ful of spice flavors and loaded with goodness from carrots and dates. Thank you the conscious Plant Kitchen. I used cow's milk but works with almond milk for dairy-free folks.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted, best type of date as they are moist
• 3/4 cup milk of choice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup EVOO
• 1 1/2 cup gluten free flour or regular flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325-degrees convection bake or 375-degrees conventional bake. 

Line a 9-inch loaf pan with hanging parts of parchment paper. Oil the parchment lightly and set aside.

Place dates in a bowl. Heat the milk and orange juice covered in the microwave on high for 1 minute.

Pour the warm mixture over the dates and cover for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile measure the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.

Place the shredded carrots and chopped walnuts on top of dry ingredients.

Pour the date mixture in a high speed blender and blend till a smooth, creamy paste forms.

Combine the paste with the flour mixture, carrots and walnut. Add the EVOO and vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.

Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake for 34-45 minutes until toothpick comes out clean in the middle.

Cool the bread for 10 minutes, remove from pan and cool for another 3 hours before slicing.

Store in refrigerator for 4 days, slicing before serving. You may freeze the bread slices and thaw in refrigerator the day before serving.

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Sheet Pan Ziti

 

This recipe is enough for 8 servings. I cooked enough pasta for 2 and adjusted the sauce, ricotta mixture and mozzarella accordingly. Also the time for cooking the pasta, I adjusted about 2 minutes less. I used Malfaldo gluten-free pasta from Jovial. Similar to a mini lasagna noodle. The recipe is from The Secret Sauce, Shred Happens. Every recipe I have tried, has been spectacular!

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces ziti pasta or similar, cooked about 2 minutes less than package directions
• EVOO
• salt and pepper
• 1 pound ground turkey, original called for 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend, I use Spice House
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 28 ounce marinara sauce, I use one jar Rao
• 2 cups full fat ricotta cheese (seasoned with 1 teaspoon oregano and 1 teaspoon Trinidad Lemon Garlic seasoning, recipe called for 1 cup ricotta and 1 cup cottage cheese 
• 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan, I had Asiago

Directions:

If cooking the entire recipe, grease a baking sheet with EVOO lightly. I used a smaller baking sheet to fit 2 servings.

In a large skillet, heat 1-2 teaspoons EVOO over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook till turning slightly brown. Add the onion, garlic Italian seasoning, fennel seed and chili flakes. Cook until onion is softened and flavors are fragrant. Set aside. Taste and salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the pasta according to package directions, under cooking about 2 minutes. Add the cooked turkey mixture to pasta and combine. Spread mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking pan.

Squeeze all the water out of the thawed spinach and combine with the ricotta cheese. Add oregano and Trinidad Lemon Garlic spice.

To assemble: Dollop ricotta cheese mixture on top of pasta, then Parmesan and finally mozarrella.

Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 20-22 minutes until top is lightly brown.

Cool slightly before serving.

To Freeze: I proportioned into servings mixing the meat and ricotta. I will cook the pasta when ready to serve and add the parmesan and mozzarella when ready to bake.

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Giada's Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

 

I normally make homemade dressing for the week. This not only could be a salad dressing but could be drizzled on pasta or any protein. I used an immersion hand blender to emulsify. Simple and delicious!

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