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Cauliflower Dressing

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Cauliflower Dressing

Over the holidays, especially Thanksgiving, it seems everyone serves a version of turkey and dressing. I have never been very fond of dressing but my husband loves it. Since dressing isn’t something that fits into our healthy eating lifestyle but is something that he would like to have at times other than just Thanksgiving, I decided to try to make a healthier version of dressing for us to enjoy. That is what inspired this cauliflower dressing recipe. While I have never been a huge fan of the traditional dressing, I devoured this cauliflower dressing.

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To create this mouth watering cauliflower dressing, start by breaking down a head of cauliflower in a food processor. When finished, the cauliflower should have a rice-like texture. Next, chop 1 yellow onion, 2 stalks of celery, and 2 carrots. Add some oil to a skillet and toss in the chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Cook the vegetables for about 5 minutes until the vegetables become tender.

Cauliflower Dressing

Next, add the riced cauliflower to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes. Next chop 2 tbsp. of parsley, 2 tbsp. of rosemary, and 1 tbsp. of chopped sage. Add the chopped herbs along with 1/2 cup of vegetable broth to the skillet. Thoroughly stir the mixture and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and cover tightly. Let the cauliflower dressing sit for about 10 minutes so that remaining liquid is absorbed. It is now ready to be served!

Cauliflower Dressing

Do you have some Thansgiving or Holiday dishes that you recreate to make healthier? I would love to hear and try other options as well. Leave your recipes below in the comment section.

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Cauliflower Dressing

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 stalks of celery
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp. of fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp. of fresh chopped sage
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Start by breaking down a head of cauliflower in a food processor. When finished the cauliflower should have a rice-like texture.
  2. Chop 1 yellow onion, 2 stalks of celery, and 2 carrots.
  3. Add some oil to a skillet and toss in the chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Cook the vegetables for about 5 minutes until the vegetables become tender.
  4. Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Chop 2 tbsp. of parsley, 2 tbsp. of rosemary, and 1 tbsp. of chopped sage.
  6. Add the chopped herbs along with 1/2 cup of vegetable broth to the skillet. Thoroughly stir the mixture and cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Remove skillet from heat and cover tightly.
  8. Let the cauliflower dressing sit for about 10 minutes so that remaining liquid is absorbed.
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Chicken Tikka Masala

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Chicken Tikka Masala

My husband and I’s recent trip to Nashville inspired today’s recipe. While in Nashville we went to the circus at the Bridgestone Arena, saw Vince Gill perform at the Grand Ole Opry, did plenty of shopping, and ate lots of amazing food. We started to get hungry while shopping and began trying to look around the shopping center we were at for something semi-healthy to eat. We saw several people carrying food trays out of Whole Foods and everything smelled delicious. We are not lucky enough to have a Whole Foods near us so we were unaware of the amazing food they offer. We decided to stop in and check it out and boy am I glad that we did. They had an amazing breakfast selection as well as tons of other lunch options. We both zeroed in on the chicken tikka masala as it looked amazing and smelled divine. It was a definitely a good choice. We both devoured it quickly and already began discussing how we couldn’t wait to try to recreate the chicken tikka masala once we got home.

This recipe is a little time consuming but I assure you that it is well worth it. Start be combining 3 tbsp. of turmeric, 2 teaspoons of garam masala, 2 tsp of cumin, 2 tsp of grated ginger, 4 minced cloves of garlic, 2 tsp of ground coriander  into a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, add 1 cup of whole milk yogurt with 1/2 tbsp. of salt and half of the spice mixture that we just made. I used two chicken breast but recommend using 4 chicken breast and slicing then in half length-wise. Coat the chicken in the yogurt/spice mixture and allow the chicken to marinate in the mixture for 4 hours. Set the remaining spices aside to use later.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Dice one onion and add to a large pot with 1 tbsp. of olive oil on medium heat.  I love my Le Creuset Dutch Oven for this. I have both the large and the small size and use the small one for this recipe. Add 1/4 cup of tomato paste, 1/4 tsp of crushed cardamom, and 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes to the pot and stir for 5-7 minutes. Next, pour the rest of the spice mixture that we set aside earlier to the pot and stir. Cook mixture for another 5 minutes.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Add a can of whole peeled tomatoes to the pot and bring to a boil. Smash the tomatoes as you stir. Once mixture begins to boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Pour in 1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream and 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro to the pot. Allow sauce to simmer for 30minutes, stirring occasionally.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Now we will start on the chicken. Preheat the broiler and add a wire rack to an aluminum foil lined baking sheet. Place the chicken on the wire rack and place into the oven. Allow to cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken begins to blacken. Remove from the oven and slice the chicken. Add the chicken to the sauce and cook for another 10 minutes.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Now the recipe may seem a bit extensive but this chicken tikka masala is so delicious that it completely makes up for how time consuming the preparation is. Give it a try and let me know your thoughts below in the comment section!

Chicken Tikka Masala

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Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. of turmeric
  • 2 tsp of garam masala
  • 2 tsp of cumin
  • 2 tsp of grated ginger
  • 4 minced cloves of garlic
  • 2 tsp of ground coriander 
  • 1 cup of whole milk yogurt
  • 1/2 tbsp. of salt
  • 4 chicken breast
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup of tomato paste
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed cardamom pods
  • 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes
  • 1 28oz can of whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cup of heay whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Start be combining 3 tbsp. of turmeric, 2 teaspoons of garam masala, 2 tsp of cumin, 2 tsp of grated ginger, 4 minced cloves of garlic, 2 tsp of ground coriander  into a mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, add 1 cup of whole milk yogurt with 1/2 tbsp. of salt and half of the spice mixture that we just made.
  3. Slice 4 chicken breast in half length-wise.
  4. Coat the chicken in the yogurt/spice mixture and allow the chicken to marinate in the mixture for 4 hours. Set the remaining spices aside to use later.
  5. Dice one onion and add to a large pot with 1 tbsp. of olive oil on medium heat.
  6. Add 1/4 cup of tomato paste, 1/4 tsp of crushed cardamom, and 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes to the pot and stir for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Pour the rest of the spice mixture that we set aside earlier to the pot and stir.
  8. Cook mixture for another 5 minutes.
  9. Add a can of whole peeled tomatoes to the pot and bring to a boil. Smash the tomatoes as you stir. Once mixture begins to boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
  10. Pour in 1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream and 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro to the pot. Allow sauce to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  11. Preheat the broiler and add a wire rack to an aluminum foil lined baking sheet. Place the chicken on the wire rack and place into the oven.
  12. Allow to cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken begins to blacken. Remove from the oven and slice the chicken.
  13. Add the chicken to the sauce and cook for another 10 minutes.
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Cauliflower Fried Rice

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Cauliflower Fried Rice

Today I will be sharing a recipe for cauliflower fried rice with orange chicken. Its a healthier and lower carb option to the fried rice you typically get at an Asian restaurant. The recipe below contains several options that you can substitute into the traditional fried rice to make it a healthier and more nutritious meal.

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You can put whatever meat you prefer with your cauliflower fried rice, but I chose to marinate some chicken and throw it into the crockpot. I started by placing 2 chicken breast into the crockpot. I mixed 1/2 cup of bbq sauce ( I prefer weber’s bbq sauce as it tends to be lower in sugar and sodium), 1 1/2 tbsp. of low sodium soy sauce, and 1/2 cup of Palmer’s sugar free orange preserves. I poured this mixture over the chicken and turned the crock pot to cook for 6 hours.

Orange Chicken Orange Chicken

To start the cauliflower rice you will need one head of cauliflower and a food processor. I have a 7 cup food processor similar to this but a larger one like this would make it easier as the whole cauliflower will not fit in mine. Break down the cauliflower into florets and process in the food processor until the cauliflower has a rice-like texture.

Cauliflower Fried RIce

Next, you will want to sauté the vegetables that will be going into the fried rice. I chose to use snap peas, onions, and carrots as those are two of my favorites but you can use whichever you prefer. I used 1/3 cup of shredded carrots, 1/2 cup of snap peas, 1/2 diced onion, and a 1/4 cup of chopped scallions. I sautéed the vegetables with 1/2 tbsp. of sesame oil. While the vegetables were cooking, I started on the eggs. I used 1 egg and 2 egg whites and beat them in a mixing bowl before pouring into a greased pan. I scrambled the eggs/egg whites until fully cooked and then set aside.

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Once the vegetables were cooked, I added in the cauli-rice along with 3 tbsp. of low sodium soy sauce and the cooked eggs. Cook the mixture for 7-10 minutes longer. Now the cauliflower fried rice is finished and you can add your chicken or whichever meat you chose to use.

Cauliflower Fried Rice

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Cauliflower Fried Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 egg
  • 2egg whites
  • 3 tbsp. of low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup snap peas
  • 1/3 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions

Instructions

  1. Break down the cauliflower into florets and process in the food processor until the cauliflower has a rice-like texture.
  2. Sauté 1/3 cup of shredded carrots, 1/2 cup of snap peas, 1/2 diced onion, and a 1/4 cup of chopped scallions with 1/2 tbsp. of sesame oil.
  3. While the vegetables are cooking, beat 1 egg and 2 egg whites in a mixing bowl before pouring into a greased pan. Scramble the eggs/egg whites until fully cooked and then set aside.
  4. Once the vegetables are cooked, add in the cauli-rice along with 3 tbsp. of low sodium soy sauce and the cooked eggs.
  5. Cook the mixture for 7-10 minutes longer.
  6. Now the cauliflower fried rice is finished and you can add your chicken or whichever meat you chose to use.
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Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

I’ve shared an almond flour chocolate chip cookie recipe and an almond flour peanut butter cookie recipe on the blog but my recipe for these double chocolate chip cookies is by far the most decadent. These ultra rich cookies are definitely my favorite. It was really hard to hold off eating all of them so that I could get some good pictures for this blog post. Enough of me rambling on about how good these cookies are, you are really just here to get the details on how I did these cookies anyhow.

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Go ahead and preheat the oven to350 degrees F. Next, grab a mixing bowl and combine 1 cup of almond flour (I prefer Bob’s Red Mill almond flour), 1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 cup of granulated Splenda. Mix dry ingredients thoroughly before adding in the wet ingredients. Now add in 1/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp. of unsalted butter, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Completely mix ingredients until batter resembles texture of brownie batter. Take 1/3 cup of dark chocolate morsels with 1/2 tbsp  of coconut oil and melt in microwave in a microwave safe bowl. Once the chocolate morsels are completely melted, pour into the batter mix and stir. Finally, fold in another 1/3 cup of unmelted dark chocolate morsels to the batter.

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Next prepare a baking sheet with wax paper or a silpat baking mat (I use a silpat mat and LOVE it). Scoop a tablespoon of the batter onto the lined baking sheet leaving 1/2 inch in between each cookie. Once all of the dough has been placed on the baking sheet, place into oven for 8-10 minutes. Your double chocolate chip cookies are now ready to enjoy and enjoy you will (I promise)!

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Yields: 10 cookies
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milkd
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Splenda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp. coconut oil
  • 2/3 cup of dark chocolate morsels

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to350 degrees F.
  2. Combine 1 cup of almond flour (I prefer Bob's Red Mill almond flour), 1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 cup of granulated Splenda into a mixing bowl. Mix dry ingredients thoroughly before adding in the wet ingredients.
  3. Add 1/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp. of unsalted butter, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract to mixture. Completely mix ingredients until batter resembles texture of brownie batter. Take 1/3 cup of dark chocolate morsels with 1/2 tbsp  of coconut oil and melt in microwave in a microwave safe bowl.
  4. Once the chocolate morsels are completely melted pour into the batter mix and stir.
  5. Finally fold in another 1/3 cup of unmelted dark chocolate morsels to the batter.
  6. Prepare a baking sheet with wax paper or a silpat baking mat.
  7. Scoop a tablespoon of the batter onto the lined baking sheet leaving 1/2 inch in between each cookie. Once all of the dough has been placed on the baking sheet, place into oven for 8-10 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to cool 5-7 minutes
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Gift Guide for Those Who Love to Cook

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Gift Guide for Those who Love to Cook

Still looking for the perfect gift for a certain person on your list? Sometimes it can be difficult to come up with the perfect gift for someone. Today I will be sharing my gift guide for those who love to cook. Hopefully some of these ideas will help you out in your Christmas shopping. You can shop directly from this post by clicking the product images below. All of the items I will be discussing today are items that I use regularly and love.

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Gift Guide for Those Who Love to Cook

  1. The first item I will be discussing today is the silpat baking mat. I started using one of these mats several months ago and have not looked back. It makes clean up easy and I have not had any trouble with food sticking to the mat. It is especially useful when making my almond flour chocolate chip cookies.

Gift Guide for those who love to cook

2.The second gift idea I will be sharing is the perfect gift for the chefs with a sweet tooth. A plastic peanut butter cup mold. It makes creating sweet treats extra easy with minimal clean up. You can see how I used my molds to create some almond butter cups here.

Gift guide for those who love to cookGift guide for those who love to cook

3.  Donut molds are also an excellent gift idea for the baker with a sweet tooth. I have both the mini donut mold and the larger donut mold. Creating your own donuts at home can be fun. Try out my Chocolate Protein Donut recipe here.

Gift guide for those who love to cook


4.  You have probably seen people creating noodles out of vegetables, like zucchini, and it can look quite complicated. A spiralizer is the tool you can use to achieve these low carb noodles. It is very user friendly and pretty fool-proof. You can even use it to recreate my zucchini noodle stir fry here.

Gift guide for those who love to cook

 

5. Another great gift idea is an apron. Nothing is worse than fixing a meal and having half of it ending up on your outfit. There are so many different aprons available and you could even customize one further by having it monogrammed as well.

Gift guide for those who love to cook

6.  A food processor is another kitchen tool that I use all the time. It makes breaking down food quick and simple. You could use it to create your own nut butters or to make my cauliflower cornbread like I did here.


Gift guide for those who love to cook

7. And last but definitely not least is the kitchen aid mixer. This is definitely on the more expensive end but is something that everyone needs in their kitchen. You can buy a multitude of different attachments from a spiralizer to an ice cream maker. The mixers come in a variety of colors as well which allow them to double as décor if you wanted.

Well if you were still searching for a gift idea for someone I hope that you found this gift guide for those who love to cook helpful. I would love to hear about some of your favorite kitchen products that you would recommend as great gift ideas.

 

 

 

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