Recipe #284: Cheesy Stuffed Shells

I was needing a recipe to use up the rest of the jumbo shells (the other recipe is here!) so I was looking at another one that was a little more cheesy and found one here. I made some changes, and it was pretty delicious! Unfortunately, Will had used some of the shells earlier so there wasn't as much as I thought! It just meant no leftovers! :)

You need:
8 jumbo shells
1/2 container of ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella
1 cup spinach, chopped
3 Tbsp parmesan
2 tsp parsley
1 cup pasta sauce

• cook jumbo shells according to package directions
• meanwhile, mix up ricotta, mozzarella, spinach and 2 Tbsp parmesan 
• drain noodles and then stuff with cheese mixture
• depending on the amount of noodles (the cheese mixture probably would have been perfect for 12-15 noodles in an 8x8 dish) put in an appropriate dish. I used little gratin dishes.
• mix pasta sauce and remaining Tbsp of parmesan, and spread over noodles.
• heat in oven at 350 for about 15-20 minutes

Recipe #283: 3 Ingredient Ice Cream

I found this a long time ago on pinterest and this recipe here caught my eye! Then tonight I was really craving ice cream but didn't want to waste the calories. Not like the whole diet/exercise thing is going that great :( but I still try. Anyways. I also decided that I should probably invest in a food processor...a big one. I only have a mini!

But in 20 minutes, I had ice cream made out of three ingredients: Bananas, peanut butter, and cocoa powder.

You need:
about 1 cup of just ripe bananas, cut in small slices and frozen
1 spoonful creamy peanut butter
1 spoonful of cocoa powder

• in a food processor, blend the banana. this is what takes the longest. make sure they are in small pieces or it will probably be impossible! 
• It will turn into a creamy, soft serve feel. you could stop there, but try adding in some delicious flavors!
• once the banana is smooth add in the peanut butter and cocoa powder.
• blend until well mixed.
• enjoy right then as soft serve or stick in the freezer for a more ice cream firmness!

I had trouble waiting for it to harden all the way so I enjoyed it while it was still a little soft! It was great! I think if the banana is too ripe when you freeze it, the banana taste is stronger, so it did have a distinct banana flavor. I will have to have a bite of Will's later to see what it tastes like when it is more firm! ;)

Recipe #282: Grilled Soy Glazed Pork Chops

80 degree weather definitely means dinner on the grill. Plus we had sweet potatoes which is a favorite in this household!
the glaze was found here...two ingredients. Doesn't get much easier than that!

You need:
pork chops (I actually cut up a pork loin)
glaze--1/4 cup honey 2 Tbsp soy sauce
salt and pepper

• generously salt and pepper the pork chops
• heat on grill.
• when there is about 5-10 minutes left baste with the honey soy glaze
• goes great with grilled veggies (zucchini, sweet potatoes, and green onions to be exact)! ;)

we were having such a good time eating I forgot to take a picture! :)

Recipe #281: PB&J roll ups

We have officially started giving Alex peanut butter! Thank goodness he is not allergic! Will and I love it too much! :) He got first a taste accidentally, and we slowly gave him more tastes until we felt like it was okay for him to eat! We didn't have any bread so I made a PB&J wrap instead and he loved it! He also makes a complete mess because he has to unravel the wrap! :)

You need:
Peanut butter (our favorite is Natural Creamy Skippy!)
Jam (alas, we have run out of my grandma's homemade so I used grape jelly)
tortilla

• spread peanut butter on tortilla
• top with jam
• roll up, cut into small pieces
• feed to your child and steal a couple for yourself! :)

Recipe #280: Strawberries and Creme Sandwhich

I think I was mourning the lack of ice cream in the house. So a little whipped cream and strawberries had to suffice!

You need:
a couple of strawberries
spoonfuls of whipped cream
graham crackers

• cut up strawberries
• break up graham crackers and top with cream and strawberries. 
• top with another graham cracker and enjoy!

Recipe #279: Spinach and Feta Egg White Omelet

This came together because I was too lazy to grate cheese...so wanted to use Feta instead and now my life has been changed because of how wonderful the omelet was! :)

You need:
3 egg whites, beaten
spoonful of feta cheese
small handful of fresh spinach, chopped
rosemary and pepper

• pour three beaten egg whites in a small pan.
• allow the bottom to set.
• add in pepper, rosemary, feta and spinach to the middle
• fold the omelet in half
• flip once or twice to make sure both sides are evenly brown and middle is cooked through
• add a little more pepper and rosemary to the top!

so delicious! 

Recipe #278: Spinach and Chicken Quesadilla

An easy, delicious meal!

You need:z
tortilla
rotisserie chicken
shredded cheddar
spinach
small bit of butter

• on a tortilla add some cheese, spinach and shredded rotisserie chicken
• fold in half and spread a little butter on both sides
• heat in a pan until cheese is melted and tortilla is a little brown

top with sour cream and salsa!