After a coworker expressed an interest yesterday for me to write a new blog post, I decided I probably could throw something together. So this is for you, Christina!
Here are a few Pinterest recipes I've tried lately:
Creamy Avocado Dressing. I doubled the amount of hot sauce because I was using Texas Pete, which is pretty mild. I had lime juice on hand, so I used that instead of the lemon juice. I used Greek yogurt instead of the mayo, which made the dressing really thick, so I also added some milk to thin it down a bit. It was very yummy! Not an overwhelming avo flavor, so even if you're typically not a fan, you might like this. Also, I knew I couldn't use it all up before it went bad, but I wasn't going to throw it out, so I froze the remaining dressing in an ice cube tray so I could thaw a bit at a time.
Mango Salsa. I didn't add strawberries, but it was really delicious.
Cauliflower Crust Pizza. First go around was a bit too soft. Second time, we added a bit more flour and cranked up the heat. That worked well! Really quite tasty! I'd also like to try this recipe that uses yogurt instead of flour, and the process is a bit different.
Collard Green Veggie Wraps. I had collard greens on hand from my weekly produce bag from The Neighborhood Garden. Although I'm a southern girl, I'm not so southern as to cook collards in the traditional manner and serve as a "side dish." Considering this fact, and that we are trying to reduce our carb intake, I went in search of another option and found this recipe. I didn't do the same fillings as this recipe (although they look really yummy), but I used this post as inspiration to use the blanched greens as a no-carb alternative to tortillas. For the filling, I copied the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Hummus Veggie Wrap fillings, although I didn't have any asparagus at the time. (And before you correct me, yes, I'm aware that hummus contains carbs and therefore my wraps were not totally carb-free. I am a part of a diabetically-aware household. We know how to count our carbs all too well.) My wraps turned out well. The main vein of the greens is still a little too thick and stringy for my taste, even after shaving it down, so I prefer to take it out completely at the thickest part. This leaves a gap in the middle of the lower side of the leaf, but once you roll it up, you can't even tell.
Zucchini Pizzas. Okay, this one was really a matter of convenience. It was an easy meal to throw together on a night when I was on my own with the kids, and I already had all the necessary ingredients. I didn't have a jumbo zucchini with a really large diameter, so I did it more of a zucchini "boat" style. Pretty tasty.
Broccoli Salad. This one holds a special place in my heart. Both my mom and mother-in-law are famous for making this for family gatherings. Each of them do theirs slightly differently. I followed this recipe, and added some shredded cheddar, in my MIL's style. I like that this one uses honey for the sweetness, rather than granulated sugar. Oh, and I use Craisins instead of raisins. I could eat this for days.
Balsamic Mushrooms. Let me preface this one by saying I am a cheese addict. My new-found favorite cheese is called Bella Vitano. It's a hard cheese that has been aged in balsamic vinegar, so the flavor has soaked into the outside. It is heavenly. I made these mushrooms and paired them with the cheese. This is what heaven tastes like. On their own, the mushrooms would have been much too strong, but they were great paired with the cheese.
Salmon with Pomegranate-Balsamic Glaze. I love fish and grew up on it, but I'm not the biggest salmon fan, under normal circumstances. But I was determined to find a way to make it delicious. This is it! This was so fantastic!
So that's all for now. We've also really enjoyed the vegetable stew recipe from The Big Breakfast Diet book, but we puree it and season it like chili. Really tasty, but that recipe will have to wait for another time. Good night, all.
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