Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

November 4, 2024 Amanda Plott

Dive into a world of flavor with our Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Spaghetti Squash! This quirky twist on a baked spaghetti squash combines the creamy, cheesy goodness you crave with the healthy benefits of spaghetti squash. Roasted to perfection, the tender squash boats are filled with a zesty mix of cream cheese, spicy jalapenos, and a sprinkle of crispy bacon or plant-based alternatives for a guilt-free indulgence.

Topped with a sprinkle of cheese and baked until gooey, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Enjoy all the taste of jalapeno poppers, but without the hefty calories, making it the perfect comfort food for any health-conscious foodie!…

Red Pepper Paprika Dip

January 12, 2024 Amanda Plott

Satisfy your craving for bold flavors with this irresistible Red Pepper Paprika Dip. Crafted from luscious red peppers and a harmonious blend of select spices, this zesty dip is a versatile companion for all your culinary adventures. Be it for dipping, spreading, or drizzling, this vibrant creation promises to tantalize your taste buds with its enticing fusion of smoky paprika and the peppers' natural sweetness.

Whether you're entertaining guests or unwinding at home, our dip is the perfect match for chips, pita crackers, naan, veggies, and beyond. Elevate any meal with a burst of vibrant color and an explosion of tangy goodness - indulge in this Red Pepper Paprika Dip today!…

Skinny No Bake Cheesecake

July 9, 2023 Amanda Plott

I don’t know about anywhere else, but this week it is hot Hot HOT here in Austin, Texas. We’re talking triple digits as far as the eye can see. This means that my oven (and sometimes even my stove) are on lockdown. This means almost nothing is baked. The oven isn’t turned on for any reason.

That leads us into no heat and no bake recipes for the majority of our meals, snacks, and desserts. That’s where this Skinny No Bake Cheesecake. I’ve made a traditional style of cheese cake. I’ve made a dip version. I’ve even made one in the instant pot. Now? It’s time for a no bake cheesecake!…

Jalapeno Popper Air Fryer Wontons

September 4, 2022 Amanda Plott

Sometimes you just need a new sort of side dish or snack, or even to take an old favorite and mesh it together with another to come up with something new and different. That’s where these Jalapeno Popper Air Fryer Wontons came in. I decided to keep it simple one night this week with a spiced up homemade tomato soup, and wanted something fun and exciting to pair with it.

My first thought was jalapeño poppers, but I wanted something that I could dip into the soup too if I wanted, sort of how you do with tomato soup and grilled cheese or crackers! So, I settled on these Jalapeno Popper Air Fryer Wontons which are basically jalapeño poppers inside a wonton wrapper to make them perfect for dipping and dunking!…

Overnight Strawberries & Cream French Toast Bake

April 22, 2022 Amanda Plott

It’s been a rough week! But, somehow 'I’m pressing on. This Overnight Strawberries & Cream French Toast Bake is not only easy to put together and delicious, but it’s also lightened up and is the perfect make ahead breakfast for a busy weekend. I’ve made a blueberry version of it before, but I decided to change it up a little bit this time and use up these big giant beautiful sweet strawberries that we have popping up ahead of Summer now.

Which let me just say, Summer cannot come quick enough! The strawberry farm that we like to go to is open right now and I think I’m going to have to make a trip out there to pick some of my own strawberries soon. But… back to he french toast bake!…

Skinny Stuffed Mushrooms

April 10, 2022 Amanda Plott

I for one, love appetizers. I could make a meal alone out of small appetizers, both hot and cold. One of my favorites though, has to be stuffed mushrooms. My love of stuffed mushrooms goes back several years where I think my first try was at a little Italian restaurant.

I immediately, and without being much of a cook at the time, taught myself how to make them. Skip forward to today and I like to make them with a few minor changes to the original easy recipe that included cream cheese, bacon, and just a touch of Italian cheese. I mean, who doesn’t just love the combination of cheese, mushrooms, and bacon? You’d be crazy not to!…