Skillet Toasted Honey Oats + Yogurt Bowl

INGREDIENTS

1 cup quick oats

1 teaspoon Coconut Oil

1 tablespoon honey

dash of cinnamon

pinch of salt

Two 6 oz containers of non dairy coconut yogurt

1 banana sliced thinly on the diagonal

1 banana thinly sliced

2 tbsp shelled pistachios  

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large skillet, melt  coconut oil over medium heat. Once melted, add oats, salt and honey and toast for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until the oats start to smell fragrant and nutty and get to the desired level of crispness.

Arrange half the yogurt am0ng 2 bowls. Top with toasted oats, banana and pistachios. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Zesty Lemon Lime Pepper Wings

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs party style chicken wings cut into sections

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/4 cup butter melted

• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning

• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

• Juice of half a lime

• Lemon and lime wedges and parsley sprigs or green onions for serving optional

INSTRUCTIONS

• Place the wings in a large bowl, coat with olive oil and season with half the lemon pepper seasoning all over.

• Bake your wings at 425 degrees F for 45-50 minutes, or until deep golden brown and crispy. Brush with the lemon pepper butter as directed in the recipe, sprinkle with parsley, then serve. You won’t get quite the same coating as you will in the frying method, but the baked version is still totally delicious!

• In a small bowl, combine the butter and lemon pepper seasoning and lime juice. Brush the butter mixture over the chicken wings and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

• Garnish with lime and lemon wedges and parsley sprigs if desired.

Carrot Cupcakes w/Pink Cream Cheese Frosting Featuring Fisher Brand Walnuts

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I teamed up with Fisher Nuts to make their Carrot Cupcakes featuring their delicious Walnuts !

I added a twist by topping them with light pink cream cheese icing; perfect for Spring

Click here for the Fisher Cupcake Recipe.

I have listed my pink frosting recipe below.

If you make these be sure to use #fishertogether when posting in IG so we can see your beautiful creations

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

INGREDIENTS

• 1 stick unsalted butter (softened)

• 1-2 drops red food coloring

• 8 oz cream cheese softened (brick-style, not spreadable) (226g)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 4 cups powdered sugar (500g)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Combine butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer (or you may use an electric mixer) and beat until creamy, well-combined, and lump-free.

• Add vanilla extract and salt and stir well to combine.

• Add one drop of red food coloring.

• With mixer on low, gradually add powdered sugar until completely combined.

• Add food coloring one drop at a time to intensify pink color (optional)

• Use to frost completely cooled cake or cupcakes.

Delicious Dragon Fruit Mango Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup dragon fruit cubed and frozen

• 1 cup mango cubed and frozen

• 2 bananas cut into quarters and frozen

• 3/4 cup almond milk

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 2-4 ice cubes depending on how thick an icy you'd like it!

INSTRUCTIONS

Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

Amazing Avocado Pita Pizza

INGREDENTS

2 whole wheat pitas

1 avocado (ripe)

2 eggs

1 cup spinach

1 jar roasted red peppers

Siracha (optional)

Salt + pepper to taste.

INSTRUCTIONS

Add oil to a skillet over medium heat.

Beat eggs and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl until yolks and whites are combined.

Add eggs, to the pan and stir until scrambled.

Remove eggs from heat and set aside.

Place the pita in the pan and toast on both sides.

Remove from the pan and place on a plate.

Add a layer of 1/2 of the smashed avocado to the pita.

Top with 1/2 of the eggs, spinach and red pepper.

Top with Sriracha or hot sauce.

Citrus Baked Salmon with Papaya Avocado Salsa

INGREDIENTS

• 12 ounce salmon filet cut into 3 ounce pieces

• 1 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and cut into small cubes

• 1 avocado, cut into small cubes

• 1/2 red onion, diced

• 1 large handful cilantro, chopped

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 1 teaspoon Tajin seasoning

• salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 lemon or lime

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Season salmon with Tajin, salt and pepper. Squeeze the juice of half a lime or lemon over the salmon and add a thin slice of lemon or lime to the top of each piece.

Place salmon, skin side down, on a non-stick baking sheet or in a non-stick pan with an oven-proof handle.

Bake until salmon is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.

While the salmon is baking, place remaining ingredients in a large bowl and gently mix together. to form the salsa.

Serve salmon filets with about one tablespoon of the salsa each.

Dry Martini

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ounces gin

• 1 ounce dry vermouth

• 2 dashes orange bitters

• Lemon twist

INSTRUCTIONS

Add all the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir until very cold.

Rub the lemon peel around the edge of the glass to release the lemon essence.

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish with a lemon twist.

Lonnie's Homemade Cranberry Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water or orange juice

• 4 cups (12 oz package) fresh or frozen cranberries

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse cranberries with water. Drain.

Add water and sugar to a saucepan on medium heat.

Stir to dissolve sugar.

Once it reaches a boil, add cranberries and cook until cranberries burst.

Stirring and smashing cranberries with the back of a spoon.

Cook for 8-10 minutes until the sauce has reached desired consistency.

Sexy Sautéd Purple Cabbage & Cauliflower

INGREDIENTS

1 small head cauliflower (riced)

1 small head purple cabbage (sliced thinly)

1 /2 tablespoon onion powder

1/2 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

salt and pepper to taste

3 tablespoons chicken or vegetable broth

INSTRUCTIONS

Add oil and butter to a pan on medium heat.

Add cabbage, cauliflower and seasonings and stir.

Add broth and cover for 3 minutes.

Sauté with led off, liquid has evaporated and vegetables are soft but not mushy, 8- 10 minutes.