one bowl lemon muffins

they’re healthy! ish.

  • 1 3/4 cups flour

  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt

  • juice of 2 lemons

  • zest of 1 lemon

  • 2/3 cup sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1/3 cup olive oil

  • 4 tsp baking powder

  • optional: 1/4 cup raspberries or blueberries

  • optional: 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 tbs. milk to make a glaze

Preheat oven to 350. Line or grease a 12-muffin tin.

Combine all ingredients except for flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Fold in flour and baking powder. Fold in berries if using.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Once cool, top with glaze if desired.

creamed spinach

steakhouse style.

  • 1 pound frozen chopped spinach

  • 2 tbs butter

  • 1/2 medium onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream, half and half, or whole milk

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese

  • pinch of nutmeg

  • salt and pepper to taste

thaw the spinach and squeeze out any excess moisture.

in a medium pot, melt the butter and cook the onion over medium heat until lightly browned. reduce heat and stir in the garlic, heavy cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, and nutmeg. once melted and thickened, stir in the spinach. feel free to add more liquid or reduce to your liking. season to taste.

macaroni salad

a BBQ staple.

  • 1 pound cooked/rinsed/cooled elbow macaroni

  • 1/2 cup sliced scallions

  • 1 cup mayo

  • 1/4 cup white vinegar

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 2 carrots, finely grated

combine the mayo, vinegar, and seasonings to make the dressing. add the carrots, scallions, and dressing to the pasta, and mix well. best after 12+ hours in the fridge.

spicy avo slaw

a slightly healthier twist on a summertime staple.

  • 1/2 cup mayo

  • 1 avocado

  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped (can skip if you’re one of those people)

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 fresh jalapeno, cored/seeded/diced

  • juice of 1/2 lime

  • pinch salt and pepper

  • 12 oz. slaw mix - I like the rainbow slaw with broccoli

using a whisk, fork, or potato masher, combine the mayo, avocado, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, jalapeno, and salt/pepper. toss over slaw mix when ready to serve.