Buffalo Wing Hummus

I am a HUGE snack eater. Trying to kick-start a healthy lifestyle has been a little hard because of how much I crave snacks. So I surfed the internet to look for healthy snacks and came across this recipe for Buffalo Wing Hummus. I changed it a little bit to fit more of a flavor I like. It is absolutely delicious and full of fiber and protein! 

Printable Instructions

Ingredients

1 can of northern beans

2 Tablespoons of Franks Hot Sauce

2 Teaspoons of lemon juice

1 teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper

1 teaspoon of minced garlic

1 teaspoon of olive oil

Directions

Drain and rinse your beans

Place them in a food processor and puree until the beans are smooth and creamy.

Add all the remaining ingredients and puree for approx 30 seconds.

Remove and serve with your favorite veggies! I used carrots and celery. 

Southwestern Dip

This recipe is my take on a delicious appetizer my husband and I came across at Gordon Biersch. They have these delicious southwestern egg rolls. In an attempt to make the egg rolls someone in my family (I don't remember who) said that would probably make a good dip. So I decided to try it and it was a hit. Not only is it good for you, it's absolutely delicious! 

Ingredients 

1 box of Fat Free cream cheese- room temperature

3 chicken breasts

1 can of black beans drained

1 can of corn drained

1 small can of diced jalapenos drained

2 cups of cheddar cheese

1 pack of ranch dressing mix

1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

Directions

In a large pot on the stove. Boil your chicken till cooked through. Approx 30-40 minutes.

In a large bowl combine your cream cheese,  cayenne pepper, and ranch dressing mix. Mix together well. Then add your jalapenos, black beans and corn.

Once your chicken is done. Shred it and add to your mixture. 

Place in a casserole dish and add some cheese on top, cover with foil and cook at 350 for approx 20-30 or until all your cheese is melted. 

Gramma's Meatball recipe

I love meatballs and am always on a hunt to find some delicious ones to eat! I like to make them and eat them just the way they are, with no sauce or anything. So I like them with a lot of flavor and great taste. This is a recipe from an amazing woman I attend church with. I did use the wrong cheese, ugh. But they still turned out absolutely amazing and are probably my favorite meatballs to make. The cheese and mint gives them an amazing BAM flavor that I can't get enough of. I am actually making them again tonight because I have been craving them since I made them last. 

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 cup of cheese (asiago or fontinella cheese) I used Parmesan Romano cheese cause I forgot cheese while I was at the store. 

1/4 cup of breadcrumbs

1/2 tablespoon of garlic

1 dash of mint

1 egg

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large bowl mix together all your ingredients. (Pretty Easy Right??)

Roll into 1 inch balls and bake at 350 degrees for approx 10 minutes then roll over and bake till cooked through approx 15 minutes. Then enjoy!