Another busy week has flown by us and somehow we've managed to keep ourselves fed, in spite of that series of kitchen mishaps on Wednesday (to see the burnt pan proof, click HERE).
Today, I went to visit my friends at Whole Foods Market~Alpharetta Harry's to pick up some items for next week's meals.
Today, I went to visit my friends at Whole Foods Market~Alpharetta Harry's to pick up some items for next week's meals.
But first I had to stop and smell the flowers! Isn't that a gorgeous display to meet you when you walk through the door? I have way too much fun when I shop at Harry's - so many yummy (and healthy!)samples to try, friendly team members to chat with, and just a good vibe in general.
And speaking of good vibes, I'm lovin' some of this week's fantastic deals - check them out for yourself HERE! And GUESS WHAT? On Monday, April 18, you pay NO SALES TAX on groceries at Harry's! Aren't those guys (and gals!) awesome!? If you're local, pay them a visit!
And speaking of good vibes, I'm lovin' some of this week's fantastic deals - check them out for yourself HERE! And GUESS WHAT? On Monday, April 18, you pay NO SALES TAX on groceries at Harry's! Aren't those guys (and gals!) awesome!? If you're local, pay them a visit!
Proof that I did get back to shopping for our dinners! Don't you love all that amazing produce? I'm selecting bok choy - yum!
I'm already excited about next week's dinners, but how about tonight's menu. It's an easy meal for a Friday - basically a one-pot, all-inclusive dish. And for my vegetarian & vegan friends, just get your veggie on and forget the shredded chicken - mushrooms and/or beans would be a nice addition. If you're a cheese lover, add your preferred variety (vegan or not). I decided not to use the vegan shreds in this soup - I'm beginnig to think there's something in there that doesn't agree with me (if you've had an issue with it, I'd love to hear about it).
You could add on a salad if you like. I almost did (it would have been baby spinach with...um...hmmm...maybe that's why there's no salad). I didn't feel like salad today. The soup has so much going on that I think we're good with this light dinner, some evening cocktails, and dessert.
I decided to make cupcakes this afternoon. Mexican hot chocolate cupcakes. With filling. And shredded chocolate on top of a rich creamy frosting. Piled high. But I changed my mind (sorry).
Then I decided to make lemon cupcakes. No, make that lime cupcakes drenched in a rum-infused syrup. With a minty frosting. That was when I realized I wanted a mojito and abandonded the cupcake idea (again, sorry). Kind of.
Let me give you the menu, then we'll talk dessert...
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Tortilla Soup with Shredded Chicken (mine has tomatoes, onions, red peppers, tomatillos, cumin, veggie broth, shredded chicken spooned over certified GF organic blue corn tortilla chips & garnished with red pepper strips, sliced tomatillo, cilantro, guacamole)
Guacamole with toasted cumin & cilantro
Banana Split "Cupcakes" (I don't think I'll ever get enough of the Enjoy Life Foods Crispy Cookies. Why are they so addictive? I'm going to check into that.)
You could add on a salad if you like. I almost did (it would have been baby spinach with...um...hmmm...maybe that's why there's no salad). I didn't feel like salad today. The soup has so much going on that I think we're good with this light dinner, some evening cocktails, and dessert.
I decided to make cupcakes this afternoon. Mexican hot chocolate cupcakes. With filling. And shredded chocolate on top of a rich creamy frosting. Piled high. But I changed my mind (sorry).
Then I decided to make lemon cupcakes. No, make that lime cupcakes drenched in a rum-infused syrup. With a minty frosting. That was when I realized I wanted a mojito and abandonded the cupcake idea (again, sorry). Kind of.
Let me give you the menu, then we'll talk dessert...
Remember to check out my Contributors page to see where all the goodness comes from!
Tortilla Soup with Shredded Chicken (mine has tomatoes, onions, red peppers, tomatillos, cumin, veggie broth, shredded chicken spooned over certified GF organic blue corn tortilla chips & garnished with red pepper strips, sliced tomatillo, cilantro, guacamole)
Guacamole with toasted cumin & cilantro
Banana Split "Cupcakes" (I don't think I'll ever get enough of the Enjoy Life Foods Crispy Cookies. Why are they so addictive? I'm going to check into that.)
Do you toast your cumin seeds before grinding them? If not, give it a try. Just toast them up in a skillet (dry), shaking them a bit so they don't burn, over medium high heat. It only takes about a minute - you'll smell the lovely aroma of the cumin as they toast, and they'll also turn a little more brown in color. Grind them immediately after toasting.
The soup can be made in a slow cooker if you're out all day and like to have dinner ready when you get home. Just put everything in - whole boneless skinless chicken breasts work well if you're adding meat - and when you get home, dinner is done! Just shred the chicken using 2 forks, put some chips in a bowl, and spoon the soup over. Whip up some guac and you're all set!
It's such an easy dish, you'll have time to make a fabulous dessert like this!
Banana Split Sundae
You're going to love how easy this is to make! I took Enjoy Life Foods Crunchy Sugar Crisp cookies and processed them until they were fine crumbs. What's terrific about these cookies is that once they are processed, they are the consistency of brown sugar, which means there's no need to add anything at all to make these the base for the sundae cups.
Just place cookie crumbs in paper muffin tin liners to make the base for the sundaes.
For the filling, I pureed frozen bananas (about 2) with a small amount of coconut milk creamer (about 2 T.) and a few drops of vanilla extract. I spooned the banana filling on top of the base and froze it until solid (about half an hour). The paper liners peel away easily. I made a super-quick hot fudge sauce by heating cocoa, honey, rice milk, a touch of Earth Balance soy-free buttery spread, and a few chocolate chips. Drizzle over the top, and finish with a berry! And think of all the variations of this frozen treat - endless possibilities!
I hope you've enjoyed this week's meals! I've sure enjoyed all the visitors and comments - keep them coming! I'll see you right here for dinner on Monday - can't wait!
And remember...the GIVEAWAY ends tonight at midnight so click to enter! I can't wait to give away 2 boxes of Enjoy Life Foods cookies & a bag of Mega Chunks!
And on Sunday, I'll be sharing my April in the Raw (see the badge top right to learn more about this fun event) recipe with you, so stop by for that - I promise you'll love it!
I hope you've enjoyed this week's meals! I've sure enjoyed all the visitors and comments - keep them coming! I'll see you right here for dinner on Monday - can't wait!
And remember...the GIVEAWAY ends tonight at midnight so click to enter! I can't wait to give away 2 boxes of Enjoy Life Foods cookies & a bag of Mega Chunks!
And on Sunday, I'll be sharing my April in the Raw (see the badge top right to learn more about this fun event) recipe with you, so stop by for that - I promise you'll love it!
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