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Protein-Packed Kodiak Blueberry Muffins You’ve heard of the Cookie Monster? My husband is the Protein Monster. He loves coaching Crossfit, lifting heavy and protein. Lots of protein. With active lifestyles, we look for ways to stay on track nutritionally but keep it enjoyable. Last year I discovered Kodiak Cakes, a company known for flapjack and waffle mixes that are low in fat but rich in protein and complex carbs. You can make a lot of treats with them and muffins are one of my favorites. A muffin recipe is included with the box, but I was looking for a way to tweak the nutrients to get more protein and less fat per muffin. I searched the web and other blogs for existing recipes but couldn’t find one quite right; some had nice flavor and moisture but more fat and less protein, and others with more protein and less fat seemed to come out dry and lack flavor. (And let’s face it -there’s nothing worse in a muffin than expecting a bite full of happiness but discovering a mouthful of disa...

SEX IN A PAN Sex in a Pan – crazy name for a dessert, but it’s one of the best desserts you’ll ever have, it’s mostly a pudding dessert with a crunchy pecan bottom crust. Almost 5 years ago I shared this amazing dessert with you and you guys loved it! It’s one of my most popular recipes on Jo Cooks and there’s a reason for that. It’s incredible, it’s decadent and luscious. So here we are again and I thought it’s the perfect time to share this with you again with some updated pictures and a video. With Valentine’s day only a couple days away, I think this dessert will be spot on for that special day with a name like sex in a pan. The name itself is hilarious for a dessert, and hundreds of you have commented on here telling me all the other names that this pudding dessert goes by. I think it’s called sex in a pan because it’s six layers and from six layers in a pan it got it’s sex in a pan. I remember a long time ago, before I was married, we’re talking almost 20 years ago, when I used t...

ONE PAN BACON RANCH GARLIC PARMESAN PASTA One Pan Bacon Ranch Garlic Parmesan Pasta is an easy and satisfying one pot pasta meal that the whole family will love! Creamy garlic parmesan spaghetti is loaded up with even more mouthwatering flavor with the addition of crisp bacon and savory ranch! Have you guys seen all of those recipes around on Pinterest that start with the name “crack?” Like, “crack chicken” or “crack dip?” I’m sure you have, it’s everywhere! What’s my point? This pasta is a little like crack – I didn’t want to share one single bite of this with my family, and I would have been happy to lick the pan clean! I’m not going to call my pasta crack either, let’s just call it the BEST garlic parmesan pasta ever! That garlic parmesan sauce is just so amazingly creamy, and velvety then you have the flavor explosion of bacon and ranch throughout. Seriously, lip smacking, plate licking, can’t stop devouring this pasta, GOOD! What I love most about one pot pasta dishes is h...

Vegan Blueberry Muffins Vegan Blueberry Muffins, packed with juicy blueberries and a hint of lemon in every bite! These delicious soft muffins make the perfect healthy snack! Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Kid-Friendly If you subscribe to my emails, then you already have my eCookbook with this recipe in it! The original recipe came from My Darling Vegan. I just made them and am now raving about them! I am one of those Mom’s. You know, the kind that is getting a little emotional because my son is getting ready to start his first year of school. He starts in just a few days, so this morning I was thinking out loud to prepare him for what’s to come. He is going to pick out his outfits one week at a time so there isn’t any effort required on school mornings. We are going to pack his lunches the night before. And, I warned him that I would be taking pictures of him on his first day. With a heavy sigh he said, “But Mom, you JUST took pictures of me.” It’s true. We hauled him, along wi...

ALMOND AMARETTO POUND CAKE Almond Amaretto Pound Cake: a sweet, moist homemade pound cake flavored with almond extract and amaretto liquor, topped with a warm buttery amaretto sauce. Are you looking for the best poundcake recipe ever? Well guess what, I have it for you! I know you might have heard that before, but I promise, this Almond Amaretto Pound Cake is AMAZING. It is a super crazy moist, perfectly dense, poundcake flavored with amaretto liqueur and almond extract. Then it’s topped with a warm buttery amaretto sauce to really put it over the top. I promise, you are going to LOVE this new cake almost as much as you love your kids. (Kidding, kind of.) The first time I made this cake I was salivating at the smell coming from my oven, but was still nervous when it came time to cut it. I was trying out a new recipe with more amaretto than I would usually add. I was a little scared that I might loose the traditional pound cake texture and wind up with a fluffy cake instead. Thankfully ...

KETO MEATLOAF – BACON WRAPPED AND CHEESE STUFFED! Meatloaf is pretty keto on it’s own, right? Well sure, it’s a big chunk of meat, using fatty minced beef. But this Keto Meatloaf takes it to a whole new level, wrapped in bacon and stuffed with cheese! Making a keto meatloaf is a lot of fun because you can load it up with whatever spices take your fancy, or stick with the recipe below for a moist, flavoursome meal. I am all over oven baking food at the moment, as it gives me more time to come up with other keto dishes. While this Keto Meatloaf was baking away in the oven, I was able to make my new favourite recipe, Keto Caramel Slice! If you haven’t seen that recipe yet, do yourself a favour and add it to the meal plan for this week. I’m also going to work on another Keto Meatloaf recipe shortly, after a friend mentioned he’d had one loaded with seeds and nuts, and drenched in BBQ sauce. Hmmm, sounds delicious to me! In the meantime, enjoy this family favourite, made keto. Being a fat l...

Slap Your Mama It's So Delicious Southern Squash Casserole By Sherri Jackson @sherrialan This is a tried and true Southern recipe that can be modified by adding meat or rice to it to make it a meal by itself. Chicken or turkey can be added to it, so bring on the leftovers. My daughter loves this recipe. You can mash the squash if you like it that way, but we just cut it into small pieces. Of course, adding onion and other seasonings are always optional. I like to add onion if my kids aren't eating it since I love it that way! Blue Ribbon Recipe Looking at this casserole is a bit deceiving. The buttery crushed cracker topping is beautiful, but the real surprise is the yummy squash filling underneath. This squash casserole is cheesy and super creamy. Yellow squash is naturally a tad sweet. Mixed with the savory cheese and soup it's the perfect combination. Covering the casserole for part of the baking time browns the buttery crackers perfectly. The Test Kitchen Serves: 10-12 ...

Strawberry Mango Coolers Strawberry Mango Coolers are a refreshing summer drink that both kids and adults will love. STRAWBERRY MANGO COOLERS When we have get togethers I like to have special drinks that the kids and adults will both enjoy. These Strawberry Mango Coolers just fit the bill. Sweet and refreshing and just perfect on a hot summer day. HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY MANGO COOLERS: Add strawberries, mango, honey and orange juice to a blender and blend until smooth. Fill glasses with ice and pour about ⅓ cup of strawberry mango mixture over ice. Top with Sprite or club soda and stir to combine. Serve immediately. They are a blend of fresh strawberries and mangos and a bit of orange juice mixed with ice and Sprite. A super simple recipe that you can make ahead of the party. If you are hankering for something a little stronger you could totally add in a shot of vanilla vodka or maybe a splash of rum. We just put in an above ground pool this week!! I’m so excited. I have wanted a swim...

Amaretto Aloha Cocktail The Amaretto Aloha Cocktail sweeps you away to the tropics! A simple beverage to prepare, make a pitcher for your next party! Amaretto Aloha Cocktail Way back in what seems now a million moons ago, my husband and I celebrated our honeymoon on an amazing cruise through the Hawaiian Islands. It was a downright magical experience that left us both in awe of our 50th state. We enjoyed so many things about the islands, the lush greenery, the flowers, the warm Pacific breezes…ahhhh I long to go back! What the cruise did for us was help us narrow down which islands we’d love to return back to some day for a longer visit and which ones were nice to see but didn’t have the vibe we were looking for. I’d highly recommend taking a cruise if you aren’t quite sure which island you’d like to book a vacation on. Visiting on a cruise helps you with the choices. My blogging partner Heather even wrote a post about her 1st cruise experience, check it out HERE! Now, of course, you e...

Marinated flame broiled chicken is served over zucchini noodles and finished with new tomato bruschetta in this sound, gluten free formula for bruschetta chicken zoodle bowls! Bowls in the sustenance world are the equal to Game Of Thrones in the TV world, SO HOT RIGHT NOW! On the off chance that you google "Bowl Trend In Food" you'll discover many articles about how "Bowls Are The New Plates". Indeed, that is really the title of an article from The Wall Street Journal! This is one nourishment pattern that I'm not disturbed about by any stretch of the imagination! You can pack a great deal of solid fixings into a bowl, while additionally adding a huge amount of flavor to make it excessively yummy! Ingredients : Grilled Chicken Zoodle Bowls 3 tbsp olive oil divided 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp black pepper 3 cloves garlic crushed 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped 2 chicken breasts 2 large zucchinis spiralized into app. 4 cups zoodles Tomato Basil Brus...