Cheesy Meatless Lasagna :)

Vegetarians and cheese lovers alike I implore you to try this!!! It is absolutely, positively scrumdilliumptious!!! " SK-RUM-DILL-LEE-UMP-SHUS" :)

Cheesy Meatless Lasagna

3 ¼ cups Ricotta Cheese
1 ½ cups fresh grated Parmesan cheese
2 boxes Frozen chopped spinach, drained
4 ½ cups pasta sauce (your choice)
1 16 oz. box uncooked Lasagna noodles
2 ½ cups grated Mozzarella cheese (slices may be used)
⅛ tsp. Salt
⅛ tsp. pepper

Preparation:
PREPARE: 13 x 9 x 2 Lasagna pan by spraying lightly with olive oil, setting pan aside until ready to use.
BLEND:  Ricotta and Parmesan cheese together, adding salt and pepper.

SPREAD: 1 cup of pasta sauce in Lasagna pan.

PLACE: 3 Lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.

SPREAD: 1 ¼ cups of Ricotta mixture on top of noodles in a light layer.

PLACE:  ⅓ Of spinach mixture on top of Ricotta mixture in spoonfuls.

LAYER: Noodles and cheese mixture as thick as you like.

PREHEAT: Oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

COVER & BAKE:  About 30 minutes.

REMOVE: foil and sprinkle the grated  Mozzarella cheese
(If using slices, lay slices on top of Lasagna to cover).
Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is melted
Remove from oven and let stand for about 12-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!!
(Serves 8)

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

No flour involved, low carb friendly!

1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp crushed garlic
1/2 tsp garlic salt
olive oil (optional)
pizza sauce or Alfredo sauce, shredded cheese and your choice of toppings :)

Directions:

To "Rice" the Cauliflower:
Take 1 large head of fresh cauliflower, remove stems and leaves, and chop the florets into chunks. Add to food processor and pulse until it looks like grain.(Don't over do it) (If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the whole head with a cheese grater). Place the riced cauliflower into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 8 minutes (some microwaves are more powerful than others, so you may need to reduce this cooking time). There is no need to add water, as the natural moisture in the cauliflower is enough to cook itself.

To Make the Pizza Crust:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup cauliflower, egg and mozzarella. Add oregano, crushed garlic and garlic salt, stir. Transfer to the cookie sheet, and using your hands, pat out into a 9" round. Optional: Brush olive oil over top of mixture to help with browning.
Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven. To the crust, add sauce, toppings and cheese. Place under a broiler at high heat just until cheese is melted <3 

Enjoy!!

Philly Cheese Steak

Philly Cheese Steak Peppers (Low carb ladies!)

The picture is pretty self explanatory, but I will give the ingredients. Enjoy!

Whole Bell peppers (seeded and in halves)
Provolone cheese slices (Enough for 2 pieces per half bell pepper)
Mushrooms (optional)
Onions (optional)
garlic (salt or chopped cloves)
Steakums (I'm using Carne asada sliced thin, its whatever you prefer)
 

Simple Orange Rolls

This recipe is wonderful for a tea time or brunch party. Easy and quick but yummy :)

Simple Orange Rolls

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange peel (or lemon)
2 (16 ounce) cans refrigerated flaky biscuits  (I'm using Pillsbury Grands Flaky Butter Tastin’ Biscuits)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease fluted tube or bundt cake pan.
In small saucepan, melt all ingredients except for biscuits over medium low heat. (Sugar should be dissolved and butter completely melted). Pour into bottom of pan.
Cut biscuits in half and layer them in pan, starting from the outside and working your way in. Biscuits will overlap. Serves 12. 

Credits to "My Sugar High"

Low Carb "Bread Crumbs"

WOO! OK so I've found an alternative to flour (sort of) for breading chicken, pork chops etc. I'm excited to try it because it sounds AMAZING! This recipe should go over very well with picky eaters:) Enjoy!

Low Carb "Bread Crumbs"

1 Bag of Pork Rinds (any flavor you choose)

1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese (the kind in a can)

Crush up your pork rinds REALLY well, almost powdery fine, and mix in your Parmesan cheese.
Use your regular egg or egg white &/or buttermilk base to coat the meat first, then dip them in the "bread crumbs".
 

Healthy Ranch Dressing (Thank God)

Due to my love for Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing and its wonderous uses in cooking, and as a condiment, I had to find a healthier alternative. This recipe is pretty good!

Homemade Ranch Dressing

    1 Cup Dannon Oikos plain Greek yogurt (Some people use 2 cups)

    1 Packet of Hidden Valley Ranch mix

    1/2 Cup 1% milk

Whisk together, chill for 1 hour before eating. Perfect consistency and tastes better than the bottled!!
   Only 1.75 grams of fat and 255 calories for the WHOLE JAR!

 

Cheesy Chicken Lasagna

Big thanks to JudyLynn Peagler @ That Joo Girl who introduced me to this dish, I have not tried it yet, but can't wait!!!

Love y'all! xxo


Cheesy Chicken Lasagna

2 (12 oz) cans evaporated milk (not fat-free)
1 (1 oz) pkg. dry Ranch dressing mix
3 C. cubed, cooked, chicken
1 tsp pepper
1 (16oz) lasagna noodles, cooked
2 C cheddar cheese, grated
2 C mozzarella cheese, grated
Cook the chicken and noodles first at the same time. Once noodles are done–rinse in cold water and set aside (it keeps them from sticking together). Combine evaporated milk (don’t use fat-free version) and Ranch dressing in a 3 quart heavy saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring frequently until dry ingredients are dissolved. Stir in chicken and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes (don’t do any less), stirring frequently. Layer half of lasagna noodles, poultry sauce, and cheese in well-buttered 9×13 pan. Repeat layers again. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Thanks to "That Joo Girl"