apps, snacks, & dressing

  • Buffalo Chicken Salad

    Buffalo Chicken Salad

    Crock Pot / Hot Pot Life If you do not have a crock pot or a hot pot yet, you are missing out!  These awesome kitchen gadgets will make your meal prep so much smoother.  Shredded chicken is the most made item in my crockpot.  Bone broth and vegetable stock are a close second…

  • Creamy Jalapeno Parsley Hummus

    Creamy Jalapeno Parsley Hummus

    Garbanzo Beans Garbanzo beans are high in protein and a great source of fiber!  They are an excellent way to add protein to a meal or snack for those of you who do not consume animal protein.  Half a cup of garbanzo beans, otherwise known as chickpeas, contains: 6 grams of protein 6 grams…

  • Superfood Protein Balls

    Superfood Protein Balls

    What is a SUPERfood? “Superfood” is a coined term that is used for foods that possess numerous and high quantities of health benefits!  All whole foods contain specific nutrients.  These nutrients come in the form of macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc. that the body needs.  Some foods, spices, and herbs have multiple health benefits…

  • Melon Ball Salad

    Melon Ball Salad

    The Facts of Melons In a single cup of cantaloupe there is over 108% of the daily value of Vitamin A and Vitamin C!  It has a good source of potassium too.  Watermelon also has substantial amount of Vitamin A and C, but not nearly as much cantaloupe.  Honeydew has a significant amount of Vitamin C,…

  • Curry Shredded Chicken Salad

    Curry Shredded Chicken Salad

    Shredded Chicken Curry shredded chicken is another recipe that is high protein.  It is grain free and only seasoned with quality ingredients.  It’s extremely versatile and makes for great on-the-go meals.  Shredded chicken salad is best served chilled.  This is perfect if you don’t like to reheat food, like myself.  Chicken salad can be made numerous ways. …

  • Basic Beef Jerky

    Basic Beef Jerky

    Beef Jerky My favorite meat jerky’s are beef jerky and bison jerky.  Salmon jerky is very tasty too, but I haven’t quite mastered that recipe.  It is really hard to mess up beef jerky unless you entirely forget you put it in the dehydrator.  I recommend finding a local butcher that you can custom…