Gluten-Free Cinnamon French Toast

I can’t cook for just two people, like I literally CAN’T. I love to cook. I like to cook huge meals with lots of leftovers. And when I try to cook for just two, I always have enough for at least four.

But since going on the road, I needed to figure it out. And in a short amount of time, I’ve really gotten better! I’m buying less but prepping more and thinking about ingredient specific meals before even going to the store. #learning

My Gluten-Free Cinnamon French Toast was a great recipe to do for just two people and not make extras. (But truth be told, if we were going to be in this AirBnb longer than 2 more days, I would have batch cooked these, too, and had several breakfasts for the week.)

Gluten-Free Cinnamon French Toast

2 eggs, scrambled
3-4 shakes cinnamon
2 tablespoons vanilla almond milk
butter and maple syrup

Scramble the eggs in a shallow dish. Add the cinnamon and Almond milk and stir until incorporated. Heat a skillet to low-medium heat and add 2 tablespoons butter. When the butter is melted, submerge the bread into the egg mixture and add the bread slices to the pan. Cook on each side until they begin to brown or to preference.

Top with butter and maple syrup and enjoy. Mmm.

I’m typically not a fan of sweet breakfast but when I do have sweeter things in the AM, they are always simple and delicious like this. I hope you love these as much as me!

Tip: If you like crispier french toast, quickly dip the bread into the egg mixture. For a “wetter” and less crunchy piece, submerge and let sit in the egg mixture for 15 seconds.

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Everything’s Better with Soup and Salad: Part Two, Read On to Win My Newest Book

My most popular book to date, Everything’s Better with Soup and Salad, now has a part two, and it’s coming out this month!

Officially, it’ll be released on September 17th. But you could win a free copy of it as early as Friday, September 7th. That’s this Friday!

This book has new favorites like Sweet Potato and Chorizo Soup and Bacon Cheeseburger Salad. Or how about Meat Eater Salad and Bacon Cheddar Potato Soup? These recipes are amazing and will wow everyone!

So, if you want a chance to win it, you need to subscribe to my weekly newsletter. (It comes straight to your email every Wednesday and is filled with health tips, delicious recipes, and is all about wellness.)

Whenever I release a new book, you will hear all about it, get a chance to win it before it even comes out, and will have full access to all of the preorder bonuses and extras just for being subscribed!

To sign up, visit my homepage at iwantwellness.co and add your email to the subscription box on the right hand side. (Enter your email under where it says, ‘follow blog via email.’) That’s it, you’re in!

Remember, you can win it this Friday, as long as your subscribed, so make sure to get your email in right away! I can’t wait for you to enjoy this cookbook, it’s definitely my new favorite=)

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My Newest Book is Out and Free to View Tomorrow (June 23rd) and All Weekend!

Here it is, my second book!

Everything’s Better With Soup and Salad is so perfect for this season. I have always loved soup and salad for meals and this collection is too good.

It’s also gluten free, full of vegetables, and full of flavor. Everyone needs more vegetables in their lives and these recipes are so good, you’ll forget how healthy they are.

Everything’s Better with Soup and Salad is FREE to readers all day tomorrow, June 23rd, 24th, and 25th 2017. Here’s the link:

Thanks for supporting my site. Enjoy these favorites from the book below and check out my the free promo in the coming days!

Chopped French Onion Soup

4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 small onions, chopped
8 cloves roasted garlic
30-40 oz beef stock
2 teaspoons thyme
2 tablespoons Dry Sherry

In a medium to large stock pot, add butter, olive oil and chopped onions to the pan on medium high heat. You want to caramelize them, so stir often and heat until they began to turn brown or about 20 minutes. Add the roasted garlic, 30-40 ounces of beef stock, the thyme and sherry. Cook an additional 20 minutes on medium.

For restaurant style soup, break up pieces of bread onto the top of the soup along with 2 tablespoons of Italian cheeses (Parmesan, Asiago, Fontina, Romano) and broil on high until the cheese begins to brown and is bubbling. Enjoy!

Buffalo Chicken Salad

1 cup salad, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
½ cucumber, chopped
1 hardboiled egg, quartered
1 cup chicken, cooked and sliced
½ cup onion, chopped, cooked, and cooled

Enjoy with Garlic Blue Cheese Dressing

For buffalo chicken, cook the chicken in this sauce:

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon chili pepper
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
5 tablespoons water

Make sure to check out my book and enjoy all the recipes! XOXO

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Book Number Two Equals More Recipes For You!

Here it is, my second book!

Everything’s Better With Soup and Salad is so perfect for this Spring season. I have always loved soup and salad for meals and this collection is too good.

It’s also gluten free, full of vegetables, and full of flavor. Everyone needs more vegetables in their lives and these recipes are so good, you’ll forget how healthy they are.

Everything’s Better with Soup and Salad is FREE to readers all day tomorrow, April 14th, 15th and 16th, 2017. Here’s the link:

Thanks for supporting my site. Enjoy these favorites from the book below and check out my the free promo in the coming days!

Chopped French Onion Soup

4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 small onions, chopped
8 cloves roasted garlic
30-40 oz beef stock
2 teaspoons thyme
2 tablespoons Dry Sherry

Buffalo Chicken Salad

1 cup salad, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
½ cucumber, chopped
1 hardboiled egg, quartered
1 cup chicken, cooked and sliced
½ cup onion, chopped, cooked, and cooled

Enjoy with Garlic Blue Cheese Dressing

For buffalo chicken, cook the chicken in this sauce:

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon chili pepper
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
5 tablespoons water

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9 Reasons I Love Essential Oils And Why They Have Replaced My “Medicine” Cabinet

Everyone knows that plants hold the essence of life, filled with all the vitamins, minerals and healthful properties, making them one of the most important facets of your daily diet. Now, imagine you can take all the goodness from the very leaves, flowers and innards of said plants and have only that wonderful concentration, at your fingertips, for use at will.

No need to imagine, because you can. And they’re called essential oils.

Essential oils have been used for thousands of years and were first recorded around 5000 years ago. This form of ancient healing and medicine is so old that it’s even mentioned in the bible. There are so many reasons to love and use oils, they’re great.

1. They’re natural

Reducing chemicals and toxins in this life is a top priority of mine. From phytoestrogens to GMO’s, everyday life introduces and contains more man made substances than ever before. Find and use more natural sources of nutrition and wellness wherever possible.

2. They’ve been used for thousands of years

This day in age, if something doesn’t work or react the the way you want it to- you replace it. To me, it’s saying something that these oils have been around forever and are still being used. Not only that, they’re more popular than ever.

3. They promote everyday wellness

As a former daily allergy pill user, I have not used OTC allergy medicine of any kind since starting with essential oils. Also, instead of lotions or moisturizers, I now use an oil (and carrier oil) blend for my face and body needs. Beyond this, I diffuse oils daily for the amazingly fresh (non-toxic) scent and the benefits associated with inhaling the blends.

4. They prevent sickness

Preventative health includes eating well, exercising and “feeding” your body far before you get sick. Taking healthful oils and staying well is the most important. This will ensure you become healthier sooner post sickness and help keep you from getting sick in the first place.

5. They can be used in cooking

When you add (food grade) oils to meals, they provide flavoring and therapeutic benefits all-in-one. Just make sure not to heat them too hot as essential oils lose their therapeutic properties when heated beyond their flash points.

6. Save time and money

Time and money are saved in regards to preventative health. If you don’t get sick, you don’t have to visit the doctor or pharmacy. A typical doctor visit will cost you $500 these days ($50 with insurance). Whereas an emergency visit can cost upwards of $1200.

Thieves and oregano oil mixed 50/50 is my favorite preventative oil blend, dubbed “No Sick” for its healthful effect. (And I ALWAYS have this blend with me when I’m traveling.)

7. They are the best of the anti’s

Essential oils have all the best properties including antibacterial, antifungal, anti-infectious, antimicrobial, and antiviral. To me, there is nothing better than experiencing all of these healthful benefits from something completely natural “medicine.”

8. Boosts the immune system

Lemon essential oil is a great essential oil for boosting immunity. (Frankincense, oregano, thieves, and peppermint oil too.) Often used in the diffuser, lemon smells great and can also be directly applied to the skin. Tip: If you plan to be in the sun, make sure to apply lemon at night. Lemon can cause photosensitivity and therefore shouldn’t be worn in the sun.

9. Roller Balls!

You can purchase roller balls making the mixing and application of your favorite (homemade blends) so easy. Make sure that you find dark glass bottles for the best applicators around.

Essential oils are so earthly amazing, it’s almost hard to remember a time before using them. Try these oils and experience the benefits for yourself.

Disclaimer: I use Young Living Essential Oils and based on my research, I believe these are the best, safest and most pure oils on the market. PLEASE do your own research and determine which oils are best for you and your family.

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Enjoy A Collection Of My Recipes By Checking Out My New Book

It’s true, I wrote a book! My love of cooking and writing morphed into my first book, Everything’s Better with Cayenne Pepper. Watching my parents cook when I was little led to helping in the kitchen and as soon as I could, I was in there by myself. Even through college, I had a healthy diet stocked with home cooking and vegetables. Calling my parents for recipes of childhood favorites and coming up new ideas of my own quickly became the norm.

Everything’s Better with Cayenne Pepper is a collection of my favorite cayenne pepper recipes. Cayenne pepper has a slew of health benefits and is a great extra for so many meals. With favorites like Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Sliders and Homemade Crock Pot Italian Beefs (previewed below,) these dishes are delicious and easy to prepare.

Everything’s Better with Cayenne Pepper is FREE to readers all day tomorrow, November 5th 2016. Here’s the link:

Everything’s Better with Cayenne Pepper: Healthy Cayenne Pepper Recipes

This book is the first of many so watch for more to come. Thanks for supporting my site! Enjoy these favorites from the book below and check out my the free promo tomorrow!

Sweet Potato Slices

2-3 sweet potatoes, depending on the size
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon salt

Cut length wise and thin and place onto a cookie sheet. Add the olive oil and seasonings and make sure they are all well coated. Space the slices equal distance apart into the pan and bake at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes and make sure flip halfway through. Set to the side.

Sloppy Joe Meat

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons water
1 pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ tablespoon yellow mustard
½ cayenne pepper

In a sauce pan on medium heat, add olive oil and water and onions and peppers to the pan and cook about 10 minutes. Next, add the beef and cook until brown.

Mix the rest of the ingredients into the meat mixture and simmer about 20 minutes.

Sweet Potato Sloppy Joe Sliders

Take your sweet potato slices and top them with 1-2 tablespoons of meat mixture and enjoy!

Crock Pot Italian Beef

1 1/2 pound chuck roast
1 cup beef stock
1 onion, sliced
1/2 green pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon parsley
2 tablespoons oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf

Place the roast and vegetables into the bottom of a crock pot. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high. Remove the bay leaf, shred and enjoy!

Tip: Serve over rolls with a mild white cheese and broil for about 20 seconds or until browned.

If you liked these, there are 20 more recipes in this book. To purchase my book for $5.99 click on the picture to go to the Amazon sales page. Or if you want a paperback copy for $9.99, send me an email at emmyrokke@gmail.com.

Or for delicious yet healthful soups, salads, and dressings click here.

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