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The Easiest Leftover Turkey and Vegetable Rice Soup

My first post Thanksgiving turkey meal was a turkey salad, and it was delicious. My second turkey meal was a full plate of turkey dinner, and it was just a good as the first.

Then, I used some more of the turkey to make turkey soup. I just threw in shredded turkey, vegetables from inside the turkey, leftover rice from the fridge, and gravy for the liquid, and boom, soup.

Just kidding! I didn’t use the gravy for the liquid in my soup, or the stuffing, but this was the easiest soup ever, and here’s the recipe.

The Easiest Leftover Turkey and Vegetable Rice Soup

  • 1 cup leftover turkey, shredded
  • 1 cup turkey vegetables
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1-2 cups chicken stock (whether you like it more chunky or more soupy)
  • pepper to taste

First add the turkey to the pan, then the vegetables, then the rice, and lastly the chicken stock. Pepper to taste, and salt if you want more. My turkey had tons of spices and flavor already so I didn’t have to add much to season the soup.

This soup is the easiest and quickest, not to mention super healthy, way to use up some of your leftover turkey and I know you will love it as much as I do!

Hope your Thanksgiving was great and full of love=)

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Homemade Popcorn (with Lots of Mix-Ins!)

We love popcorn around here, but it’s got to be homemade. My Dad made it when we were kids and I’ve loved it ever since. I taught Nick his recipe and now he makes it. Yum

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  • avocado oil (or peanut)
  • popcorn kernels
  • butter (or Vegan substitute)
  • salt

Just take a large soup pan and turn it on medium heat. Add a high heat oil like peanut or avocado oil to the bottom of the pan, just enough to cover the bottom. Place one popcorn kernel into the middle of the pan and cover. When the kernel pops, you know the oil is ready.

Remove the popped kernel and pour in popcorn kernels to cover the bottom, just like the oil, and cover the pan. Once it starts popping, wait about 30 seconds but then shake it around with the cover on, so that all the kernels have a chance to pop and nothing burns.

As good as popcorn is, there is nothing worse than burnt popcorn.

Pour the popcorn into a bowl and finish it off with melted butter and salt for the perfect homemade popcorn.

Possible additions:
chili powder
parmesan cheese
parmesan cheese and black pepper
parmesan cheese and garlic
peanut butter
peanut butter and caramel
caramel and chocolate
chocolate and peanut butter
salt and pepper
italian seasoning
Everyone loves popcorn so make some tonight and maybe even try a new flavor!
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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, scrambledcinnamon french toast
  • 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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Crock Pot Stewed Apples and Raisins

If you read my Fall posts last year, you know I am not a pumpkin fan. I don’t want Pumpkin Spice Lattes, I don’t want pumpkin seeds, and I don’t want pumpkin cake. What do I want?

Apples, I want all the apples. Apple cider, dehydrated apples, raw and fresh apples, apple everything! And these stewed apples take next to no time at all, smell up your whole house with real apple flavor, and taste super indulgent all while being super healthy. Here’s the recipe:

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  • 6 medium apples, cored and cut into thick slices (I got about 6 pieces per apple)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

In a crock pot, add the apples and lemon juice and combine. Then on top of that add the raisins. Sprinkle the cinnamon over the top and drizzle with honey. That’s it! Turn the crock pot on high and cook for about 1 1/2 hours. It’s done when you can poke a fork through them, but before they are mushy.

Seriously, this recipe couldn’t be easier or quicker, and the taste will fool anyone into thinking you put serious time and effort into this dish. Enjoy the apples of the season and Happy (almost) Fall!

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Strawberry Banana Protein Shake

Another day, another protein shake. And yum.

This classic combination is light and fresh. Bag frozen strawberries and banana chunks together as meal prep. This way, you can just dump it in and save a step!

Strawberry Banana Protein Shake

  • 1/2 cup vanilla almond milkIMG_20180802_090224
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1 banana
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 serving protein powder

Just blend together and serve. Mmm, so good. What do you think of this flavor? My hubby loves it and I hope you do, too.

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Triple Berry Crisp Protein Shake

Are you a breakfast eater? I really try to be but it’s just not my favorite. Actually, I love breakfast food, but I will just have breakfast for dinner if I miss it. HAHA.

So when I do eat breakfast, it’s sometimes leftovers (maybe even dinner LOL) and other times, a protein shake. You never know with me.

But yummmmmm. I cannot get over how delicious this is! The berries combine with oats, cinnamon, and almond milk and it tastes like a cold, liquid berry crisp.

Triple Berry Crisp Protein Shake
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  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries (I like strawberries, raspberries and blueberries)
  • 1 cup vanilla almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free oats
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

Just blend together and serve. Mmm, so good. How often are you enjoying protein shakes?

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Banana Pecan Pancakes

It’s been rainy here and I am LOVING it?!? Am I the only one that loves cold, rainy weather? While it doesn’t get cold down here, it is def gray and rainy and for me, that makes me think of home. And at home, usually if it’s rainy, it’s cold, too.

Anyhow, I made these pancakes and fell in love with them. And I generally don’t even love pancakes. But Nick does, and since I liked these too, you will for sure!   Top them with extra nuts and make a double batch so that you have some all week! Yum!ban pecan pan

Banana Pecan Pancakes 

  • 1 medium banana, peeled
  • 3 whole eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup broken pecan pieces
  • coconut oil for cooking

Add banana to a medium-sized bowl and smash it. Next add the eggs and mix with the mashed banana until it is well incorporated. Mix in the remaining ingredients excluding the coconut oil.

Into a skillet on medium heat add coconut oil. Pour small pancakes, about 4 per pan, and cook until the begin to bubble and flip, about 4 minutes per side. Use the rest of the oil for the batches of pancakes until you are finished cooking.

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Banana Bread Protein Shake

This shake is a cold, creamy version of the soft and sweet banana bread we all know and love. It’s really easy to make and you probably have everything you need to make it in the kitchen right now. What’s not to love?

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  • 1 frozen banana, deskinned and chopped
  • 1 cup vanilla almond milk
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup pecan halves

Just blend together in a blender and serve.

Let me know what you think, or what your favorite kinds of protein shakes are!

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Almond Flour Coconut Chocolate Chip Balls

When it comes to sweet or savory, I’m a savory fan all the way! Can anyone relate? Who else prefers a salty, snack to an indulgent, sweet treat?

I do like certain sweet combinations though, and coconut and chocolate is one of the best. These sweet no-bake balls are so easy and quick to stir together and you can make them and eat them, all in under an hour.

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  • 1/4 cup almond meal/flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup coconut shavings
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips ( I use Enjoy Life (dairy-free and soy-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or Vegan alternative)

Mix the ingredients together and form into small balls. Place into a glass pan and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

These come together in no time and they are perfect for your sweet tooth. (I used butterscotch in half the recipe for my Hubby and he said those were awesome, too!)

Recipe makes about 8 balls.

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Egg Drop Soup

When I was younger, my mom always had things to help us feel better if we felt sick. For some it’s chicken noodle soup, for me, it was her egg drop soup. My moms version was Chicken Ramen, cooked to the package directions, with an egg dropped in. I remember this fondly and although I don’t eat Ramen anymore, her soup is what inspired this dish.

I have created a healthy, chinese-y soup that is done in under 5 minutes and so good. This soup is the easiest and quickest, you will want it all the time.

Egg Drop Soup

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  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon liquid aminos
  • 5 eggs, beaten
  • large pinch of salt and pepper

Add the chicken stock to a medium-sized sauce pan, along with the sesame oil and coconut aminos. Bring to a boil. Add in the eggs and stir. Add the salt and pepper and turn off the heat. It’s done, serve immediately.

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