♥SANTA HAT Chocolate Cake POPS!! Tis' The Season for some TREATS!! =)

I had to get into the holiday season and make something different and fun!! So here you go!! DELICIOUS chocolate Santa Hat Cake Pops!! ENJOY this one! =)

SANTA HAT Chocolate Cake POPS!!: 

• For Cake:
• Chocolate Cake Mix (Make as instructed on box)

• For Frosting:
• 4 Tbs room temp butter
• 1 Cup of powdered sugar
• 1 Cup vanilla powder mix
• 1 tsp milk

• For Red Hats:
• 1 package of RED melting wafers
• 15-25 cake pop sticks

Directions:

• Heat oven to 350*. Make cake mix as instructed on box and bake until toothpick comes out clean.
• Place baked cake from the oven into the fridge for 15-25 minutes until cool.
• When cake is cooled, cut cake into pieces and crumble in bowl with hands.
• In a medium bowl add all ingredients for frosting and whip together. Take 1/2 the frosting and mix into crumbled cake mix with wooden spoon until balls can easily be formed with batter.
• Set aside the other 1/2 of the frosting for decorating later.
• Roll cake mix into balls (I made about 15 with 1/2 cake mix). Pinch the tops of the balls to form a cone/ hat shape.
• Place on waxed paper and place in freezer for 25 minutes.
• While they freeze, in another bowl place the melting wafers and place into microwave. Microwave for 30 seconds and mix after each 30 seconds (about 3x).
• After cake pops have been in the freezer for 25 minutes or so remove them. Dip the cake stick into red wafer mix and then insert into bottom of cake ball. Then carefully dip or use a spoon to completely cover the cake pop with the red melted wafer mix.
• Place into foam board (can be made easily to hold pops). Let cool and then add frosting by placing frosting mix in a piping bag and decorating as you would like! 
• I placed a small ball on the top of the hat and decorated the sides and sprinkled white sparkling sugar for an added touch! 
• So quick and easy to make and SUPER healthy for you! :) ENJOY!!!

SUPER CUTE IDEA FOR A HOLIDAY PARTY!!! Mmmmm MMMmmmm

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♥Pacific Cod Pan-Seared w/White Wine, Balsamic Vinegar, Onions & Garlic on Grits! With Veggies topped w/Feta Cheese!! YUMMY!!!

Hi Everyone!! I'm BACK!!!!! Sorry for the long months of no blogging but there was a lot of changes in my life and now I am back to it!! I will be posting new recipes 2-3x a week! Starting with today's dinner :)

I decided on a fish dish and I have never had Pacific Cod before and it was DELICIOUS!! Very tasty and juicy! ENJOY this one! =)

Pacific Cod Pan-Seared w/White Wine, Balsamic Vinegar, Onions & Garlic on Grits! With Veggies topped w/Feta Cheese: 

1 Filet of Pacific Cod (Fresh or Frozen) 

Small Sweet Onion

1 Clove of Garlic

1 Tsp of Balsamic Vinegar 

1 Tsp White Cooking Wine

Olive Oil for cooking

Salt & Pepper

2 Packages of Quaker Brand Instant Grits (original flavor)

1 Small Zuccini

1 Small Yellow Squash

Small scoop of Feta Cheese

Directions:

• Heat olive oil in small to med frying pan. Shop the veggies and place in pan, saute and turn frequently until soft. Sprinkle salt & pepper over veggies.
• While veggies are cooking, heat olive oil in another frying pan. 
• Add in the chopped onions and clove of garlic chopped. Saute until a light golden brown or onion becomes soft.
• Add in the white cooking wine and balsamic vinegar. Then add in the Pacific Cod.
• Sprinkle cod with salt & vinegar and saute on each side for a few minutes on med-high heat. (Depending on fresh or frozen cooking times vary).
• Once cooked, set pan aside covered and cook the instant grits according to the package. Place grits on plate and top with the cod and onions & garlic left in pan.
• Place the veggies on plate and top with some feta cheese.
• So quick and easy to make and SUPER healthy for you! :) ENJOY!!!

Entire meal under 500 CALORIES!!! MMMmmmm MMMmmmm

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♥Super Healthy Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers w/Turkey Bacon Wrapped Asparagus!!! Extra Lean and YUMMY!

I decided to try something new for my ground turkey meals as I was getting a little bored with it...so I thought of a way to add in more veggies and made these! DELICIOUS!! Very tasty and juicy! ENJOY this one! =)

Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers w/Turkey Bacon Wrapped Asparagus: 

1 Lb Extra Lean Ground Turkey

3 Large Bell Peppers (Any kind; I used Yellow, Orange & Green)

1/2 Chopped Onions

1 1/2 Cups of Marinara Sauce

Dash of Garlic Powder

1/2 Cup of Low-Fat Mozzarella Shredded Cheese

1 Tbs Olive Oil

(For Asparagus)

1 Bundle of Organic Asparagus Spears (Cleaned and ends cut)

4-5 Slices of Turkey Bacon

Oli Olive to Drizzle

Directions:

• Pre-Heat Oven to 400* (for Asparagus)
• Separate the asparagus in bundles of 8-10 spears (depending on how many you want to make and how much bacon you have :) 
• Wrap turkey bacon around bundles and drizzle olive oil and sprinkle with pepper.
• Place in heat oven (400*) for 20 minutes while you cook the meat and peppers.
• In medium saucepan, brown the turkey.
• At the same time in another sauce pan, heat olive oil and add peppers (slice tops off and clean out seeds on the inside first). Turn 2-3 times over medium heat until the peppers start to get soft.
• As the turkey is browned, drain any grease from pan and then place back in saucepan and add the marinara. Cook until heated through.
• In a small saucepan add the chopped onions and sprinkle with garlic powder. Cook until browned and mix in the marinara turkey mixture.
• After the sparagus are cooked (about 20 minutes maybe more if thicker spears). Take out of oven and place in microwave to stay warm.
• In the same pan, place the peppers apart and start to fill with turkey mixture.
• Sprinkle tops with mozzarella cheese.
• Turn oven to broil and broil for 1-2 minutes. Be sure to watch as it melts quickly!!
• Take out and serve with warm bacon wrapped asparagus spears!
• So quick and easy to make and MUCH more healthy than the traditional stuffed bell peppers :) ENJOY!!!

Entire meal under 350 CALORIES!!! MMMmmmm MMMmmmm

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♥PERFECT Portion Size!!! Nutella Banana Oooey Gooey Swirl Muffins!! Only 150 Calories Each! Yummy in My Tummy!!!

These muffins are SO good!! I did the loaf last time and found out that I could not STOP eating it so decided to try something different and make them into the PERFECT portion size!! Each of these muffins are roughly 150 calories!!! The texture is crispy on top and gooey and moist in the center!! DELICIOUS!!!! MMMmmmm Mmmmm ENJOY this one! =)

Perfect Portion Gooey Nutella Banana Swirl Muffins (Yields 16 muffins): 

2 Cups Flour
3/4 Tsp Baking Soda
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/4 Cup un-salted butter at room temperature
1 Cup granulated sugar
2 Large Eggs
2 Medium very ripe bananas, smashed
1/3 Cup Skim Milk
1 Tsp Vanilla
1 Cup Nutella

Directions:

• Pre-Heat Oven to 350*
• In medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt.
• In a  large bowl, mix the sugar and butter with a hand mixer until blended well. Add the eggs 1 at a time and blend. 
• Add the smashed banana, milk, and vanilla, mix everything really well.
• Slowly add in and mix the flour mixture to the banana mix. Blending well after each addition but don't over mix.
• Put the Nutella in another small bowl and add about 1 cup of the banana/flour batter to the bowl and mix it up well.
• Spray non-stick pan release spray in each muffin slot. Using a large spoon place a spoonful of the banana only mixture in the bottom of 16 muffin slots. Then using a small spoon scoop out the Nutella banana mixture in each cup. Repeat the banana mixture and the Nutella mix one more time. (Nutella mix should be the last scoop on top.)
• Using a small carving knife or similar swirl around the mix in each muffin slot.
• Bake for 20 minutes. Remove and let cool. The muffins will seem un-cooked but don't worry that is where you want it! With a yummy GOOEY Nutella swirls!! ENJOY!!!

So good & tasty!!  & ONLY 150 CALORIES EACH!!! MMMmmmm MMMmmmm

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♥Healthy Vegetarian Spaghetti Pasta! Eat Your Veggies!! YUMMY!!!

This dish was SO tasty and my hubby didn't even know I made it with TOFU in it! :) Hehe I actually amazed myself making this and it's healthy and FULL of veggies!!! ENJOY! =)

Healthy Vegetarian Spaghetti Pasta: 

Handful of Asparagus, cut into 2" pieces

1 Zucchini, sliced

1 Yellow Squash, sliced

1 Pkg of Firm Tofu OR Chicken if you prefer to make with meat :)

1/2 Cup Bean Sprouts

3 Small to Medium Tomatoes

1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce

"Small" Handful of Cilantro

1 Serrano chili pepper (for a little kick)

1 Pkg Whole Wheat Spaghetti 

3 Cloves Garlic

1 Scallion

1 Tbs Olive Oil

A Few "Shakes" of dried basil, oregano, pepper and salt for taste

Directions:

• In a medium saucepan, bring water to boil and cook spaghetti as instructed on box.
• On the side, Pre-Heat the olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
• Add minced garlic and scallion (make sure and DO NOT BURN THE GARLIC)
• Add the squash, zucchini and asparagus pieces. Cook for 6-10 minutes or until soft.
• Add the tofu (or meat if you choose so), sliced tomatoes and all spices and chili pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes (or longer if meat is used).
• Add in the tomato sauce, bean sprouts and cilantro. Heat through.
• Drain spaghetti, top with veggies and tofu (or meat) Serve with some grated Parmesan on top! MMMM MMM ENJOY!!!

So good & tasty!!  MMMmmmm MMMmmmm

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♥DIY Nichole Richie Wave Over Up-do!! So Easy & Cute!! Sexy and Classy L@@K!

This hairstyle caught my attention today while looking thru magazines while getting my hair colored....I gave it a try and it turned out pretty good compared to Nichole Richie's do =)
Try it out yourself!

Items Needed: 

Tease/fine comb brush
5-6 bobbie pins
Hair tie
Volumizing Hairspray

Directions:

• Step 1: Section off the crown of the hair from the temple up in a large U shape and clip.
• Step 2: Divide the sides on your hair from your ear over in a vertical part and clip aside
• Step 3: Create a ponytail and tie it up high and tight
• Step 4: Twist and wrap one of the side parts and wrap around ponytail; pin to hold and repeat with the other side
• Step 5: Tease the crown of your hair (as much volume as you would like) and gently comb down to get any bumps smoothed out and gently pin the pieces under the wave of hair hiding them underneath. Spray with hair spray and VIOLA!!!

So easy & cute!! Very sexy and classy look for going out or any occasion!!

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♥DELICIOUS Gooey Nutella Banana Swirl Bread!! O.M.G. HEAVEN!!!!

This dish is SO good I seriously can not make banana bread without Nutella now!! WOW...I was amazed at how good it was and much healthier than store bought breads or desserts!!  The texture was crispy on top and gooey and moist in the center!! DELICIOUS!!!! MMMmmmm Mmmmm ENJOY this one! =)

Gooey Nutella Banana Swirl Bread: 

2 Cups Flour
3/4 Tsp Baking Soda
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/4 Cup un-salted butter at room temperature
1 Cup granulated sugar
2 Large Eggs
2 Medium very ripe bananas, smashed
1/3 Cup Skim Milk
1 Tsp Vanilla
1 Cup Nutella

Directions:

• Pre-Heat Oven to 350*
• Spray a non-stick stoneware with baking spray (I ALWAYS use my Pampered Chef  Stoneware)!! =)
• In medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt.
• In a  large bowl, mix the sugar and butter with a hand mixer until blended well. Add the eggs 1 at a time and blend. 
• Add the smashed banana, milk, and vanilla, mix everything really well.
• Slowly add in and mix the flour mixture to the banana mix. Blending well after each addition but don't over mix.
• Put the Nutella in another small bowl and add about 1 cup of the banana/flour batter to the bowl and mix it up well.
• So here is where the "Swirls" come in... put about 1 cup of so of the banana/flour batter into the bottom of the loaf pan, then pour the Nutella mix on top. Using a butter knife swirl around the batter to give it the look.
• Continue this until all mixtures both Nutella and banana/flour is gone.
• Bake for 55-60 minutes. Remove and let cool. The bread will seem un-cooked but don't worry that is where you want it! With a yummy GOOEY Nutella swirls!! This is now one of my favorite desserts!!!! ENJOY!!!

So good & tasty!!  MMMmmmm MMMmmmm

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♥DELICIOUS Spinach & Prosciutto Marinara Lasagna Roll-Ups!!! Healthy & OH SO GOOD!!!

Tonight I made a nice romantic dinner as I would think most Italian meals are...add some bread & wine viola!! So these lasagna rolls were so flavorful & DELICIOUS!!!! MMMmmmm Mmmmm ENJOY this one! =)

Healthy Spinach & Prosciutto Lasagna Roll-Ups: 

For Sauce:

2 Tbs Butter

4 Tsp Whole Wheat Flour

1 1/4 Cup of Skim Milk

1/4 Tsp Salt

1/8 Tsp Pepper

Dash of Nutmeg

For Lasagna:

9 uncooked Lasagna Noodles

15 oz Part Skim Ricotta Cheese

10 oz Frozen Chopped Spinach

1/2 Cup of Grated Parmesan
1/2 Cup of Shredded Parmesan
3 oz finely chopped Prosciutto

1 Large Egg

1/2 Tsp Salt

2 Cups Marinara Sauce

1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella

Pinch of Fresh Parsley Leaves

Directions:

• Pre-Heat Oven to 450*
• For sauce: In medium pot, melt butter. Add the flours and whisk well for 2-3 minutes. Whisk in the milk. Increase heat to medium-high and whisk the sauce until it starts to simmer and thicken. Add in salt, pepper and nutmeg into the bechamel sauce.
• IN another medium bowl, mix the ricotta, spinach (thawed and drained of water), both Parmesan cheeses, prosciutto, egg, salt, and pepper until well blended.
•  In a large pot, bring water to a boil to cook lasagna noodles. Cook thru but not too soft.
• Spray a non-stick stoneware with olive oil spray (I ALWAYS use my Pampered Chef  Stoneware)!! =)
• After noodles are cooked, drain and place on flat surface so they do not stick together.
• Spread spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture on each noodle evenly (about 3 spoonfuls each).
• Pour the bechamel sauce on the bottom of the pan, roll each noodle up like a rolled fruit roll-up =)
• Place over sauce in pan. Spoon 1 1/2 Cups of marinara sauce over rolled noddles.
• Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese to cover completely. Add more of the shredded Parmesan cheese on top. Place a few fresh parsley leaves to garnish.
• Cover tight with foil and cook on 450* for 20 minutes. Uncover and cook for 15 minutes more or until cheese on top turns golden. Let stand for 10 minutes and serve!!
• Heat additional marinara sauce to top over rolls during dinner.
• These turned out SO good & juicy! I baked a french bread and made a nice Italian dipping sauce with olive oil, herbs and balsamic vinaigrette! This is one of my favorites!! ENJOY!!!

This meal was so good & tasty!!  MMMmmmm MMMmmmm

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