Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 4 to 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups small marshmallows
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Pecan topping

• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup butter, softened

Instructions

1. Boil sweet potatoes until they are ver soft, about 25 minutes.
2. Drain sweet potatoes and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
3. Add brown sugar, butter, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
4. Mash until thoroughly combined.
5. Pour mixture into a baking dish.
6. Spread marshmallows on top.
7. In a small bowl mix pecans, brown sugar, flour and butter.
8. Crumble over the top of the mashed sweet potatoes.
9. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
10. Remove the aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Your family will thank you for this delicious dish on Thanksgiving!!

Egg Whites & Sausage Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups liquid egg whites
• Spinach (torn into small pieces)
• Chicken sausage (sliced)
• Chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Spray muffin tin with nonstick spray
3. Add pieces of spinach to each muffin tin.
4. Add slices of chicken sausage to each muffin tin.
5. Add 3 tablespoons of egg white to each muffin tin.
6. Sprinkle a bit of chili flakes on top of each one.
7. Bake for 20 minutes.
8. Promptly remove muffin tin from oven and take egg white muffins out and place onto a plate to cool. This helps prevent soggy muffins.

These egg white muffins make for the perfect morning or afternoon snack. If you're on your way out you can grab a few from the refrigerator and you are set to go. This will keep you going with enough energy until your next meal. I make these on Sunday's and I eat two or three for an afternoon snack or when I'm getting home late from school I will have it for dinner.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• 1 lb brussels sprouts
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/8 tsp paprika
• 1/8 tsp cumin
• 1/4 sea salt
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large bowl combine all ingredients except lemon zest.
3. Once tossed together spread brussels sprouts over baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Bake for 25 minutes.
5. Transfer to a serving bowl top with grated lemon zest.

Watermelon with Goat Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 cups watermelon, cubed
• 6 mint leaves, minced
• 1/3 cup of aged goat cheese, crumbled
• 1 lime juiced

Instructions

1. Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl.
2. Serve and enjoy!

Roasted Carrots

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots, cut in half
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
2. Cut carrots in half
3. Place carrots in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and thyme; season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss to combine.
4. Place into oven and bake 35-40 minutes or until tender.
5. Serve immediately, garnish with parsley.

Cajun Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients

• Chicken breasts
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• Cajun seasoning
• Cheddar cheese
• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium saucepan, sauté the onion and the bell peppers together on medium heat. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cut your chicken breast in half to create the pocket for your stuffing.
4. Season both side of your chicken with the cajun seasoning.
5. Stuff your chicken with the vegetables and cheddar cheese.
6. Place on a metal sheet and bake for 25 minutes

I'm so happy with the way the chicken turned out! 

You guys are going to love this recipe. It's quick and easy.