Turkey Meatball Appetizers

Some store bought nutrition bars may not be very good quality when it comes to the ingredients and your health and when they are good quality they can be a bit expensive. You’ll want the right stuff for your body! Check out at the ingredient list as well as have a good understanding of why you’re eating one. People watching their diets, athletes, and those who are constantly eating on the run all have a different purpose in eating a nutrition bar. When you’re out and about and your blood sugar drops eating one of these little power bites is much better than then going through the Drive Thru or grabbing a sugar filled candy bar! Organic ingredients are not necessary for nutrition bars but we like eating organic whenever possible and that’s usually most of the time.

Kale, Greens & Artichoke Dip with Salmon

I bought some black bean nacho chips (made with rice, NO corn, vegan, gluten-free) at Whole Foods that were delicious with this yummy dip! It’s even just as good on the side as a vegetable dish with no chips! Hey, it’s also a great way to get the kids (AND ADULTS too) to eat their greens! Just don’t tell anyone it’s good for them! ha!

Note: I used a small can of Salmon today when making this dip for some added protein to take to my women’s group tonight. Plus two green onions with tops from our garden. I used red organic Kale from Whole Foods and added about ¼ cup of Monterey Jack cheese. I didn’t have any more Artichokes for it this time, however. I did not put any salt in this time because the salmon and parmesan cheese are both salty. It’s perfectly delicious even before putting it in the oven!!! And the red kale makes it pop in my new red Pampered Chef covered baker!

Spicy Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp

I made the lemon butter garlic in my Pampered Chef Manual Food Processor. This little kitchen essential worked like a charm! Great for the preppers too or when anyone doesn’t have electricity! Take it on the boat, tailgating, on picnics…

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

Came across this recipe on Facebook. It looks delicious! So I’m sharing it with a few modifications! According to Dr. David Perlmutter in his book ‘Grain Brain’ FAT is actually good for our brain!

I’ve never bought low-fat products and have not had any trouble with my weight going up and down in the last five years since going gluten/wheat free! I don’t do this because it’s a fad. I do it because it’s saved my life! If you are experiencing health issues such as migraines, headaches, joint pain, foggy brain, memory loss, thyroid issues, diabetes, fibromyalgia, arthritis, weight gain, hard to lose weight, belly fat, skin issues, etc, and you are just fed up with it all and need some advice in this area contact me!

Here’s Dr. David Perlmutter’s book ‘Grain Brain’

Gluten Free Lady Chef Fried Pickles With Dipping Sauce

A great appetizer for the holidays! Some people just can’t get enough of these! Like me!

Pickles

Thanks to my friend Shelli for this tip! Drain the pickles on a paper towel first to get out excess juice. Soak pickles in some buttermilk. Depending on how many pickles you’re frying. Just put enough to cover them and let them sit for about 30 minutes or so. Next time I’m trying them in a beer batter!