Easy Eggplant and Bacon Frittata

Eggplant and bacon go together like peas and carrots. Once the tantalizing bacon is cooked, everything comes together quickly in the very same skillet. Five simple ingredients (plus salt) are all you need–eggs, bacon, eggplant, onion, and a green vegetable. Eggplant and bacon frittata is my new go-t0 breakfast/brunch/lunch dish! This easy frittata is so simple that it could also easily work for a campout. We have yet to … Continue reading Easy Eggplant and Bacon Frittata

aiming4simpleMay 2016May 20165 Comments

Breakfast Enchilada Casserole | Corn tortillas wrapped around scrambled eggs make a tasty alternative to standard breakfast and brunch fare. And they're gluten free!

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Breakfast Enchilada Casserole {Gluten Free}

A refreshing departure from the standard bread-based egg casserole, these enchiladas will get your morning off to flavorful start! Green enchilada sauce is quite mild, so this dish is one for all ages to enjoy. Even my four-year-old gives it a thumbs up. I am sharing this at Allergy Free Wednesday this week. Continue reading Breakfast Enchilada Casserole {Gluten Free}

aiming4simpleApril 2016April 20164 Comments

Southwest Egg and Grits Bowl | Swirls and Spice #glutenfree

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Savory Southwest Egg and Grits Bowl

Steering clear of the standard breakfast or lunch fare? Opt for this creamy bowl of seasoned grits topped with eggs and freshly chopped onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. I have a mental block about eating smoothie bowls, but they look so pretty! So I decided to create a savory twist on those colorful bowls for a hearty breakfast or lunch option. This was my lunch today, and I much preferred it … Continue reading Savory Southwest Egg and Grits Bowl

aiming4simpleMarch 2016March 20165 Comments

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Cherry Chocolate Chai Smoothie

Cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger whirl together with the cherries, cocoa and coconut to yield a deliciously satisfying smoothie that’s practically a meal on its own. Now I finally have a workout routine to go along with all the protein smoothies I’ve been enjoying! After reading about how to raise healthy daughters, I recognized that I need to do a better job of leading by example and … Continue reading Cherry Chocolate Chai Smoothie

aiming4simpleFebruary 2016February 20169 Comments

Apricot Oatmeal Cookies {Gluten Free} | Swirls and Spice

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Apricot Almond Oatmeal Cookies {Gluten-Free}

As a lifelong chewy oatmeal cookie fan, these new cookies have me convinced that apricots are amazing in a cookie. And when you toss crunchy almonds into the mix? Triple win. If offered a choice between a chocolate chip cookie and an oatmeal cookie, I will pick the oatmeal every time. Unless it’s a chocolate chip oatmeal cookie. That just doesn’t sit right with me. I’ll take fruit with my … Continue reading Apricot Almond Oatmeal Cookies {Gluten-Free}

aiming4simpleJanuary 2016January 201611 Comments

Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole with Grits and Split Peas | Swirls and Spice

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Vegetarian Egg Casserole with Grits and Split Peas

Sage-accented eggs blend together with grits, mushrooms, celery, onions, and mild yellow or green split peas in this breakfast casserole fit for a vegetarian feast. I love being challenged to include a certain ingredient in new recipes I develop. So far this month I’ve been working to create dishes with split peas. The arancini and the peanut butter smoothie were definite winners, so I continued to experiment … Continue reading Vegetarian Egg Casserole with Grits and Split Peas

aiming4simpleJanuary 2016January 20168 Comments