Cheesy Cauliflower Pancakes

I know what you are thinking...  Seriously, CAULIFLOWER PANCAKES???  Really, have I gone in the deep end or what?

Well, I was looking through pinterest and saw this recipe and thought, oh, I've GOT to try these!  Then I had a friend tell me she made them and they were absolutely delish!

So I was like yeah, I can TOTALLY make these, no one will know it's cauliflower, the cheese will cover it all up....

I almost fooled them, not that I want too, because like I've said before, I WANT my kids to be EXCITED and to know EXACTLY what they are eating!  I FULLY believe in telling them what they are eating, so one they know, and two, they can continue those healthy eating habits as teenagers and adults...  Or so I can hope, right?  ;)

I guess I'm also trying to "trick" my husband and see if he can taste it!  He ALWAYS finds out what's in them because the kids either tell him or I will after he's taken the first bite or two!  ;)

I did have them ALL on the cookie dough one though!  That was pretty awesome, not gonna lie...  I think I still need to post that recipe too...  Hmm...  I'm behind...

Ok, back to the recipe...  I'm tired..  I prob should've post things when I'm this tired!  ;)

Give them a try, they seriously are good!  REALLY easy to make too!  Gonna make these yummy pancakes again!!  :D
(I thought I had pics of it getting mixed up, but I didn't... or I can't find them, so here are the last few...  you get the idea though, REALLY easy!)

Here they are on the griddle cooking on one side...

Nice and brown, flip them puppies over!  ;)

Here they are all done, nice and brown ;)

Hee hee, it looks like 2 eyeballs with the bacon making it look like a frown face!  Should've turned it around a bit!  ;) Anyways...  Here they are done!  My kids gobbled up the pancakes AND the bacon! It was a very easy meal and it was good and healthy!  Can't go wrong can you?
For the bacon, I put it in a Pampered Chef Bar Pan (It has to have sides) and put it in the oven at 375.  It took about 15 minutes, but it was so much easier than frying it!  I put a piece of foil on top of the stone so as soon as it was cool, I just lifted the foil up and right in the trash!  Talk about EASY clean up!  Try it!  ;)



Cheesy Cauliflower Pancakes


1 head cauliflower
2 large eggs
1/2 c cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 c panko
1/2 t cayenne pepper (more of less to taste)
salt
olive oil

Cut cauliflower into florets; cook in boiling water until tender about 10 minutes. Drain. Mash the cauliflower while still warm. Stir cheese, eggs, panko, cayenne & salt to taste.

Coat the bottom of a griddle or skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Form the cauliflower mixture into patties about 3 inches across. Cook until golden brown & set, about 3 minutes per side. Keep each batch warm in the oven while you cook the rest.

*I served this with a bit of sour cream on the top.  I know, it sounds weird, but it was actually really good!  I think next time I make this, i will put this in my Vita Mix and really blend it.  ;)

These aren't that bad!  The hubs said I could make them again!  ;)

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 ESV

So what does this mean to you?

To me it means that everything you do, whether you want to do it or not, give THANKS to God!  So when cleaning out that toilet, give Thanks to God that you have hands to clean it, give thanks that you HAVE a toilet to clean....  What about laundry...?  When I do laundry, I usually say, call me after a few hours, becasue I may be stuck in my Mount Everest of laundry...  ;)  It's funny, but I do sometimes find myselg not giving Thanks for my laundry....

I've recently decided to find JOY AND THANKS in EVERYTHING!!!  Yes, everything!  It doesn't matter how bad it is, we've been through some bad things, but I choose to be thankful.  ;)  It may not always be easy, but Satan REALLY hates when bad things come and we are THANKFUL!  it just makes him angry, and I love making him angry...  At those times, he will fight harder to get us and discourage us, but in those times, you call out and be THANKFUL to God.  God will see you through and help you, all you need to do is call out and ask Him to help!  He will help you!

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

I don't know about you, but I LOVE using my crock pot!  I usually have a meal from that on Thursday.  We have SPEAR every Thursday from 2-3, so by the time we get home, I am not in the mood to get supper around and cook.  There are times I forgot to get it going, and we do something easy, but most times I actually remember to get something in there!  ;)

This is so easy, most recipes that are crock pot recipes are easy, if for some reason they aren't, I usually don't do them!  ;)

This will seem like a LOT of liquid, but the noodles really do absorb it all.

You could use this as a side dish, or as a main meal.  I actually did put some wings on the grill with this.

Pour milk in crock pot

Then a layer of noodles

Then a layer of shredded cheese

More milk, noddles and top off with cheese

Here it is...  It looks kinda like scrambled eggs, I probably will only use 1-2 eggs instead of 4 next time.  But it was still really good!


Again, it doesn't look like mac and cheese, but it's really good!
Give a try, super easy to put together and it tastes GREAT!!  It's alot healthy than those boxes of mac and cheese.  I haven't bought a box of mac and cheese for soooo long!  It really is way easier than you think to make, even if you aren't using a crock pot!  ;)


Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

1 pound noodles (whatever kinda you want, I used elbow- Infact I may have use more than 1 pound, I had a 2 pound box and used all but 1/4 of it... we eat alot... ;))
7 cups of milk
1 egg
4 cups cheese (I used sharp cheddar, cheddar and pepper jack)
Salt, pepper, and garlic salt to taste
1 tsp dried mustard

Grease crock pot VERY well! Scrambled the egg in the milk,  and add seasoning, then place a bit of milk in bottom of crock pot. Then add some noodles, then some cheese...  Repeat layer, and then put lid on.  Cook on low for 2-5 hours...  It took mine about 4 hours on low.

I stirred it after 2 hours of cooking, then again right before serving.  I did taste it to see how the seasoning was and if I needed to add anymore, but ti was fine...

Super easy! ;)

Banana Chocolate "Ice Cream"

I don't know about you, but after a major holiday, I want to eat healthy, but yet, I am still craving something sweet...  Usually in the form of ice cream...  ;)

Well, this ice cream is HEALTHY, but do NOT let anyone know, ok?

This seriously has 4 ingredients, and they are all ingredients that you can say, and you probably have them all on hand too.  ;)

This is soooo easy!  I made it in my Vita Mix, but I am pretty sure a high powered blender or food processor would work just as well.

I always buy a LOT of bananas, usually more than we need, so once they start getting a bit brown, I peel them, cut them in half and put in a baggie and throw them in the freezer.  Easy to grab for when I make smoothies, or banana milkshakes (also healthy...  ;)).  But now, I can add this to my list of things to do with my frozen bananas!

I don't have an actual real recipe...  I've seen some online, but I don't follow recipes...  That can get me in trouble sometimes, but not this time!  ;)  You really can't go wrong with this!  You can also omit the peanut butter, for those of you who are allergic or don't like, but I highly suggest you try it with peanut butter if you can!  ;)

So here's what I did:

Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream



3 frozen banana's
1/4-1/2 cup milk
coca powder (totally up to you how much...  ;))
peanut butter (again, totally up to you how much ;))

Blend all ingredients in Vita Mix or high powered blender or food processor til nice and creamy, like the consistency of soft serve ice cream.

Eat right away and enjoy!  :)

See, really easy, and healthy!
You could use rice or almond milk..  You can use sunflower butter instead of peanut butter... 
I love this because I can give it to my kids and tell them they are eating ice cream...  Healthy and good, and hits the spot!  ;)

My lil man digging in!  ;)

Look how good this looks!!  It's sooooooo good!!!!!!!!!!  :)  It's got the consistency of "real" ice cream too!  ;)

 Haha, I love how his mouth is WIDE open!!  ;)

They sure do LOVE ice cream!

Seriously enjoying EVERY bite!!!  ;)

Mini Frittatas

What a yummy and easy breakfast! And a GREAT way for your kids to get involved in helping out! :)

I'm also thinking this would be a good breakfast after having turkey all day yesterday!  ;)

I wasn't sure if these would turn out in my stone or majorly stick...  But I sprayed it really good, so was hoping it wouldn't stick, and they didn't!  ;)

Again, this is something really easy that either your kids (if old enough) could just about do by themselves, or you can have them help you.  I think having your kids help you in the kitchen is a great way to not only get them involved, but usually kids like to eat what they have made or helped make..  It also helps teach them what they are eating and how healthy it is, etc...  If they are younger, you can talk about where the eggs come from, the milk, etc...

My kids LOVE breaking eggs...  I don't always let them, or like them too.. but that's another story.. ;)

Here are the eggs scrambled with a bit of milk added...

Pour it into your muffin pan...

Add whatever goodies you want to it.  You can add ham, or mushrooms, just make sure whatever you add is chopped small.  I only added about a tablespoon of green peppers and onions to each muffin cup.  Anymore and it would be to full.

Then I put a small amount of cheese on top.

Here they are ready to go in the oven! ;)

And they are done!  Yummo!!!!

I served 2 eggs per kid and a nice big breakfast cookie!  Talk about a packed and ready to tackle the world breakfast!  ;)

Here's a plate for my hubs!  ;)

Mini Frittatas

6 eggs

1/4-1/2 cup milk

seasoning (only if you want)

anything else you would want in your frittatas:

cheese, green pepper, onions, sausage, mushrooms, etc...

Scramble eggs in a bowl and pour in milk.  Grease a muffin pan very well.  Pour in your egg mixture in muffin pan.  I filled up 12 muffin cups with the egg mixture, then I put a tablespoon of green pepper/onion in each cup.  Then put a pinch of shredded cheese on top.  Place in 350 degree oven and bake for 20-30 minutes.  A knife inserted in middle will come out clean if it's done.

Serve with breakfast cookies, or toast, or whatever else you want to serve it with!  ;)

My kids GOBBLED these down, and LOVED that fact that I gave them a COOKIE with their eggs! (these cookies had NO sugar in them...)

Sliced Baked Potatoes

I think I am going to make baked potatoes like this from now on!

Ok, not gonna lie, not the most fun thing to do, cut a whole bunch of slices in a raw potato, but the flavor was SO worth it! The oil just drizzled right in the potato and the salt and garlic salt just made it that much more yummy!!!

The kids LOVED this as well, it was really easy for the to just cut after we got some toppings on top! ;)


Cut slices in your potatoes, drizzle with oil and then sprinkle with sea salt and garlic salt (see, I accidentally sliced one all the way through, oops!  ;))

Here it is all done..  You can kinda see the slits in the potatoes after it cooks...

Here it is with our toppings!  Yummy!!!

Sliced Baked Potatoes
As many potatoes as you need...
olive oil
sea salt
garlic salt

Wash the potatoes, slice them as thinly as you can with out cutting all the way through. Place on a foil covered cookie sheet/pan.
Drizzle olive oil all over the top of the potato and then season with sea salt and garlic salt.
Place in 425 degree oven.
Bake for 40 minutes to an hour until desired tenderness.

You can add whatever toppings you want to this! I wanted to do bacon as well, but I was to tired to fry some up, but when I make these again, I will be adding bacon to it!

This would be great for a baked potato nite! :)

Turkey Wrap with Cucumber

REALLY easy lunch!!! I had some leftover cream cheese spread from Panera. I had asked for one little container of cream cheese, and they gave me this big huge whooping container. I said, I didn't order this, but they said, take it... I'm not sure if they had pity on me when they saw my 4 kiddos or not...? Or if they were really just being nice! ;) I just smiled and said thank you, and walked away with my big huge whooping container of cream cheese, 5 bagels and 4 kids! ;)

Now that I am getting back to the recipe... I know, you really wanted that little story! ;) I used my left over cream cheese, then cut up half a cucumber, stir that up, spread it on a tortilla, (you can use any kind you want, I used white, it's what I had... ;)), then slap a piece of turkey or ham or whatever floats your boat, then roll it up, cut it in half, serve with veggie or fruit and EAT!

I'm thinking pretty much any type of meat you want would work for this. I don't normally buy or have lunch meat on hand, but the kids love Lunchables...

I don't buy lunchables... A few reasons... There is NOT enough food in one to satisfy my kids... I would seriously prob have to get 3 of them to make them even somewhat satisfied... Two: I am not a big fan of processed lunch meat, but I do feed it to my kids, not all the time, but on occasion... Three: they are to stinkin' expensive!

So, we buy lunch meat, and I always have crackers and cheese on hand... so we make our own, and then I had all kinds of other healthy stuff to it, fruit, veggies, you name it...

So, that's why I have meat, In a nut shell, that's why I have lunch meat... ;)

This isn't the most healthiest meals, but there is some veggies in it, so take it for what it's worth! If you are looking for something different and fast and easy, then give this a try! :)

Cream cheese and cut up cucumber

Spread it out on a tortilla

Place a piece of turkey on top

Roll it up, cut in half and enjoy!

Turkey Wrap with Cucumber

4-6 oz cream cheese

half a cucumber, diced, and peeled

4-6 tortillas (I made 8 of these, so it just depends on much cream cheese filling you put in them and how much cream cheese you use...  ;))

turkey slices (one per tortilla)

Make sure the cream cheese is softened, then peel and dice the cucumbers and stir it in the cream cheese. Spread some cream cheese on a tortilla, then place a piece of meat on top.  Roll it up and cut in half and enjoy!

See, easy peasy!  Doesn't get much easier than that!  :)

Try it and let me know how you like it! :D