Hot Sh!t Seasoning

January 16, 2021 Amanda Plott

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Back in June (wait really? I’ve really lost all sense of time and space…) I made these awesome Skinny Baked Garlic Parmesan Boneless Chicken Wings. And the seasoning mix that I put with it was just so damn amazing that I've kept it in my spice rack ever since. Yes, it’s really that good.

This seasoning goes on everything. I’ve used it to season meat, dough, pasta, salad dressings, etc. The list goes on and on. The blend itself is a little Italian, but with a spicy kick to it. It’s simple, easy to make, and truly one of my favorite spice mixes that I’ve come across yet…

Vegetarian Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Casserole

January 6, 2021 Amanda Plott

As is with most New Years, I don’t tend to change my diet up a whole hell of a lot. Though one thing that I do try and do is eat less meat. Especially less red meat. Thankfully these days there are a lot of meatless and meat free options out there. Even when it comes to sausage! That’s why I was able to make this casserole vegetarian with one simple swap.

This Vegetarian Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Casserole is an absolutely delicious way to serve biscuits and gravy, or even have it on hand as a meal prep for breakfast through the week. (Which is what I did!) Really you could use any sausage you want, vegetarian or otherwise…

Healthy & Easy Kid-Friendly Spaghetti Sauce

November 30, 2020 Amanda Plott

I'm calling this kid friendly spaghetti sauce because, I generally like to put actual onions and garlic into my spaghetti sauce. However, my little one would turn her nose up at that in a heartbeat, and seeing as how she specifically requests spaghetti every week, I figured that I ought to oblige her with something that would suite her desires!

Besides, who doesn't enjoy eating like a kid again? In my mind, that's one of the perks of being a parent; reliving all the things that you loved when you were growing up!

Though my mom was more of a Hamburger Helper sort of spaghetti maker.

She swears by Hamburger Helper 'Spaghetti' to this very day. Ugh…

Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Spread

November 6, 2020 Amanda Plott

This Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Spread has been in my family for years. The base of cream cheese and green onions is topped off with a homemade cranberry sauce that’s kicked up a bit with the warmth of jalapeño and bright citrus notes from orange and lime.

You can serve this dip warm or cold and pair it with bread, crackers, or fresh veggies for the perfect snacky appetizer to have on hand for the holidays. One of my favorite parts of this spread is that you can make it ahead of time and have it ready to go to serve as needed or wanted!…

Black Rice Vegetarian Sushi

October 19, 2020 Amanda Plott

As with most things coming and going from my kitchen right now, I decided to make my veggie sushi this week with a festive Halloween inspired black rice twist! I used a short gray black rice to make these veggie sushi rolls three different ways. The black rice is 100% naturally colored, so no food dyes here!

I made a standard veggie roll with carrot, zucchini, avocado. A ‘philly roll’ with a tofu cream cheese and vegetarian bacon. And finally, a spicy sriracha beet sushi roll. They were all super easy to make and perfectly delicious too!…

Baked Buffalo Tofu Strips

October 13, 2020 Amanda Plott

Who needs chicken? These Baked Buffalo Tofu Strips are a great vegetarian alternative to the long time favorite of buffalo chicken. They’re breaded in panko and baked to perfection. That’s right, no frying needed! It’s truly one of my most favorite ways to eat tofu.

The panko seasoning is the star of the show. Tofu doesn’t have any real flavor so you have to put it with a lot of boldness to get anything out of it. That’s why I seasoned the hell out of the breading mixture. But, feel free to add more to it and adjust accordingly to your tastes. Just keep in mind that this is where the MOST of your flavor is going to come from. It should taste very spicy and very salty!…