Strange But Good: Peanut Avocado Sauce

February 28, 2014 By Laura

The secret is always in the sauce.

Literally.

I am sure someone is going to say they’ve done this before, but maybe not on top of this eggy breakfast item. I’m not sure if it’s an egg crust or what, but it was good. And it was made ever more strange with a peanut nutty topping.

Peanut flour and avocado sauce. Avocados are a fairly neutral flavor, and they add amazing texture to foods. I love to use them in scones, chocolate cake, and shamrock shakes to add healthy fat and a creamy smoothness. So why not in a sauce?

I mixed it together with a little almond milk and stevia before spreading it across a cinnamon-egg “crust” and adding blackberries and jicama to the top. I purposefully left little pieces of the avocado in there… you know, for added strangeness.

If you are a texture junkie like I am, you will adore this. From the smooth spread to the juicy berries to the crisp jicama, each bite is a party in your mouth (that’s what she said).

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Peanut Avocado Eggs

1/4 avocado
1 T peanut flour
Stevia, to taste
Almond milk (add to desired consistency)
1/2 C egg whites
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Optional toppings: blackberries, jicama

In a small bowl, mash avocado. Mix in peanut flour, stevia, and almond milk, adjusting to desired consistency. Set aside.

In another bowl, whisk together egg whites and cinnamon. Place in a small pan and cook over med-high heat until almost done. Flip to finish off the top. It will form a sort of egg white pancake.

Place egg whites on plate, spread with peanut sauce, and top as desired. Enjoy!

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How have you enjoyed making co-workers, friends, or family stare with strange but good creations this week? The link up rules can be found here or by clicking on “Strange But Good” in the menu bar above. In short, I want to see what concoctions have earned you weird looks from co-workers, family and friends! Post your Strange But Good creations, grab the logo below for your blog, and link up here.

Remember to use #strangebutgood in any Tweets and Instagrams of your creations. 🙂

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I realize the photo quality is even lower than usual. It’s been a tough couple of weeks… sorry…

What’s the strangest way you’ve used avocado?

Have you had jicama before? It’s like if an apple and a potato had a love child. In a good way.

Waffle Tacos + WIAW

February 26, 2014 By Laura

The green-eyed monster has struck.

Isn’t envy a deadly sin?

I see waffles everywhere. All the cool kids are posting pics on Instagram. I am big enough to admit… I’m jealous! I know I could purchase a waffle maker, but I just don’t have room for more in my kitchen. They aren’t really that different from pancakes and I can make those quite easily. (<–That’s what I keep telling myself.)

Then I saw this:

Photo: Taco Bell

Taco Bell announced it is coming out with a waffle taco; the “AM Crunchwrap.” No, I don’t want Taco Bell. I’ve actually never eaten at Taco Bell. What I is to make my own Mexican waffle!!!

This weekend might bring a waffle maker to my house. This WIAW I (happily) settled for breakfast nachos.

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This WIAW I felt a little scattered. Between a dentist appointment and work, I actually almost forgot to eat! Almost. Who could forget about a sandwich on pretzel bread?!

Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!…

Sriracha Tours + Accidentally Gluten-Free WIAW

February 19, 2014 By Laura

Atlantarctica no more!

Working from home was nice, but the cold was no bueno.

This week we are finally thawing out down South (sorry about your luck, in the Northeast). While I hope it’s here to stay, I find myself craving a getaway. To some ~~place~~ thing warm.

Now that they aren’t shut down, California’s Huy Fong Foods factory (a.k.a. where Sriracha is made) is giving tours of the factory! It’s purportedly to educate people about “how our Sriracha is made and how delicious it smells” after near-by residents complained that the spicy Sriracha production caused “unpleasant odors and burning eyes.” ~~Wusses.~~

Source: http://theoatmeal.com/

Who’s up for a field trip???

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This WIAW I’m back in the office and on the wagon with meal prep. I brought back a few favorites, and learned to cook something new!

Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!…

Tagalong French Toast + A Broccoli Weekend

February 17, 2014 By Laura

I could eat a box of Tagalongs in one sitting.

Thankfully I haven’t proven that, but I’m sure I could.

While I was snowed (iced) in last week, I decided to make myself a healthier version. One that I could eat an entire plate of. And I did.

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A Morning Cocktail + Fitmark Giveaway

February 12, 2014 By Laura

Atlantarctica.

No, that’s not a Ben & Jerry’s flavor.

My city is shut down over the winter weather. After the disaster 2 weeks ago, government leaders and business are taking no chances. We shut down yesterday… when nothing happened but rain.

Today promises to be more entertaining, but with nothing to report as of the time of this post… we’ll get right to the food and the giveaway.

This WIAW was unexpected work from home day. I love these days because it means I have time to put together meals and eat off of real plates! It’s the small things…

Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!…

Strange But Cheesey

February 7, 2014 By Laura

What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?

Nach-yo cheese!

Today’s post isn’t about nacho cheese. It’s about cream cheese. However, if you know me you know that I love that joke. Any excuse to share. 🙂

We do have cheese today! Greek yogurt cream cheese. I buy mine from a local company called Atlanta Farm Fresh, but I’ve started seeing it from larger brands.

I’m not a big cream cheese fan, but I love the texture and the taste of the yogurt-based version. It’s less thick and rich – normally not a positive to me, but it always bothered me that cream cheese sort of sticks to your mouth.

I’ve been on a role using it for sweet and savory breakfasts, and for dessert. It may have resulted in some strange spreads, but they were good! Below are a few ways I’ve used it this week.

PrOATein Pancakes with Maple-Cinnamon Cream Cheese

PrOATein Pancake
2 T cream cheese
2 tsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp butter extract (optional, but not really)

Prepare pancakes according to instructions. Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl.

Plate pancakes and slather with creamy, maple deliciousness.

In the Atlanta, we don’t have a lot of lox and it’s hard to find a good bagel. This is my Southern version of a New York classic breakfast.

Southern Breakfast Salmon

1 tortilla, toasted and sliced
Salmon
2 T cream cheese
1 T finely chopped parsley
Red pepper flakes, to taste

Slice and toast tortilla and remove pre-baked salmon (mine was done with lemon and dill) from the fridge.

Mix together cream cheese, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Spread onto tortilla slices. Top with salmon and more red pepper flakes, if desired.

Zucchini Batter with Butterscotch Cream Cheese Protein Spread

Zucchini Batter Protein Bowl
1 T cream cheese
1 T vanilla protein powder
1/4 tsp butterscotch extract
Water, to thin
Optional cherry on top

Prepare zucchini bread batter and set aside.

In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add water (or milk) slowly to reach desired consistency.

Spread atop the batter and top as desired.

I could have stopped there with the cherry a chocolate drizzle. But why?

Remember to use #strangebutgood in any Tweets and Instagrams of your creations. 🙂

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It’s Friday and I have no plans for the weekend other than then gym tomorrow. I am elated.

Do you like cream cheese? Have you tried the Greek yogurt version?

What is your favorite dessert bowl topping? I’m all about the popcorn crunch!

Coca Cola’s Super Bowl + WIAW

February 5, 2014 By Laura

Sometimes I am oblivious.

Ok, a lot of the time…

I’m not one to get too riled up over political issues. At least not in the “the world is going to hell in a handbasket!” way. I DO get fired up over discrimination and stupid political moves. When Coca-Cola’s Super Bowl ad aired, it didn’t cross my mind that it was controversial. I actually tweeted that it was too long and boring. My attention span only wants short, funny ads, dammit!

So why were people fired up? They thought it was offensive that “America the Beautiful” was sung in different languages, featured many cultures, and *gasp* included a gay couple.

Really?! Last I checked the English language didn’t originate in America. Next year they should air the song being sung in a Native American language with all dark-skinned people.

I’m proud of my hometown’s company for embracing our melting pot country. ~~Even if it was a boring commercial.~~

This WIAW was decidedly uncontroversial. Someone at work even told me my fish smelled good. And she was sincere!

Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!

Breakfast:

The usual apple cider morning cocktail was followed by a new-to-me oatmeal. I got Purely Elizabeth Ancient Grain Oatmeal as part of a deal when I ordered more Nuttzo a couple of weeks ago. I will definitely be buying more! I use it to make cinnamon-vanilla egg white oats and topped it with blueberries and Nuttzo.

Mid-Morning Snack:

This week I prepped a big batch of Chili Nutty Tofu. I followed my original recipe, except I used sriracha and made a peanut flour sauce rather than the Valencia PB. It was awesome with an Asian-inspired Napa cabbage, mushroom, and red bell pepper stir-fry (also a part of Sunday’s food prep).

Lunch:

Rotisserie chicken, carrots, and celery dressed with homemade BBQ sauce. My “dessert” was a Korean sweet potato topped with cinnamon. Pretty food tastes better, no?

Mid-Afternoon Snack:

Cod with a side of asparagus, zucchini, and parsley mixed with my wasabi-blue cheese dressing.

Dinner:

Trout has become a new staple thanks to SizzleFish. I broiled it for 7 mins with pepper and lemon juice. Meanwhile, I sautéed Napa cabbage and mushrooms in the juice from a jar of kimchi. Quick and easy!

Of course, I needed something sweet, so I made a pre-dessert dessert of my favorite cocoa-roasted kabocha topped with peanut flour sauce (I get my peanut flour on iHerb – use discount code USO924 for $5-10 off your order) and cacao nibs.

It was so good that I didn’t remember a pic until I was almost done. #sorryimnotsorry

Dessert:

I stopped on my way home from work for a little treat. The Cookies & Cream Quest bar. I can’t believe I had the restraint to wait until almost midnight to eat this.

Mine was broiled for about a minute with the intent of using it to scoop up a Zucchini Batter Protein bowl. The bowl was forgotten based on the favor of the bar. Best. Flavor. Yet.

(Don’t worry – I still finished the zucchini bowl.)

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I am going back for a case of those bars.

Did you have any reaction to Coke’s Super Bowl ad?

Are you a Quest bar fan? What’s your favorite flavor?

3 Surprisingly Quick Meals

February 3, 2014 By Laura

A little prep can go a long way.

This is why Sundays are sacred.

If I do my weekly shopping and prep right, I don’t need a detailed meal plan. My preference is to make a bunch of stuff and then figure out what flavors I want to add and how to mix and match it throughout the week. Variety is the best way I know to stay on track. If I’m not interested in what I’m eating, I’m not content.

Here are three meals that I threw together quickly when what I had on hand. They look fancy-ish, but in reality they were incredibly easy (and fun) to make. Who doesn’t think quickies are marvelous? 😉

The incredible, edible egg is one of my favorite breakfasts. This wrap was inspired by a french toast craving on an icy morning, and the fact that I was out of bread.

I kept the stuffing simple with cottage cheese, but you could use Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, and any number of spices. Adapt it to your preference, and what you have on hand.

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Strange But Good: Peanut Avocado Sauce

Peanut Avocado Eggs

Waffle Tacos + WIAW

Sriracha Tours + Accidentally Gluten-Free WIAW

Tagalong French Toast + A Broccoli Weekend

A Morning Cocktail + Fitmark Giveaway

Strange But Cheesey

PrOATein Pancakes with Maple-Cinnamon Cream Cheese

Southern Breakfast Salmon

Zucchini Batter with Butterscotch Cream Cheese Protein Spread

Coca Cola’s Super Bowl + WIAW

Breakfast:

Mid-Morning Snack:

Lunch:

Mid-Afternoon Snack:

Dinner:

Dessert:

3 Surprisingly Quick Meals

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