Junk Food Kids

I have no idea why these are called German. I tasted a recipe years ago, and someone called them german potatoes.  I created the potatoes in college as a dinner staple.  This is a delicious take on potatoes, and my family loves this flavorful dish so much. You can even cook them up on your grill using a castiron skillet. Make sure you are always in know by becoming a Junk Food Kids VIP and get sneak peeks of all my upcoming events and special recipes. Become a Junk Food Kids Vip  Makes 8 serving 41.2g carbs   4.7g protein 4 lbs Yukon gold potatoes  2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 large sweet onion 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce  1tsp garlic granulated garlic  Salt to taste   Place olive oil in skillet, heat until it sizzles when you drip a bit of water.  Cube potatoes and place in skillet.   Slice onion into slivers place in skittle and cover with a lid.  Stir every few minutes until potatoes are tende...

I love this salad! It is super easy to make, with bright summer flavors, you will find yourself wanting more.  Sometimes I feel no one wants a recipe so simple.  However, someone asked me the other day about my recipes.  They wanted to know if my cooking was approchable.  She was worried that because of my photos she would not be able to make myfood.  I reassured her that I try to make food that anyone can cook.  I want your kids to cooking in the kitchen with you.  I write recipes for people who are new cooks not just seasoned kitchen aficionados. Makes 2 servings Carbs 10.7g   Protein  2.9g Salad Base 1 head Romain lettuce rinsed and chopped 1 avocado 4 halves sundried tomatoes Dressing 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt Juice of 1/2 lime Lime zest from half lime 1/2 tsp fresh cilantro 1/4 tsp sriracha or to taste salt to taste Place lettuce in a bowl.  Peel avocado, deseed, peel, and chop. Chop sun-dried...

I love chia pudding for breakfast in the morning.  I make it the night before so it is ready and waiting for me when I wake up.  Over the years I have made a variety of flavors.  I love the bold green of the matcha to get the day started.  Makes 2 Servings  17.3g  Carbs     7.5g  Protein 1 1/2 cup almond milk 1/4 cup chia seeds 2 tsp honey 1 1/2 tsp matcha 1/2 tsp vanilla Directions Using a mason jar with a lid.  Place all ingredients in a mason jar.  Place lid on tight. Shake vigorously.  Put in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.  Remove and shake again. Replace in the refrigerator and let sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.  Top with your favorite fruit.  The fruit was not counted in the carb or protein counts. Ebook Hardback

I have an Instagram friend that is completely obsessed with low carb nut butter.  She has so many flavors she posts about.  She will find one she likes and order all the flavors. I watch her show all these different kinds of nut butters and I was thinking I could make some flavors.  I make regular almond butter that is in the cookbook Food For The Family Soul. I have made a Coconut Almond that I love. Now it's time to try some with chocolate. Makes 48 Servings (1 tbsp)   Carbs 2g   Protein 1.9g 1 tbsp coconut oil 3 cups roasted almonds 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp stevia Directions  Place ingredients into a highspeed blender or food processor and blend until you get the desired consistency.  Keep in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.   Ebook Hardback

I am not a huge fan of chilled soups, over the years I have come across some gazpachos that have wowed me.  One thing I love is a roasted salsa, and so I really thought a grilled gazpacho would have the same smoky effect.  I love this it's really spicy maybe because my tomato juice had siracha.  I Like to serve these as shooters, garnished with some micro greens a veggie that is on hand and I love a blackened shrimp. Makes 7 cups (per cup) Carbs  18.7g     Protein  2.3g Ingredients 2 red peppers cored and deseeded 1 yellow pepper cored and deseeded 1 orange pepper cored and deseeded 1 large yellow onion 4 large garlic cloves 2 zucchini 3 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 1/2 cups spicy tomato juice 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp tomato paste salt and pepper to taste nonstick spray Directions Set your peppers so the side.  Peel, trim and quarter onion. Place with peppers.  Leave the ga...

This so easy. I have been making it for some time, my husband loves it. One night a friend from Greece was over and said in Greece they call it village salad. One package pesticide free grape tomatoes. 1 cucumber 1/4 cup feta cheese 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp white wine vinager Salt and pepper to taste Cut tomatoes in half. Peel cucumber and slice into bite size pieces. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and serve. Green   Shellfish Pink  Gluten Yellow  Nuts Blue   Soy Red  Eggs Orange  Fish

With all of this great weather.  Many people are packing up and starting to head out on camping trips.  These potatoes are great camping or out on the grill in the backyard, 5 organic potatoes, thinly sliced 1 T. Worcestershire sauce 1 small red onion, sliced  salt and pepper to taste 6 tsp. organic butter, cut into pieces  1/3 c. organic chicken broth 1/3 c.  hormone free shredded cheddar cheese  4 slices of bacon, chopped (preservative free) Directions: Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. On a piece of heavy foil approximately 20 x 20 inches. Place the potatoes and onion on foil. Dot with butter. In a medium bowl, mix cheddar cheese,  Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the mixture over the potatoes. Fold edges of foil. Cover potatoes with chicken broth. Seal foil  tightly and place on the prepared grill. Turn temperature down to low Cook 35-40 minutes, or until potatoes are  tender. Green...

1 lb. Hormone and antibiotic free thin cut steaks  1/4 organic sweet onion 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp organic lemon juice Salt grinder  pepper grinder Directions: Your steaks should be cut breakfast steak thickness. I like to have them cut a rump roast for my steaks. I have the butcher cut my steaks so they come out even and saves me time. Take each steak and sprinkle with salt and pepper then pound with a meat tenderizer. Turn steak over and repeat.  Complete this process with each steak.  Heat olive oil in a skillet until hot,  place steaks one at a time in the skillet and brown both sides.  When this is complete remove steaks and place on a plate together.  Add thin sliced onions to skillet and sauté when they are almost cooked through add lemon juice sauté one more minute and pour liquid and onions over steaks and serve.  This dish goes great with Aunt Gladys' Black Beans . Green   Shellfish Pink  Gluten Yell...

You asked for them and now you are going to get them. Are you ready? These are not your kids chocolate chip cookies. These have a kick with less guilt! Some of the key ingredients in this recipe are super good for you.  Almonds have so many benefits the list is huge.  They help fight cancer, heart disease, lose weight, great source of protein, lower cholesterol and more. Almonds are a true super food.  Cinnamon helps to regulate blood sugar and well we all know Chocolate high in Cacao is good for us, we don't need an excuse to eat more chocolate. 2 1/2 cups of Almond Meal/Flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 stick organic butter softened 1 cup brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1/8 tsp ground cloves 2 tsp cinnamon 2 eggs with omega-3 1 cup 60% Cacao Chocolate Chips Directions;  Put your chocolate chips to the side,  Pre-heat your oven to 375.   Mix ingredients together thoroughly.  Fold in chocolate chips.  Place dollops of dough (tabl...