Renee's Kitchen Adventures: April 2013

Monday, April 22, 2013

Easy Mexican Chocolate Cake

Make Easy Mexican Chocolate Cake for your next Fiesta! This slightly spicy, sweet and cinnamony cake begins with a simple boxed chocolate cake mix and is transformed into a Mexican masterpiece with just a few ingredients! This is a perfect ending to your Cinco de Mayo celebration!

Easy Mexican Chocolate Cake by Renee's Kitchen Adventures slice on a white plate garnished with whipped cream and a strawberry

Friday, April 19, 2013

Turkey and Zucchini Enchiladas with Tomatillo Verde Sauce


A delicious healthy twist on enchiladas. Ground turkey and zucchini are used in the filling to bulk it up without sacrificing any flavor. The addition of Herdez ® Tomatillo Verde Mexican Cooking Sauce makes this dish easy and takes the flavor over the edge. Your family will never know they are eating healthy!

Turkey and Zucchini Enchiladas with Tomatillo Verde Sauce  Healthy and delicious Mexican fare!  Ole!
Turkey and Zucchini Enchiladas with Tomatillo Verde Sauce  Healthy and delicious Mexican fare!  Ole!

Monday, April 15, 2013

Sunshine Salad with Ginger/Citrus Dressing


Sunshine Salad with Ginger/Citrus Dressing is a delicious combination of fruit and veggies, topped with a light dressing that compliments it beautifully.
Sunshine Salad with Ginger/Citrus Dressing | Renee's Kitchen Adventures

Friday, April 12, 2013

Peanut Butter and Strawberry Snack


We haven't quite hit strawberry season  around here yet, but the California berries showing up in my grocery store have been really quite nice.  Big and juicy with lots of strawberry flavor.

One of my favorite ways to enjoy these luscious berries is to make an open-faced PB and strawberry sandwich.  It's really not as much of a recipe as it is a pairing.  It's super simple to assemble and so so good I wanted to share.

Here's what you do:

Take your favorite reduced-calorie bread.  You can go with a whole wheat or mulitgrain variety.  Pop the bread in the toaster and give it a light toasting.  When it's done, spread 1 TBS. of your favorite brand of natural peanut butter on top.  The peanut butter will start to melt a little. (who doesn't love THAT?)  Top with some sliced strawberries and then give it a little sprinkle of powdered sugar.

So easy, yet so delicious.  Calories and WW Points+ values will varying depending on your brand of bread. (Mine came in at 5 Points+) You can omit the powdered sugar, but I love how it "melts" into the berries giving them a sort of glaze.

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Good berries are something I miss during the winter months.  Some of the berries imported from foreign countries are ok...but you just can't beat the ones from Florida or California this time of year.  I've dabbled with strawberry plants in my own yard, without much success.  I know they can be grown successfully in this climate, but only if Mother nature cooperates with lots of sunshine.  Getting lots of sunshine around here in late spring/early summer can be challenging thanks to the proximity to Lake Erie and northerly winds. And then there's the birds...lol

Like I said, this little snack (or lunch, I've done this for my lunch) is almost so easy I was thinking it wasn't blog worthy...but to be honest, sometimes finding quick, easy, healthy and satisfying snacks can be hard.  So, I decided to share.

 What super simple snacks have you come up with that have a WOW factor? 





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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Lime Gelatin Dessert

You will love this lightened up version of the vintage recipe for Lime Gelatin Dessert!  Sweet, fluffy and crunchy with a lot less guilt than the original. 

Lime Gelatin Dessert | by Renee's Kitchen Adventures - easy recipe for a low-calorie vintage jello dessert

Friday, April 5, 2013

Babybel Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs


Babybel Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs are a creative way to enjoy the cheese you love to snack on!


Did you know the makers of Mini Babybel cheeses have a new flavor to their lineup of great tasting cheeses?

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Glazed Maple Buttermilk Loaf Cake

Springtime always makes me think of maple.  Real deal maple syrup.  This Glazed Maple Buttermilk Loaf Cake uses real maple syrup for a delicious maple flavored cake.

Glazed Maple Buttermilk Loaf Cake: Easy recipe that is full of maple flavors! #cake #dessert

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Lemon Ginger Chicken Thighs

This recipe for Lemon Ginger Chicken Thighs is from Better Homes and Gardens. It's easy because it's made stove-top in a skillet from start to finish.  It's delicious thanks to fresh ginger, honey and lemon.

Renee's Kitchen Adventures:  Lemon Ginger Chicken Thighs.  Amazing flavor, super easy!

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