Renee's Kitchen Adventures: March 2014

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Chicken Breasts in Pancetta Cream with Peas

I found this delicious recipe in a recent issue of Cooking Light.  It's quick and easy and it's really delicious.  Chicken Breasts in Pancetta Cream with Peas is a keeper.  Crispy pancetta, creamy sauce and green peas all come together turning plain old chicken breasts into something special.

Renee's Kitchen Adventures:  Chicken Breasts in Pancetta Cream with Peas.  Transform ordinary chicken breast into something special!  #chicken

Monday, March 24, 2014

Lightened Up Apple Pie Muffins

Sometimes you find a new recipe, tweak it a bit to lighten it up, and it comes out so good you can't wait to share.  Lightened Up Apple Pie Muffins is one of those recipes!

Renee's Kitchen Adventures:  Lightened Up Apple Pie Muffins A lighter version with all the flavor of the original.  #muffin #apple


Thursday, March 20, 2014

Broccoli, Kale, & Brussels Sprouts Slaw


This healthy salad, Broccoli, Kale, and Brussels Sprouts Slaw, is a delicious blend of sweet and savory.  Crisp veggies (broccoli slaw, fresh kale, and Brussels sprouts), dried cranberries, and pepitas in a sweet and sour poppy seed dressing make it shine! 

Close up of Broccoli, Kale, & Brussels Sprouts Slaw in white serving bowl with spoon


Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Spinach Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting

Yes,  I'm a day late.  I really wanted to get this post up yesterday, in honor of St. Patrick's Day and healthy green food to celebrate, but well...life happened.  What can you do?  But...this Spinach Cupcake recipe is just TOO GOOD NOT TO SHARE. Only three ingredients too! So here it is!

Spinach Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting.

Friday, March 14, 2014

Tuna Nicoise Sandwich with Sandwich Thins®

Healthy tuna mixed with semi-traditional Nicoise salad ingredients in a sandwich, is the perfect lunch or light dinner during lent or anytime of the year.  Made even better when you use Brownberry®, Arnold®, Oroweat® sandwich thins!



Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Blackberry Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Yesterday I stumbled upon a post from Angela who blogs at The Lemoine Family Kitchen for breakfast cookies. Her cookies looked soooo good!  I have been wanting to make breakfast cookies for some time now and after browsing the recipe, I realized I had everything I needed to make these cookies in my pantry with a few adaptations.  (Sometimes I get spontaneous with my baking like that!)  Hearty and delicious, these cookies are a great choice for a quick breakfast!

Renee's Kitchen Adventures: Blackberry Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies.  Hearty "cookies" perfect for an on-the-go breakfast.  #cookies #breakfast

These "cookies" are dense.  Don't expect them to come out like real deal dessert-type "cookies" because they won't.  They aren't supposed to be like dessert cookies...they are breakfast cookies! I'd say they have more like a "muffin got together with a cookie and had a child" sort of texture.  They are great with a cup of hot coffee!


Monday, March 10, 2014

Mint M&M Sugar Cookie Bars


Today I've got an easy and fun sugar cookie bar recipe that I've customized to showcase the color GREEN for St. Patty's Day!  Mint M & M Sugar Cookie Bars are super easy to make! Bake up a batch today!

Mint M & M Sugar Cookie Bars on a board, cut into squares studded with green mint M&Ms

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

Can you make brownies from black beans? 

Yes you can! These Fudgy Black Bean Brownies are rich and fudgy and just a bit more healthy for you than regular brownies! You won't believe how good this recipe is until you try it! And, they are gluten free!

Fudgy Black Bean Brownies on a plate

Monday, March 3, 2014

Creole Green Beans

Renee's Kitchen Adventures: Creole Green Beans. Easy way to spice up ordinary green beans.

If you are on the lookout for a side dish with pizzazz, look no further because these Creole Green Beans are anything but ordinary.


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