THE BEST kookin and kuteness!

So I guess I am down to one post a week now until school is done at least! But I have to share for some special people my best day ever this last weekend.

#1 For "Get Outside Week" and Earth Day I spent my time with some of my favorite people and OWLS! Here is a photo of the Great Horned Owl nest with owlets in it we found on a beautiful hike:) (momma owl was flying around keeping watch!)

#2 Healthy Crab Cakes! (from a couple weeks back)
Ingredients:

1 can (16 oz.) Jumbo lump crab meat (we used left over imitation crab about the same amount and just as good!)

2 tbsp. minced jalapeno

2 scallions, chopped

½ cup minced red bell pepper

1 egg, lightly beaten

2 tsp. Dijon mustard

Juice of 1 lemon

¼ tsp. Old Bay Seasoning

½ tsp. salt

¾ cup bread crumbs

Fresh Cilantro to taste! (I added a lot:))

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425. Gently mix everything but ½ of the bread crumbs and using your hands, loosely form the crab mixture into 8 patties. Spread the remaining bread crumbs on a plate and roll each crab cake over the crumbs to lightly and evenly coat. As the cakes are formed, place them on a nonstick baking sheet. Bake until golden-brown on the outside, about 12-15 minutes!
So tasty! We ate it with some spinach and a special Jake made!

#4 Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo!
Feelin like pasta lately? I was! Had this tonight so good, man approved!

Ingredients:
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and cut into chunks (about 2 cups)
2 cups roasted broccoli florets
8 ounces fettuccine
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup fat-free, low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup plain FAGE Total 0% greek yogurt
1/4 cup skim milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
In a pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
Whisk in the flour until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, Greek yogurt, milk, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a low boil, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring gently, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan.
Add cooked chicken and broccoli to sauce mixture, followed by the cooked pasta. Toss to combine and serve with more Parmesan, if desired.
*I would make maybe a little bit more sauce if you like sauce like me:)

#5 GLUTEN FREE Ooey Gooey Goodness PB Choco Cookies!
So easy, only 6 ingredients, new favorite recipe and for my gluten free ladies!

Ingredients:
1 cup creamy peanut butter (I used 1/2 creamy Adam's natural and a little bit of an organic crunchy honey kind from the market this saturday)

1 cup light brown sugar, packed

1 large egg

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking soda

6 ounces semi-sweet, dark, or bittersweet chocolate chips

Let the dough chill for at least 2 hours (I let it sit all day). Bake for 6-8 minutes at 350 in the oven! Cool and enjoy! xoxo