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Sustaining the Powers

Tales From My Test Kitchen

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Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Egg Bake (Strata)

May 23, 2016 by Steph Powers 3 Comments

This Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Layered Egg Bake (Strata) is a cross between a fritatta and a bread pudding. Super cheap and you'll definitely impress your guests!

This Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Egg Bake (Strata) is a cross between a fritatta and a bread pudding. Super cheap and you'll definitely impress your guests! Some of my favorite recipes involve pulling random bits from the fridge and transforming them into something quick and delicious. I also REALLY love breakfast for dinner. My normal breakfast is a chai protein shake or some yogurt and ...

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Party, Recipes, Simple, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, breakfast, brunch, eggs, mozzarella, strata, tomatoes

Peach Basil Salsa + A Giveaway From Raku Cutlery

September 23, 2015 by Steph Powers 53 Comments

I love quick salsa recipes! Yum!

​​Today I have a recipe for Peach Basil Salsa and a giveaway and coupon for Raku Ceramic Knives!   Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by Raku Cutlery.  I received products and compensation in exchange for writing an honest review and all opinions [and recipes!] are my own. I only recommend products & services that I use and love myself, so I know you’ll be in good ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Party, Recipes, Sides, Simple, Snacks, Sponsored Post, TexMex, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, giveaway, jalapenos, knives, peaches, Raku Cutlery, salsa, tomatoes

Caprese Mac and Cheese Bites + Meal Plan Monday Week 31

August 3, 2015 by Steph Powers 14 Comments

Caprese Mac and Cheese - This is a surprisingly light and fresh version of mac and cheese. I love the addition of tomatoes and basil!

These Caprese Mac and Cheese Bites are packed with the creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and bright tomato flavor of caprese salad, and served in a crunchy wonton appetizer cup! Plus another Meal Plan Monday is ready for you below the recipe!  Yes, you read that title correctly. Those really are caprese mac and cheese bites in cute little wonton cups. What is caprese mac and cheese you ask? ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Meal Plan Monday, Recipes, Simple, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, caprese, entertaining, mac and cheese, mozzarella, tomatoes

Greek Zucchini Noodles with Feta, Olives, Artichokes and Tomatoes + Meal Plan Monday #3

January 19, 2015 by Steph Powers 32 Comments

A quick, healthy dinner recipe. Greek Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) with Feta, Olives, Artichokes and Tomatoes.

A quick, healthy dinner recipe. Greek Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) with Feta, Olives, Artichokes and Tomatoes. Before I get to the rest of my post, I'm happy to announce that my weekly meal plan shopping list now has mobile-friendly check boxes! They will work if you open the PDF in the free Adobe Reader App for Android or iOS. Take it with you on your phone or tablet and check ...

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Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Meal Plan Monday, Recipes, Sides, Simple, Vegetarian Tagged With: feta, glutenfree, olives, tomatoes, vegetarian, zoodles, zucchini

Black Bean, Corn, and Avocado Salsa

July 21, 2014 by Steph Powers 6 Comments

Black Bean Corn and Avocado Salsa

Black beans, corn, and avocados come together in this quick, fresh, salsa.  We threw a going away party for some dear friends a few weeks ago and needed a quick salsa for some chips to offset all the desserts. (They were "desserting" us, so we threw them a dessert party.) It just so happened that I had a few cans of corn, some fresh tomatoes from the garden, a can of black beans, and some ...

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Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Sides, Simple, Snacks, TexMex, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, black beans, corn, glutenfree, mexican, quick, salsa, tomatoes, vegan, vegetarian

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