Cottage cheese eggs are a simple dish that’s so packed with good-for-you ingredients and protein that it’ll keep you going well into the lunch hour. They’re truly a powerhouse breakfast and easy way to energize your morning!

Cottage Cheese Eggs

They’re so jammed with good stuff, in fact, that my boys used to (and technically still do) call them “Power Eggs.” The original title of the post here was “Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Spinach a.k.a. Power Eggs.”

However, that title was a mouthful, albeit a delicious one, and the most important thing here is that these are just as tasty as can be, fluffy, cheesy, cottage cheese eggs. This is something we’ve been eating for well over ten years now, and the spinach in the recipe is optional. So, it was time to update this post. If you add spinach, though, Popeye will approve!

Spinach Eggs

Many years ago, after watching Popeye eat his spinach and then grow stronger, my boys decided this breakfast should be called “Power Eggs.” Pretty much any time that we have spinach in the house, my boys request that I prepare their eggs this way. And now that they can cook for themselves, they often add in spinach too.

Yes, you read that right. My children are actually requesting that I add more spinach to their breakfast. If you give it a try, I suspect that you’re going to love these eggs just as much as we do.

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EASY Roasted Strawberry Treasure Cave Mild Blue Cheese Tarts [+Video]

This sweet and savory tart is the perfect combination of roasted strawberries and tangy Treasure Cave Mild Blue Cheese. With a flaky puff pastry crust and creamy blue cheese filling, these roasted strawberry and blue cheese tarts are a delicious appetizer for any occasion.

Whether you’re hosting your own party for the big game or just wanting to bring an impressive dish to dazzle your guests, this recipe with Treasure Cave’s new Mild Blue Cheese is #FuelForTheFunky. If you remake this dish, tag me and let me know what you think!

This is our third recipe in partnership with Treasure Cave Cheese, and if you haven’t tried our roasted pear blue cheese dip and or blue cheese potato gratin casserole, then you definitely need to!

Ingredients for Blue Cheese Tarts

Here is a brief overview of each ingredient for this tasty tart recipe. Get your grocery list out and ready because you’re probably going to need to grab a few of these ingredients starting with the Treasure Cave Cheese.

• Treasure Cave Mild Blue Cheese Wedge
• Lemon: the acidity cuts through all the creaminess and richness
• Plain Greek Yogurt: adds more creaminess to the cheese filling
• Olive Oil: adds more richness to the cheese filling
• Strawberries: fresh strawberries is preferred
• Sugar: adds sweetness
• Balsamic Vinegar: adds acidity and rich flavor
• Vanilla Bean Paste: adds flavor
• Puff Pastry: the fluffy, buttery and flakey base for the tarts
• Egg: combines with the water to make an egg wash to help the puff pastry get golden and glossy as it bakes
• Water: see description for the egg
• Pistachios: adds a nuttiness and great texture
• Thyme Leaves: adds a pop of fresh herb flavor

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe down below so keep scrolling for all the details.

How to Make Roasted Strawberry Blue Cheese Tarts

Your guests are going to think you spent hours on these decadent blue cheese tarts but it only takes about a half hour. I love when fancy is so easy! Here are the basic steps:

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Blend: Add the cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, yogurt and olive oil to a blender and blend together until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
3. Fold: Add the strawberries, sugar, balsamic vinegar and vanilla bean paste to a medium bowl and gently fold everything together.
4. Roll: Roll out the two puff pastry shee

Just three simple ingredients combine to create a rich and creamy homemade hot cocoa that tastes better than any packaged mix at the store. Milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and sugar are all you need to make the ultimate comforting cup of rich cocoa.

You can serve the cocoa as is or top it with marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkles, or even dunk a candy cane in it for peppermint cocoa. However you choose to serve the cocoa, it also earns a smile.

Homemade Hot Cocoa

Most of us grew up on the little packets of hot cocoa mix sold in stores. Whether we were raised in snowy weather or in the desert, those packets meant it was winter and time for fun!

There’s a lot of comforting nostalgia in those packets, but with just a measuring spoon and about 10 extra seconds, you can wrap your hands around a mug full of homemade cocoa that tastes infinitely better and fresher.

And while that is enough argument in and of itself to make this, there’s a bonus: this homemade easy hot chocolate recipe is much more economical!

I’ve been making hot cocoa (without the packets)

Ultimate Manly Football Snack Mix for Super Bowl

Are you ready for the big game? This football snack mix is hearty, crunchy, salty and loaded with flavor. It’s everything you want in a Super Bowl snack!

With a little boy growing up, I seriously am living a whole different life than ever before. Boys are not the same as girls! And I love it! He’s tender and empathetic, athletic and adventurous, he’s all in! It’s been so fun to see him experience things and especially sporting events. I’ve started finding a fun event to watch and busting out crazy combinations of snack mixes. This savory snack mix is the epitome of all boy!!!

Ingredients for Football Snack Mix

Now this game day snack mix combination might sound wild, and that’s because it is! It’s a little out there, but I swear, you won’t be able to keep your hands out of it! I’m obsessed with the little chewiness the chunks of savory beef jerky adds! Here is what you will need:

• Microwave Popcorn
• Pretzels
• Cheez-It Crackers
• Roasted Salted Peanuts
• Corn Nuts
• Beef Jerky

The amount of each ingredient is really up to you! You can scale up for a bigger crowd. Our recommendations for measurements can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Variations

As with all snack mix recipes, this one is very customizable. You can easily swap out any component of this mix, or add more to it. If you’re a sweet and salty snack lover, you can even add some sweetness too. Here are some ideas:

• Bugles
• Almonds
• Cashews
• Sesame Sticks
• Bagel Chips
• Oyster Crackers
• Chex Cereal (Rice Chex, Wheat Chex or Corn Chex)
• Goldfish
• Cheerios
• Kettle Corn or Caramel Popcorn
• M&M’s
• Raisinets
• Reese’s Pieces
• Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Why a Snack Mix is Perfect for the Super Bowl

I love a good snack mix for a big gathering because it’s so crowd friendly. You can put the bowl in the middle of the crowd and let everyone dig in. I also love to set a stack up cups next to it so people can munch on the mixture from their own serving.

With a snack mix, there’s bound to be something in the mix that everyone will love. The blend of textures and flavors is just so satisfying.

Storage Tips

This snack mix is best stored at room temperature in an airtight container. It will keep for up to a week. It will not freeze well.

Score big with this ultimate manly football snack mix, perfect for fueling up during the Super Bowl. Packed with protein (13g per serving) and flavor, it’s sure to be a game day favorite.

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Welcome to the weekend, my friends! Guess what?? If the weather forecast can be believed, the temps aren’t likely to drop below zero again anytime soon. My fingers are crossed that we’ll be able to get outdoors for a walk (albeit a very chilly one) later this week! As much as I adore all of the beautiful Ohio seasons, yes, even winter, I’m ready for a few sunshine-filled days before the next snowfall.

ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Fragrant garlic, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes are sauteed in butter and then tossed with fresh lemon juice and tender pasta to create the lemon butter pasta of which dreams are made. (And before the mushroom haters comment, yes, you can skip them. However, they really are delicious in this recipe, I recommend giving them a chance before ruling them out!)

And speaking of my beloved mushrooms, this broccoli mushroom casserole starts with a mixture of rice, sautéed mushrooms, and broccoli florets in a creamy, cheesy sauce. It’s enticing and fragrant straight out of the oven, and it’s even more irresistible after the first bite.

Made popular by the Zuppa Toscana served at Olive Garden, this sausage, potato, and kale soup has become an instant favorite with everyone who has tried it over the years.

Rich sausage, hearty potatoes, and tender, earthy green beans come together in this incredibly flavorful one-pot meal. It turns out that cooking sausage and potatoes in the crockpot is one heck of an awesome dinner plan!

Chunks of turkey, carrots, celery, and thick egg noodles come together in this creamy chicken noodle soup. I made this soup many years ago to use up some of the leftover turkey after Thanksgiving. Since then, it’s become a staple in our winter meal plan. I made it again this week with a rotisserie chicken.

Chocolate cottage cheese ice cream may sound bizarre, but you’ll need to trust me here. It’s delightfully creamy, tangy, rich and chocolatey, and positively packed with protein!

Two-ingredient pineapple angel food cake is a fun treat that takes nearly no effort to make! When I tell you that the result is far far more than the sum of its parts, trust me here. My family gave this cake universal two-thumbs up across the table.

My friend Hetty sent me the above cake recipe and I was so intrigued that I immediately went to the store to pick up the two (yes, only TWO) ingredients needed to bake this cake. This is a new pantry staple, my friends. Thanks, Hetty!

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