Month: April 2025

Easy Greek Yogurt Bagels

Easy Greek Yogurt Bagels

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As I was listening to a podcast the other day (I know you’re interested in what I was listening to now, aren’t you? Shout out to Office Ladies!) a guest mentioned that their favorite thing to make was dough made out of self rising flour and Greek yogurt. They said the possibilities are endless from pizza dough, bagels, biscuits, anything really. I didn’t have any self rising flour on hand, so I thought I’d do some Googling for other options with Greek yogurt.

What I found was a recipe from skinnytaste. This recipe can only be described as a bagel that resembles a Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuit. I honestly don’t know any other way to describe these bagels. They are absolutely delicious! You can customize them any way you choose-plain, everything, poppyseed, sesame seed, anything goes!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (less if using table salt)
  • 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 egg white (or whole egg, beaten)
  • optional toppings: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic flakes, dried onion flakes

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet. Spray with oil to avoid sticking.
  2. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk well. Add the yogurt and mix with a fork or spatula until well combined, it will look like small crumbles.
  3. Lightly dust flour on a work surface and remove dough from the bowl, knead the dough a few times until dough is tacky, but not sticky, about 15 turns (it should not leave dough on your hand when you pull away).
  4. Divide into 4 equal balls. Roll each ball into 3/4-inch thick ropes and join the ends to form bagels (or make a ball and poke a hole in the center then stretch it slightly).
  5. Top with egg wash and sprinkle both sides with seasoning of your choice. Bake on the top rack of the oven for 25 minutes. Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting.
Easy Slow Cooker Pork Rice Bowls

Easy Slow Cooker Pork Rice Bowls

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I never quite know how to prepare pork, so I continually search for new ways to use pork as a main protein in dishes. These pork bowls come together quickly and are great if you have leftover pork. I love using a slow cooker pork recipe for these bowls.

Ingredients

  • Pork (see this easy slow cooker pork recipe for inspiration)
  • Desired vegetables: fresh spinach, cucumber, red onion, squash or zucchini, sweet potato, hash brown potatoes, cabbage (red or green), carrots, edamame, snow peas, or any other desired vegetables
  • Preferred rice (horrible at cooking rice? No problem! Check out these simple rice tips for Instant Pot rice)
  • Glass noodles (optional)
  • Other protein of choice (optional)-fried, boiled, soft boiled eggs, diced chicken, and beef are great options
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (if desired)
  • Sauces-add your favorite Yum Yum, hoisin, or teriyaki sauce for more flavor

Directions

Add all ingredients to the bowl and ENJOY! This meal is great because it is so customizable. There is something for everyone in this dish and it’s a great quick meal with things you already have on hand.

Easy Slow Cooker Pork Loin

Easy Slow Cooker Pork Loin

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I always purchase pork loins when they’re on sale and they travel to the back of the deep freeze never to be seen again. Every time I try something different I’m disappointed. I finally found this recipe from foodess that I adapted that works great to make Easy Pork Quesadillas or Pork Rice Bowls. The sauce is simple and the dry rub adds so much flavor!

Ingredients

Slow Cooker Liquid

  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 large onion sliced

Pork

  • 4 lb pork loin cut in half as needed to fit in slow cooker
  • 3 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil

Sauce

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 4 tsp minced garlic 4 large cloves
  • 2 Tbsp butter

Directions

Prepare slow cooker cooking liquid:

  1. Add the chicken broth, soy sauce and sliced onion to slow cooker and give it a stir.

Prepare pork:

  1. Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this mixture over the pork loin.

Cook:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey and garlic.
  2. Place the pork loin on top (fat-side up) of the onions and brush the pork all over with this balsamic vinegar mixture.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Once done, the pork will be fall-apart tender and delicious. Transfer pork to a serving platter.
  4. Whisk butter into the liquid left in the slow cooker. This turns it into a glossy sauce to serve with the pork. Add salt and pepper if desired.