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Wholesome Popcorn Chicken
Hello, Mamas! I am popping on here to tell you about an awesome new recipe for every child’s favorite snack: chicken nuggets. Honestly, they are every adult’s favorite snack too. I think I am going to always have these ingredients handy because they are quick to make, easy for little hands to help with, and just plain delicious. The secret ingredient: potato chips! It doesn’t matter what flavor, I love barbecue, but I think the options are truly endless when it comes to being creative with this recipe. I do suggest, though, a sturdy chip. I prefer the Kettle Brand because their chips don’t grind to dust when I put them in the food processor with the...
Read MoreHearty Low Carb Chili
Two major things are happening this week: in Chicago we are seeing record setting low temperatures and the Superbowl is on Sunday. What do these two occasions have in common? Both call for a hearty bowl of chili! Now, here at Mama Jess, we understand that chili is a highly contested meal. To bean or not to bean, that is one of the questions. Today we chose not to bean, and went for a super low carb chili dish! This is perfect for all of our keto friends out there, or anyone who is just looking for a great chili recipe. The best part? You could always add beans! The thing that takes the longest is the prep. The chopping, dicing, blanching, more chopping, slicing…but...
Read More“Take Two Helpings” Zucchini Lasagna
Alright Mamas, I’m not gonna lie…I was a little ambitious this week. I have a friend, Courtney, who I call the “Zucchini Queen”. She can make any dish out of a zucchini and it always turns out beautiful and taste delicious. I don’t know how she does it, but I wanted to try it myself. My test recipe: Zucchini Lasagna. In an attempt to keep it real, I am just going to admit: I had low hopes. Right from the beginning I cut my finger and it started bleeding, making me regret not ordering pizza. But I pushed through, and two Band-Aids later, I was back at it. Second red flag: I burnt an entire tray of zucchini slices to a crisp. Still I did not order pizza. And you...
Read MoreSpooky Halloween Dinner: Mummy Hot Dogs and Roasted Sweet Potato Jack-O-Lanterns
Happy Halloween, Mummies! (Did you see what I did there?!) I hope you all have a ghoulishly great day ahead, full of costumes, spooky thrills, and lots of candy! Here is the burning question of the today: what is a holiday without a themed dinner? Today we are posting the most adorable, and still wholesome, meal to feed your hungry little werewolves, vampires, and witches after an evening of trick or treating! The meal? Mummy Hotdogs with Roasted Jack-O-Lantern Sweet Potato Rounds! All you need are a few simple ingredients to turn your normal dinner plate into a haunted one: organic grass-fed beef hot dogs, crescent roll dough, sweet potatoes, olive oil,...
Read MoreGluten Free Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Hello Mamas! If you have been following along on our Instagram this week (follow us at @MamaJessFounder) then you have noticed we have been having a #GrainFreeWeek! We have been staying away from all things gluten, rice, and even whole grains. Some of us on the team did it just to see if we could, some are resetting their bodies a bit, and some are living a ketogenic lifestyle! We figured it would be a great time to encourage our community of Organic and Healthy Mamas that going grain free can be easy and delicious with a few simple ingredient swaps and an open mind. Today, we are sharing a recipe for some absolutely delicious Broccoli Cheddar Soup that is completely...
Read MoreBurger Bar Condiments
One of our favorite summer entertaining tricks is a Build Your Own ____ Bar. It can be build your own brat, burger, veggie burger, salmon sandwich, hot dog, chicken sandwich…you get the idea. Ask your guests to bring a side dish or fruit for dessert and your work is considerably less! This 4th of July we’re offering brats we got from our local pastured meat supplier (All Grass Farms for any of you locals!) These toppings pair perfectly but honestly we’ve used this exact spread with beef burgers and salmon sandwiches too. While it may seem like a lot condiments to ‘make’, keep in mind that they all are only a few ingredients, and...
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