The Marsala Sandwich

This sandwich is named after the woman who first created it-- my amazingly talented makeup artist friend, Amanda. During the last 4 years, Amanda's personal health goals have been an inspiration to me as she is always finding creative ways to eat healthier and stay motivated.  I am really happy to pass along her savory sandwich with everyone.  

What you need and what to do:
Turkey bacon*
Toasted whole wheat bread or sandwich roll
1 Avocado
Chili powder
1 Tablespoon mayonaise (or Miracle Whip)
1 Beefsteak tomato

Cook about 8 slices of turkey bacon in a pan. Spread mayonnaise on toasted bread. Slice avocado and sprinkle slices with chili powder. Add the slices to the bread along with sliced tomatoes and cooked bacon.

*If portion size is a concern, 8 slices of turkey bacon, 1 avocado, and 1 tomato will make a foot-long submarine, or two regular sandwiches on whole-wheat bread. Half of a foot-long submarine is pictured above.

Blueberry Pancakes

My boyfriend and I have jobs that require constant traveling leaving us with little time together and not very many home-cooked meals. On those mornings when we are fortunate to wake up together, the first thing he says to me is, "Can you make me pancakes?" He really misses my pancakes when we are away from home.

What you need and what to do to make my sought after blueberry pancakes:

• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• pinch of salt
• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
• 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 pint fresh blueberries (washed)
• coconut oil cooking spray 

Whisk the dry ingredients together in a large bowel. In a separate bowel, whisk together the egg, melted butter, and milk. Combine this mixture with the flour mixture and whisk throughly.  

Heat a large skillet to medium heat and grease with coconut oil cooking spray. Pour batter in 5-6 inch circles and drop blueberries into batter. Flip pancakes once golden and serve with maple syrup, agave syrup, or apple butter.