Pepperoni Cheese Stick Roll Ups

I know it feels a bit schizophrenic around here bouncing back and forth from healthy to naughty dishes.

But there's just so much food and so little time.

Don't I sound like Ben from the Bachelor if he were living in a mansion with girls made out of food?

Okay...maybe that was a stretch.

I don't know how you couldn't feel a "connection" with these Pepperoni String Cheese Rollups. They're almost like these Pizza Rolls or these Stuffed Pizza Rolls, but definitely the easiest of all of them. I made these for my kids in under five minutes.

But they aren't just for kids...I'm thinking Super Bowl grub for sure. The Garlic Butter Glaze on top is definitely not a necessity but if you are serving them for adults it adds some flavor and makes them look a little nicer.

And yes, I'm completely ignoring the fact that TGWAE now has over 20,000 facebook fans. That's just crazy.  Because really people, I'm posting about rolling premade dough, pepperoni, and cheese sticks being rolled up and baked. How hard is that?

And now I have to do another giveaway...because you all are so nice.

Not today. But soon...

Look at that cheesy goodness!

Pepperoni String Cheese Roll Ups
Source: adapted from Dinner With The Donnells

1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
4 cheese sticks, halved
1 (3.5 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
optional - marinara or ranch sauce for dipping

Garlic Butter Glaze:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasonings
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Take each triangle of crencent roll dough and place about 6 pepperoni on the bottom of the triangle. Place half of a cheese stick on top and roll up. Place seam side down on a cookie sheet and bake for 10-14 minutes or until golden brown.

While rolls are cooking, combine the melted butter, Italian seasonings, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.

When rolls are done remove from the oven and brush with the garlic butter glaze. Serve with marinara or ranch for dipping.

Green Almond Smoothie

I've never been a fan of green smoothies which seems to be super popular right now. Every one I've tried has been nas-tay! And NO, I'm not expecting them it to taste like an Oreo shake from Sonic...but how nice would that be? 

This green almond smoothie that my friend Jenna sent me was awesome! I've known Jenna since high school and now she's in New York living the life. She's also known as Mommy in Manhattan, her blog about life in New York. It's everything from flying through the air in trapeze school, showing us how to tightline our eyes, or running into celebrities at the grocery store.

I love living vicariously through her escapades and her blog is a one stop shop for me to get a style update since I'm too busy looking at food blogs. I'm lucky if I can grab a shirt and throw it in my cart while I'm at Target. Jenna's blog makes me want to move to New York someday so she can dress me and put some eyelash extensions on me!

She's doing a giveaway today for some cute girl headbands and accessories so head on over and enter. I just entered because we know I'm terrible at anything crafty and I would love some cute hair accessories for my baby girl.

                                         Here's Mommy in Manhattan and her cute family...

This green smoothie is full of vitamins and nutrients. It's packed full of spinach – but seriously doesn’t taste like spinach at all. I even was able to get my kids to drink it.  Jenna's trick to getting her kids to drink it is by putting the smoothie in colored cups with lids and a straw.

Green Almond Smoothie
Source: Jenna from Mommy in Manhattan

1 banana

1 cup almond milk

1 1/2 tablespoons almond butter

2-3 handfuls of fresh baby spinach

ice

optional: whey protein powder, cocoa, cinnamon or shredded coconut

Put everything in the blender and blend until creamy. Makes 2 servings.

Buffalo Wing Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Let me start off by saying eating healthy is absolutely no fun. Except for the getting skinnier part...that's fun. Right now everyone is looking for healthy recipes and all I want to do is make the ten Super Bowl recipes I've been gawking at. These Buffalo Wing Turkey Lettuce Wraps are my compromise between eating healthy and diving head first into some cheesy gooey dip.

Why does it seem so much easier for guys to lose weight? Last year my husband and I both ate the same healthy food and both were doing P90x every day. He trimmed down and had a six pack and the only six pack I had was the Diet Dr. Pepper in my pantry. I swear he takes some magic pill that melts fat while I'm sleeping. Don't worry...if I ever find out I will let you know.

And just so you know he does not like to be called skinny. He said that would be the same as him calling me fat.

Trim. Trim is his goal.

My husband and I decided these Buffalo Wing Turkey Wraps are healthy food for people who don't want to eat healthy. These low carb wraps are packed with protein, veggies, and flavor. As you know my husband is obsessed with anything buffalo flavored. Buffalo Chicken Dip, Buffalo Chicken Nachos, Buffalo Chicken Mac n' Cheese...all some of our favorites. My sister-in-law Kristy, over at Sweet Treats and More happens to be married to my husband's brother, Brett, who is also obsessed with all thing buffalo. So when Kristy said Brett loved these, I knew my husband would to.

Buffalo Wing Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Source: barely adapted from Sweet Treats and More

1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 cup onion, diced finely
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 cup carrot shavings (use a vegetable peeler to make shavings)
1 cup celery, sliced thinly
1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves removed to form cups
salt and pepper 
1/2 cup Frank's Red Hot Buffalo wing sauce
Blue cheese crumbles or blue cheese dressing to drizzle over the top

*I used some blue cheese crumbles and a tablespoon of Litehouse Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette just like my SIL, but don't feel like you have to have the dressing to make these...they are good with just the crumbles too.

1. In a large skillet, saute the onions over medium heat until soft (3-4 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add ground turkey, season with a dash of salt and pepper, brown meat and cook until cooked through. Drain any grease if necessary.

2. Return meat to pan and stir in the wing sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for a couple of minutes.

3. Prepare lettuce cups. Place spoonful of meat into lettuce cup, top with a few carrot shavings and chopped celery.  Sprinkle with some blue cheese crumbles and/or dressing. Wrap up and start eating!