Taco Cauliflower Rice

This is an easy, fast and delicious low carb meal that your entire family will love! For my son I leave the jalapeno out,(and just add extra to yours!) This taco cauliflower rice will be a great meal (or side dish) for your family.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 10 oz package of cauliflower rice
  • 1 oz package of taco seasoning
  • ⅓ cup red onion – chopped
  • 2 Tbsp oil – vegetable, olive or preferred
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 fresh jalapeno

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. In a large skillet, saute chopped onion with oil and minced garlic. Cook until onions become tender and translucent.  
  2. Add cauliflower rice and taco seasoning.  Continue to simmer until cauliflower rice is cooked.  
  3. Stir in a preferred amount of chopped fresh jalapeno.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. ENJOY!

Taco Cauliflower RIce

Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican

Equipment

  • 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag 10 oz package of cauliflower rice
  • 1 oz package of taco seasoning
  • 1/3 cup red onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 jalapeno

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, saute chopped onion with oil and minced garlic. Cook until onions become tender and translucent.
  • Add cauliflower rice and taco seasoning.  Continue to simmer until cauliflower rice is cooked.
  • Stir in a preferred amount of chopped fresh jalapeno.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly

Notes

Keyword Keto
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7 Hacks to Help You Move Quicker

Moving is almost rarely enjoyable. I mean, you have to pack up all your stuff just to unpack it again somewhere else? You eat off of paper plates with plastic utensils for your last week because you know your kitchen takes the most to pack. You shift boxes around for weeks while you try and continue living in your home. It’s just not fun.

The fun comes on the other end when you get to unpack and decorate somewhere new! Whether you’re moving to a new city, a new apartment, with a significant other, into your first married home…it’s exciting doing something new. Now, to get to the new, and past the terrible process of moving, here are my packing hacks.

  1. Label everything! Unless you’re packing things in the boxes they originally came in such as your pans, Keurig or pots make sure to label your boxes with the room, general contents, and whether it’s fragile or not. This will help you to locate it once you move as well as you can tell the content inside without having to open each box and be surprised.
  2. Wrap your clothes. Now…what does this mean? Chances are, you have a few things on hangers. Once upon a time, I would move the clothes separately from the hangers and then have to put everything back together. Then, thanks to Pinterest, I found the best hack.It saves so much time! Take a garbage bag and literally wrap up your clothes right on the hanger. This will keep them clean in moving trucks, and just make them easier to move.
  3. Baggies are your friend. If you have furniture or hanging pieces that require particular hardware, take it off the wall or take it apart, and immediately put the unique pieces into their own unique baggie. Then, label the baggie. Keep all of your hardware in one box to make it easier to move as well. What is a magic box? See the post below! 
  4. Have a magic box. There are going to be a few things that you need pretty soon after arriving at the new place. Things like hardware, some cleaning supplies, box cutter, etc. Put all of this in a box and carry this box with you. The last thing you want is to have to go hunting for a box cutter so you can then find the toilet paper when you have to pee at your new home.
  5. Prep the new place. If you have the chance to get into your new place before your hired moving day, prep the place with the essentials. Make sure there’s some water for you and whoever is helping you. You’ll need toilet paper as well. Probably some paper towels. If you have things that are precious to you, go ahead and get them in the place before the movers start moving.

  1. Take The Stress Out: One of the easiest hacks to help you through a move is having someone else help you with managing it. How can you do that? Hire a professional moving company to do the hard work for you! Bearded Brothers Moving Group is the answer to this issue. This Youngstown, Ohio long distance movers  offer a variety of services to help you that not only include packing and moving but even more specific needs such as packing and unpacking, furniture disassembly and reassembling, and art and antique moving. They are friendly, professional, and extremely helpful when you need a break from the overwhelming feeling of moving. 
  2. Don’t procrastinate. Seriously. I’ve helped my sister move enough times to know that procrastination is the worst. Moving a grocery bag of miscellaneous socks and underwear isn’t efficient! Plan out weekends or nights that you have a few hours to go through room by room on what should be packed up. 

While these hacks are only the beginning of easy things to help you move, I’m sure there are many more that I’d love to hear in the comments below! What are some crazy hacks you’ve tried or heard of before? While I might not be moving personally, I hope you have found this information helpful and that you take into consideration when the big day does arrive! 

If you are looking for the best place to start a new chapter, look no further than Southern California. There are so many great reasons to live in Southern California, just ask me!

~ XOXO, the self proclaimed expert in moving, Amanda // Blonde out of Water

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Jalapeno Ranch Dip

If you’ve ever been to Chuy’s , you have had to try their Jalapeño Ranch Dip. It is absolutely amazing, and my new favorite. It gives you just enough kick (without making your eyes water) and keeps you coming back for more!

This is a great dip for parties, holidays – or just because. It keeps well in the refrigerator for several weeks (but most likely, it won’t last that long!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 Tablespoons salsa verde, to taste
2 jalapenos, diced – deseeded if desired
Small bunch cilantro, washed and chopped (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup)
1 Tablespoon ranch seasoning, to taste
1 teaspoon cumin, to taste
2 teaspoons lime juice, to taste
Salsa/Dip Bowls 
Directions:
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream and buttermilk.
Each ingredient in this recipe after those three should be added to personal taste. Continue to taste and adjust as you make this recipe.
Whisk in the salsa verde, diced jalapenos and cilantro.
Season with ranch, cumin and lime juice.
This dip is ready to enjoy right away but you can also place in the fridge overnight for even more amazing flavor.

Jalapeno Ranch Dip

Course Appetizer

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp salsa verde, to taste
  • 2 jalapenos, diced - deseeded if desired
  • 1  cilantro, washed and chopped (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup)
  • 1 tbsp  ranch seasoning, to taste
  • 1 tsp cumin, to taste
  • 2 tso  lime juice, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream and buttermilk.
  • Each ingredient in this recipe after those three should be added to personal taste. Continue to taste and adjust as you make this recipe
  • Whisk in the salsa verde, diced jalapenos and cilantro.
  • Season with ranch, cumin and lime juice.
  • This dip is ready to enjoy right away but you can also place in the fridge overnight for even more amazing flavor
Keyword dips

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Thai Crispy Chicken

I always like to try new recipes, and when I found this Thai Crispy Chicken, I had to give it my own twist. This is now a family favorite (especially with my teens). This is a quick and easy weeknight meal – and its great for leftovers for lunch at work the next day! For a family I would recommend doubling the recipe listed below.

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 Chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
  • 1 Egg
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 Cup flour
  • ½ Cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tsp garlic powder
  • ½ Tsp ginger powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 1 Tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp broth
  • 1 Tsp ginger
  • ½ Tsp cumin
  • Pinch of turmeric

Directions:

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl combine the peanut butter with the soy sauce, broth, ginger, cumin and turmeric. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the chicken: In a bowl beat the egg with the lemon juice. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl combine the flour with the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, ginger and salt and pepper.
  4. Dip the chicken into the egg and then transfer to the fliru mixture. Toss to coat evenly with flour.
  5. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
  6. Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook for 3 more minutes stirring so the chicken gets evenly coated with the sauce.
  7. Serve over rice with chopped pepper, mint or basil sprigs and a lime wedge.

Notes:

  • I love to cut the chicken as tiny as possible so you get a lot of crispness!
  • You can also omit the sauce and the end result is incredibly delicious too. A little bit of sauce goes a long way. You don’t want to drown the chicken in it or it won’t be as crispy.

 

 

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Get Organized & Summer Ready with Name Bubbles

Though I am *so* done raising babies, sometimes I get super envious of what they have out now for little ones. I mean, so many things that would have made my life easier as a Mom (especially working all the time!).
One of my biggest pet peeves were losing soo many bottles, cups and rubbermaid containers at daycare/school/and extracurricular activities. I felt like I was spending a small fortune each week replacing items that were ‘misplaced’, left outside, taken by another child – it was enough to make me crazy! So when I came across these amazing products by Name Bubbles I knew I had to share with the other Mamas out there so maybe you won’t have to experience the frustration I did!
So the COOLEST item (at least in my opinion) are the name stickers that can be used at daycare/school.ESPECIALLY the bottle tags! Imagine not having to worry about sending a note and HOPING that the correct bottle gets given at the correct time; these labels make it so simple for everybody!
They have labels for lunch boxes, glass/plastic ware, even iron on’s for clothing, and adult labels for nursing homes/hospitals. Name Bubbles has such amazing products, and these would be perfect for baby shower gifts!

They even have value packs so you can get the most bang for your buck!

I’m grabbing a Value Packs
for all the camps and sports activities for the summer! Hopefully this will help them come home with everything they left with.

Check out more of their amazing products here.

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