SparkLing GiggLes

01/13/2025

Thank you Teachers

01/13/2025

If people with kids want something fun and
kindhearted to do go to a Nursing home and build snowmen in front of the residents windows. They would love to see the kids and would love the snowmen.
Just a thought.❤️

01/12/2025

Greek Chicken Gyros

Ingredients:

• 2 lb/1 kg chicken thigh fillets, boneless skinless MARINADE

• 3 large garlic cloves, minced (~ 3 tsp)

1 tbsp vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

• 3 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 3 tbsp Greek yogurt or low fat sour cream

• 1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp salt

• Black pepper

ΤΖΑΤΖΙΚΙ

• 2 cucumbers (to make about 1/2-3/4 cup grated cucumber after squeezing out juice)

• 1 1/4 cups Greek yoghurt or low fat sour cream

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or more if you want richer)

1 garlic clove, minced

• 1/4 tsp salt

• Black pepper

COOK

Mix the ingredients with chicken and cook in pan with olive oil.

SERVE

Serve chicken on pita breads,flat breads or low carb bread or tortilla with Tzatziki sauce on top

Calories- 350 to 450 depending on the type of bread/wrap you are using.
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01/12/2025

🍒Refreshing Apple Cranberry Coleslaw🍒

Ingredients:

1 small head of green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded carrots
1 large apple, julienned (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)

Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables
Thinly slice the cabbage and julienne the apple. Shred the carrots if they aren’t pre-shredded.

Step 2: Make the Dressing
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 3: Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the sliced cabbage, shredded carrots, julienned apple, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds if using.
Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 4: Chill and Serve
Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give it a good toss and adjust seasoning if needed.Ctto

01/12/2025

01/11/2025

Shrimp, Corn, Potatoes, and Smoked Sausage Foil Pack

Ingredients:

1 lb large shrimp
2 ears of corn, cut into thirds
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
1 lb smoked turkey sausage, sliced
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions:

Preheat the Grill or Oven:

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Prepare the Ingredients:

In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, corn, potatoes, and smoked sausage.

Season the Ingredients:

Drizzle the olive oil and melted butter over the ingredients. Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until evenly coated.

Assemble the Foil Packs:

Cut four large pieces of aluminum foil. Divide the shrimp, corn, potatoes, and sausage mixture evenly among the foil pieces. Fold the edges of the foil over the mixture, covering completely and sealing the packets closed.

Cook the Foil Packs:

Place the foil packs on the preheated grill or in the oven. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the shrimp is cooked through.

Serve:

Carefully open the foil packs (watch out for steam!). Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon.

Servings 4. Calories 400
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01/11/2025

Avocado, Mozzarella, and Tomato Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

½ avocado (sliced)
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 tomatoes slices
Salt and pepper
2 slices bread ( low carb bread )
a dab of butter

Method

Butter the outside layers of the bread. Place one slice, buttered side down in a frying pan -heated at medium heat. Layer the cheese, tomato and then the avocado.Sprinkle salt and pepper.
Place the other slice of bread on top- butter up. Flip after a few minutes. Cook each side until golden on the outside, gooey in the inside. Ctto

01/11/2025

I want to give a huge shout-out to my top Stars senders. Thank you for all the support!

Alexander Lang

01/10/2025

Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

1 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour for low carb option
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Zucchini Noodles:

3-4 medium zucchinis, spiralized
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions:

Making the Meatballs:

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.

Form Meatballs: Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown.

Preparing the Zucchini Noodles:

Spiralize Zucchini: While the meatballs are baking, use a spiralizer to turn the zucchinis into noodles. Set aside.

Cook Garlic: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add Zucchini Noodles: Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the noodles begin to soften.

Add Broth and Lemon Juice: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, and add the red pepper flakes if using. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the noodles are tender but still slightly crisp.

Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assembling the Dish:

Combine: Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet with the zucchini noodles. Toss to combine.

Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Optional

4 servings. 360 calories each
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01/10/2025

What do you add to your oatmeal to make it more appetizing? I am kind of bored with cinnamon and apples. Thanks!

01/10/2025

We’re going on 17 hours without power.

I wanted to share a hack to warm up soup! I made this chili last night in preparation for outages. Go look through your junk drawer for some tea lights and make yourself a makeshift stove!

Credit to the owner

01/10/2025

Flu/cold tea bombs.

2 whole lemons (peeled)
1/2 lb fresh ginger
One whole head of garlic
1 Tbs of turmeric powder
1 Tbs pepper
1 Tbs cinnamon
1 1/2 Tbs cayenne pepper
1/2 Tbs ACV
1 1/2 Tbs honey
3 cups of water
Grind in blender

Strain into a cup then put in silicone muffin dish or ice cube tray and freeze.
Store in a ziploc bag after they freeze.

This tea gives instant relief when you have cold or flu. Just add in a cup of hot water. Ctto

01/10/2025

Enjoy these cheesy zucchini patties, simple and delicious.

Ingredients

2 cups grated zucchini
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup all-purpose flour or Almond flour for low carb option
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Salt, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

Prepare the Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the grated zucchini, beaten eggs, chopped onion, flour, Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese, and salt. Stir well to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Heat Oil: Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Form and Cook Patties: Drop the zucchini mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls into the skillet, flattening each dollop with a spatula to form a patty shape. Cook for a few minutes on each side until golden brown.
Serve: Once cooked, remove the patties from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve warm.

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01/09/2025

Third fast moving fire broke out in LA!