Julie Stuckey

This is a hearty and tasty Cajun-style soup made with different beans, vegetables, and spices that is cooked perfectly in an InstantPot. Ingredients: 1 package 15 bean soup mix 8 cups vegetable broth 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 bell pepper, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 can diced tomatoes 2 carrots, diced 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil Instructions: Rinse the 15 bean soup mix under cold water and drain Set the InstantPot to saut mode and add olive oil Saut onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery until softened Add diced tomatoes, carrots, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and rinsed beans Stir well Pour in vegetable broth and stir to combine Close the InstantPot lid, set to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes Allow natural release for 10 minutes, the...

For a healthy Whole30 and Paleo snack, these Keto Avocado Bacon Bites are great. Avocado halves filled with creamy avocado and savory bacon make a tasty and healthy treat. Ingredients: 2 avocados, halved and pitted 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp lime juice Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Get the oven ready by heating it up to 400F 200C Take out some of the avocado flesh to make a bigger hole in each half Put bacon bits, chopped parsley, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix them together Put a little of the bacon mixture into each half of the avocado and gently press it in Stack stuffed avocados on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until warm all the way through Enjoy while still warm

This gluten-free dish is a delightful combination of spicy roasted eggplant and sweet cherry tomatoes. Its a simple and flavorful recipe thats perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a healthy side dish. Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cups cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Fresh basil leaves for garnish Instructions: Turn on your oven and heat it up to 425F 220C The eggplant cubes and cherry tomatoes should be mixed together in a large bowl Put the olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a different small bowl Mix them together To make sure the eggplant and cherry tomatoes are evenly covered, pour the spice mix over them and toss them around Place the vegetables on a baking sheet so that they are all in one layer Plac...

Delicious pulled pork that has been smoked and is tender, with a subtle flavor of apple cider vinegar. Ideal for tacos or sandwiches. Ingredients: 5 lbs pork shoulder 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp dry rub seasoning 1 cup apple juice 1/2 cup water Buns for serving Instructions: Trim the pork shoulder of any extra fat All over the pork shoulder, rub in the dry seasoning Using a meat injector, inject apple cider vinegar into various pork parts Allow the pork to marinate in the fridge for at least two hours, or overnight Set the smokers temperature to 225F 107C Fill a spray bottle with equal parts water and apple juice Every hour, put the pork in the smoker and mist it with the apple juice mixture Smoke the pork for 8 to 10 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195F 90C After taking the pork out of the smoker, give it a half-hour to rest Using two forks, shred t...

These sweet potato jack-o-lantern chips are cute and crunchy. Theyre great for Halloween parties or just as a fun snack. Theyre a tasty and healthy treat when paired with a creamy chickpea tahini dip. Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste For the dip: 1 cup cooked chickpeas 1/4 cup tahini 1 garlic clove, minced Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp water Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F 200C Slice sweet potatoes thinly and use a small pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to cut out jack-o-lantern shapes Place the sweet potato jack-o-lanterns on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crispy and golden brown, flipping halfway through While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the dip by blending chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, water, salt, and pepper until sm...

Indulge in the perfect blend of white chocolate and fresh raspberries with these delightful cupcakes. The creamy white chocolate raspberry mousse filling adds a burst of flavor to every bite. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1 cup fresh raspberries 1/2 cup heavy cream 8 oz white chocolate, finely chopped 1 tsp raspberry extract Pink food coloring optional Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt Set aside In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract Gradually mix in th...