Carrot Zucchini Cake

My daughter did the baking today- and this was to help use up our numerous Zucchinis and carrots we got.  Really yummy!

2 eggs
3/4 C brown sugar
1/2 C canola oil
1/4 C honey
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 C shredded carrot (about 2 large carrots)
1 C shredded zucchini (about 2 small zucchinis)
1/2 C chopped pecans (optional)
1 1/2 C flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt

Frosting
8 oz reduced fat Cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp Lemon Juice.

 Preheat oven to 350C. Mix together eggs, brown sugar, canola oil, honey and vanilla until well blended.  Fold in the carrot and zucchini.  Then fold in the dry ingredients (minus the pecans).

Pour into a 9x13 pan and cook for 22-25 minutes until done.  While it cools prepare the icing. Simply mix together all ingredients for the frosting and then spread onto a cooled cake. Top with pecans.

Makes 12 servings:348 calories

Cupboards, Drawers the organization continues

Continuing on the 91 day challenge.

Drawers and cupboards got done. We just have the counter tops left to do today. Purchased a bunch more containers so things could be divided up- now medicine/first aid, dog medicines, batteries all have their own containers in the pantry- much easier. Luckily it's garbage day tomorrow because our bin is full!

Sadly our label maker died today :( it was a sad day a  new one is necessary we use it lots!

Back to the organizing- Fridge and Pantry- 91 day De-clutter challenge

Yes its been a while- but summer ending means a bit more of a schedule and getting stuff back on track.  The last 4 weeks was full of caring for puppies.  (Check out our other blog for info)

This link was bouncing around facebook yesterday and I decided why not just the kick in the butt i needed.  Today was catch up day- since we started a few days late

No before pictures (seriously it was that bad) but here's our afters for the fridge and pantry.  The kids as always were as huge of a help cleaning as they are making the messes :) 

Pantry all cleaned out just like when we moved in!

And everything put back in

 The fridge looking spic and span.  That one took a bit o a team effort
The pantry we put things more into containers- my mom is now a tupperware consultant and I see more tupperware in my pantry and fridge's future!

We threw a lot of stuff out- a lot of things we just don't use- but not worth donating (really no one would want them).  Tomorrow we tackle the cupboards!

Turkey Burgers and Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

First day back to school.  We're following the 91 day de clutter challenge and started today. This I felt deserved a good BBQ since it's still super nice and hot out! We had some catch up cleaning out completely our fridge and pantry today we were hungry after!


Turkey Burgers: 

1lbs (2 packages) Ground Turkey- Lean
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup Italian blend shredded cheese
1/2 red onion chopped
1/2 tsp Italian blend herbs
1 Egg

Mix items together, form into patties.  This will make either 6 big patties or 8 regular size.  I went for 6 jumbo as our family is 3 member big. I will say this recipe held together the best of any turkey burgers I've made so far!

Grill over high heat (500F) until cooked through and juices run clear.

Served on a whole wheat bun,

6 servings: 446 calories (with bun but not toppings)


Prosciutto wrapped Asparagus

1 bunch asparagus
1 package (10 slices) Proscuitto
1/2 package Velata Smoked Gouda 
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tsp Lemon Juice

Whisk olive oil and lemon juice together. Break asparagus ends off (bend each stalk and it will naturally break off where the fiberous section meets the tender part). Toss asparagus in the Olive oil mixture.

Place slice of Proscuitto down, place on 3-5 stalks of asparagus (Larger stalks you'll need 3 bunch with youngers stalks use closer to 5) place a tsp of Cheese and then roll up.

Grill over medium heat (400F) until stalks are tender, prosciutto is crisp.

Servings: 9 Calories: 95/serving