Peach Crisp (skinny)

8 peaches pitted & sliced

3 Tbsps flour

2 Tbsps syrup (or honey)

1/4 cup melted butter

1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey)


1/2 tsp vanilla extract


1/2 tsp cinnamon


1/2 tsp nutmeg


1/4 tsp salt

1 cup rolled oats


1/2 cup flour


1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Grease 8x8 baking dish


Mix peaches, 3 tablespoons flour, and 2 teaspoons syrup in a bowl until fruit is coated

Spread into the bottom of the prepared baking dish

Mix butter, 1/2 cup syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt


Stir in oats, flour and walnuts

Spread loosely over fruit


Bake 30 minutes

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Red Beans and Rice

• 1 (12oz) package smoked andouille sausage, each cut in half then thinly sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 3 cups broth 
• 2 Tbsps tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
• 3 (14oz) cans red (or kidney) beans, drained
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp salt 
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• cooked rice

• Sauté sausage, onion, garlic, bell pepper and celery until veggies are tender
• Stir in broth, tomato paste, cajun seasoning, red beans, hot sauce, bay leaf, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil
• Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes
• Mash some of the beans to slightly thicken
• Serve over cooked rice

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