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Jalapeno Popper Quiche

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This Jalapeno Popper Quiche is a fun way to spice up your breakfast or brunch! It’s classic quiche meets everyone’s favorite spicy appetizer!


We have some pretty amazing pepper varieties growing in our garden this year!  We’re growing orange bell peppers, Sweety Drop peppers, Cubanelle peppers, Pimento peppers, and Coolapeño peppers.  It’s our first year seeing coolapeno plants available.  They’re a heatless variety of jalapeno peppers.  It’s kind of crazy!  They look exactly like a jalapeno, but they’re all pepper flavor.  No heat!

It’s been nice to have heatless varieties of peppers this year since we haven’t been eating much spicy food.  Ever since my husband started having trouble with acidic foods, we’ve cut back on a lot.  Including our favorite spicy foods!  I still get cravings for it from time-to-time.  But since the summer heat’s been kicked up to 90, I’m already sweating my face off and would rather not have to feel anymore heat.  Especially from my food!


The first time I made this quiche, I used one of our coolapeno peppers. This last time, I made it – well, we had eaten all of the fully grown coolapenos, so I grabbed a couple jalapenos from the store.  My husband isn’t much of a quiche eater, so I didn’t have to really worry about the spice level.  It wasn’t too bad anyway since I only used one jalapeno pepper.  I also seeded the jalapeno and removed the ribs (both hold heat).

This quiche has quickly become a make-again breakfast recipe.  It’s easy to put together, has a ton of jalapeno popper inspired flavor, and makes a great heat-and-eat breakfast!  Like a classic quiche, I’ve added heavy cream, a mixture of cheeses, and bacon to my egg mixtures.  It’s not the healthiest breakfast, but it’s pretty damn delicious and worth every single calorie!

If you’re worried about the calorie count in this Jalapeno Popper Quiche, there are a few ways you can lighten it up:
  • Go crustless (especially if you’re like me and can’t make a pretty crust edge to save your life)!  Grease a pie plate, whip up the egg mixture, pour it into the pie plate and bake!
  • Instead of heavy cream, whisk in milk.
  • Use turkey bacon or low sodium bacon to cut calories and salt.
  • Ditch the brie and sub in a different cheese, or just use a low fat cheddar.
  • And if jalapenos aren’t your thing, sub in your favorite heatless pepper.

Just use the same amount of ingredients that you would in the recipe below and you’ll have a lighter version of this Jalapeno Popper Quiche!

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Jalapeno Popper Quiche

Jalapeno Popper Quiche

Ingredients

  • 1 store bought pie crust (or homemade if you're fancy like that)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and roughly chopped, with a little set aside for garnishing
  • 4 oz. triple creme brie, cubed
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar blend, divided in half
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: scallions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the pie crust in a pie plate and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and heavy cream together. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add the bacon, brie, jalapeno, and half of the cheddar to the bottom of the pie crust.
  4. Pour the egg mixture into the crust.
  5. Bake the quiche for 40-45 minutes, or until the eggs are set.
  6. While the quiche is still warm, add the other half of the cheddar cheese on top and allow to melt.
  7. Garnish with chopped bacon and scallions. Then, serve.
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You might think this Jalapeno Popper Quiche is heavy because of the cream and cheese in it.  But it’s not at all!  The eggs are so fluffy and light and the cheese melts perfectly into every inch of this quiche.  Make it ahead of time or serve it as breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner! 

Did you make this Jalapeno Popper Quiche recipe?  Make sure to share your delicious pics with the hashtag #livinglavidaeats and tag me @lavidaholoka!

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20 Easy Blueberry Recipes to Make This Summer

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Are blueberries your favorite berry?  Then, you’ll want to try one of these 20 Easy Blueberry Recipes this summer!  Enjoy classic blueberry pies, muffins, and so much more!


July is National Blueberry Month.  And today just so happens to be National Blueberry Muffin Day! 

Did you know that Hammonton, New Jersey is considered the “Blueberry Capital of the World?” When my husband and I first started our garden, we took a drive to Hammonton to buy blueberry bushes.  It’s a beautiful part of the state!  Hammonton definitely takes pride in being a top blueberry producer.  In fact, you can see it in the beautiful farms and blueberry signs around town!

This year, it felt like it took forever for our backyard blueberries to ripen!  Nothing says summer quite like a freshly-picked handful of these sweet, little berries!  Well, maybe except for the fresh blueberry crumb pie the local bakery makes every summer.  It’s one of my absolute favorite blueberry desserts!  The crust is filled to the brim with fresh blueberries.  Then, it’s topped with a delicious crumb topping.  Just writing about it is making me seriously crave one of those pies! 

Are blueberries your favorite summer berry?  Then, consider making one of these 20 easy blueberry recipes!   These recipes include everything from pies, cookies, muffins, drinks, dressings, and more!  Blueberry season runs into early August here in New Jersey.  So there’s still plenty of time to whip up one of these delicious recipes with fresh, summer blueberries!

20 Easy Blueberry Recipes to Make This Summer
  1. Cinnamon Roll Blueberry French Toast Bake – My Heavenly Recipes
  2. Homemade Blueberry Pie – Adamant Kitchen
  3. Blueberry Pie Cookie Idea – Kimspired DIY
  4. Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies – Natalie’s Health
  5. Mini Blueberry Tarts with Chocolate – Mommy Evolution
  6. Homemade Blueberry Swirl ‘No Churn’ Ice Cream – The Organic Kitchen
  7. Keto Blueberry Iced Tea Lemonade – Dr. Davinah’s Eats
  8. Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe – Art from My Table
  9. Peach Blueberry Crumble – 24 Carrot Kitchen
  10. Blueberry Galette – Urban Bliss Life
  11. Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie – Busy Being Jennifer
  12. Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins – In Mama Maggies Kitchen
  13. Peach Blueberry Crisp – Dancing Through the Rain
  14. The BEST Blueberry Strawberry Smoothie – 24 Carrot Kitchen
  15. Blueberry Chia Pudding – Natalie’s Health
  16. Baked French Toast with Blueberry Plum Compote – Busy Being Jennifer
  17. Blueberry Crumble Pie – Saving Room for Dessert
  18. Blueberry Streusel Loaf – An Italian in My Kitchen
  19. Keto Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bites – Dr. Davinah’s Eats
  20. Blueberry Lemon Bread with Lemon Glaze – Live Well Bake Often

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Skinny Whiskey Arnold Palmer

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Chill out this summer with a refreshing Skinny Whiskey Arnold Palmer. This mix of lemonade and iced tea is sweetened with stevia for a low-cal cocktail!


I’ve somehow ended up with an abundance of whiskey.  Party over here!  It’s not necessarily a bad problem to have, but whiskey isn’t my first drink of choice.  We have two bottles of flavored whiskey to use in chocolate pecan pie – my husband’s favorite that I make just for him because I’m not a fan.  On top of that, my parents ended up giving me three more full bottles of whiskey. 

Since then (and it’s been a while), I’ve been trying to come up with different ways to use up my stash instead of just having it sit on a shelf.  There are only so many pies I can make for my boo.  Especially since those summer temps are rising and I’d rather not turn on the oven if I don’t have to.  So there’s the occasional pie and I’ve been using it in barbecue marinades to use when we grill, too.

Then, there’s the obvious solution – drink it!


So here we are in the second week of July and it’s been hot AF.  On one particularly steamy 90 degree day, I decided to put some of our whiskey to good use.  I initially wanted to make whiskey spiked lemonade.  As I pulled the ingredients to make a stevia simple syrup and mix up a lemonade base, I decided to go one better.

Stevia + whiskey + lemonade + tea = Skinny Whiskey Arnold Palmer!

You know, that classic lemonade and tea drink named after a famous pro golfer.  It’s the best of summer beverages in a glass.  Especially when it’s spiked!


And since I’ve been doing a decent job of cutting out extra sugar lately, I made my simple syrup for this drink with stevia.  That way, when I’m trying to unwind and cool down at the end of a summer day, I won’t feel entirely guilty about guzzling a quart-size mason jar of this whiskey spiked Arnold Palmer.


Sure, you could totally use store bought lemonade and tea, pour some whiskey in, and call it a day.  But then, you have to factor in all of that added sugar.  It’s worth the extra steps.  Not just to cut the sugar, but because it’s doesn’t get any better than homemade lemonade and iced tea!

So I started with whiskey and lemon juice in my shaker (aka a quart mason jar).  Then, I made my simple syrup with stevia and water.  I let that come to a boil and took it off the heat.  Then, I filled the mason jar with ice and poured in the simple syrup. 

After that, I boiled a little more water and steeped an iced tea bag.  I let that cool for a bit, added it to my mason jar, gave it a good shake, and poured it into pint jars.  Garnish with a slice of lemon, some fresh mint, and sip!

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Skinny Whiskey Arnold Palmer

Skinny Whiskey Arnold Palmer

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup whiskey
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp. stevia
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 black tea bag
  • Ice
  • Optional: lemon slices, fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Pour the whiskey and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker or quart mason jar. Fill it with ice and set aside.
  2. In a small pot, add the 1/2 cup of water and stevia to make a simple syrup.
  3. Bring to a boil and stir until the stevia is dissolved. Remove from heat. Once the simple syrup has cooled down a little, pour it into the shaker.
  4. In the same pot, add the cup of water and bring it to a boil.
  5. Once the water boils, remove it from the stove top and steep the tea bag.
  6. When the tea is steeped to your liking, let it cool down for a couple minutes, then pour it into the jar.
  7. Add the top onto the shaker and give it a good shake.
  8. Pour it into glasses or pint-sized mason jar with more ice. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves before serving.
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If you’re not much of a whiskey drinker – or drinker, in general – omit the booze and enjoy a refreshing summer beverage!  You could even go so far as to make the lemonade and tea mixture ahead of time.  Then, add the whiskey and garnishes before serving this seriously refreshing summer sip!

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Berry Shortcake Sundaes with Strawberry Sauce

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These Berry Shortcake Sundaes are an easy, family-friendly ice cream treat made with shortcakes, berries, homemade whipped cream, and strawberry sauce!


I was having lunch with my sister a few weeks ago and asked her, “Remember those shortcakes that mom and dad used to make with those dessert shells?”  She didn’t remember until I pulled a package of the dessert shells out of the freezer.  “Oh, yeah!  Those!”

My parents always found delicious ways to do dessert during the summer.  On weekends, we would make easy shortcakes topped with whipped cream and strawberries, or waffle sundaes piled high with ice cream and chocolate syrup.  It was the best way to end a hot, summer night! 

I immediately got nostalgic for those summer shortcakes after seeing dessert shells by the berries in the grocery store.  So I bought a package to hold onto.


Now that I have those dessert shells in my possession, our plans for tomorrow’s 4th of July festivities include: staying cool, not getting bit by mosquitoes, keeping Hunter calm during fireworks, and ending the evening with berry shortcake sundaes.

These sundaes are basically of a combination of those waffle sundaes and shortcakes that we used to make.  We’ve still got that golden shortcake base.  But instead of just whipped cream and strawberries, I’ve topped it with vanilla ice cream, homemade strawberry sauce, homemade vanilla bean whipped cream, and mixed berries.


An easy strawberry sauce you’ll want to spoon over everything!

 
I could eat that strawberry sauce with a spoon and not feel a morsel of guilt about it. Of course, it’s best to save it for your sundaes….or French toast, or waffles, or whatever your little heart desires spooning it over! 

It’s so easy to make, too!  It’s almost like making a jam, but it keeps its saucy consistency, even after cooling. I left our strawberry sauce slightly chunky, but blend it to your preferred consistency!

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Berry Shortcake Sundaes with Strawberry Sauce

Berry Shortcake Sundaes with Strawberry Sauce

Ingredients

    For the strawberry sauce:
  • 3 cup strawberries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sugar, or 2 tbsp. stevia sweetener
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 vanilla bean, scraped (reserve the other half for the whipped cream)
  • 1/2 cup water
    • For the whipped cream:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 vanilla bean, scraped
  • 2 tbsp. sugar, or 1/2 tsp. stevia sweetener
    • For the sundaes:
  • 2 dessert shells
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Sliced strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
  • Strawberry sauce
  • Whipped cream
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves

Instructions

    For the strawberry sauce:
  1. Add the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla bean to a medium pot.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. When the pot begins to boil, lower the heat.
  4. Continuing cooking for 10-12 minutes, or until the strawberries have softened.
  5. Once the strawberries are soft and most of the juices have been released, remove the pot from heat.
  6. Use a hand blender to blend the sauce into a smooth consistency. It's okay if some chunks of strawberries remain.
  7. Add the water to the pot and cook over medium-low heat for another five minutes.
  8. Allow the sauce to cool, then store in a mason jar in the fridge until ready to use.
    9. For the whipped cream:
  9. Add the heavy cream, vanilla bean, and sugar to a mixing bowl.
  10. Whip until soft peaks form.
  11. Spoon into a mason jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
    12. For the sundaes:
  12. If desired, toast the dessert shells just until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  13. Allow the dessert shells to cool. Then, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream into each of them.
  14. Drizzle with strawberry sauce and top with a dollop of whipped cream.
  15. Add some berries on top, garnish with a mint leave, and serve.
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Make these sundaes a summer weekend tradition!

 
If you’re looking for an easy, last minute dessert for the 4th of July or an ice cream treat to keep you cool during a summer night, definitely – definitely – make these sundaes!  You could even make these ice cream buffet style.

Have the dessert shells ready (look for them in a pack of six near the berries at the grocery store) and set out a bunch of different ice cream flavors and toppings.  Super fun! 


Of course, if you’re not into sharing, the dessert shells freeze well.  Just thaw them out the morning before you’re planning on making these sundaes, give them a quick toast, and get to topping them!

Pretty sure we need to make these a Sunday night sundae tradition of our own this summer!

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