Fergie's Zucchini & Garlic Risotto

The name of this recipe says it all!  Creamy, garlicy goodness!  Wow your family at dinner tonight! 

1 1/2 Cups Risotto Rice 

3 Tablespoons Good Quality Butter (unsalted) 

6 Cups of Chicken Stock 

4-6 Garlic Cloves, Chopped 

1 Cup Zucchini, Shredded

Pepper 

Melt the butter in a large skillet and add the rice.  Lightly brown... 

Place the stock in a pot and bring to a boil... 

Begin to add stock one ladle at a time... 

Stir continuously until stock is absorbed... Continue at add stock one ladle at a time... 

When you add the last ladle add the zucchini and pepper to taste... 

Mix the zucchini in well, turn off the heat and cover... 

Remove cover and mix again... You end up with a perfect, creamy, savory rice!!! 

Fergie's Illegal Creamy Potatoes

Ok... so this recipe is not for the faint of heart!  Do Not look at this recipe if you are dieting in any capacity!!!  This recipe is inspired by children's constant request for ... (and I will quote) ... " Something Creamy, Cheesy, and Plain Wonderful!!!" 

5-6 Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes

1 1/2 Cups Heavy Cream

1-1 1/2 Teaspoons Lawry's 

1 Teaspoon Onion Powder 

1/2 Teaspoon Ground Pepper 

1/2 Teaspoon Chile Powder 

1 1/2 Cups Cheese (I used Trader Joes Grated Swiss and Gruyere Cheese)

Slice potatoes the long way... 

Cut into long strips... 

Spray the casserole... 

Layer the potatoes... Add the Lawry's, pepper, onion powder and chile powder... 

Pour the cream over the top... 

Sprinkle with cheese... 

I bought this at Trader Joes... 

Cover with foil... poke a few holes on foil... Bake at 400 for 35 minutes... 

After 45 minutes take out of oven, uncover and put back in for another 15-20 minutes... 

or until golden brown. 

Fergie's No Bake Granola Bars

Sick of spending money on granola bars that are full of sugar, preservatives and

no true nutritional value?  I made these for my kids who all play sports and are always hungry. 

Easy to make, super yummy and with way more goodness than store bought. 

3 Cups Raw Oats 

1 Cup Whole Grain Cereal (I used Cascadian Farm Whole Grain Squares), Hand Crumbled 

1/2 Cut Raw Sunflower or Pumpkin Seeds

1/2 Cup Raw Sesame Seeds

1/2 Cup Raw Hemp Seeds

1 Package Graham Crackers, Hand Crumbled

1 Package Milk, Semi-Sweet or Carob Chips 

1/2 Teaspoon Salt 

4 oz. Organic Grass Fed Butter, Unsalted 

1/2 Cup Coconut Nectar or Agave Nectar 

1 Cup Raw Honey 

1/2 Cup Almond Butter 

1/2 Cup Peanut Butter 

1 Tablespoon Vanilla 

Start building all your dry ingredients... 

This is the cereal I used... 

Use your hands to crumble it up... 

Combine the sunflower seeds... 

And the sesame seeds in a dry pan and toast for just a couple of minutes... 

Do not leave unattended they will burn! 

They should only be lightly toasted... 

Combine in the bowl... 

Add the flaxseeds... 

Add the crumble graham crackers... 

Whenever you are going to measure a syrup or honey... spray your measuring cup 

with cooking spray... It will make your life much easier... 

Measure your butter, syrups, vanilla ... 

Add the peanut butter and the almond butter... Simmer on low and whisk continuously 

until smooth... 

Don't forget your chips.... 

Remove the mixture from heat and add the honey... Allow to cool if you want the chocolate chips to stay whole... add when warm and it will melt the chips... 

Add the mixture... 

Using your hands get in there and mix well... 

Spray a large casserole ... 

Press down with your hands or spatula...  Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm... 

Cut and enjoy!!! 

They are amazing!!!!!