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Lemon, Olive and Parsley Quinoa Cakes

January 25, 2012 by jessfuel 2 Comments

I feel like I need to put a disclaimer on this recipe before I even begin to describe it. These are delicious, but make sure you have A LOT of time on your hands!! They take awhile. Anyways, if you have some free time, these are really yummy. And healthy! Everyone knows I love quinoa,…

Meaty Portobello Chili

January 23, 2012 by jessfuel 2 Comments

This Meaty Portobello Chili is sure to please both meat lovers and veggie fanatics alike– made with ground beef, it’s bulked up with ground portobello mushrooms for a savory and satisfying yet nutritious meal! Tornado sirens. Not something you want to hear at 2:30 am. I thought we left that behind in Oklahoma, but I…

M&M Cheesecake Squares

January 22, 2012 by jessfuel 1 Comment

With a buttery shortbread crust, a tangy and smooth cheesecake filling, and plenty of crunchy-coated chocolate, these M&M Cheesecake Squares satisfy all your cravings. In an effort to continue emptying the pounds of meat in our freezer, last night we had a couple guys over and fired up the grill. Venison burgers and moose burgers…

Cashew Chicken

January 17, 2012 by jessfuel 1 Comment

This Cashew Chicken is an easy Asian dish that you can make at home faster than you can order takeout. It’s delicious served over rice and perfect for leftovers. A friend mentioned cashew chicken to me a few weeks ago and it sounded really good but got pushed to the back of my mind. The…

Cheesy Chili Mac

January 12, 2012 by jessfuel 2 Comments

It may seem like I’ve abandoned the blog lately, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! I haven’t had time to post anything new because I’ve been spending hours and hours doing some behind the scenes stuff. Jess Fuel is officially free from WordPress.com constraints! Unfortunately, moving included a few hiccups and to keep…

Chocolate Chip Coconut Banana Muffins

January 6, 2012 by jessfuel 1 Comment

These Chocolate Chip Coconut Banana Muffins are sweet and fluffy, like perfect bakery muffins. The tropical combination is perfect for breakfast or a snack! A couple days ago, I was supposed to meet some girls in the neighborhood for a morning workout. But when I woke up, I was itching to bake, and chocolate chip…

Chipotle Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos

January 5, 2012 by jessfuel 1 Comment

I started brainstorming this recipe because I wanted to enter a recipe contest. The secret ingredient? Chili peppers! I was torn between using fresh peppers or pulling out my yummy chipotle chili powder. So I decided to use both. I’ve been posting my photos and recipes on a site called Food Frenzy for a while…

Cheddar Beer Bread

January 3, 2012 by jessfuel 2 Comments

Yesterday I went for a run in the most beautiful perfect fall weather. But wait. It was January 2nd?? So glad to be back living in the South again! It’s been in the high 60’s (maybe even a couple warmer days) since we’ve been back from Boston, and we’ve been enjoying every minute of it….