A Thyme to Eat

INGREDIENTS: -6 cups cooked chicken (About 3-4 chicken breasts, I boiled & shredded mine) -5 jalapeños (cut in half, scrape out seeds) -1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (mild or sharp) -6 pieces cooked bacon -10 oz cream cheese (1 & 1/4 packages) -Softened -1/2 cup milk -1/4 cup chicken stock -1/2 tsp garlic powder -1/2 tsp paprika -1/2 tsp pepper -1 tsp salt INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Evenly distribute chicken on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish in one single layer. Combine cream cheese, milk, chicken stock & all seasonings in a medium bowl and mix until smooth. Mix thoroughly until there are almost no lumps and the texture is smooth and creamy. Spread mixture over chicken with a spatula. 2. Evenly layer jalapeno halves on top of the cream cheese mixture. 5 on each side. Cover with cheese and top with bacon. 3. Cover with tinfoil and bake at 375 for 40 minutes.

INGREDIENTS: -1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets -1 can of condensed cheddar soup -One 5oz can evaporated milk -3 tbsp white onion, chopped small -2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I used sharp cheddar) -1 tsp salt -1/2 tsp paprika -1/2 tsp pepper -Green onions for garnish (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Coat the inside of a crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place cauliflower florets & chopped onion in the bottom of the pot.  2. In a medium sauce pan, heat cheddar soup, evaporated milk, paprika, salt & pepper over medium heat. Once combined, mix in shredded cheese until melted. Pour over the cauliflower & onions and mix together.  3. Cook on low for 3 1/2 hours. Stirring occasionally. Top with cracked pepper and green onions.

INGREDIENTS: -1 head cauliflower, cut into medium size florets -1 cup buffalo (or hot) wing sauce -1 tbsp butter -1 cup almond flour -1 cup water -1/2 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt -2 tsp milk -2 tbsp ranch seasoning powder -Chives (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 450. Combine almond flour & water in a large mixing bowl & stir to combine. Coat cauliflower florets completely in the mixture. (I did this in two batches). Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper sprayed with non stick cooking spray. Bake for 20 minutes. 2. While cauliflower is baking, place buffalo/hot sauce in another large mixing bowl with butter & cook in the microwave until butter is melted (about 2-3 minutes). 3. To make "skinny ranch" combine the greek yogurt, milk and ranch seasoning in a small bowl until all ingredients are combined & smooth. 4. Take baked cauliflower out & toss in the buffalo/butt

INGREDIENTS: -1 lb peeled, deveined, cooked shrimp -2 avocados, diced into 1/2in. chunks -1 jalapeño, diced small (remove seeds if you want it less spicy) -2 tbsp red onion, chopped -1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped -1 tbsp olive oil -Juice from 1 large lemon -Salt/pepper INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Cut pieces of shrimp in half or in thirds depending on the side of the shrimp (I did mostly thirds for a smaller bite) put into a large bowl. 2. Add avocados, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper and toss gently so that the avocado doesn't mash. Add more salt to taste.  3. Eat immediately or chill in the fridge for at least an hour to let flavors marinate.

INGREDIENTS: -2 large Hot House tomatoes -2 large chicken breasts (I used rotisserie) -6 pieces cooked bacon  -1/3 cup plain greek yogurt -1/3 cup sour cream -Juice from 1/2 large lemon -1&1/2 tsp ranch seasoning powder -Salt/pepper INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Shred chicken and place into a large bowl. Combine with greek yogurt, sour cream and ranch powder. Crumble 4 pieces of bacon and add to chicken mixture. Squeeze in lemon and season with salt and pepper to taste. 2. Using a knife, carve a circle into the top of the tomato leaving about 1/2 inch of flesh on the outside so the tomato does not fall apart. Using a spoon, hollow out the center of the tomato and scrape all of the flesh/seeds out. 3. Fill tomato with chicken salad and top with one piece of crumbled bacon. Repeat with second tomato and last piece of bacon. TIP* Since this recipe calls for no mayo, it can get slightly dry to longer it sits. If the salad looks too dry