Lane, Author at With Two Spoons

Shakshuka (Whole30, Vegetarian, and How to Impress Your Date)

January 29, 2019 By Lane 4 Comments

The end of the Whole30 is near. Just a few short days left. Friday I will share with you what I’ve learned (and it’s a lot!), but for today, I will say the Whole30 has brought up a ton of eating/food/cooking conversations that have have got me thinking. I’m a physician and while at work the other day, my college-aged scribes had been asking me about easy, college approved dinner recipes (preferably with leftovers) that would not break the bank. Although I agreed to tackle that one (coming soon) I also got to thinking…how can these guys impress their dates? (We didn’t actually TALK about this part of their lives at all-and I can feel them blushing as I write this, you never know when this advice will come in handy!) Which then led me to remember how my own husband made me dinner while we were dating… which leads to Shakshuka (Whole30, Vegetarian, and How to Impress Your Date) and a few funny photos!

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Friday Five: Whole 30 Recipes and Inspiration

January 18, 2019 By Lane 2 Comments

The Whole 30 can be daunting. SO daunting. It seems like everything is off limits and there is nothing you can eat. But the truth is, there is a TON you can eat. And not only is it good for you, it TASTES good too! So I decided to take this Friday Five and bring you some Whole 30 recipes and inspiration-although I’m not stopping at just five. Read on for ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! (and don’t forget those fresh fruits and veggies!)

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Apple Brussels Sprouts Salad

January 15, 2019 By Lane 1 Comment

Day 15 of the Whole 30! I’m still alive and even starting to enjoy it. I won’t lie, I’ve struggled at times and I would give my right arm for a taco (glass of wine, piece of bread, Ritz cracker…), but its finally looking like I’m going to make it. Turns out this clean eating thing can actually taste pretty darn good. Lean protein, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, and this Apple Brussels Sprouts Salad.

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Tex-Mex Diabetes Cookbook Review

January 4, 2019 By Lane 1 Comment

This post is sponsored in conjunction with the publicity team for Tex-Mex Diabetes Cooking. We received this cookbook in exchange for an honest review. Of course all opinions are ours alone because we wouldn’t have it any other way!

As most of you already know I have started the Whole 30 this month so obviously health is going to be important to me in 2019. But what some of you don’t know is that I was recently diagnosed with insulin resistance which is the precursor to diabetes. So when the publicity team for Tex-Mex Diabetes Cooking approached us about a possible review of their new cookbook, I couldn’t say no. But I won’t say I had high hopes. I mean diabetes friendly Tex-Mex food? Really? Luckily I was about to be proven so very wrong. In the very best way. This book is a winner and we were lucky enough to be able to share one of the recipes with you! (And chances are good you know someone with diabetes who could benefit from this book too!)

$Tex Mex Diabetes Cooking Review$

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Dutch Oven Roasted Chicken

January 1, 2019 By Lane Leave a Comment

Happy New Year! 2019 is here! And so is our Dutch Oven Roasted Chicken!

Have I mentioned that I’m doing the Whole 30? I can’t even really tell you why (because I’m not really sure), other than I wanted a challenge. And for my carb addicted, cheese loving, Taco Bell going self, this might be the ultimate challenge. But who knows, maybe I’ll find that I love it and my body loves it and I feel great and…well, hopefully I’ll survive anyway. My stubborn nature will definitely come in handy here. Thanks to my husband (who wasn’t given a lot of choice) and my friend, Lynnea, who are going to be my main source of support and have agreed to do the Whole30 with me. And you. I’m sure you all will support me. Right? Starting with this Whole 30 compliant Dutch Oven Roasted Chicken.

And if anyone else is doing the Whole 30, sound off below, or hit me up on social media! Misery loves company!

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Friday Five: Our Five Most Popular Recipes in 2018!

December 28, 2018 By Lane 2 Comments

2018 is winding to a close and before we leap ahead to 2019 and all of the great things that are in store, I thought we’d talk about our FIVE recipes that got the most hits in 2018. (I won’t lie-they were a little surprising!) I can tell now what our readers are interested in, and I bet we’ll bring you more of it in 2019, after all, we want to inspire you to get into the kitchen! (although definitely if you have a special request, just let us know in the comments section at the end of this post, we’d love to hear!) Without further ado…here are our five most popular recipes of 2018!

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Caramelized Onion, Apple, and Brie Grilled Cheese

December 25, 2018 By Lane Leave a Comment

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! And happy celebrating to anyone celebrating ANYTHING this month (I’m looking at you Christmas, Solstice, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, birthdays, and on some of these dark days we’ve had lately, I think we should celebrate just getting out of bed!).

We’ve enjoyed (and endured?) Christmas music, family togetherness and over the top decorating. We’ve gifted, baked, mailed cards, and peopled all month long. I’m exhausted, how about you? I think we all need to spend December 26th relaxing with these easy Caramelized Onion, Apple, and Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwiches!

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Dark Chocolate Dipped Almond Shortbread Cookies

December 12, 2018 By Lane 14 Comments

This post is sponsored in conjunction with ChristmasSweetsWeek. We received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are ours alone because we wouldn’t have it any other way!

Are you looking for an easy yet decadent cookie for your cookie exchange? Want to treat your family? Need a cookie for Santa? We have you covered with these Dark Chocolate Dipped Almond Shortbread Cookies! Thanks to LorAnn’s Oils, Cabot Creamery Butter, and Dixie Crystal Powdered Sugar for the amazing ingredients to work with!

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Cranberry Orange Make Ahead French Toast Bake

December 11, 2018 By Lane 5 Comments

This post is sponsored in conjunction with ChristmasSweetsWeek. We received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. Of course all opinions are ours alone because we just wouldn’t have it any other way!

When I found out I was going to get to work with an orange bakery emulsion from LorAnn’s Oils I was so excited! There are so many great flavors that pair beautifully with orange. But cranberry? Now that is just about perfect. Add a sweet orange glaze made with powdered sugar from Dixie Sugar and you get a little tart, a little sweet. My family is STILL raving about this Cranberry Orange Make Ahead French Toast Bake. Read on for the details-and don’t forget to enter the ChristmasSweetsWeek Giveaway!

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Vanilla Yogurt Mousse with Cinnamon Apples #ChristmasSweetsWeek

December 10, 2018 By Lane 31 Comments

This post is sponsored in conjunction with ChristmasSweetsWeek. We received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. Of course all opinions are ours alone because we just wouldn’t have it any other way!

Welcome to #ChristmasSweetsWeek 2018 hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! What better way to celebrate the holidays than with food and a fun giveaway? 44 bloggers from around the country have come together to share over 180 sweet Christmas recipes!! Deck the halls and get ready for very merry sweet treats, like fudge, cookies, Christmas morning breakfasts, layer cakes, martinis, cocoa, and more! Our #ChristmasSweetsWeek sponsors are helping us give away some great prizes. Thank you so much, Sponsors, for your generosity. We have an incredible giveaway below and would love if you would take a moment to read about it and what you can win!

YAY! the most exciting week of the holiday season is here! #ChristmasSweetsWeek! Thanks to Dixie Crystals, we are bringing you this Vanilla Yogurt Mousse with Cinnamon Apples to kick off this fun filled week! Keep on reading for an amazing recipe AND all of the great prizes you could win in the giveaway!

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