Sharing my FAVORITE recipes here:

🎄Dough:

1 c water
1/2 c active sourdough starter (or you can use 1 yeast packet)
4 T melted butter (1/2 stick)
2 t sea salt
2 T honey
3 c all purpose flour
Mix well and follow instructions below (or long-ferment in the fridge. I love to keep the dough in the fridge for 2 days to help neutralize gluten.) Let dough rise until almost doubled.
Cut the dough into 2 halves, and roll into 2 rectangles. Layer on one rectangle with thinly cut cheese and ham. Place other rectangle on top and gently pull edges to fully cover. Cut into 12 one-inch strips. Fold strips back and forth layering larger layers on bottom to smaller on top, creating the shape of a Christmas tree. Stick a skewer through bottom to top. Bake @ 400 for 12-14 mins, or until lightly browned on edges.

🎄Garlic Butter and Topping:
4 T melted butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 t salt
3 cloves minced garlic
3 T minced parsley
Top with grated Parmesan cheese
Melt butter and add remaining ingredients, except for cheese. Mix together and brush over trees when they come out of the oven. Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the top of the trees to resemble snow.
Cut 12 small stars (a small star-shaped cookie cutter makes this much easier) and stick them through the top of the skewers as a tree topper.

This will quickly become a party favorite! Enjoy!

Ingredients:
1 c water
1/2 c active sourdough starter (or 1 yeast packet)
1 stick butter
2 1/2 t sea salt
2 T honey
3 c all purpose flour
3 cloves minced garlic
3 T minced parsley
3 T Parmesan cheese
10ish thinly sliced pieced of ham
16ish ozs thinly sliced cheddar cheese (for trees and star)
12 BBQ skewers

Two Quick-Fix High Protein Meals

Start with 1 pound of cooked, shredded chicken to make both recipes.

#1 Green Enchilada Chicken
2 c. shredded chicken (8oz)
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 Siete Almond Tortillas (or any)
3/4 c green chile enchilada sauce
1/2 c black beans
1/2 c sliced black olives
Combine chicken, almost all the cheese (saving a little for topping), almost all the greens sauce (saving a little to spread) and black beans in one bowl. Stir. Layer in small glass bakeware (I used 7.6"x5.2"x2.5" but any small dish would work): a little green sauce, 1/2 tortilla ripped into pieces, chicken mix. Layer again (so you have 2 layers of this). Top with the little remaining cheese and the olives. Serve alone, or dip with tortilla chips. Makes 2 servings/meals. Serve cold or warm.
Each meal approximately: 37g protein, 26g carb, 20.5g fat, 438 calories

#2 Sweet Buffalo Chicken:
2 c. shredded chicken (8oz)
1 c. cottage cheese (I used Good Culture 2%)
4 T raw honey
1 t paprika
1/2 t garlic powder
3 T sriracha (or favorite hot sauce, use more if you like spicy)
1/4 c diced red onions
2 diced green onion stalks
Combine everything in a bowl and stir. Divide between 2 small glass bakeware containers. Serve as a dip with bell peppers or celery. Makes 2 servings/meals. Serve cold or warm.
Each meal approximately: 38g protein, 41g carb, 4g fat, 338 calories

These quick-fix meals are perfect to prep ahead, and are even freezable. Enjoy!

Christmas Tree Party Appetizer