These oven baked pork chops are encrusted with blue cheese and Panko for a quick, 30 minute meal!

Photo courtesy of Dizzy Busy and Hungry for use on Anyonita Nibbles

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Blue Cheese Encrusted Pork Chops

I've got my good friend and fellow blogger Kristin from Dizzy, Busy and Hungry over for dinner today! She's taking the reigns while I'm in sunny Spain enjoying a relaxing break with my family! Today she's sharing a delicious, 30 minute recipe for oven baked pork chops encrusted with blue cheese and Panko breadcrumbs. But before I turn it over to her, could you please make sure you vote for me in this competition? I'd greatly appreciate it!  Kristin says:

#tastytuesdays 58 is live from sunny Spain!

Each week, our team of 15 amazing bloggers and at least one of our fantastic co-hosts provides this fabulous party! We're so glad that you've stopped by to party with us!

Without you, we wouldn't have a party at all! We think that makes you pretty special and you deserve to benefit from linking up with us each week. Here's how:

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These five fresh smoothies are perfect for spring time! They're all made with fresh ingredients and no added sugar!

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5 Fresh Smoothie Flavors for Spring

Balmy, warm days always send me bee-lining it to the fridge and freezer to come up with smoothie concoctions. They're my favorite way to cool down in the spring and summer; especially when it's muggy and sticky! Over the years, I've experimented with some pretty crazy smoothie ideas and I wanted to share some of my favorites with you--in this short round up there's some normal, natural flavor combos and then some that might have you scratching your head. Trust me, they're deelish.

I have a friend from Australia who makes insane salads. She can throw anything into the bowl and churn out these salads that'll knock you off your feet. Whenever I make a smoothie, I try to channel that ingredient abandon and just chuck things in until I've had enough. Smoothies are also a great way of getting rid of nearly-expired food! I hope you enjoy this round up and I hope you also try your hand at creating some smoothies of your own.

One last thing, by the time you read this, we'll be in Spain on holiday. For the next few days, I'm going to leave my blog in the capable hands of some of my dear friends and fellow bloggers. They'll be sharing an amazing range of recipes including easy blue cheese crusted porkchops to a gluten free breakfast! You won't want to miss out! :) 

5 Fresh Smoothie Flavors for Spring

 Double Cherry & Guava Jam Smoothie

 Cherry 0% Fat Free Yogurt | Guava Jam | Milk | Frozen Cherries
I came across a jar of guava jam in the Caribbean section of our supermarket and couldn't resist trying it. The first morning, I spread some on toast but it was far too sweet for me. Using it in a smoothie helps to tame the sweetness, especially with the addition of tart cherries.

Spinach & Cherry Smoothie

 Fresh spinach | frozen cherries | milk | plain yogurt
There's not really anything unusual about this recipe. It's just two of my favorite flavors that work really well together in a smoothie. You can use any yogurt you'd like; I've had it with cherry yogurt and I've had it with Greek yogurt and it all works nicely.

 Hibiscus & Rosewater Smoothie

 Hisbiscus Syrup | Rosewater| Plain Yogurt| Ice | Strawberries
Okay, so I know this is unusual, but it's so delicious and fruity and has a lovely floral taste; you've got to try it! Only use a teeny tiny bit of rosewater as it can be completely overpowering.

Mango & Passionfruit Smoothie with Fresh Basil

Fresh Mango | Ice | Passionfruit Seeds | Passionfruit Yogurt | Fresh Basil

Yes, this is a weird one, but it works so well together! The basil adds a lovely savoriness that's almost peppery, which cuts nicely through the cloyingly sweet passionfruit, which can be overpowering. I love this recipe!

Cherry & Cauliflower Smoothie

Fresh cauliflower | cherry yogurt | fresh cherries | milk
Unusual, but a lovely way to sneak fresh veggies into a smoothie. Honestly, guys, you can't even taste the cauliflower, but you get all of the nutrients from it. I came up with this flavor combination over a year ago when I needed to use up some near-the-end-of-its-life cauliflower.

What's your favorite smoothie recipe?

What's the most unusual smoothie recipe you've come across?

Gluten Free Calamarata Pasta with Roasted Kale and Cashew Pesto

Soft tubes of calamarata pasta dressed with deliciously tangy roasted kale and cashew pesto and sprinkled with cheese make an excellent vegetarian dinner!

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Calamarata Pasta with Roasted Kale and Cashew Pesto 

I've always had a love for cashews, but since being diagnosed as a coeliac, I've started eating more and more of them; now there's always a bag of cashews in the snack basket; perfect for nibbling or adding to dishes, like this roasted kale and cashew pesto:

I'm still relatively new to pesto, only having it for the first time back in 2008. I had just moved to Manchester and was watching a friend, a French guy who lived in my flat, make dinner in the kitchen. He pulled this vibrant green sauce from the cupboard and generously spooned the sauce over his noodles, gave it a quick stir and then proceeded to eat! When he learned I'd never had pesto, had never even heard of it, he handed the fork over to me to try and oh my nom! I've been hooked on pesto ever since--both red and green. Coming up with my own unique pesto combinations is one of the greatest things about the sauce!

8 Google Ranking Factors Bloggers can Optimize Right Now

Written by: Anyonita Green on 4/24/2104

One of the questions I get asked a lot in relation to blogging is how a blogger can increase pageviews. It makes sense; no one would blog if they didn't want anyone to read it, so getting a grip on pageviews is important. But before I share some tips with you specifically geared at increasing your pageviews, let's go back to basics and figure out which factors Google uses to rank sites and pages.

More people in the world use Google as their search engine than any other search engine. That means Google is pretty important and key in generating pageviews. Without requiring you to know the ins and outs of analytics or SEO and without needing you to invest a whole lot of time or money, I wanted to provide a simple 8 step method that will lead to increased pageviews.

So here are 8 Google Ranking Factors that you can use right now to optimize your blog. I know, I know, I know; it's not what you asked for. You asked for ways to increase pageviews. Remember what I said? Most people land on webpages as a result of Google. Until you get sufficient Google rankings your pageviews won't increase. Ready?

Ahoy, Matey! Fourth of July French Macarons with a Nautical Theme

Decadent blue and red French macarons dressed in nautical themed packaging make perfect 4th of July barbecue favors!

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Ahoy, matey! Fourth of July French Macarons 

I absolutely love these macarons! They're made from my basic macaron recipe but are dyed red and blue and are perfectly patriotic and festive for a 4th of July barbecue! If you package the macarons in groups of two or three and fasten them closed with festive ribbon, they'll make the perfect party favor for your guests! I know most people don't really do favors at barbecues, but if you're having an upscale soiree to celebrate Independence Day, then these would be a lovely added touch! Plus, who doesn't love a macaron? And they're gluten-free!

#tastytuesdays 57 {& we're back with lovely changes!}

Each week, our team of 15 amazing bloggers and at least one of our fantastic co-hosts provides this fabulous party! We're so glad that you've stopped by to party with us!

Without you, we wouldn't have a party at all! We think that makes you pretty special and you deserve to benefit from linking up with us each week. Here's how:

As always with parties on Anyonita Nibbles, there's no obligation to follow me or my hosts and co-hosts on social media, but we thought you might like to check out all our Pinterest accounts!

 

Click the name of each blogger to open a new tab with her Pinterest account & while you're there, don't forget to follow us so you can see your posts being pinned each week! 

Vegetarian and Gluten Free Egg and Vegetable Ciabattas with Basil Pesto Recipe

Dressed with fresh basil pesto, these ciabattas are topped with soft, pan-fried vegetables and a crispy fried egg for a delicious and flavorful vegetarian-friendly, gluten free sandwich!

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Vegetarian and Gluten Free Egg and Vegetable Ciabattas with Basil Pesto 

In my days before Coeliac Disease, I had a thing for gourmet sandwiches. You can't beat a good bit of bread paired with delicious fillings, can you? It's filling, quick and convenient! Well, you won't be surprised to know what I miss most about being able to eat gluten is convenience foods! When you're in a rush and need a quick lunch, your options tend to be things that would make a coeliac cower in fear: prepackaged sandwiches, wraps or bowls of pasta. This sandwich, ready in 10 minutes flat, was my response to the lack of convenience foods available to coeliacs.

These aren't just ordinary ciabattas, these are gluten-free, cheese-topped ciabattas filled with a medley of pan-fried vegetables, cheese, tomatoes and a crispy fried egg with a perfectly runny yolk. Instead of mayonnaise, butter or oil, I've spread some basil pesto on the bread, so it's better for you than traditional sandwiches.

This is going to be one of those sandwiches you keep coming back to. I promise. You can mix and match the fillings: add meat or keep it vegetarian and use different vegetables. The versatility is endless! You could also substitute the ciabattas for other gluten-free bread and still have delicious results.

Pinterest Group Board Etiquette

Written by: Anyonita Green on 4/17/2104

By now, loads of bloggers and social media managers are well aware of the benefits gained from promoting content on Pinterest.

If you still need convincing on just how great Pinterest is, do a quick Google News search. You'll find articles about the power of Pinterest and how it is beginning to rival even Google and present itself as an alternative, visual search engine.

When used correctly, one particular aspect of Pinterest has the power to catapult your pageviews exponentially. That aspect is the group board.

With this tutorial, I'd like to look at the benefits of group boards and discuss group board etiquette from the point of view of the pinners as well as board owners.

Gluten Free Peanut Butter & Nutella Single Serve Mug Cookie

A personal-sized decadent treat perfect for when you need a hit of gooey peanut butter and indulgent Nutella!

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Peanut Butter & Nutella Single Serve Mug Cookie 

Remember those Crunchy Peanut Butter & Nutella cookies I shared a few weeks ago? Before those were born, I created this personal-sized baby. It had been a rough day: we'd had tantrums over absolutely everything. Including the fact that we were having tantrums! When Callum finally gave in and collapsed on the sofa in exhaustion from all the shouting and crying and put himself to sleep, I escaped into the kitchen, in need of something indulgent. You know how they say "necessity is the mother of invention?" Yup, totally.

I'll admit it was almost blind fury and desperation--I was just chucking things into my favorite blue mug and stirring like a mad woman. I even forgot to write this recipe down! (It's a good thing I've made it about 2312598 times since!) I whacked it in the microwave and about 5 minutes later (after it cooled) I leaned up against the kitchen counter and dug in, sipping on a cold glass of almond milk between forkfuls.

So when I say this recipe is perfect for when you need a hit of peanut butter and Nutella, you know what I mean. I always need a hit on those screamy, I-am-a-2-year-old-hear-me-roar days. Not that I'm encouraging emotional eating or anything like that, but when do you find yourself in the throes of a problem only the holy union of chocolate and peanut butter can fix?

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