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Add to ❤ Favorites Skip the jarred tomato sauce and mix your own ingredients into pasta. Simple. Ingredients for 4 servings 2 tbsp. olive oil 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 2 lbs. cooked lentils 1 14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes 1 cup diced black olives 1/2 tsp. salt 1-2 tsp. red pepper flakes 2 cups fresh spinach 1 lb. pasta parmesan cheese for garnish, optional Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Luscious, creamy and tangy, this Mango Frozen Yogurt is everything you need on a hot summer day! And the best part? No ice cream machine necessary! Ingredients for 4 servings 4 cups frozen mangoes ¼ cup honey or agave nectar ½ cup plain yogurt Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Oh my! This Teriyaki Mushroom Swiss Burger is damn good. Loosen your belt for this one! Ingredients for 4 servings For the Homemade Teriyaki Sauce ½ cup low sodium Tamari (or soy sauce) ¾ cup pineapple juice 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 5 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 2 teaspoons grated garlic 1 teaspoon sesame oil. For the sauted mushrooms 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (crimini or white) 2 teaspoons minced garlic salt and pepper 1 tablespoon homemade teriyaki sauce For the Burgers 1 pound 80/20 ground chuck 8 slices swiss cheese salt and pepper 4 brioche hamburger buns, toasted Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites A bunch of edible Tomato Tulips stuffed with garlicky chive cream cheese makes a pretty appetizer centerpiece for a special meal, a shower or party, or Mother’s Day. Ingredients for 10-12 servings 2 bunches green onions 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 15 chives 1 large garlic clove Pinch kosher salt Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 pint grape tomatoes Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Fresh spinach, mushrooms and reduced fat white cheddar cheese combined with eggs and egg whites make for a delicious breakfast or brunch frittata! A great way to add vegetables into a meal! Ingredients for 4 servings 2 cups fresh spinach 1 cup diced mushrooms 4 eggs 4 egg whites 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese I used 2% fat cheese 1 tsp dried parsley salt and pepper to taste Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 1½ cups dry quinoa 1 small white onion (or ½ large) 1 large garlic clove 8 tablespoons olive oil, divided ½ teaspoon dried thyme 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon paprika 1¼ teaspoon kosher salt, divided Black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ cup sliced almonds 2 romaine hearts 1 large bunch Lacinato kale or 5 ounces baby kale ½ English cucumber ⅓ cup kalamata olives ½ cup feta cheese crumbles Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Half Pound Chocolate Chip Cookies! These are a perfect special treat to share, or a great bake sale cookie! The recipe only make 6 cookies, but I’m telling you, they are worth every last calorie…especially when they’re warm! Ingredients for 6 cookies 1 cup cold butter, cubed 1 cup light brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 cold eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 cups all purpose flour 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 8 ounces chopped semi-sweet chocolate Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites You will definitely want to stock your freezer with these homemade sandwich rolls. They’re soft, tender and so perfect for almost any sandwich. Ingredients for 18 servings 2 cups warm water, divided 2 tbsp plus 1 tsp sugar, divided 5 tsp yeast (2 packages) ½ cup vegetable oil 2 tsp salt 2 eggs 6 cups flour, plus ½ cup Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Though this is a simple guacamole comprised of only four ingredients, it has a bright and vibrant flavor thanks to plenty of lime juice and minced garlic. Ingredients for 2 cups 4 just-ripe avocados (the flesh should yield a little when you press on it, and some brown color in the skin is fine. Just stay away from overripe avocados that look black and are squishy.) Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons) 4 cloves garlic minced ½ teaspoon salt Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 2-4 servings For the salads Salad greens of choice Leftover steak, sliced thinly (I used leftovers of Sundried Tomato, Rosemary, and Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak) Half or whole mango, sliced thinly 1-2 plum tomatoes, sliced Avocado Buttermilk Ranch Dressing For the Avocado Buttermilk Ranch Dressing 2/3 cup buttermilk 1 clove of garlic About 4 fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon honey A few leaves of fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley A few sprigs of fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed A sprig of fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon dried minced onion or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 8-10 chives half of an avocado 1/4 teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites The turmeric and curry powder give the soup it’s intense golden hue, but also provide a rich, earthy flavor. With the use of a rotisserie chicken and a few simple ingredients, this soup whips up fast and yields a ton of leftovers for lunch throughout the week. Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced 2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp curry 1 tsp thyme 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (from the carton or use light canned) 2 cups water 2 cups shredded chicken (I use half a rotisserie chicken) 2 cups egg noodles 3 cups fresh broccoli florets fresh parsley Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 9 servings 3/4 cup crushed pretzels 1/4 cup sugar 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted Cooking Spray 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 tbsp fresh lime zest 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 large egg white 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream 1 tsp lime zest 1 tsp lime juice 1/4 cup powdered sugar Read the Instructions here