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Quick and Easy Tortilla Bake

Add to ❤ Favorites This tortilla bake is made using a combination of naturally low fat turkey, vegetables and beans for maximum flavour and goodness. It’s quick and easy to prepare and perfect as a healthy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Ingredients for 5 servings 500 g ground turkey approx. 7% fat1 red onion roughly chopped1 red bell pepper roughly chopped1 green bell pepper roughly chopped3 garlic cloves peeled, roughly chopped1 green chili pepper roughly chopped3 tbsp olive oil plus 2 more for drizzling on top400 g chopped tomatoes canned250 g black beans from a can2 tbsp tomato paste2 tbsp sweet chili sauce1 tsp ground coriander, cumin and coarse sea salt each⅔ tsp onion granules130 g mature cheddar coarsely grated5 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro/coriander3 large tortilla wraps Read the Instructions here

Lemon Panna Cotta

Add to ❤ Favorites Lemon Panna Cotta – a deliciously silky, sweet, and slightly tart dessert. The flavour of the Italian spring on a spoon! Ingredients for 2 servings 300 ml – 10 oz. heavy cream 100 ml – 3.5 oz. milk 120 gms – 4.25 oz. sugar 3 sheets 6 gms – 0.2 oz. of gelatine or 2 tsp of gelatine powder 80 ml – 1/3 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed whipped cream, to decorate lemon zest, to decorate Read the Instructions here

Mustard Chicken Marinade

Add to ❤ Favorites An easy chicken marinade made with soy sauce, lemon juice and mustard, this Mustard Chicken Marinade is salty, tangy and just plain incredible! Ingredients for 8 servings For the Marinade 1/4 cup vegetable oil (substitute any cooking oil) 3/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (substitute fresh lime juice) 1/4 cup yellow mustard 1/4 cup diced onion 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (substitute 2 minced garlic cloves) For the Meats & Veggies 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1 inch pieces 1 zucchini sliced 1 red bell pepper sliced (any color pepper would work here) 2 (8 ounce) packages whole mushrooms (white or baby bella) 1 onion quartered and roughly chopped in 2 ” pieces 20 Bamboo skewers Read the Instructions here

Chocolate Fruit & Nut Rough Balls

Add to ❤ Favorites They look a little impressive but are so easy to make and taste amazing. The roasted nuts, oats, and coconut, mixed with the sweet chewy dates, a pop of sea salt, and that dark chocolate coating – SO yum. Ingredients for 12-16 pieces ½ cup rolled oats½ cup roughly chopped roasted almonds½ cup flaked coconut1 tbs chia seeds½ tsp vanilla extract or paste1 tbs coconut oil -OR- olive oil -OR- butter1 cup pitted Medjool dates -OR- if you can’t get Medjool dates use 1 cup packet of pitted dates that have been soaked in boiling water for 5-10 minutes then drained200g dark chocolate Read the Instructions here

Vegan Italian Lentil Quinoa MeatBalls

Add to ❤ Favorites These lentil meatballs are perfectly tender on the inside, firm on the outside, and loaded with so much flavor! This will be your new go-to vegan meatball recipe! Enjoy these vegan meatballs with a big bowl of spaghetti for the ultimate comfort food meal! Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and nut-free. Ingredients for 4 servings 3 cups water1/4 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed & drained3/4 cup uncooked french lentils rinsed & drained5 oz cremini mushrooms (about 5 large mushrooms)1 cup red onion diced (one small onion)1 cup gluten-free old fashioned oats (or gluten-free bread crumbs)1 tbsp ground flaxseed3 tbsp water1/4 cup sunflower seeds ground2 tbsp tomato paste1 tbsp vegan worcestershire sauce2 tbsp nutritional yeast2 garlic cloves minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)1 tbsp Italian seasonings1 tsp dried basil1 tsp dried parsley1/2 tsp Himalayan pink sea salt more to taste1/4 tsp black pepper Read the Instructions here

RAW LEMON RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

Add to ❤ Favorites Made with a base of Purely Elizabeth granola and topped with a creamy cashew cheesecake filling, these raw cheesecake bars are nutritious and there’s no oven required. Ingredients for 9-12 servings 1 ½ cups cashews, soaked for at least 4 hours, rinsed and drained ¼ cup maple syrup 1 lemon, juiced and zested (about 3 Tablespoons juice) ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Raspberry swirl: ½ cup raspberries ½ Tablespoon maple syrup Crust: 1 8 ounce bag Purely Elizabeth coconut cashew granola (or granola of choice) ¼ cup coconut oil, melted Read the Instructions here

Caesar Salad

Add to ❤ Favorites This homemade Caesar Salad Dressing recipe will rival that of any great restaurant! Anchovy is key to proper flavour in the dressing – every self respecting restaurant uses it, so if you’ve had Caesar Salad out and loved it, you’ve eaten anchovies! Ingredients for 5-6 side servings 1 cup mayonnaise (Hellman’s or S&W Whole Egg) (Note 1) 1/2 tsp garlic , finely minced (use garlic press, if you can) 2 anchovy fillets or 3/4 tsp Anchovy paste (Note 2) 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese , or 1/3 cup store bought grated parmesan cheese (Note 3) 3 – 4 tbsp milk (to adjust consistency) 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp Black pepper GARLIC CROUTONS 2 – 3 slices white bread , 2/3″ / 1.5cm thick (Note 4) 1 garlic , cut in half 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp salt SALAD 150g / 5oz streaky bacon , cooked and chopped 10 cups cos / romaine lettuce , chopped, wash & dried (1 large, 2 medium, 3 small) (Note 5) Freshly grated parmesan , for garnish OPTIONAL EXTRAS – CHICKEN & EGG 2 – 4 eggs , cooked to your taste, peeled and halved 500g / 1lb chicken breast fillets (2 pieces) 1/2 tsp EACH salt and pepper 1 tbsp olive oil Read the Instructions here

Korean Croquette Bread

Add to ❤ Favorites Yes, a croquette bread. It’s exactly as it sounds, a potato and beef filling stuffs a soft bread coated in panko crumbs. Ingredients for 8 servings Dough 2/3 cup warm milk (100-105 degrees F) 2 tbsp honey 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast 1 egg 2 cups bread flour 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp butter, softened Filling 1 lb potatoes, peeled, cut into large chunks 1 tbsp oil 6 ounces ground beef 1 medium carrot, chopped 1/2 onion, chopped 1 tsp garlic, minced 1 scallion, chopped 2 tbsp mayonnaise Remaining ingredients 1 egg, beaten 1 cup panko cooking spray Read the Instructions here

Mediterranean-Style Chicken With Coconut Dill Sauce Recipe

Add to ❤ Favorites Fresh herbs and citrus with plenty of olive oil give this chicken a Mediterranean flavor, and a creamy dill sauce tops off all that crispy grilled flavor with a tasty contrast. Ingredients for 4 servings 8 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 5 tbsp. olive oil Juice of 2 limes Fresh chives, minced Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Coconut Dill Sauce Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup fresh dill, minced 1¼ cup coconut milk or heavy cream (use coconut milk for dairy-free version) 1 tbsp. olive oil Juice of ½ lemon or lime Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Read the Instructions here

Octopus & Celery Salad

Add to ❤ Favorites Octopus is typically prepared boiled in salted water to tenderize it, then grilled to give the flesh a charred edge. Once cooled it is amazing sliced, and served with celery as a salad with the most basic of dressing. I like a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, basil, and parsley. Ingredients for 4 servings 1 pound octopus, boiled6 stalks tender celery ( from the middle) leaves still attached.4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilminced fresh basil3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juicegrated zest from one lemonsaltcrushed red pepper Read the Instructions here

Quick and Easy Skillet Lasagna

Add to ❤ Favorites This Quick and Easy Skillet Lasagna has everything you love about classic lasagna – but without all the fuss – and it’s done in a fraction of the time! Ingredients for 6 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage1 cup diced onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes2 cups chicken broth1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon Italian seasoning8 ounces dry mafalda pasta2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, dividedsalt and pepper, to taste1 cup ricotta cheesethinly sliced fresh basil, optional Read the Instructions here

COMFORTING NOODLES RECIPE

Add to ❤ Favorites I hesitate to call this pasta dish a recipe. I’ve been making this forever. I hope you find it as comforting as I do. Enjoy! Ingredients for 2 servings 8 oz long pasta–spaghetti, bucatini, linguine, etc1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water2 T extra-virgin olive oil1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper flake1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (crushed in the palm of your hand)1/4-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon lemon pepper1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (green can is fine) Read the Instructions here