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Add to ❤ Favorites You don’t even need to cook. The only prep time was about 5 minutes mixing everything together and about 20 minutes in the freezer to firm up. That’s all it took to make these little bites. Ingredients for 12 bites 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons honey Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Kale and Quinoa salad with an easy vinaigrette. It’s a healthy and delicious salad packed with good-for-you ingredients. Ingredients for 4 servings 3 cups packed kale, washed and dried and cut into small bite-sizes pieces 2 cups cooked quinoa 1/2 cup diced persian cucumbers 1/2 cup diced cherry or grape tomatoes VINAIGRETTE 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2-3 tbsp honey 2-3 tbsp lemon juice Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites This one pot recipe is easy, hearty, comfort food and it’s packed with flavor and texture from the taco-seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, salsa, tomatoes, corn, rice, cilantro, and cheese. It has all the ingredients you’d find in a burrito, minus the wrap, and made in a skillet. Ingredients for 6 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil one pound ground beef (I used 85% lean) one small/medium sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, peeled and diced small one .25-ounce packet taco seasoning (I used medium, reduced sodium) one 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes (I used no salt-added) 3/4 cup red salsa (I used medium Herdez) 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup long-grain rice, uncooked (I used white) 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 3/4 cup corn (I used frozen, straight from freezer) 1 1/2 to 2 cups finely shredded Mexican cheese blend (or your favorite cheese blend) 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped avocado, guacamole, sour cream, etc. for garnishing, optional Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites These zesty little mouthfuls are hollowed-out tomatoes stuffed with a mixture of spinach, ricotta, and herbs, with a bit of egg to hold it altogether. Then you bake them in a hot oven and top them with provolone, which melts beautifully all over the top. Ingredients for 5 servings 5 small tomatoes ½ cup ricotta cheese 1 egg 1 cup spinach, chopped 2 glove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon parsley, minced pinch of salt & pepper Olive oil for drizzling 2 pieces provolone cheese Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Three Vegetable Creamy Broccoli Soup is a quick and easy Homemade Cream Soup without milk or cream. A light vegetarian soup. Ingredients for 4 servings CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP 4 cups broccoli florets 450 grams 2 tablespoons butter 30 grams 3 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed) 1 large leek (sliced white part only) 3 cups vegetable broth 705 grams salt and pepper to taste 1 or 2 sprigs of fresh thyme (if desired) HOMEMADE CROUTONS 2 or 3 slices of crusty Italian Bread (crust removed (if you wish) and cubed) 3 tablespoons -4 tablespoons olive oil 1 -2 cloves garlic Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites This 20-Minute Tortellini Skillet Lasagna with Sausage & Kale makes it easy to have a delicious and nutritious Italian dinner on the table in a hurry, even on a weeknight. Ingredients for 6 servings 1 lb. mild bulk Italian sausage 2 12-oz. containers Buitoni Marinara Sauce ½ cup water 20 oz. Buitoni cheese tortellini 3 cups baby kale 1 cup ricotta cheese ¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 tsp. basil 1 tsp. oregano Salt and pepper, to taste Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites These are maybe the best stuffed mushrooms ever, the cheese and herb pairing is perfection, and I’m thinking that most of you out there really do need them in you life. Ingredients for 6-8 servings 1 (6-8 ounce) log goat cheese 1 cup shredded fontina cheese 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1 tablespoon chopped chives kosher salt and pepper 16 ounces cremini mushrooms, stems removed Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites These one-bowl baked paleo energy bars are the perfect snack! A mixture of ground nuts, seeds and a touch of maple syrup for a healthy portable snack bar. Ingredients for 10 bars 1/2 cup whole raw almonds 1/2 cup raw cashews 1/3 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons whole flax seeds 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds 3 ounces dates , pitted (about 5 dates) 2 tablespoons warm water 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 large egg white 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 cups – serving For the rice : 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice 1½ cups water 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 2 teaspoons regular soy sauce ½ teaspoon turmeric For the dish : 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided 2 eggs, beaten 12 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined (51 to 60 size) 1 medium onion, diced ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste ¼ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon sesame oil Freshly ground white pepper 1 cup chopped snow peas 1 scallion, chopped 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites My favorite chickpea salad recipe, made with grated carrots, chopped celery, fresh dill, and lots of chickpeas. This protein-rich salad is perfect for potlucks, packs well for lunch, and it’s easy to make! Ingredients for 4 servings 2 cans chickpeas (15 ounces each), rinsed and drained, or 3 cups cooked chickpeas 2 cups grated carrots (about ¾ pound or 5 to 6 medium carrots, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater or in a food processor fitted with a grating attachment) ⅔ cup chopped celery (about 2 long stalks) ½ cup thinly sliced green onions (about 4) ½ cup chopped fresh dill leaves (I used one 0.75 ounce package) ½ cup pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds) ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 to 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 medium-to-large clove garlic, pressed or minced ¼ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Naturally I had to add spices to the loaf – cinnamon is apple’s best friend and nutmeg is warming and a perfect flavour for the cooling days. I topped off the loaf with a streusel topping – a satisfying sweet buttery crunch. Ingredients for 12 servings Loaf 2 cups diced apples (about 1½ large) 1 cup brown sugar 120g butter, softened 1 egg, room temp 1¼ cups plain flour 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg 1 tsp baking soda ½ cup chopped walnuts Streusel ¼ cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tbsp plain flour ½ tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp melted butter Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites This includes mushrooms (dried porcini and fresh local mushrooms) as well as Italian pork sausages. This risotto is earthy and flavoursome. Ingredients for 4 servings 2 good quality italian pork sausages 1/2 glass of white wine extra virgin olive oil 1/2 brown onion, finely diced 400g various mushrooms (I used a mix of swiss brown and large field mushrooms), wiped clean and sliced/diced depending on type of mushroom 25g dried porcini mushrooms 2 cups risotto rice (I use Carnaroli) 4 cups chicken stock 50g unsalted butter at room temperature 75g grated parmigiano cheese salt (as needed) 1/2 bunch parsley, leaves picked and chopped finely Read the Instructions here