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Cheesy Italian Baked Cannelini Beans

Add to ❤ Favorites These Cheesy Italian Baked Cannelini Beans are not your traditional way to serve baked beans! Ingredients for 6-8 servings 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup coarsely chopped yellow onion 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 28 ounce can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup fresh rosemary leaves, coarsely chopped, plus additional for garnish 3 15 ounce cans Bush’s cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup cup shredded Fontina cheese Read the Instructions here  

Sesame Pork Stir Fry

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 1 pound ground pork 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon fish sauce 6 cloves garlic minced 4 cups chopped cabbage 1 cup shredded carrot 1 cup shelled edamame 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 2 green onions, minced Read the Instructions here  

Slow Cooker Lemon and Potato Chicken

Add to ❤ Favorites This lemon and potato chicken is an entire meal in and of itself, but you could also throw in some fresh or frozen green beans to bulk up the meal and add nutrients. Ingredients for 6 servings 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup chicken broth (fat free, low sodium) 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup flour (optional: cornstarch) 1 lemon, sliced for garnish Read the Instructions here  

Apple and Salmon Fish Cakes

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 2 salmon fillets, uncooked 500g (1.1lb) sweet potato 1 small apple, peeled and very finely chopped 4 spring onions, thinly sliced 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley 1 tsp ground coriander Salt Corn flour for dusting 1-2 tsp olive oil for frying Read the Instructions here  

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Add to ❤ Favorites An easy, healthy weeknight meal that’s super creamy and full of flavour. Ingredients for 2 servings 1 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot (or ½ white onion), diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 100g / 1 cup button mushrooms, thinly sliced 100g / ½ cup risotto rice Approx 500ml / 2 cups vegetable stock (Optional) ½ tbsp white wine vinegar* (Optional) 4 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes** Fresh parsley, to serve Salt and pepper, to taste Read the Instructions here  

Ground Pork Chinese Chili

Add to ❤ Favorites This ground pork Chinese chili is the perfect combination of Asian flavors and comforting chili. You’ll love this twist to a classic cold weather dish. Packed full of flavors like ginger, hoisin, five-spice powder, beer and hot chili oil. This is going to be your new favorite way to make chili! Ingredients for 4 servings 2 pounds ground pork 2 large yellow onions, small diced 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and small diced 4 jalapeños, seeded and minced 1 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns, crushed 1 tablespoon five-spice powder 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 12 ounces amber colored beer 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar Chinese hot chile oil Cilantro, minced Read the Instructions here  

Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower & Bacon Baked Shells

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 1 Head Cauliflower 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 6 Strips Thick Cut Bacon, Diced 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter 1/3 Cup Al-purpose Flour 4 Cups Partly Skimmed Milk 2 Cups Grated Melting Cheese Such As Gruyere, Fontina, Or Asiago 1 Cup Grated Pecorino or Parmesan Cheese 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard Salt & Pepper 400 Grams Pasta Shells or Macaroni Topping: 1 1/2 Cups Coarse Breadcrumbs 1/2 Cup Grated Pecorino or Parmesan Cheese 2 Teaspoons Finely Chopped Parsley 1/4 Cup Chopped Hazelnuts Salt & Pepper 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Read the Instructions here  

Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops with Red Wine Cherries

Add to ❤ Favorites Pistachio crusted lamb chops are topped with a simple red wine cherry sauce and served over creamy parmesan polenta. It’s fancy food made simple. Ingredients for 2 servings For the lamb chops: 1 pound American sirloin lamb chops (2-3 chops) 1/2 cup shelled pistachios (unsalted) 1 clove garlic salt & pepper For the red wine cherries: 1 cup frozen tart cherries (or regular cherries) 1/3 cup zinfandel or other deep, dry red wine like cabernet 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1-2 sprigs thyme leaves salt & pepper For the polenta: 2.5 cups water 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/3 cup grated parmesan 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil salt & pepper Read the Instructions here  

Dirty Risotto

Add to ❤ Favorites Feel free to use turkey, chicken, or pork sausage for this recipe. It’s all delicious! Ingredients for 6 servings 8-12oz Italian Sausage (I use 6oz mild/sweet and 6oz hot/spicy) ½ green bell pepper, finely diced ½ red bell pepper finely diced ½ red onion, finely diced 8oz mushrooms, finely diced 1½ cups arborio rice 5-6 cups broth (veggie, chicken, or beef) 2-3 Tbsp fresh herbs (cilantro, basil, or parsley) salt and pepper, to taste olive oil Read the Instructions here  

Sheet Pan Beef Nachos

Add to ❤ Favorites Sheet pan beef nachos are a quick and easy dinner or snack. Perfect for a crowd or just a movie night with the family. Ingredients for 4-6 servings Beef Spice Mix: 2 teaspoon Chili powder 1½ teaspoon Paprika 1½ teaspoon Cumin 1 teaspoon Onion powder ¾ teaspoon Garlic powder ½ teaspoon Sea salt dash cayenne pepper 1 pound ground beef ¼ cup water 12 ounces tortilla chips 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 medium tomato, diced 2-3 green onions, diced 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves sour cream, avocado, salsa Read the Instructions here  

Pasta With Butternut Squash and Sage Brown Butter

Add to ❤ Favorites Brown butter-based pasta sauces are some of the simplest things around. They’re emulsions made with a flavorful fat and pasta cooking water that coats the pasta in a thin, creamy sheen of flavor. Ingredients for 4-6 servings 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (30ml) 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (450g; about 1/2 large squash) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30g) 1 small shallot, finely minced (about 1 ounce; 30g) 1 handful fresh sage leaves, finely minced (about 1/2 ounce; 15g) 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon (15ml) 1 pound small cupped, tubular, or ridged pasta such as orecchiette, penne, farfalle, or rotini (450g) 1 ounce grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (30g) Read the Instructions here    

Spiced Lamb Burgers with Cucumber & Mint Raita

Add to ❤ Favorites Homemade burgers are so quick and simple to make (it’s really just a case of rolling them out into the right shape) and making them yourself means you know exactly what goes into them. Ingredients for 4 servings For the burgers 500g lamb mince 1 tsp turmeric 2 tsp hot chilli powder 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp salt For the cucumber & mint raita 150g cucumber (about ½ a cucumber) A small bunch of mint leaves (about 10-15 leaves) 150g natural or greek yogurt ¼ tsp hot chilli powder Salt Read the Instructions here