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Pesto Mushroom Bolognese Lasagna

Add to ❤ Favorites A twist on this slow-cooked Italian-style favorite. This mushroom bolognese style sauce is laced between sheets of lasagna, creamy pesto ricotta, and topped with gooey cheese. Ingredients for 6 servings 1 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped 1 fennel bulb (stalks + fronds if available), diced.  1 large carrot, peeled + grated (about 1/3 c.) 4 cloves of garlic, grated 1 cup dry white wine 1 (28 ounce) can diced or crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 teaspoons dried herbs Salt + Pepper 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese 1 cup whole milk  1 box lasagna noodles 2 cups Fontina or Provolone cheese Fresh mozzarella, torn Freshly grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese Flat leaf parsley, finely chopped  Simple pesto 2 cups mixture of power greens salad blend, (baby kale, arugula, spinach, swiss chard), flat-leaf parsley, and fennel fronds.  2 tablespoons nuts or seeds, I used almonds 1 clove garlic 1/2 cup Parmesan 1/2 cup good quality olive oil Read the Instructions here

Mushroom Bolognese

Add to ❤ Favorites This mushroom bolognese is made with carrots, mushrooms, tomato puree, and spaghetti. The ultimate vegan dinner recipe made in under 30 minutes! Ingredients for 3 servings 1 cup mushrooms2 cups tomato puree3 carrots peeled and cut in ribbons1/2 cup onions finely diced2 garlic cloves finely minced1 tbsp parsley dried or fresh1 tbsp Italian seasoning dried1 tbsp agave syrup or sugar to taste1/2 lb spaghettisalt and pepper to taste Read the Instructions here

Easy Thai Pork and Noodles Recipe

Add to ❤ Favorites This Easy Thai Pork and Noodles Recipe is a simple and quick dinner that can be made in 30 minutes. It uses pantry items like spaghetti noodles, soy sauce, peanut butter and boneless pork (pork tenderloin) and frozen broccoli. Ingredients for 6 servings 6 pieces boneless pork * about 2 lbs of pork tenderloin 1/2 500 g -pkg of spaghetti noodles or use leftover spaghetti 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter * I use reduced fat peanut butter 2 tbsp hot chili garlic sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp rice vinegar 1/3 cup chicken broth 500 g – bag of frozen broccoli florets *or use fresh 2 green onions, chopped Garnish chopped green onions Read the Instructions here

Lemon garlic shrimp scampi

Add to ❤ Favorites Easy to make shrimp scampi recipe Ingredients for 2-3 servings 8 oz. linguine4 Tbs. Olive oil½ cup butter one stick6 cloves garlic minced1 small shallot minced1 ½ Lg. shrimp peeled with tail onsalt and pepper freshly ground¼ cup dry white wine½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes optional4 Tbs. lemon juice fresh¼ cup parsley chopped1 lemon sliced for garnish1 Tbs. parsley for garnish1 Tbs. parmesan cheese grated Read the Instructions here

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

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

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

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

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

Asian Style Meatballs

Add to ❤ Favorites I love a well-made meatball, but I’m not of the idea that there is any ‘one’ perfect way to make a meatball, which brings us to today’s Asian-Style Meatballs, which are a delicious new take on a beloved favorite. Ingredients for 4 servings 1 ½ lbs. of ground beef2 tbs. Teriyaki Sauce2 tbs. Soy Sauce2 tsps. Chili Paste1 tbs. Sesame Oil2 slices of sandwich bread – crumbled2 scallions – chopped3 – 4 cloves of garlic – chopped2 eggs1 tbs. sesame seedsVegetable oil – for frying1 lb. of your favorite spaghetti4 – 5 scallions – sliced in half – reserving these for grilling and garnish For the Asian Style Sauce:2 tbs. Soy Sauce2 tbs. Teriyaki Sauce1 tbs. Fish Sauce1 tbs. Chili Paste1 tbs. Sesame Oil3 cloves of chopped garlic½ tsp. sugar½ cup of chopped cashews3 – 4 scallions – chopped Read the Instructions here

Hunan Chicken

Add to ❤ Favorites This spicy, simple, saucy stir fry has to be next on your list for dinner! Enjoy it with your favorite rice or noodles, or all on its own. It’s sure to be a hit at your next takeout fakeout night! Turn the heat up or down as much as you can handle. Ingredients for 4 servings For the stir fry1 lb chicken breast boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces1/3 cup cornstarch1/2 tsp pepper or to taste2 tbsp sesame oil1 medium carrot sliced 1/4″ thin diagonally1 stalk celery sliced into 1/2″ pieces diagonally1 red bell pepper sliced into 1/2″ strips1/2 red onion sliced into 1/4″ thin strips2 cups broccoli florets3-6 dried chilies whole, as per your spice preference1 tbsp garlic minced1 tbsp ginger minced1/4 cup peanuts roughly chopped For the sauce1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium1/2 cup chicken broth low sodium2 tbsp oyster sauce1 tbsp honey1 tbsp rice vinegar1 tbsp cornstarch2 tsp chili garlic sauce aka sambal oelek Read the Instructions here