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Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 2 Haas Avocados 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 lime juiced 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon plum tomato, minced 3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled and divided 2 tablespoons queso fresco, crumbled and divided Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites This particular dish is one of those recipes that can be consumed all times of the day using traditional Mediterranean ingredients. An egg sunny side up over a bed of spinach lightly sautéed in olive oil and sprinkled with feta. Ingredients for 1 serving 3 teaspoons olive oil 3-4 cups fresh spinach (washed) 1 whole egg 1 ounce crumbled feta salt/pepper Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites These Homemade Bread Bowls are the perfect vessel to serve your favorite soups and salads. Ingredients for 4 servings 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar 2 cups warm water, 110º F 5 1/3 cups (680 g) bread flour 2 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites An easy, gluten-free, healthy, and delicious appetizer. Ingredients for 6 pieces 1 large sweet potato 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 large shallot, peeled and chopped 1 large clove of garlic, minced 5 cups of fresh baby spinach Ground sea salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup of vegan ricotta (I used Kite Hill) Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Here’s a super simple little breakfast casserole that is perfect even for the pickiest of eaters. Delicious just as is, full of cheese & Sausage. Ingredients for 6-8 servings 8 white bread slices, cut into cubes 1 pound ground pork sausage, crumbled and cooked or about 1 1/2 cups ham 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar 10 large eggs 2 cups milk (do not use lowfat or nonfat) 2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste Pepper Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 12 servings 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 cups (about 2 large onions) onion, chopped 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup light (not fat free) sour cream 1/3 cup (about 1 ½ ounces) Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated 1/3 cup (3 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Pinch of cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon soy sauce Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Everything you love about breakfast all in one pan… a well-balanced, tasty meal for any time of day! Ingredients for 6 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 peppers, diced (I prefer red and yellow for color) 4 cloves garlic, minced 2/3 pounds spicy chicken sausage 4 cups shredded sweet potatoes (about 2 medium-sized potatoes) 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 6 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon peppe Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Rosemary Roasted Potatoes are an easy side dish with simple, rustic flavors. They are great for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, and holiday celebrations! Ingredients for 4 servings 2 pounds baby or salad potatoes, scrubbed and quartered 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites French Dip Pinwheels – this easy recipe starts with pizza dough and is perfect for an appetizer or easy dinner. The sauce is the best part! Ingredients for 8-16 rolls 1 roll pizza crust (or a pizza crust suitable for a 10-12″ pizza) Approximately 5 ounces deli roast beef Approximately 8-10 slices provolone cheese 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 medium onion, diced (about 1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups beef stock (I like using low-sodium) 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 beef bullion cubes, optional but adds great flavor Salt and pepper, to taste Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Cheesy Garlic Bread is the perfect side dish for pasta night. And this recipe is about as easy as they come! Cheese makes everything better. Ingredients for 2 french bread loaf halves 1 loaf french bread 1/2 c. butter, softened 2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. dried parsley 2 c. grated mozzarella cheese 1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese fresh parsley (optional garnish) Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Fried rice is made healthier by swapping out rice with quinoa. It makes an easy and delicious gluten-free meal packed with all the nutritious benefits of quinoa. Ingredients for 4 servings 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 cup uncooked quinoa, cooked according to package instructions 1 heaping cup frozen peas and carrots 2 eggs, whisked 2-3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce (or more as needed) 1 tsp sesame oil 2 green scallions, thinly sliced Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites It’s hard to beat warm bread fresh from the oven! I think that’s one of the reasons that this homemade flax cornbread is one of the few recipes all of our kids love. Ingredients for a 9×9 inch pan 1 c. cornmeal 1/3 c. flax 2/3 c. whole wheat flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1/4 c. vegetable oil 1/4 c. brown sugar 1 c. buttermilk Read the Instructions here