Yields: 4 Servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients For the roasted vegetables 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 bunch radishes, trimmed and quartered 1 small bunch spring onions or scallions, trimmed and halved 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1-2 small beets (golden or red), peeled […]

Ingredients 1 (3-4 lb) whole chicken, neck and giblets removed 1 (12 ounce) can root beer Olive oil (or your preferred cooking oil) For the Dry Rub 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 […]

This recipe makes a hearty and flavorful black bean soup, perfect for a comforting meal. It’s easily customizable with your favorite toppings and spice levels. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 1 red bell pepper (optional), chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cans […]

Yields: 2-4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes + marinating Cook time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients For the Steak and Marinade 1 lb flank steak, skirt steak, or sirloin steak 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper For the Salad 6 […]

Yields: 1-2 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Ingredients Base 1 frozen banana (ripe is best for sweetness) 1 cup frozen mixed berries (or your favorite berry combo) 1 cup milk of choice (dairy, almond, soy, oat, etc.) 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt (Greek yogurt for extra protein) Optional Add-ins (choose a few!) 1 tablespoon […]

Yields: 4 parfaits Prep Time: 10 minutes Chill Time: Optional, but recommended Ingredients Coconut Layer 1 (9 oz) tub coconut whipped topping (like SoDelicious CocoWhip), thawed if frozen Fruit 1 fresh pineapple, chopped into small pieces 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped 2 large bananas, sliced Garnish Toasted coconut chips (or flakes) Equipment 4 tall […]

Yields: 4 Servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients Quinoa 1 cup quinoa (rinsed) 2 cups vegetable broth (or water) BBQ Chicken 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, store-bought or homemade Salad 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, […]

Ingredients Sweet potatoes: 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes Chicken: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken, shredded) BBQ sauce: 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce Olive oil: 1 tablespoon Seasonings: Salt and pepper to taste Optional toppings: Diced red onion, Shredded cheddar cheese, Cilantro, Sour cream, Pickled jalapeños Instructions 1. Prep […]

Ingredients For the chicken 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon favorite BBQ spice rub (or mix of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper) 1/2 cup BBQ sauce For the salad 10 oz bag chopped romaine lettuce (or roughly 2 heads chopped) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved […]

Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35-40 minutes Ingredients For the Quinoa 1 cup quinoa 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth For the Chicken 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup of […]