Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes (+ marinade time) Cook time: 5-7 minutes Ingredients Shrimp: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails optional Sausage: 12 oz andouille sausage (or your favorite spicy sausage), cut into 1-inch rounds Oil: 2 tablespoons olive oil Cajun Spice Blend 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder […]
Spaghetti and Meatball Soup Recipe
Ingredients For the Meatballs 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of ground beef and pork) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian seasoned) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste For the Soup […]
Skinny Shrimp Piccata with Zoodles Recipe
Ingredients For the zoodles 4 medium zucchini ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil For the shrimp piccata 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup dry white wine ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons capers, […]
Skinny Sunrise Cocktail Recipe
Yields: 1 serving Prep time: 5 minutes Ingredients 1.5 oz (45 ml) vodka: (You can substitute with tequila for a Tequila Sunrise) 3 oz (90 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice: Provides vibrant flavor and vitamin C 1 oz (30 ml) unsweetened cranberry juice: Adds a touch of tartness and beautiful color 1/2 oz (15 ml) […]
Small Batch Chex Mix For Two Recipe
Yields: About 4 cups Prep time: 5 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 15 minutes Ingredients Cereals 1 ½ cups Rice Chex 1 ½ cups Corn Chex ½ cup gluten-free O’s cereal (or Cheerios if not gluten-sensitive) Nuts: ¼ cup peanuts (or your favorite mixed nuts) Pretzels: ½ cup gluten-free mini pretzel twists Butter: 1 ½ tablespoons […]
Smoked Sausage, Kale and Cider Quinoa Skillet Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 12-14 ounces smoked sausage (kielbasa, andouille, or your favorite), sliced into ½-inch rounds 1 medium onion, diced 4 cups chopped kale (stems removed) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage (or 1 teaspoon dried sage) 1 cup apple cider 1 cup […]
Smoky Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe
Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8-10 hours (slow cooker) or 4-5 hours (oven) Ingredients Pork: 4-5 pound boneless pork shoulder (also called pork butt) Spice Rub 2 tablespoons smoked paprika 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 […]
Shrimp and Grits Bites Recipe
Yields: 20-24 bites Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients For the Grits Bites 1 cup quick-cooking grits 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth) 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper For the Shrimp 1 pound medium shrimp, […]
Shrimp Caesar Salad in Crispy Parmesan Cups Recipe
Ingredients Crispy Parmesan Cups 1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese Shrimp 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium to large size) 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Caesar Salad 2-3 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped 1/2 cup croutons (homemade or store-bought) 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (homemade or your […]
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes (for croutons) Ingredients For the salad 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly shredded 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought croutons (see instructions below) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper […]