Yields: 4 servings Ingredients: Base: 1 cup wild rice 2-3 cups vegetable broth or water ½ teaspoon salt Kale: 1 large bunch curly kale 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon salt Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients: Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 6 ounces each) Salt and black pepper to taste Stuffing: 2 slices thick-cut bacon, diced 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 large clove garlic, minced 4 cups chopped kale (stems removed) 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and […]

Ingredients: For the chicken: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced into bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry (or rice wine vinegar) 2 teaspoons sesame oil For the stir-fry: 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts 2-4 dried red chilies (adjust for […]

Ingredients: 2 ounces vodka (high-quality for best flavor) 6 ounces ginger kombucha (choose a brand you enjoy) 1/2 lime, juiced Ice Copper mug (traditional, but optional) Lime wedge and/or fresh ginger slices (for garnish) Instructions Fill the mug: Fill your copper mug (or a standard highball glass) with ice. Add the spirits: Pour the vodka […]

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 60-70 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or substitute ground turkey, Italian sausage, or omit for vegetarian) 1 onion, diced (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder) 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 (24-26 oz) jars […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (optional, for coating chicken) 2 large leeks, white and light green parts, thinly […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients For the chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin (about 1/2 inch) 2-3 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning (adjust to your preference) 41 tablespoon olive oil For the artichoke salsa: 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped 1/4 cup chopped red […]

Ingredients: 1-1.5 pounds cooked chicken: Rotisserie chicken (shredded) or cooked and shredded chicken breasts work perfectly. 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce: Choose your preferred spice level (mild, medium, hot). 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup salsa: Pick your favorite brand and heat level. 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained (or 1 cup frozen […]

Yields: 1 serving Prep Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 8-10 large fresh mint leaves + 1 sprig for garnish 1 lemon wedge 1/2 ounce simple syrup (adjust to your sweetness preference) 2 ounces bourbon (Maker’s Mark, Bulleit, or your favorite) Crushed ice Ginger Ale (to top off, Fever Tree is a good option) Equipment: Cocktail shaker […]

Ingredients: 1 pound extra lean ground beef 4 slices of turkey bacon, cooked crisp and chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 cup […]