Ingredients Salad 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped 1 head butter lettuce, optional (adds a softer texture) 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled, baked, or poached 6-8 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled 2 large tomatoes, chopped 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered 1-2 avocados, diced 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (or Roquefort) Fresh herbs […]

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-40 minutes Ingredients Aromatics 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced Spices 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Protein 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken saves […]

Ingredients Mushrooms: 16-20 medium-sized white button or cremini mushrooms (larger caps work best!) Olive oil: 1-2 tablespoons Pizza sauce: About 1/2 cup of your favorite Shredded mozzarella cheese: 1 cup Toppings of choice: Mini pepperoni slices, sliced black olives, diced bell peppers, crumbled Italian sausage (pre-cooked), etc. Seasonings: Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper Instructions […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients For the mushrooms 4 large portobello mushroom caps 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon steak seasoning or your favorite savory spice mix (Italian seasoning works well too) Salt and pepper to taste For the bruschetta topping 1 […]

Yields: About 20-24 stuffed mushrooms Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 – 30 minutes Ingredients Mushrooms 20-24 large white button or baby portobello mushrooms. Choose ones with nice, open caps for easier stuffing. Filling 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup beef broth (vegetable broth works for a vegetarian […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into bite-sized pieces 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-40 minutes Ingredients Aromatics 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped leek (optional, adds a subtle sweetness) Salt and black pepper to taste Flavor Enhancer 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or substitute Italian seasoning) Tomato Base 1 (14.5 ounce) […]

Ingredients Fresh, Ripe Peaches: 2-3 medium-sized peaches, peeled (optional) and sliced. Heirloom Tomatoes: 2 large heirloom tomatoes, a variety of colors adds visual appeal. Fresh Mozzarella: 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella, sliced into rounds. Fresh Basil: A generous handful of fresh basil leaves. Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons of high-quality olive oil. Balsamic Vinegar […]

Ingredients Vegetables 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds 2 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds 3-4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced Flavorings 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black […]

Ingredients Chicken 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning ½ teaspoon salt Nachos 3-4 large flour tortillas Cooking spray 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Caesar Salad 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped ½ cup Caesar dressing ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tomatoes, chopped Croutons (optional) Instructions 1. Prepare […]