Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Ingredients For the salad 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45-55 minutes Ingredients Spaghetti Squash 1 medium-sized spaghetti squash Veggies 1 bell pepper (any color), diced 1 medium zucchini, diced 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced Seasonings 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt […]

Yields: 4-6 Servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Chill Time: At least 30 minutes Ingredients Pasta 12 ounces of your favorite short pasta shape (rotini, penne, farfalle, orzo all work great) Vegetables 1 English cucumber, diced 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients For the meatloaves 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean or higher) 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon olive […]

Ingredients Aromatics 1-1/2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 Tablespoon grapeseed or vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder Spices 1 -3/4 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 teaspoon mustard powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano Chili Base 3 large tomatoes, chopped 14.5oz can petite diced tomatoes 2-3 […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients 12 ounces short-cut pasta (elbow macaroni, gemelli, shells, penne, etc.) 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 ½ cups milk* 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup frozen or canned […]

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: Varies by method (see instructions) Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes Salt and black pepper to taste 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2-3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced (adjust for desired spice level) 4 cloves garlic, minced […]

Ingredients Salad 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup corn kernels (freshly cooked, frozen and thawed, or canned and drained) 1 (15oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Optional additions Grilled chicken or shrimp 1/2 cup diced avocado 1/4 […]

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy, casings removed if needed) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat) 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 4 cups chicken or […]

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-45 minutes (longer simmering develops more flavor) Ingredients Base 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds ground beef (or your choice of ground meat – turkey works well too) 1 large yellow or white onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 4-6 cloves garlic, minced Seasonings 4 […]