Yields: 2-4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients: For the salad: 1 pound flank steak, sirloin, or your preferred cut Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 shallots, thinly sliced 5 ounces mixed greens 1/4 cup dried cherries 1/4 cup candied pecans (see below for quick […]
Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice […]
Steak and Sweet Potato Bowls – Fresh and Filling Recipe
Ingredients: For the steak: 1-1.25 lb flank steak, sirloin, or your preferred cut 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat) For the sweet potatoes: 2 medium sweet potatoes, […]
Leek and Mushroom Parsnip Rice Recipe
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced 8 ounces mushrooms (any variety), sliced 1 medium parsnip, peeled and diced 1 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and black pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice for higher fiber) 2 1/2 […]
Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Ingredients: For the Korean Beef (Bulgogi): 1 lb thinly sliced beef (sirloin, ribeye, or flank steak work great) 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons grated pear or apple (optional, for tenderizing) 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground black […]
Thai Fried Rice Recipe
Ingredients: Rice: 3 cups cooked Thai jasmine rice (day-old or chilled is best) Protein: 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces) or 1/2 lb shrimp (peeled, deveined) Vegetables: 1/2 cup diced onion, 1/4 cup diced carrots, 1/4 cup frozen peas Aromatics: 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled […]
Chicken & Wild Rice Soup Recipe
Yields: 6-8 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 45-60 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium is preferred) 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried sage 1/2 […]
Healthier Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
Ingredients: Rice: 1 cup cooked brown rice (or white rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for lower carb) Kimchi: 1 cup chopped kimchi, plus a bit of the juice Protein: 1/2 cup your choice of diced cooked chicken, tofu, shrimp, or omit for vegetarian Vegetables: 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/2 cup frozen […]
Southwestern Chicken & Rice Skillet Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and […]
Super Easy Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Yields: About 2 dozen cookies Prep Time: 10 minutes (+ chilling time) Bake Time: 8-12 minutes Ingredients: Dry Ingredients 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon ground allspice (optional) Wet Ingredients ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened […]