Recipes

Yields: 24 mini bites Prep time: 20 minutes Chill time: 8 hours or overnight Ingredients For the crust: 8 full sheets of graham crackers (approximately 1 cup crumbs) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon brown sugar For the filling: 8 ounces cream cheese (1/3 less fat works too), softened to room temperature 14 ounces […]

Yields: 4 Servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: Pasta: 12 ounces penne, rotini, or your favorite short pasta Chicken: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces Olive oil: 2 tablespoons Veggies: 1 medium onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced Seasonings: 1 teaspoon dried […]

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35-45 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound breakfast sausage (mild, spicy, or your preference) 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional) 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 32 ounces frozen tater tots 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) Equipment Large skillet 9×13 […]

Ingredients: Wine Base: 1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or a Spanish Rioja work well) Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers: 1/2 cup orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau) 1/4 cup brandy 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best) 2 tablespoons sugar or honey (adjust to taste) Fruit: 1 cup frozen mixed […]

Ingredients: For the Meatballs: 1/2 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15) 1/2 lb ground pork (or mild Italian sausage) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs 1 large egg 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper For the Soup: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 […]

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound breakfast sausage (sweet, spicy, or Italian work well) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 8 ounces mushrooms (white button or cremini), sliced 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients 12 ounces pasta (penne, farfalle, rotini, or your favorite) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed 1 medium onion, chopped 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (or quartered if large) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon […]

Ingredients: Chicken & Marinade: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Chickpea Mixture: 1 (15 oz) […]

Ingredients: Bell Peppers: 6 medium-sized bell peppers (use your favorite colors – red, green, yellow, or orange) Dirty Rice Filling: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground beef, pork, or turkey ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped green bell pepper ½ cup chopped celery 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 package (or 1 cup) pre-made […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: Chicken: 1-1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Rice & Flavor Base: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional) 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice 3 cups low-sodium […]