Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: Cauliflower: 1 large head, cut into florets Oil: 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil Spices: 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 teaspoons curry powder (hot or mild depending on your preference) 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust […]
Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 3/4 cup milk (any kind works!) 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 cups cooked green beans (options below) Canned: 2 (14.5 ounce) cans, drained Frozen: 4 cups, thawed and drained Fresh: […]
Creamed Spinach Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh spinach (or 2 10-ounce packages frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 […]
Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Yields: About 3 cups Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries, rinsed 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional, but adds complexity) Pinch of salt Optional flavor additions: 1/4 cup orange juice (replace some of the water for a citrusy note) […]
Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe
Ingredients: Root Vegetables: 1-1.5 pounds of your favorite root vegetables. Choose from: carrots, parsnips, potatoes, sweet potatoes, beets, radishes, turnips, rutabaga, etc. Onion (Optional): 1/2 to 1 medium onion, cut into wedges Olive Oil: 3-4 tablespoons Herbs: 1-2 tablespoons fresh herbs (like rosemary, thyme, sage, or a combination) OR 1 teaspoon dried herbs Salt and […]
Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
Yields: 1-2 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 large ripe banana (frozen is best for a thicker texture) 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (or almond butter for a different flavor) 1 cup milk of your choice (almond, soy, dairy, oat, etc.) 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess and protein) 1 teaspoon honey […]
Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15-20 minutes Cook Time: 35-45 minutes Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled, seeded, and chopped into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme) 1/2 teaspoon ground sage 1/4 teaspoon […]
Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds carrots (about 6-7 large carrots or a bag of baby carrots) 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Optional: ½ teaspoon dried thyme Optional: Chopped fresh parsley for garnish Instructions: Prep: Wash and Prep the Carrots: Large carrots: Peel and slice […]
Del Taco’s Macho Nachos Recipe
Ingredients: Chips: Large bag of thick-cut restaurant-style tortilla chips Ground Beef Mixture: 1 lb ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning 1 can (15 oz) refried beans Cheese Sauce: 1 block (8oz) Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies Toppings: 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chopped […]
Del Taco’s Bean Burritos Recipe
Ingredients: Flour Tortillas: 4-6 large, burrito-sized flour tortillas Refried Beans: 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans (or make your own, recipe below) Cheddar Cheese: 1-1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese Del Taco-Style Red Sauce: (see recipe below) Optional: Chopped onions, hot sauce Instructions: Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas in one of the following ways: Microwave: For […]