Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 12 ounces pasta (penne, rigatoni, rotini, or your favorite shape) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound pre-cooked chicken sausage, sliced (about 4 links) 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon […]
Tequila Lime Shrimp and Quinoa Salad Recipe
Yields: 4 Servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients For the Quinoa 1 cup quinoa 1 ¾ cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth) Pinch of salt For the Tequila-Lime Shrimp 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup tequila (silver preferably) Juice of 2 limes 1 tablespoon […]
Taco Chili Recipe
Ingredients Base 1 tbsp olive oil 1 pound ground beef (can substitute ground turkey or chicken) 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped (optional) 3-4 cloves garlic, minced Spices 2-3 tbsp chili powder (adjust for your heat preference) 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional, but adds a nice depth) […]
Sweet Tea Vodka Lemonade Mojitos Recipe
Yields: 2 large servings Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 cup freshly brewed sweet tea (chilled) 4 oz sweet tea vodka (brands like Firefly or Jeremiah Weed) 1 cup lemonade (homemade or store-bought) 1/2 cup club soda 1 large lemon, cut into wedges 12-15 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish Ice Equipment and Utensils […]
Sweet Potato, Poblano and Chorizo Chili Recipe
Ingredients Aromatics 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 large shallot or small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Vegetables 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups) 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped Protein 12 ounces chorizo, casings removed (use Mexican chorizo for the best flavor) Flavor Base 28 […]
Sweet Potato Toasts Recipe
Ingredients 1-2 large sweet potatoes (depending on desired serving) Olive oil (or your preferred cooking oil) Salt Pepper Instructions 1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly. 2. Slice: Cut off the ends of the sweet potato. Slice the potatoes lengthwise into slices approximately […]
Stuffed Italian Meatball Mini Meatloaves Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients For the meatloaves 1 lb ground beef (can substitute with ground turkey or a mix of beef/pork) 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon […]
Strawberry Blueberry Vanilla Chex Bars Recipe
Yields: 12-16 bars Prep Time: 10 minutes Chill Time: Optional (at least 30 minutes) Ingredients 13.5 oz box Vanilla Chex cereal 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed 1/2 cup freeze-dried blueberries, crushed 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick) 10 oz bag mini marshmallows Equipment and Utensils Large mixing bowl 9×13 inch baking […]
Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe
Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients Chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 6 ounces each) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Filling 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/2 […]
Summer Sweet Corn Saute Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients 4 ears fresh sweet corn, shucked and kernels removed 2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup chopped onion (yellow or white) 1 bell pepper (any color), diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper to […]