Yield: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients Core Fruits 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 cup blueberries 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green, or a mix) 1 banana, sliced 1 orange, peeled and sectioned (or mandarin oranges) Optional Additions (add one or more for extra variety) 1 cup pineapple chunks 1 kiwi, […]
Easiest Cauliflower Couscous Salad Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Chill time: Optional, but flavor improves with at least 30 minutes Ingredients For the salad 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (optional, but adds a lovely flavor) 1/3 cup dried cranberries, cherries, or raisins 1/3 cup sliced […]
Easiest 1 Hour Roast Beef Recipe
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40-60 minutes (depending on size and desired doneness) Resting time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients 2-3 pound beef roast (top round, bottom round, eye of round, or sirloin tip roasts are good choices) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (optional) […]
Earth Bowl Salads Recipe
Yields: Varies depending on the number of bowls you make Prep Time: 20-30 minutes Ingredients Base Greens: Choose your favorites: spinach, kale, arugula, mixed lettuce, romaine, etc. Grains (optional): Cooked quinoa, brown rice, farro, wild rice Legumes (optional): Chickpeas, lentils, black beans, or your favorite Veggies Roasted: Broccoli, sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, bell peppers, […]
Dill Pickle Tuna Salad Gluten Free Lunch Recipe
Ingredients 1 (5-ounce) can tuna, drained: Water-packed or oil-packed tuna will work. Look for sustainable brands 1/3 cup finely chopped dill pickles: Choose your favorite kind – sweet, spicy, or classic dill. 1/4 cup mayonnaise: Use regular or light mayonnaise according to your preference. For a richer taste, you can substitute half with Greek yogurt. […]
Dad’s Killer Beergaritas Recipe
Yields: About 4-6 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Ingredients Beer: 12 ounces of light Mexican beer (Corona, Tecate, Modelo, etc.) Tequila: 6 ounces silver tequila (or reposado for a richer flavor) Fresh Lime Juice: 4 ounces (juice from about 4 medium limes) Orange Liqueur: 1 ounce (Cointreau or Triple Sec ) Agave Nectar (or Simple […]
Dirt Cake Recipe
Ingredients Oreos: 36 regular-sized Oreo cookies (you may want a bit extra for adjustments) Cream Cheese: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened Powdered Sugar: 1 cup powdered sugar Vanilla Pudding: 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix Milk: 3 1/2 cups cold milk Whipped Topping: 1 […]
Dijon Brown Sugar Marinated Steak Recipe
Yields: 2-4 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Marinade Time: 1-4 hours Cook Time: Varies depending on cut and desired doneness Ingredients 1-1.5 lbs steak: Choose your favorite (flank, sirloin, flat iron, ribeye all work well) 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black […]
Cucumber Watermelon Martinis Recipe
Yields: 2 martinis Prep Time: 10 minutes Chill Time (Optional): 30 minutes Ingredients Watermelon: 2 cups cubed, seedless Cucumber: 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced Sugar: 1/4 cup Water: 1/4 cup Vodka: 3 ounces Lime juice: Juice of 1 lime (approx. 2 tbsp) Ice Garnish (optional): Cucumber slices, watermelon wedges Utensils Blender Martini shaker Fine-mesh […]
Crunchy Quinoa Granola Recipe
Ingredients Dry Ingredients 2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa 1 cup raw nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc. – roughly chopped) 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (or honey) 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or neutral-flavored oil) 1 tablespoon vanilla […]