Recipes

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45-55 minutes Ingredients For the Squash 1 medium-large butternut squash (about 2 pounds) 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper For the Cheese Sauce 4 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup all-purpose flour 4 cups […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients For the quinoa 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 3/4 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth) 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch black pepper For the chicken 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion […]

Ingredients For the Chili Bowls 12 slices of soft white sandwich bread Melted butter (for brushing) For the Chocolate Cupcakes 1 box chocolate cake mix Ingredients required by cake mix (usually eggs, water, and oil) 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips For the Frosting 1 package (8 ounces) cream […]

Ingredients 8 oz small pasta shells (or any small cut pasta of your choice) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup chicken broth 3/4 cup whole milk (or heavy cream/half-and-half for a richer sauce) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1-2 teaspoons […]

Ingredients Sushi Rice 2 cups uncooked sushi rice (short-grain) 2 1/4 cups water 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt California Roll Fillings 4-6 ounces imitation crab meat (or real crab if you prefer), shredded 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced 1/2 cucumber, seeded and cut into thin strips […]

1. No-Bake Energy Bites Yields: 12-14 bites Prep Time: 10 minutes + chilling Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter) 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup) 1/2 cup chopped nuts (your choice) 1/4 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, chopped dates, etc.) 1/4 cup chia seeds (or ground flaxseeds) Optional: […]

Planning Guest Count: Determine the number of people you’ll be hosting (4-6 is ideal for a small gathering). Menu: Consider preferences and choose dishes accordingly. Here’s a classic small Thanksgiving menu suggestion: Main: Turkey Breast, Cornish Hens, or Vegetarian Main Dish Sides: Mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce Dessert: Pumpkin pie, apple pie, […]

Ingredients 12.5 oz can cooked chicken breast (or 1.5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken) 8 oz light cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce (or your preferred hot sauce) 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional, or substitute with shredded cheddar) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 […]

Ingredients Base Layer: 16 oz container of your favorite hummus flavor (classic, roasted garlic, roasted red pepper all work well) Meat Layer: 1 lb ground beef, ground turkey, or plant-based meat alternative Spice Layer: 1 tbsp taco seasoning (or your preferred spice blend) Veggie Layer: ½ cup diced bell peppers (any color) ½ cup chopped […]

Ingredients 2 cups gluten-free 1:1 baking flour (like King Arthur Measure for Measure or Bob’s Red Mill) 1/2 cup tapioca starch 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 1 tablespoon olive oil 1-2 tablespoons of water (if needed) Equipment Large mixing bowl Whisk Fork Clean, flat work surface […]