Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter) 1 medium onion, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 4-5 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium is good) 2 cups pre-cubed butternut squash (fresh or frozen) 8-10 fresh sage leaves, chopped 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Salt […]
Tomato-Basil Risotto – Summer in a Bowl Recipe
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc) 5-6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, warmed 2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped 1/2 cup grated […]
Gluten Free Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients: For the Meat Sauce: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken) 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 15 oz can tomato sauce 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper For the Cheese Filling: 15 oz container ricotta […]
Sweet Corn Risotto Recipe
Ingredients: 4-5 ears of fresh sweet corn, shucked 6 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred) or chicken broth 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio) 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 […]
Bacon, Leek and Mushroom Risotto Recipe
Ingredients: 4-5 slices of bacon, diced 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts, thoroughly cleaned and sliced 250g (about 8 oz) mushrooms, sliced (your choice of varieties – button, cremini, etc.) 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1.5 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 5-6 cups hot […]
Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes (for quinoa) Ingredients: For the Salad: 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 ½ cups water or vegetable broth 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup shelled edamame (frozen, then thawed) 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup […]
Potsticker Noodle Bowls Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: For the filling: 1 pound ground pork (or substitute ground chicken/turkey) 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (scallions) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon white pepper Pinch of red pepper […]
Crock Pot Mojo Pork with Cuban Black Beans – Easy + Succulent Recipe
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 (12-ounce) bottle orange juice 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 […]
Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Recipe
Ingredients: 3-4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs if you prefer) 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce (Use your favorite store-bought brand or try a homemade version) 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper […]
Easy Homemade Burrito Bowl – Fresh and Healthy Recipe
Ingredients: Base: 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime if you have it) Protein: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded (or substitute with cooked ground beef, black beans, or tofu for vegetarian options) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 […]