Ingredients: Salmon: 4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets Herb and Caper Crust: 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves 2 tablespoons fresh dill 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained Zest of 1 lemon 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Pinch of red chili pepper flakes (optional) 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil […]
2-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark Recipe
Yields: About 12-15 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Set Time: 20-30 minutes Ingredients: 12 ounces dark chocolate chips (Use a higher-quality chocolate for the best taste) 5-6 regular-sized candy canes (or about 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies) Equipment: Baking sheet Parchment paper Microwave-safe bowl Zip-top bag or resealable container Meat mallet, rolling pin, or heavy […]
Healthier Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Recipe
Ingredients: Dry: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose) 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for warm spice) Wet: 1 cup grated zucchini (excess moisture squeezed out) 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (or unsweetened applesauce) 1/3 cup honey […]
Healthier Smothered Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
Yields: 2-4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: For the fries: 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch thick fries 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste For the toppings: ½ pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey) […]
Kale, Apple, and Bacon Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients: Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 6 ounces each) Salt and black pepper to taste Stuffing: 2 slices thick-cut bacon, diced 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 large clove garlic, minced 4 cups chopped kale (stems removed) 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and […]
Kale and Wild Rice Bowls Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Ingredients: Base: 1 cup wild rice 2-3 cups vegetable broth or water ½ teaspoon salt Kale: 1 large bunch curly kale 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon salt Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 […]
Kale and Artichoke Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients: Guacamole Base: 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted Juice of 1/2 a lime 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Kale and Artichoke: 2 cups packed chopped curly kale 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped Optional additions (choose what you like): […]
Kale Chopped Salad with Maple-Almond Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients: For the Maple-Almond Vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons creamy almond butter (tahini can be substituted) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon water (to thin) Salt and black pepper to taste For the salad: 1 large bunch lacinato kale (about 4 cups) 2 cups thinly shaved […]
Italian Tomato-Basil Stuffed Zucchini Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: Zucchini: 4 medium zucchini (about 1 pound each) Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons, divided Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper: to taste Italian Sausage: 1 pound (sweet or spicy, your preference) Onion: 1 small, chopped Garlic: 2 cloves, minced Diced Tomatoes: 1 (14.5-ounce) can, […]
Jerk Shrimp with Caribbean Quinoa Recipe
Ingredients For the Jerk Shrimp: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade – recipe below) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish For the Caribbean Quinoa: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 3/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup […]