Yields: 24 mini pizza bites Prep time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients 1 cup cooked quinoa (from about ½ cup uncooked) 1 large egg + 1 egg white (lightly beaten) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼ […]
Mini Bacon Cheeseburger Quinoa Bites Recipe
Yields: About 24 mini bites Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth) 2 slices bacon, diced 1/2 lb lean ground beef Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup chopped dill […]
Mini Mushroom and Swiss Quinoa Cups Recipe
Yields: About 24 mini cups Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 18-22 minutes Ingredients 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa 2 tablespoons butter 8 ounces mushrooms (white button, cremini, etc), chopped 1 shallot, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-1/4 teaspoons dried thyme 1 cup freshly shredded […]
Feta Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients For the meatballs 1 lb ground chicken (lean or extra-lean) 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large egg white 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix (or substitute with Italian seasoning) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled or cut into small […]
Sneaky Meatball Subs Recipe
Ingredients For the Meatballs 1 lb ground beef, turkey, or chicken 1/2 cup grated zucchini 1/4 cup grated carrot 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (regular or gluten-free) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 […]
Surf and Turf for 2 Recipe
Yields: 2 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients The Surf 12-16 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste The Turf Two (6-ounce) filet mignon steaks (about 1-inch thick) 1 tablespoon olive […]
Gluten Free Pasta e Fagioli Recipe
Ingredients Olive Oil: 2-3 tablespoons Aromatics 1 medium onion, chopped 2-3 carrots, chopped 2-3 celery stalks, chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, minced Protein (optional): 1/2 lb ground beef, Italian sausage, or pancetta (diced) Broth: 5 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth (low-sodium is ideal) Tomatoes: 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained Beans 1 (15 oz) […]
Caprese Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6-7 ounces each) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon brown […]
Best Ever French Onion Dip Recipe
Ingredients Caramelized Onions 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large yellow or sweet onions, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Dip 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and black pepper to taste Instructions […]
Copycat Yoshinoya Beef Bowls Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients Beef 1 pound thinly sliced beef (sirloin, ribeye, or look for pre-sliced “shabu shabu” beef at an Asian market) Onion 1 medium yellow onion, sliced thinly Sauce 1 cup dashi (Japanese soup stock)* 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine) […]