Yields: 4-6 Servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Chill Time: At least 30 minutes Ingredients Pasta 12 ounces of your favorite short pasta shape (rotini, penne, farfalle, orzo all work great) Vegetables 1 English cucumber, diced 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 […]
Mini Mediterranean Turkey Meatloaves Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients For the meatloaves 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean or higher) 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon olive […]
Sam’s No 3 Lighter Kickin’ Green Chili Recipe
Ingredients Aromatics 1-1/2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 Tablespoon grapeseed or vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder Spices 1 -3/4 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 teaspoon mustard powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano Chili Base 3 large tomatoes, chopped 14.5oz can petite diced tomatoes 2-3 […]
Sweet Corn and Bacon Skillet Mac and Cheese Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients 12 ounces short-cut pasta (elbow macaroni, gemelli, shells, penne, etc.) 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 ½ cups milk* 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup frozen or canned […]
Fiesta Pork, Bean and Green Chili Chili Recipe
Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: Varies by method (see instructions) Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes Salt and black pepper to taste 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2-3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced (adjust for desired spice level) 4 cloves garlic, minced […]
Southwestern Chopped Salad Recipe
Ingredients Salad 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup corn kernels (freshly cooked, frozen and thawed, or canned and drained) 1 (15oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Optional additions Grilled chicken or shrimp 1/2 cup diced avocado 1/4 […]
Tuscan Sausage and Vegetable Stew Recipe
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy, casings removed if needed) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat) 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 4 cups chicken or […]
No Bean Chili Recipe
Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-45 minutes (longer simmering develops more flavor) Ingredients Base 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds ground beef (or your choice of ground meat – turkey works well too) 1 large yellow or white onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 4-6 cloves garlic, minced Seasonings 4 […]
Mediterranean Smothered Chicken Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients For the chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil For the sauce and vegetables 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves […]
Roasted Poblano Salsa Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Ingredients For the Roasted Poblano Salsa 3-4 large poblano peppers 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper to taste For the Chicken Filling 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie […]