Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup red wine (preferably a dry, full-bodied wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot) 1 cup beef or chicken broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Instructions: Make the Roux: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, […]
Bacon and Egg Cups with Guac-Kale-Mole Recipe
Ingredients For the Bacon and Egg Cups 6 strips of thick-cut bacon 6 large eggs Salt and pepper to taste Nonstick cooking spray For the Guac-Kale-Mole 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped 1/4 cup finely chopped kale 3-4 tablespoons chopped cilantro 3 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1/2 lime Salt and pepper to taste Instructions […]
Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Pasta Carbonara Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 12 ounces spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1/2 teaspoon […]
Apple Bacon Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients Salad 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced or shredded 6-8 slices thick-cut bacon, diced 1 large apple (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady work well), cored and chopped 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped 1/4 cup […]
Apple Snicker Nachos Recipe
Ingredients Apples: 2-3 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or another crisp variety) Caramel: 10-12 individually wrapped caramel squares Milk: 1-2 tablespoons Chocolate: 1 full-size milk chocolate bar Snickers: 2 full-size Snickers bars Peanuts: 1/4 cup roasted, salted peanuts (optional) Equipment and Utensils Large serving plate Sharp knife Microwave-safe bowls Instructions 1. Prepare the apples Wash […]
Autumn Chopped Salad Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients – Salad Base: 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce (or a mix of romaine and spring greens) Fruit: 1 pear (Bosc or Anjou are great), cored and diced; 1 apple (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji), cored and diced Crunch: 1/4 cup dried cranberries, 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, […]
Avocado and Shortcut Beet Hummus Toast Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40-60 minutes (for roasting beets) Ingredients Beet Hummus 1 medium beet (about the size of a baseball), scrubbed clean 3/4 cup store-bought plain hummus (Sabra classic is a good choice) Toast 4 slices hearty bread (gluten-free or regular, whole grain is best) 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced […]
Avocado, Mozzarella and Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
Ingredients Chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness) 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and black pepper to taste Bruschetta 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/4 cup minced shallot (or red onion) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and […]
3 Ways to Cook Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi
Important Note: Regardless of the chosen cooking method, it’s best NOT to follow the package instructions. These often lead to mushy gnocchi. Ingredients 1 bag Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi (frozen) Olive oil or cooking spray Seasonings of choice: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian herbs, etc. Optional additions: Butter, garlic, marinara sauce, vegetables, protein Equipment Large […]
Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe
Ingredients Chicken Breasts 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 6-8 ounces each) Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon Seasonings 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or your favorite herb blend) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Equipment Air fryer Small bowl for mixing spices Meat thermometer […]