Ingredients 8 ounces (1 block) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella 2 tablespoons milk (any kind) 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (white button or baby bella) 1 small shallot, […]
Skinny Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Recipe
Ingredients Pasta: 12 ounces whole-wheat pasta (penne, rotini, or farfalle work well) Chicken: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces Broccoli: 2 cups broccoli florets Olive oil: 1 tablespoon Garlic: 3 cloves, minced Flour: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Chicken broth: 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth Milk: 1 cup low-fat milk Greek yogurt: […]
Snickers Chex Mix Recipe
Ingredients 8 cups Chocolate Chex cereal (or a mix of Chocolate and Rice Chex if you prefer) 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup caramel bits (or diced caramel squares) 1 tablespoon heavy cream (or half […]
Secretly Healthy Cherry Peach Smoothies Recipe
Yields: 2 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Blend time: 1-2 minutes Ingredients 1 cup frozen sweet cherries (pitted) 1 cup frozen peach slices 1 (6 oz) container peach or black cherry Greek yogurt 1-2 cups fresh baby spinach 1/2 cup milk (almond milk, regular milk, or any milk alternative) Optional: 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple […]
Italian Sausage, Spinach and Tomato Soup Recipe
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a […]
Italian Sausage and Vegetable Soup Recipe
Yields: About 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-40 minutes Ingredients 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet, mild, or hot, depending on your preference) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon […]
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Ingredients 1 large butternut squash (approximately 3 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cubed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 4-5 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground sage 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth) 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra […]
Apple Orchard Panini Recipe
Yields: 2 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5-7 minutes Ingredients Bread 4 slices of sourdough bread, ciabatta, or your favorite hearty bread. Spread 2 tablespoons apple butter 1-2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional) Cheese 1/2 cup brie cheese, thinly sliced Turkey 4-6 ounces thinly sliced deli turkey Apple 1 medium Granny Smith apple (or […]
Orchard Turkey Burgers Recipe
Ingredients For the Burgers 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean or leaner) 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper For the Caramelized Onions 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium sweet […]
Chipotle Turkey Chili with Apples Recipe
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground turkey 1 large onion, diced 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium bell pepper (any color), diced 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced 1-2 tablespoons adobo sauce (depending on heat preference) 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 […]