Ingredients For the chicken 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste For the salad 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce (or mixed greens) 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes 1/2 cup cashews, whole or roughly chopped 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese […]
Cauliflower Gratin Recipe
Ingredients Cauliflower: 1 large head cauliflower, cut into medium-sized florets Butter: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided Onion (optional): 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped Garlic (optional): 2 cloves garlic, minced Flour: 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (can use gluten-free flour as needed) Milk: 2 cups milk (whole or 2% work best, plant-based milks are […]
Copycat Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich Recipe
Yield: 1 sandwich Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients Bread: 2 thick slices Tomato Basil bread (or your favorite hearty bread with a similar flavor profile). Toasting the bread is optional. Hummus: 1/4 cup of your preferred hummus (plain or flavored varieties work well, like roasted red pepper or jalapeno) Feta: 2-3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese […]
Copycat Trader Joe’s Everything Bagel Dip Recipe
Ingredients Cream Cheese: 8 ounces (1 block), softened at room temperature Sour Cream: 1 cup Everything But the Bagel Seasoning: 3-4 tablespoons (start with less, you can always add more) Optional Garnishes: Chopped chives, extra EBTB seasoning Homemade Everything But the Bagel Seasoning (if you don’t have the premade blend) 2 tablespoons dried minced onion […]
Cauliflower Potato Salad – Low Carb Classic Flavor Recipe
Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients For the Salad 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped red onion 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles (or pickle relish) Salt and black pepper to taste For the Dressing 1 cup […]
Cajun Chicken with Mardi Gras Salsa Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients For the Cajun Chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade – see note below) For the Mardi Gras Salsa 1 (15 ounce) can diced pineapple, drained 1/2 cup diced red onion 1/2 cup […]
Cajun Shrimp Recipe
Yields: 2-3 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5-6 minutes Ingredients 1 pound large shrimp: Peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 3-4 cloves garlic: Minced 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to your spice preference) Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for extra heat) 1/2 lemon: Juiced Fresh parsley (or cilantro): […]
Cajun Style Hash Recipe
Ingredients Potatoes: 2-3 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into bite-sized cubes Sausage: 12 oz Andouille sausage, sliced (you can substitute with smoked sausage, kielbasa, or even chorizo) Veggies: 1/2 green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 medium onion, diced Spices: 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or make your own – see […]
California Crab and Quinoa Salad Recipe
Ingredients Salad 1 cup quinoa 1 ¾ cups water or vegetable broth 1 pound cooked crab meat (fresh or canned, lump is best) 1 ripe avocado, diced 1 mango, diced ½ cup chopped green onions ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Dressing ¼ cup extra virgin olive […]
Caprese Lasagna with Spicy Turkey Sausage Recipe
Yields: 8-10 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Ingredients Lasagna 12 lasagna noodles (oven-ready or traditional) Spicy Sausage and Sauce 1 lb spicy Italian turkey sausage, casings removed 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon […]