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Sheet Pan Garlic Lime Salmon INGREDIENTS 3 small or 2 large bell peppers, cut into thin strips* 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced  4 salmon fillets (roughly 6 ounces each but doesn’t need to be exact) 1/2 cup of lime juice 2 tablespoons of water 3 tablespoons of olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced 1/2 teaspoon of red chili flakes 1 teaspoon of cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons of fine sea salt 1 1/2 tablespoons of honey 1/4 cup of finely chopped cilantro for serving: lime wedges and additional chopped cilantro INSTRUCTIONS Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F and spray a large baking tray with cooking oil. Make the marinade by whisking together the lime juice, water, olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes, cumin, fine sea salt, honey, and cilantro. Set aside. Place the peppers and onion on your baking tray and toss together with 1/3 of the marinade. Make space in the center or on the side of the tray and place the salmon fillets. Top with another 1/3 of the marinade. Bake for 12-15 minutes or unti

Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats Ingredients 3 zucchinis Cooking spray 3/4 lb. chicken breast cut into cubes 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 3/4 cup pasta sauce 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F.  To prepare the zucchini, cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, then use a spoon or melon baller to scoop the center flesh and seeds from the zucchini. Repeat for the remaining zucchini.  Place the zucchini in a baking dish or cookie sheet cut-side up and lightly coat with cooking spray. Place in the pre-heated oven for 15 minutes until the zucchini cooks slightly and becomes tender. Meanwhile, to prepare the chicken, heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken along with the seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Add the pasta sauce and cook for an additional 2 minute

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Ingredients For the broccoli rice 4 cups broccoli florets about 2 small crowns 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove minced 1 green onion thinly sliced white and green parts separated For the Sauce ¼ cup hoisin sauce ¼ cup water 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed oil 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced For the beef 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced across the grain Salt and pepper to taste Instructions To make the riced broccoli, process the broccoli florets in a blender or food processor until you get a riced texture. Heat a pan with olive oil on medium, add the garlic and the white parts of the green onions and fry until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add the riced broccoli to the mixture and toss together until the broccoli slightly softens, about 2-4 minutes. Divide the broccoli between 4 bowls and wipe clean the pan with a paper towel To make the sauce, whisk together the ingredients in a small

Chicken Curry Chicken pieces are cooked in an aromatic, deliciously seasoned curry sauce then it's finished off with cream for richness and cilantro for color and freshness. Serve alongside basmati rice or naan bread for soaking up the extra sauce. Ingredients Spice blend 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed in a small bag with a meat mallet 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp ground mustard 1/4 tsp ground cloves Curry 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped (1 cup) 4 garlic cloves, minced (1 1/2 Tbsp) 1 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup drained canned diced tomatoes or peeled, seeded, diced fresh tomatoes Salt Cayenne pepper, to taste 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1 1/4-inch cubes 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (optional) 1/3 cup heavy cream 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro Instructions In a small mixing bowl whisk together all o

CROCK POT TERIYAKI CHICKEN Meal prep the easiest crock pot teriyaki chicken with stir-fried veggies and white rice for a balanced healthy meal all week long. INGREDIENTS CROCK POT TERIYAKI CHICKEN 1.5 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 cup Homemade Teriyaki Sauce 2 tablespoons cornstarch. VEGETABLES 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 2 cups snow peas 3 cups broccoli, chopped 1/2 small white onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons sesame seed oil salt and pepper, to taste WHITE RICE 1 cup long grain white rice 1 1/2 cups water INSTRUCTIONS CROCK POT TERIYAKI CHICKEN Place chicken breasts into a slow cooker and add homemade teriyaki sauce on top (hold off on the corn starch). Cover slow cooker and cook on high for about 2 hours or on low or 4 hours on high. Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove chicken from the slow cooker (leaving the liquid in the slow cooker) and place onto a plate. Shred chicken with two forks and set aside Turn your slow cooker to h

vegetarian quinos mexican dinner Vegetarian Quinoa Mexican Dinner for those one-pan quick weeknight meals that the entire family will enjoy! Healthy quinoa dinner packed with veggies the entire family will eat? Yes please! ingredients: 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 cup yellow onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped 2 Tablespoons tomato paste 1 (14oz) can black beans, rinsed 2 Tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup dried quinoa, rinsed 1 lime, juiced 2 cups water 4 oz pepper jack or cheddar cheese (or dairy-free alternative / omit entirely) directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F In a 9x13 casserole pan, drizzle olive oil, onion, garlic, green pepper and red pepper. Mix together. Bake 10 minutes. Add tomato paste, black beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, blac

BANANA & ORANGE OAT TODDLER BITES DESCRIPTION Make these delicious and healthy snacks for kids with just three simple ingredients. Great for toddlers and weaning babies with a few teeth! INGREDIENTS 1 ripe banana 40ml / 1/4 cup orange juice 75g / 1 cup rolled oats INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 170c / 340f and line a baking tray with parchment paper or a non stick silicone sheet. Mash the banana in a bowl with a fork. Add the orange juice and mix well. Then add the oats and mix together until everything is well combined. Take one tablespoon of the oat mixture, shape into a round cookie shape and place on the baking tray. Repeat with the remainder of the mixture. I made 11 bites from this. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack. NOTES These bites will keep in an airtight container for 2 days. They can also be frozen. Wrap each bite individually in parchment paper and place them all together in a freezer bag. To defrost simply take out of the freezer and leav

Honey Ginger Chicken Power Bowls with Creamy Lime Dressing This Honey Ginger Chicken Power Bowl is the perfect meal prepped dinner or leftover lunch. Easily customizable and made with a creamy lime dressing. Dairy-free friendly and gluten-free friendly using your choice of grain.  INGREDIENTS honey ginger chicken 1.5 lbs organic chicken breast 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup coconut aminos, tamari, or low sodium soy sauce 1 TBSP avocado oil (or high heat oil) 1 TBSP ginger paste or freshly grate ginger 1 tsp minced garlic for the bowls 1 cup uncooked freekeh, quinoa, or rice 4 cups packed fresh salad greens (spring mix, romaine, spinach, etc.) 1 medium head broccoli, chopped 1 large sweet potato, chopped 1/2 TBSP avocado oil 1/2 tsp garlic powder salt & pepper 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 medium red onion, diced (about 1/2 cup) creamy lime dressing 1/2 cup lite canned coconut milk or plain whole milk yogurt (preferably Greek or Skry) 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oi

Taco Pasta Recipe Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 2 c. salsa 15 oz tomato sauce 1 1/2 c. water 2 c. uncooked elbow macaroni 15.5 oz canned corn 1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese shredded Instructions Brown hamburger in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes. Drain grease off. Add salsa, tomato sauce and water to hamburger in skillet. Heat to boiling. Add macaroni and corn, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir occasionally. When macaroni is cooked sprinkle with cheese, replace cover and let stand until cheese is melted. Notes What kind of beef is best for pasta? I prefer ground beef for this Taco Pasta because it cooks fast and is easy to eat with the pasta. Of course, most cuts of beef go well with pasta but for a quick 30 minute one pot dinner ground beef is best. It's better to go with a lean ground beef so your Taco Pasta isn't greasy. If your beef is fattier you'll want to drain off all of the excess grease before you add

Breakfast Quesadillas Ingredients 6 slices bacon 6 large eggs salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste 8 ounces cheddar cheese , grated or sliced thin 8 large flour tortillas For serving: salsa, sour cream and guacamole Instructions Heat a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the bacon slices and cook, turning once, until crisp and brown (or to your preference).  Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Once cooled, chop into pieces.  Wipe out a little of the bacon grease from the pan.  Crack the eggs into a bowl and add a splash of water or milk. Whisk until smooth.  Pour eggs into skillet, season with salt and pepper and scramble until cooked. Remove to a plate. Cover one flour tortilla with a thin layer of shredded cheese.  Top with some of the scrambled eggs and some chopped bacon.  Top with some more shredded cheese and place another flour tortilla on top.  Carefully set the quesadilla into the pan over medium heat. Cook until the cheese begins to slightly melt and the bottom t

CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE Ingredients 1 lb. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 cup Basmati rice 3 tbsp. Olive oil 1 Onion medium 2 Carrots medium 2 cups Chicken broth 1 tsp. Favorite Chicken Seasoning* (or to taste) 1 tsp. Salt and pepper, to taste** (or to taste) Instructions Preheat the oven to 450 °F. In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onion with olive oil over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes. Add the carrots and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the chicken and season it with salt, pepper, and your favorite chicken seasoning (Mrs. Dash Original Seasoning, Taco Seasoning, Old Bay Seasoning, etc.). Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a medium casserole dish and add the rice and chicken broth. Stir well. Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Notes * Mrs. Dash Original Seasoning, Taco Seasoning, Old Bay Seasoning, etc.  ** Depending on how salty your chicken broth is, you may need more or less salt. This article adapted from this site

Easy Swedish Meatballs I have to make a confession: I'm not particularly fond of IKEA meatballs. But give me a batch of juicy homemade meatballs (here's a tutorial for you if you've never made them yourself before) in a delicious brown gravy – I could eat the whole pan by myself if it wasn't for my kids and husband, ahem. And that's exactly how my easy Swedish Meatballs are made! They're simple to whip up and taste delicious – we love them for dinner with mashed potatoes, but they're just as good with egg noodles if you prefer. Ingredients For the meatballs: 1 pound ground beef 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1 small onion (very finely chopped) 1 clove garlic (finely minced) 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped) ½ teaspoon salt black pepper (to taste) 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1 egg 1-2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon oil For the gravy: 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups beef broth 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon smooth Dijon mustard 1/

EASY TORTILLA TACO CASSEROLE RECIPE Ingredients 1 pound ground beef, (I recommend using 90% lean ground beef, if yours has more fat, make sure to drain it after frying so your dish is not too greasy.) 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, store-bought packet or homemade 3/4 cup salsa, or canned diced tomatoes (You don’t need to drain the liquid.) 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh 3 cups shredded cheese, (I use the mix of cheddar and jack cheese, but you can use your favorite cheese that melts well.) 10-12 flour tortillas, or corn tortillas, 6-8 inch size cooking spray toppings such as cilantro, optional Instructions Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Place a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with oil and add the ground beef. Stir for 5-6 minutes until the beef is partly browned, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Strained out any accumulated fat. Add in salsa, co

BAKED CREAM CHEESE SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS: 12-oz spaghetti 1 (26-ounce) jar prepared spaghetti sauce 1-lb lean ground beef 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350ºF degrees. In a skillet, brown the ground beef until cooked through; drain fat and stir in spaghetti sauce. Set aside. Cook spaghetti according to directions on packet. Drain and place cooked spaghetti in bowl. Add cream cheese, Italian Seasoning and minced garlic. Stir until cream cheese is melted and the spaghetti is thoroughly coated. Lightly grease a 9x13" pan. Spread a small amount of meat sauce in the bottom of the dish. Put spaghetti on top of sauce and top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes, until bubbly. This article adapted from this site

Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken This Copycat version of Longhorn's famous Parmesan Crusted Chicken tastes just like the restaurant! From the flavorful marinade, to the creamy, crunchy Parmesan Crust. Ingredients 4 skinless/boneless chicken breasts pounded to ¾ inch thick Salt/Pepper to taste 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil Marinade: 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup ranch dressing 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon pepper Parmesan Crust 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese chopped into bits 3/4 cup Provolone cheese chopped into bits 6 Tablespoons Buttermilk Ranch salad dressing 1 cup panko 2 teaspoons garlic powder 5 Tablespoons melted butter Instructions Whisk all marinade ingredients together until well-combined and uniform in consistency. Place the chicken in a gallon freezer bag, remove the air, and seal. Use a meat mallet to pound it to ¾ inch thick. Sprinkle each side of the chicken lightly with salt and pepper

Beef Stroganoff {One Pot Recipe} Easy Beef Stroganoff cooked in one pan! Made with browned ground beef and caramelized mushrooms. Hearty, satisfying and packed with flavor! It's rich and creamy comfort food you'll want to make on repeat. Ingredients 1 Tbsp cornstarch 1 (32 oz) carton low-sodium beef broth, divided (4 cups) 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 12 oz. baby bella (cremini) mushrooms, cleaned, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 cup chopped yellow onion 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbsp) 1 lb lean ground beef Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp paprika 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 2 tsp Worcestershire 8 oz. dry egg noodles* (5 cups) 3/4 cup sour cream,** rested at room temperature while everything cooks 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley Instructions In a small bowl whisk cornstarch with 2 Tbsp of the beef broth, set aside. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch saute pan with tall sides or pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onions and saute, tossing only occasionally (about every 3 minu

One Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Ingredients 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 large onion minced 2 carrots cut into coins (optional) 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1.5 lbs. Chicken breast cut in 1 inch cubes 2 cups extra long grain rice 4 cups chicken stock 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 1/2 cups Mexican shredded cheese divided Instructions Melt butter and olive oil in dutch oven Add onion, carrots, salt and pepper, cook for 3-5 minutes  Add chicken ad sear on all sides. Once chicken is lightly browned, add in rice and saute for 2-3 minutes, until lightly toasted Add the stock and deglaze the pan scraping up any bits that might have stuck to the bottom. When the stock comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes Uncover rice and stir in broccoli, lemon juice, 3/4 cup cheese, smooth everything out. Top with remaining cheddar, cover and cook another 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and broccoli is tender  This article adapted fr

Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Make Olive Garden's Alfredo Sauce Recipe at home in just 20 minutes! Pair it with Fettuccine for an easy dinner idea the whole family will love! Ingredients 6 Tablespoons butter high quality 1 Tablespoon garlic minced 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1.5 cups heavy cream 1.5 cups milk any kind ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated and at room temperature ½ cup Romano cheese grated and at room temperature Salt and black pepper to taste 1 lb. Fettuccine Parsley to garnish Instructions Boil the fettuccine according to package instructions. As the water preheats, begin the sauce. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Whisk in the flour. Gradually add the heavy cream, then the milk, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to low once the sauce begins to bubble. It will continue to thicken as it simmers. Slowly sprinkle in the cheeses, continuing to whisk. Drain the pasta and carefully mix it into the sauce until well

ONE-PAN NO PEEK CHICKEN & RICE INGREDIENTS 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 boxes Zatarain's Long Grain & Wild Rice Mix, (7 oz each) 1 can cream of celery soup, (10.25 oz each) 1 can cream of mushroom soup, (10.25 oz each) 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 1/4 can water, (soup can) 1 box Lipton Onion Soup Mix, (2 packets) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine rice mix, cream of celery soup, cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, and water in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix well. Place chicken evenly on top of rice mixture. Sprinkle with onion soup mix. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake 1 hour 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Note: DON'T open the oven to peek at the chicken and for sure DON'T remove the foil! This article adapted from this site

GARLIC BUTTER LEMON BAKED COD INGREDIENTS 1.5 pounds cod fillet 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 lemons juice only 4 cloves garlic minced salt & pepper to taste 1/4 cup butter diced 1 small lemon sliced chopped parsley to serve INSTRUCTIONS Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a rectangular baking dish that will comfortably hold all your cod pieces and place the fish inside. Make sauce: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Assemble: Pour the lemon sauce over the cod in the baking dish. Evenly sprinkle with the diced butter. Place lemon slices on cod pieces. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fish is opaque and flakes easily. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve, if you like. This article adapted from this site

Crack Chicken And Rice Casserole In love with the Crack Chicken recipe? You're going to LOVE this healthy Crack Chicken and Rice Casserole! It's hearty and delicious, but it's still a healthy dinner option. This easy Crack Chicken Casserole is a healthy family dinner recipe with bacon and ranch flavors, and is also called Cracked out Chicken. Ingredients 1.5 lbs. frozen chicken breast (frozen for Instant Pot method) 1 cup brown rice dry 1 cup chicken broth low sodium 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 2% 2 cloves minced garlic 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp dried dill 1 tsp dried parsley 1/2 tsp pepper 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese 8 slices turkey bacon cooked and chopped Instructions Instant Pot: Place your frozen chicken in the Instant Pot insert. Add the garlic, onion powder, pepper, dill, and parsley. Next, pour your brown rice to the side of the chicken in the Instant Pot. Pour the broth over the rice. Close the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure usi

EASY GROUND TURKEY BROCCOLI PASTA DINNER INGREDIENTS 1 box spiral pasta (12-16 oz box) 8 ounces broccoli florets (cut to be bite-sized) 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided) 16-20 ounces ground turkey (to substitute leftover cooked turkey, see notes) 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli. Drain the broccoli and pasta and return to the pot. Cover and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the turkey, paprika, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt. Break the turkey into pieces, while cooking until browned. (see notes) Add the turkey mixture, the remaining olive oil, and the fresh basil to the pasta pot Mix until combined. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese when serving (or mix in just prior to serving). NOTES For extra fiber and

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe Ingredients 2 - 8 oz chicken breasts ¼ c. shredded Parmesan not grated Parmesan 1 c. Italian style bread crumbs 2 eggs whisked ½ c. marinara sauce ½ c. mozzarella cheese Instructions Set temperature on Air Fryer to 360 degrees F. Preheat 3 minutes. Cut chicken breasts in half, lengthwise and trim. Pound the chicken breasts into thinner pieces that are the same thickness. In a medium bowl mix together the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. In another bowl whisk the eggs together. Dip each piece of chicken in egg and then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat with remaining pieces of chicken. Place chicken breasts in single layer inside of air fryer basket. If you are using a smaller air fryer you will need to cook in batches. Add chicken breasts to preheated Air Fryer and cook for 6 minutes. Flip the chicken breasts over and top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Air fry for an addition 3-4 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperatu

Chicken Stir Fry Recipe This easy Chicken Stir Fry recipe is loaded with fresh veggies and the most delicious sauce made with honey, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil! This healthy recipe takes 20 minutes to make and will wow your family with it's amazing flavor! Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp olive oil divided 2 cups broccoli florets 1/2 yellow bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup baby carrots sliced 2 tsp minced ginger 2 garlic cloves minced Stir Fry Sauce 1 tbsp corn starch 2 tbsp cold water 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup honey 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes Instructions Stir Fry Sauce In a medium size bowl, whisk together corn starch and water. Add remaining ingredients (chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes) and whisk to combine. Set aside. Add one table

ITALIAN SAUSAGE DINNER ON ONE PAN INGREDIENTS Prep 2 T olive oil 1 T balsamic vinegar 2 t minced garlic salt and pepper to taste 1 T fresh rosemary or 1 t dried 6 carrots 6 new potatoes 4 Italian sausage links raw On Cooking Day 6 C salad greens INSTRUCTIONS To Assemble Add first 5 ingredients to a large zipper bag. Chop potatoes and carrots into bite size pieces and add to zipper bag. Zip and shake well to mix. Chop sausage into 3 inch pieces using a knife or scissors and place in bag with vegetables if making this recipe ahead. Zip and shake to mix well. To Cook Pour everything onto a baking sheet sprayed with non stick spray. Bake 375 degrees for 25-35 minutes or until sausage is cooked through. Serve with salad greens. This article adapted from this site

Chopped Thai Chicken Salad INGREDIENTS Thai Chicken Salad 3–4 cups cooked shredded chicken 1 head of green cabbage (3–4 cups shredded) 1–2 large carrots (2 cups grated) 1 green papaya or mango (1–2 cups grated) (optional) 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped 1/2 cup green onions, sliced 3–4 red serrano peppers, sliced salt and lime juice to taste Peanut Dressing 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/3 cup sesame oil (toasted or dark) 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons chili paste (sriracha works, too) 2 tablespoons sugar a small knob of fresh ginger, peeled a clove of fresh garlic, peeled 1/4 cup water to thin to desired consistency INSTRUCTIONS Chop: Put on some good music, pour a drink, and start choppin’! Dressing: Pulse all ingredients in the food processor or blender. Adjust consistency with water. Thai Chicken Salad Assembly: Toss the salad ingredients in a big bowl with a drizzle of peanut dressing so everything gets coated. Season with salt and

EGG DROP SOUP RECIPE Quick and easy egg drop soup recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot over stovetop in 20 minutes. A comforting soup better than Chinese restaurants!  INGREDIENTS 4 cups Chicken broth Low sodium 1 tbsp Soy sauce 1/2-1 tsp Ginger powder 1/2 tsp Garlic powder Salt To taste Pepper To taste 2 tbsp Cornstarch Dissolved in 2 tbsp water 2 Eggs Large, Beaten 4-5 tbsp Green onions Roughly chopped 1/2 tsp Sesame oil Optional INSTRUCTIONS In a large nonstick pot, add broth, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, salt, pepper and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add dissolved cornstarch slurry and mix. Lower the heat to medium.  Add the beaten eggs slowly and gently stir to make ribbons of cooked egg.  Add green onions, sesame oil (optional) and mix.  Turn off heat and serve immediately.  RECIPE NOTES Read all my tips above. Tastes best when served immediately and I don’t recommend reheating leftovers. If you really must, you can store leftover soup in a sealed container