1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 can (46 ounces) tomato or V8 juice 4 cups water, more if needed 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed 2 cups chopped cabbage 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup sliced celery 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup diced green pepper 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1…… Continue Reading
Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta
olive oil 1-1 1/2 chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces 8 ounces andouille sausages, sliced 1 green pepper, sliced into thin strips 1 red pepper, sliced into thin strips 1 red onion, sliced thin 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning (more or less to taste) 1 tsp smoke paprika 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning 2 cloves…… Continue Reading
Peanut Butter Banana Pudding
1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix 2 cups whole milk 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla 4-5 ripe bananas, sliced 1 package Trefoil Girl Scout Cookie package (or other shortbread cookie) In a large bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix…… Continue Reading
Pancetta-Wrapped Shrimp with Honey-Lime Glaze
6 slices pancetta 15-20 uncooked, large shrimp, peeled (tail left on) and deveined 1/4 cup honey juice from one lime 1 tsp hot water 2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro Cut each slice of pancetta into 3 strips, wrap one strip each shrimp and secure with a toothpick. Place shrimp on baking sheet. In small bowl,…… Continue Reading
Fish Tacos with Broccoli Slaw
1-1 1/2 lb white fish…I used Orange Roughy, Cod would work well 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 cups broccoli slaw 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 3 tbsp mayo juice from one small lime Mexican blend cheese-shredded…… Continue Reading
Italian Hoagie Dip
1/4 pound pepperoni, diced small 1/4 lb Genoa salami, diced small 1/4 pound deli ham, diced small 8 thick slice provolone, diced small 1/2 cup finely diced red onion 1/2 cup banana peppers, finely chopped 1/2 cup mayo 1 tbsp dry Italian seasoning black pepper to taste 3-4 cups romaine lettuce, finely chopped In large…… Continue Reading
Crock-Pot Maple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal
1.5 cups steel cut oats 6 cups unsweetened almond milk 1/3 cup maple syrup 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon sea salt First, spray a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and turn slow cooker to high and cook for 4 hours turn to…… Continue Reading
Sesame Teriyaki Shrimp
1 cup water 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/3 cup honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. sesame oil 2 tsp. sesame seeds 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1 tbsp. cornstarch plus 3 tbsp. cold water 2 lb. medium white shrimp, peeled and de-veined Steamed white rice, for serving Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish In a…… Continue Reading
Italian Sausage and Vegetable Soup
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground sweet Italian sausage 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 3 medium carrots, grated 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage a pinch or two of red pepper flakes 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced fire roasted…… Continue Reading
Mediterranean Chicken Skillet
Olive oil 1 and ½ lb boneless, thin sliced, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips 1 medium red onion, sliced 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic 1 bunch asparagus, ends removed, then cut into 3 pieces each 1 pint cherry tomatoes salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning ½ cup dry…… Continue Reading