1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large head of broccoli, chopped (about 2 cups) 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into chunks 1 cup snap peas 1/2 cup sliced carrots Salt and pepper, to taste Sesame seeds Green onions, sliced in 1/2 inch pieces Sauce: 1/2 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp sweet chili sauce 4 Tbsp honey 4 cloves…… Continue Reading
Citrus Shrimp and Avocado Salad
For the shrimp: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/1 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange) Juice from 1 large lemon 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp finely chopped red onion 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley Pinch red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined In a…… Continue Reading
Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Dip
1 large chicken breast, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into thin strips 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt black pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder cooking spray 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced green pepper 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1/2 cup light sour cream 4 oz light cream cheese, softened…… Continue Reading
Blueberry Peach Tart with Vanilla Glaze
1 sheet of puffed pastry, thawed for 20 minutes 1 large egg 1 tablespoon water 3 large peaches, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon cornstarch For the Vanilla Glaze: 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2…… Continue Reading
Scalloped Potato Beef Roll
4-6 potatoes, peeled 2 cups grated parmesan cheese, divided 3 teaspoons salt, divided 1 tsp garlic powder 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 sweet onion, diced 1 lb ground beef 14 ½ oz diced tomato, 1 can, drained 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, divided 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon pepper 6 cups spinach 2 cloves…… Continue Reading
Easy Overnight Oats
1/2 cup rolled old fashioned oats (do not recommend using instant oats) 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup non-fat, plain greek yogurt 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Place all ingredients in glass container (8 oz Mason jar is perfect) and mix until well combined. Cover tightly and…… Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa
3 to 4 pounds chuck roast, cut into 6 to 8 chunks olive oil 1/4 cup red wine 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (4-ounces) green chilies 2 chipotles in adobo, diced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon dried oregano salt pepper ½ cup beef broth 2 tablespoons apple cider…… Continue Reading
Bacon Jalapeno Twice-Baked Potatoes
3 large russet potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup milk, warm 8 oz cream cheese , at room temperature 3 jalapenos , keep 12 thin slices, the rest finely diced 8 pieces cooked bacon chopped 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar, plus more for garnish Kosher salt/pepper garlic powder sour cream…… Continue Reading
Honey Apricot Chicken and Asparagus
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs. total) ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice ¼ cup apricot preserves 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon soy sauce ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 bunch, woody ends removed Preheat oven 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken breasts in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Season with…… Continue Reading
Baked Shrimp Oreganata
2 pounds jumbo shrimp (10 – 12 per pound (about 20)) 2 tablespoons dry white wine 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons whole wheat bread crumbs 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley 1 1/2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil fresh lemon wedges Preheat the oven to 450F, line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and spray…… Continue Reading