Citrus Shrimp and Avocado Salad Ingredients 1 pound medium Pan-Seared Citrus Shrimp , (I use 31/40 shrimp) 8 cups greens , (such as arugula, spinach, or spring mix) Fruity or lemon-flavored extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon or 1/2 orange 1 avocado , sliced or diced 1 shallot , minced 4 ounces sliced almonds , toasted Kosher salt… Read More
Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken PREP: 35 mins COOK: 4 hrs TOTAL: 4 hrs 35 mins SERVINGS: 6 servings Ingredients 2 cans light coconut milk (14 ounce cans) 1/4 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy 3 tablespoons red curry paste 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced garlic… Read More
Greek Style Braised Eggplant Ingredients 1 ½ lbs. eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes salt, as needed ¼ cup olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, deseeded and diced 1 carrot, chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 dry bay leaves 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. dried oregano ¾ tsp. ground… Read More
Grilled Chicken Flatbread with Avocado Yogurt Ingredients 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced 1 1/2 cups cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced 1/4 cup sweet onion, diced 1/2 tsp. salt, divided 2 Tbsp. plain 2% Greek yogurt 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 2 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped 2 grilled… Read More
Meal In a Bag: Chicken and Veggies Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 to 1 1/4 lb.) 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed ½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary 1/2 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Directions: Preheat grill to medium-high. Cut six 12-inch lengths of heavy-duty… Read More
Chipotle Pumpkin Black Bean Chili Servings: 4-6 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 rib celery, chopped 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp ground pepper 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 can no-salt added canned diced tomatoes 1 cup canned pureed pumpkin 1 cup no-salt added canned… Read More
Salmon with Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa Salad Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1.25 pounds skin-on salmon ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, grated 2 cups mixed salad greens ½ cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers (from a 12-ounce jar), rinsed 2 cups cooked quinoa (see tip)… Read More
Kale Avocado Salad with Roasted Carrots Recipe serves 6, 1 serving = 2 cups • 1 pound bag baby carrots • 1 tablespoon olive oil • ½ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon pepper • 1 (15.5 ounces) can chickpeas, drained • ⅓ cup coarsely chopped walnuts • One large bunch kale (about 1 pound), stalks removed, leaves coarsely chopped • 2… Read More
Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry Ingredients • 3 tbsp canola oil • 1 small onion, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tbsp curry powder • 1 tsp cinnamon • 1 tsp paprika • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper • 1 bay leaf • 1/2 tsp granulated sugar • 1/4 tsp salt • 1-19 oz can of chickpeas, rinsed and… Read More
Salmon Strawberry Spinach Salad Makes 4 Servings Ingredients: One tablespoon avocado or grapeseed oil Four (4 ounce) salmon filets Salt and pepper to taste Six cups baby spinach (or other green) Two cups cooked and cooled quinoa One cup strawberries, sliced ½ cup pecans, chopped Balsamic Vinaigrette ½ cup balsamic vinegar ½ cup extra virgin olive oil… Read More