Chicken with Roasted Tomato and Red Onions
Ingredients: 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes ½ medium red onion, cut into ¼-inch slices 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed with side of knife 1 teaspoon olive oil ½ teaspoon herbs de Provence 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes kosher salt freshly ground black pepper, to taste olive oil spray 1 (1/2 pound total) boneless, […]
BAKED RATATOUILLE WITH HAVARTI CHEESE
INGREDIENTS: 1 medium eggplant, sliced 1/8th inch thick 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 small onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1/8 tsp cracked black pepper 2 cups crushed tomatoes 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 4 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped 1 small red bell […]
PICKLE-BRINED BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS
INGREDIENTS: 12 (1 1/4 lbs) chicken tenders or skinless breasts cut into strips 1- 1/4 cup pickle juice (enough to cover the chicken) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper, to taste 1 large egg, beaten 1 large egg white 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs 1/2 cup seasoned panko cooking spray DIRECTIONS: Place chicken in a […]
Reuben Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients: 18 ounce trimmed pork tenderloin 3 tbsp thousand Island dressing 2 oz thin sliced turkey pastrami 2 oz reduced fat Swiss cheese 1/4 cup sauerkraut, drained well 1/2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut a lengthwise slit down the […]
ASPARAGUS-PANCETTA POTATO HASH
INGREDIENTS: cooking spray 2 oz diced pancetta 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into a 1/2-inch dice 1 large shallot, chopped kosher salt and pepper to taste 1/2 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 large eggs DIRECTIONS: Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Spray with […]
Mango Coconut Chia Pudding
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lite coconut milk 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 3/4 cup fresh ripe champagne mango, diced 2 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp sweetened shredded coconut 4-6 drops Nu-Naturals liquid stevia (or sugar/honey to taste) Directions: Combine all ingredients in a large container. Mix well and close container. Refrigerate overnight or at least 5-6 […]
Pimento Cheese Stuffed Chicken
yield: 4 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS: 2 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature 2 tablespoons low fat mayonnaise (I used Hellmann’s) 2 oz shredded 2% sharp cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon diced pimientos (from a jar) A pinch of garlic powder A pinch of onion powder 4 (6 oz each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts […]
Oven-Baked Coconut Shrimp
INGREDIENTS 26 large uncooked shrimp (peeled, deveined and leave tails intact) 1â„3 cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1â„2 teaspoon ground red pepper (can use more) 3 large egg whites 1 1â„2 cups sweetened flaked coconut Directions 1 Set oven to 375 degrees F. 2 Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper […]
Warm Bacon-Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients 1 pound Brussels sprouts (5 cups of whole Brussels sprouts) 6 slices bacon or turkey bacon, chopped (I used Oscar Meyer Center) see shopping tips 1 teaspoon garlic, minced ½ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup almonds, sliced thin, slivered or chopped Small pinch of red pepper flakes A little salt and pepper, to taste […]
SWEET CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen and thawed corn kernels 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 cups no-salt-added cooked black beans, rinsed and drained 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and […]
