April 22, 2021 | Bourbon & Maple Chicken Wings

Don't deny your Derby guests a fantastic version of everyone's favorite appetizer! Chili peppers are optional if spicy food doesn't suit. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 50 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to a moderately hot temperature, 350-375°F; if using coals, wait until they turn white-hot.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan set over medium heat. Whisk in the onion powder, bourbon, maple syrup, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 3-4 minutes.
- Place the chicken wings on a large platter or baking sheet and pat dry with paper towels; pour about half the bourbon-maple glaze over them, turning to coat. Pour the remaining glaze into a large bowl and set aside.
- When the grill is ready, brush the grates with a little oil. Arrange the chicken wings on the grill and cook, turning a few times, until cooked through and lightly charred, 25-35 minutes.
- When ready, transfer the wings from the grill to the bowl of reserved glaze; toss to coat.
- Arrange on a serving plate or platter and garnish with cilantro, scallion, and sliced chili peppers.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 520
Protein (g): 45.0
Carbs (g): 37.3
Sugars (g): 32.1
Fat (g): 16.2
Sat. Fat (g): 6.7
Fiber (g): 0.7
Sodium (g): 0.8
February 19, 2021 | Instant Pot Italian Chicken Soup

Warm up with some homemade chicken soup using the Instant Pot. Lemon and Parmesan along with homemade sourdough croutons will take this soup from ordinary to extraordinary! If you don't own an Instant Pot, follow directions and at step 6, use a large pan on the stove top and simmer at medium heat for at least one hour.
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 40 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Can be Frozen?: Yes
Cooking Instructions:
- Turn on the 'sauté' function on your Instant Pot.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper all over; drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Sear chicken in Instant Pot until golden, turning a few times, 4-6 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- Add 1 tbsp oil to Instant Pot followed by onion, celery, carrot, and a pinch of salt, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Return chicken thighs to Instant Pot and stir in broth, 2 cups water, thyme, oregano, and some salt and pepper to taste.
- Close the lid; follow the manufacturer’s guide for instructions on how to close the Instant Pot lid. Set the Instant Pot to the 'Soup' setting and set the timer to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil in a skillet set over moderate heat. Add the cubed bread, sautéing until golden and crisp, tossing occasionally, about 5 minutes. Set off the heat and toss with half the chopped parsley and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Once the 'Soup' cycle is complete, wait until the natural release cycle is complete; about 10 minutes. Carefully unlock and remove the lid from the pot; turn off the Instant Pot.
- Remove the chicken and roughly shred using two forks. Make sure all bones are removed. Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup along with half the Parmesan and some salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, divide soup between bowls and top with the croutons, remaining Parmesan, remaining parsley, and some lemon zest.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 490
Protein (g): 29.6
Carbs (g): 28.5
Sugars (g): 6.8
Fat (g): 29.0
Sat. Fat (g): 9.2
Fiber (g): 3.7
Sodium (g): 1.5
October 24, 2020 | Quick Roast Pork with Caramelized Apples

Minimal ingredients and few steps make this pork tenderloin recipe a fantastic fall meal option. Apples are in season and compliment pork incredibly well. Throw in a side of bread or steamed green beans to round out this new family favorite!
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 45 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir together rosemary, garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Rub paste onto pork.
- Heat an ovenproof skillet over a moderate heat until hot. Add oil to skillet and then pork, browning on all sides, turning as needed. Remove to a plate.
- Melt butter in skillet and add apples and sugar, sautéing until starting to caramelize, 3-4 minutes. Sit pork on top of apples and transfer to oven, roasting until center registers 145°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and transfer pork and apples to a platter, covering with foil.
- Set skillet over a medium heat and deglaze with apple cider, letting it reduce by half. Stir in cream and bring to the boil. Once boiling, stir in mustard and some salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce around pork and apples before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 503
Protein (g): 44.4
Carbs (g): 14.3
Sugars (g): 11.5
Fat (g): 29.1
Sat. Fat (g): 12.1
Fiber (g): 1.7
Sodium (g): 0.8
August 31, 2020 | Pecan Bourbon Bars

Get Kentucky Derby ready with this easy recipe for Pecan Bourbon Bars! YUM!
Makes: 16 Servings
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 1 hr. 20 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? Yes
Cooking Instructions For The Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9" x 13" baking pan with parchment paper, making sure it slightly overhangs the edges.
- In a food processor, pulse together the butter, flour, sugar, salt, and spices until the mixture resembles very rough breadcrumbs.
- Tip out into the pan and press firmly and evenly into base, smoothing it flat.
- Bake until dry to the touch and golden at the edges, about 20 minutes. Remove pan to a cooling rack.
Cooking Instructions For The Topping:
- In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat together the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, bourbon, and vanilla on a medium speed. On a low speed, gradually whisk in the flour and salt.
- Fold through the pecans. Spoon the topping over the crust, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake until set and golden on top, about 35-45 minutes; a toothpick should come out virtually clean from the middle when ready. Let cool completely before turning out and cutting.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 391
Protein (g): 5.1
Carbs (g): 44.2
Sugars (g): 25.1
Fat (g): 23.1
Sat. Fat (g): 8.5
Fiber (g): 1.8
Sodium (g): 0.2
June 29, 2020 | Summer Pasta Salad with Asparagus & Mozzarella

Need a tasty new side dish for the holiday weekend? This pasta salad uses all your favorite fresh summer veggies! Make sure you double or triple the recipe for a party-size portion.
(For 4 servings)
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 20 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted, boiling water until 'al dente, ' about 10-12 minutes usually.
- Remove the pasta to a large bowl of iced water using a spider skimmer. Return the water to a steady simmer before adding the asparagus, cooking until just tender to the tip of a knife, about 2 minutes. Drain and add to the bowl of iced water.
- Drain the pasta and asparagus, patting dry with paper towels. Cut the asparagus into sections.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, asparagus, tomatoes, bell pepper, mozzarella, olive oil, and some salt and pepper to taste, tossing to combine.
- Divide between plates and garnish with thyme sprigs.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 609
Protein (g): 24.1
Carbs (g): 91.3
Sugars (g): 5.4
Fat (g): 18.5
Sat. Fat (g): 1.1
Fiber (g): 6.1
Sodium (mg): 522
June 15, 2020 | Beef Tenderloin Sliders

Makes: 8 Sliders
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 20 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat grill to 400°F. Rub beef with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Lay beef onto grill and cook until lightly charred and firm to the touch, turning occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes; the center should read 130°F on an instant-read thermometer for medium-rare. Remove and wrap in foil.
- Toss onion with remaining oil. Arrange on grill, spreading out across grates, and cook until lightly charred, turning once or twice, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Toast buns on grill. Spread bottom halves with Brie. Thinly slice beef and pile on top of Brie, followed by onions, arugula, and bun tops.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 340
Protein (g): 19.1
Carbs (g): 17.9
Sugars (g): 3.0
Fat (g): 21.7
Sat. Fat (g): 9.7
Fiber (g): 0.4
Sodium (g): 0.5
February 17, 2020 | Avocado Deviled Eggs

Makes: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 20 min.
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with about 1 inch cold water. Bring to the boil over a high heat and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove pan from heat and cover it with a tight-fitting lid. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool for 3 minutes. Drain, crack and peel the eggs, rinsing off any shell.
- Cut them in half, scooping out the cooked yolks into a mixing bowl; reserve the whites.
- Halve, pit, peel and dice the avocado. Add the flesh to the egg yolks along with the mayonnaise, lime juice, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Using a fork, mash until mostly smooth; you can keep some texture to it if you like. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Spoon mixture into the reserved egg whites. Place on a serving platter, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
- When ready to serve, garnish with chives and a sprinkle of paprika.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 153
Protein (g): 7.0
Carbs (g): 3.0
Sugars (g): 1.0
Fat (g): 12.6
Sat. Fat (g): 2.7
Fiber (g): 2.1
Sodium (g): 0.3
February 6, 2020 | Black Forest Cake with Cherries & Cream in Dessert Cups

This dessert is light, beautiful and unbelievably delicious! What a treat!
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 40 min.
Steeping Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400F. Grease and line a 1 lb loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick, 2-3 minutes. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.
- Sieve flour and cocoa into egg yolk-sugar mixture, folding to incorporate. Whisk in melted butter and one-third beaten egg whites to loosen.
- Carefully fold in remaining egg whites. Transfer batter to pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes until risen and dry to touch. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Toss together cherries, kirsch, lemon juice and confectioner's sugar in a mixing bowl. Leave to steep for 1 hour.
- Turn out cake and cut into bite-sized pieces. Divide between four dessert glasses and top with steeped cherries and their juices.
- Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 454
Protein (g): 7.9
Carbs (g): 58.4
Sugars (g): 35.6
Fat (g): 18.7
Sat. Fat (g): 10.4
Fiber (g): 4.5
Sodium (mg): 119
December 26, 2019 | New Year’s Day Corned Beef & Cabbage

Serving corned beef and cabbage on New Year's day is a tasty tradition to adapt as it is associated with good luck and prosperity in the New Year. Hoppin' John black-eyed peas are another favorite as an added side (not included in this recipe). If you have a favorite traditional dish in your family, we'd love you hear about it. Please share it in the comments.
Makes: 8 Servings
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 3 h 30 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Place brisket in a large Dutch oven and cover with water. Stir in spice packet contents, bay leaves, thyme and rosemary.
- Bring to the boil over a moderate heat and then reduce to a simmer, cooking until brisket is tender, about 3 hours; check on water level every 30 minutes or so, topping off as needed.
- Stir in potatoes and continue to cook at a steady simmer until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- In meantime, melt butter in a large skillet set over a medium heat. Add cabbage, a generous splash of water and a pinch of salt, covering skillet with a lid.
- Cook over a reduced heat until tender, stirring occasionally, about 6-9 minutes.
- Remove potatoes from Dutch oven when ready and stir into cabbage along with cranberries, parsley and plenty of salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove brisket from Dutch oven and let rest under aluminum foil for 10 minutes before slicing. Reheat cabbage and potatoes as needed before dividing between plates along with beef.
- Garnish with parsley sprigs and serve with brown bread and beer on the side.
Nutritional information*:
Cal: 696
Protein (g): 45.0
Carbs (g): 23.9
Sugars (g): 13.0
Fat (g): 46.5
Sat. Fat (g): 16.3
Fiber (g): 6.2
Sodium (g): 1.2
*Nutritional info excludes bread and beer.
October 28, 2019 | Baked Spaghetti Squash with Southwest Filling

Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 1 hour 15 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350F. Discard seeds and stringy membrane from squash halves. Rub cut sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place cut-side facing down on a baking sheet. Bake for 40-50 minutes until tender to the tip of a knife.
- Remove from oven, turn over, and let cool briefly as you prepare filling.
- Stir together kidney beans, sweetcorn, hominy, bell pepper, jalapeños, tomatoes, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Spoon into the spaghetti squash halves and top with shredded cheese. Return to the oven to melt cheese, 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let stand briefly before serving with a garnish of cilantro.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 394
Protein (g): 15.1
Carbs (g): 56.3
Sugars (g): 13.3
Fat (g): 15.2
Sat. Fat (g): 5.7
Fiber (g): 14.3
Sodium (mg): 635
August 26, 2019 | Chicken Marsala With Mushrooms

Skip the restaurant and make this flavorful Italian favorite at home! Serve with Capellini pasta or a side of buttered mashed potatoes. Magnifico!
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 35 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Place chicken on a cutting board. Cover with plastic wrap and pound out to about 0.25" thickness.
- Sprinkle over flour, turning to coat, and shaking off excess. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large sauté pan set over a moderate heat until hot. Fry chicken in pan for 4-5 minutes on both sides until golden-brown and cooked through. Remove to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add shallots and garlic to pan and sauté for 2 minutes before adding mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in marsala, bring to boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in broth and return sauce to a simmer.
- Whisk in butter by the cube until incorporated into sauce. Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
- Spoon marsala sauce over chicken and sprinkle over parsley.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 506
Protein (g): 56.2
Carbs (g): 14.4
Sugars (g): 1.1
Fat (g): 22.3
Sat. Fat (g): 6.8
Fiber (g): 1.1
Sodium (mg): 1123
May 31, 2019 | Summer Salad with Chicken, Avocado & Grilled Peach Wedges

This is the perfect salad for summertime and those ripe delicious peaches that are beginning to fill the markets! Recipe calls for shredded chicken but go ahead and throw your chicken on the grill too! Enjoy!
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 15 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Combine greens, chicken and avocado to a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently.
- Brush peach slices with oil and season lightly with salt. Grill over medium-high heat, covered, for about 2 minutes on each side or until lightly charred. Add to the mixing bowl.
- Whisk together fish sauce, water, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, garlic, chili, salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 369
Protein (g): 28.8
Carbs (g): 21.1
Sugars (g): 10.6
Fat (g): 20.0
Sat. Fat (g): 2.9
Fiber (g): 7.5
Sodium (mg): 1162
April 25, 2019 | Famous Gumbo – Contest Winner!

This recipe was chosen by The Weil Team as the winner of our 2018 recipe contest. Lauren, our winner and local clean-eating enthusiast, developed the recipe (along with several more) and shares them on her blog: lick-your-plate.com/famous-gumbo
What You Will Need: Instant Pot
Cooking Instructions:
- Turn Instant Pot on to sauté and add 2 TBSP of ghee.
- Once your ghee has melted add in your green pepper, red pepper, onion, celery, sausage, and your Taste of New Orleans Seasoning
- Sauté until all veggies are soft and sausages are slightly browned.
- Add in your TBSP of garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute)
- Hit cancel on your Instant Pot and add your broth, raw chicken breasts, okra, bay leaves, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes.
- Put the lid on your Instant Pot and cook on Manual for 12 minutes making sure your lid is in the sealing position.
- When the timer beeps quick release the pressure by turning your knob to venting
- Once all pressure has released and your lid has unlocked remove the lid and stir.
- Hit cancel and add your raw shrimp
- Select sauté and let your shrimp sauté for 4-5 minutes until shrimp are cooked and are opaque.
- Serve and enjoy!
TIP from Lauren: This is a one pot meal but because I like to stretch my Famous Gumbo as far as possible I like to serve mine over Cauliflower Grits for extra veggies!
March 28, 2019 | Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry

Make this restaurant style dish in the comfort of home! The family will not be disappointed when they taste this delicious stir-fry made with ground beef and lots of veggies! Add a bed of rice if your diet allows! Or even if it doesn't. We won't tell! 😉
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 20 min
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Whisk together soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, water, cornstarch, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl until sugar dissolves.
- Heat half the oil in a large wok set over a moderate heat until hot. Add ground beef and cook until browned all over, breaking up into chunks with a wooden spoon. Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining oil to wok followed by chilies, carrots, mushrooms, cabbage and pepper strips. Stir-fry until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Return beef to pan along with sauce from step 1. Bring sauce to boil, cooking until reduced and thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve immediately for best results.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 529
Protein (g): 22.0
Carbs (g): 32.6
Sugars (g): 16.3
Fat (g): 37.2
Sat. Fat (g): 17.2
Fiber (g): 2.6
Sodium (mg): 1231
February 28, 2019 | Mediterranean Soup

This soup is wonderful! A recipe you may want to double and share with your favorite people. They will be so glad you did!
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 45 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? Yes
Cooking Instructions:
- Heat oil in large saucepan set over a moderate heat until hot. Stir in zucchini, leek, garlic and a pinch of salt, sweating for 7-8 minutes.
- In meantime, scrunch together ground pork, herbs, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper in a mixing bowl. Divide and shape into meatballs.
- Stir tomato paste into sweated vegetables. Cook for 1 minute before stirring in orzo and broth.
- Bring to boil and then position meatballs in soup. Partially cover and gently simmer until orzo is tender and meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes; turn over meatballs occasionally.
- Stir in diced green beans and continue to simmer until tender, 3-4 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide between bowls and top with grated Parmesan.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 636
Protein (g): 33.3
Carbs (g): 42.0
Sugars (g): 4.8
Fat (g): 36.1
Sat. Fat (g): 12.7
January 17, 2019 | Creamy Baked Penne with Italian Sausage

Who doesn't love a great baked pasta?! This dish takes your standard baked pasta to another level with fresh thyme and asiago cheese. After you try this one out, You may never want to make it any other way!
Makes: 4 - 6 Servings
Prep Time: 1 hr.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- In a skillet, bring water to boil and add sausage; cook until water evaporates, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add 1 tbsp oil, cooking sausages until browned, 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and let cool briefly before roughly chopping.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted, boiling water until 'al dente, ' about 8-10 minutes. Drain well. Preheat oven to 350F.
- Heat butter and oil in a saucepan set over medium heat. Whisk in flour to make a roux, cooking for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook sauce until thickened, about 5 minutes. Fold in half the thyme and cheese. Set off heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large oven-proof casserole dish, thoroughly combine pasta with sauce. Arrange sausage and tomatoes on top. Sprinkle remaining cheese and thyme on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden-brown before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 717
Protein (g): 28.0
Carbs (g): 97.8
Sugars (g): 9.5
Fat (g): 24.9
Sat. Fat (g): 10.1
December 14, 2018 | Smoked Salmon Rolls with Fresh Cheese

What a lovely time of year for cooking exciting new dishes to share with others! These salmon rolls are sure to impress too! We love to hear from friends making our recipes so please share and/or tag us on your favorite social media site! If you come up with helpful tips, we want to hear those too! Let's finish 2018 with friends, family, love & laughter... and great food of course!
Makes: 8 Servings
Prep Time: 40 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Blend together flour, eggs, milk, salt, butter and dill in a food processor until smooth. Pour into a jug.
- Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying or crepe pan set over a medium heat until hot. Add a small ladle of batter to the pan and tilt with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until golden underneath. Flip and cook for a further minute or so. Remove to a plate and repeat the process using a little more oil for each crepe
- Beat cream cheese and ricotta cheese with dill and 2-3 tbsp hot water in a bowl until creamy and spreadable, adding more water as needed. Season to taste with salt.
- Spread over cooked pancakes and top with smoked salmon slices. Drizzle with lemon juice. Roll up into cigar-shapes and cut into bite-size pieces. Serve with a dill garnish.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 306
Protein (g): 17
Carbs (g): 16
Fat (g): 19
Fiber (g): 1
October 25, 2018 | Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup

Feeling a chill in the air? Heat up the stove and get cooking! Your favorite fall fruit is finally in season! The PUMPKIN! And we have the perfect recipe to whip up with your favorite fancy grilled cheese sandwich! This pumpkin and sweet potato soup will have you coming back for more. ENJOY!
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 1 hr.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? Yes
Cooking Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan set over a medium heat. Add onion, garlic and a pinch of salt, and sweat for 5 minutes.
- Add pumpkin and sweet potato, stir well, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in wine and let bubble and reduce by three-quarters.
- Stir in cumin and cover with broth. Bring to a simmer and the cook steadily until vegetables are soft enough to blend, 25-30 minutes.
- When ready, stir in cream and purée with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with a swirl of cream, pumpkin seeds and basil leaves.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 320
Protein (g): 6
Carbs (g): 27
Fat (g): 20
Fiber (g): 5
September 20, 2018 | Chicken & Sweet Potatoes with Rice & Beans

Fall is upon us and with cool air moving in, nothing sounds better than a hearty, flavorful home-made meal! Before you start your weekly pot of chili, give this recipe a try!
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 40 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Place sweet potatoes and bell pepper on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until softened and slightly browned, about 20 minutes.
- Place rice in a small saucepan. Add 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Cover and simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked, about 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the lime juice, canola oil and cumin.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, sweet potatoes, bell pepper, chicken, sweetcorn and black beans.
- Pour in the cumin vinaigrette and cilantro, and mix gently until well-combined. Divide between plates and garnish with more cilantro.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 280
Protein (g): 14
Carbs (g): 35
Fat (g): 10
Fiber (g): 8
August 17, 2018 | Roasted Pepper Hummus with Tortilla Chips

Hummus is a great snack or meal to eat at any time of the year thanks to its bountiful fiber and fat content. However, with the summer sun bringing peppers and chilis into the forefront, now is a great time to spice up your regular hummus with a bunch of red flavor! This roasted pepper hummus is everything a summer hummus should be--creamy, filling, and a small tinge of that sweet spice derived from the roasted peppers. Eat it with tortilla chips for a satisfying crunch! Details of our upcoming recipe contest can be found below, as well.
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 50 mins.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place the bell pepper on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 15 minutes.
- Add the chili pepper to the tray and drizzle with more olive oil. Roast for 15-20 minutes until lightly charred. Place in a plastic bag, tie, and let cool.
- When cool, peel the skin from the pepper and chili pepper and remove the seeds.
- Combine the flesh with chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, tahini and water in a food processor. Pulse until creamy. Add salt to taste.
- Serve hummus in a bowl with a garnish of chopped parsley, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and the tortilla chips on the side.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 500
Protein: 10g
Carbs: 46g
Fat: 33g
Fiber: 8g
And with this recipe comes a new contest!
It's contest time! 🎊🥘🤩
This year, we want to feature YOUR RECIPE on one of our monthly postcards and weekly social media posts! The winner will also receive a kitchen-themed gift basket valued at over $200! 🎉 Details of gift will be coming soon.
Post your recipe to our Facebook page by Sept. 30th to enter. Winner will be announced October 12th. We're looking forward to making & tasting all the great recipes!
Run to your kitchen, grab all of your family recipes, and start narrowing them down to the best ones!
If you've made this hummus and enjoyed it, let us know! Send pictures of the dish our way via any of our social networks: Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. If you have a knack for cooking, feel free to check out our previous monthly recipes on our blog. You can also like this post on Facebook!
July 20, 2018 | Cherry Bake with Pistachios

Summer is here, and so are the fruits! Use delicious cherries to make and even more delicious cherry bake! This dish is creamy and fruity and everything that makes summer so great. Fill your home with the sweet aroma of cherries and enjoy the little crunch after it's all said and done.
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 40 mins.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Spray four ramekins with cooking spray and coat lightly with 1 tbsp sugar.
- Cream butter with remaining sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in yogurt, lemon juice, and zest. Gradually stir in flour and semolina.
- Half-fill ramekins with custard mixture. Add a layer of cherries, then top with remaining custard and cherries.
- Bake until golden-brown on top, about 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving with garnish of pistachios.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 317
Protein: 9g
Carbs: 44g
Fat: 10g
Fiber: 3g
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June 28, 2018 | Salmon with Cucumber Dill Salad

Another month has passed which means it's time for another monthly recipe! This monthly recipe makes a delicious salmon with cucumber dill salad. There's nothing better than a refreshing, healthy dish during the sweltering heat of these long summer days. Get cooking!
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 35 mins.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Combine yogurt, chopped dill, sugar and cayenne pepper in bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 325°. Rinse salmon under water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Sprinkle turmeric over salmon and rub in gently. Divide salmon into equal portions and season with salt and pepper.
- Place in a lightly oiled ovenproof non-stick pan. Roast until cooked through, about 20 minutes, turning once.
- Divide lettuce between plates and top with cucumbers, salmon and dressing. Garnish with dill.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 272
Protein: 32g
Carbs: 12g
Fat: 19g
Fiber: 1g
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May 24, 2018 | Couscous Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Mint

April 26, 2018 | Spring Vegetable Pasta

Pasta is a great dish any time of the year. But when spring rolls around, adding a couple vegetables to make vegetable pasta seems logical. This recipe utilizes vegetables and cheese to create a delicious, creamy, and healthy dish perfect for lunch and dinner. It's easy, too!
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 30 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Cook the spaghetti in a large saucepan of salted, boiling water until 'al dente, ' 8-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan set over a medium heat. Add peas, fava beans and white wine. Cover with a lid and cook for 2 minutes. Set aside until needed.
- Drain the spaghetti when ready, reserving 1 small cup of cooking water. Add spaghetti to the peas and beans, tossing well.
- Stir in mascarpone cheese, half the Parmesan cheese and some of the cooking liquid to loosen.
- Cook over a medium heat, stirring and tossing, until spaghetti is evenly coated with sauce. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Divide between serving plates and top with chives and remaining Parmesan.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 772
Protein (g): 35
Carbs (g): 107
Fat (g): 23
Fiber (g): 8
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March 15, 2018 | March Recipe – Barbecue Chicken Pizza

Pizza is a food that is beloved by nearly everyone due it part to its freedom when making it. To be considered pizza, there are only a few requirements: have a crust, have some cheese, and have a sauce--even these three requirements give you freedom of choice! This barbecue chicken pizza recipe is a transitional dish that rings in the spring & summer by utilizing barbecue sauce to turn the classic BBQ chicken into an easy-to-consume flat pizza. Enjoy this tasty pizza!
(for 4 servings or for 2 pizzas)
Prep time: 50 min
Difficulty: medium
Cannot be frozen
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
14 oz | 1 3/4 cups barbecue sauce, divided
9 oz readymade pizza dough
all-purpose flour, for dusting
6 oz | 1 3/4 cups shredded mozzarella
1 red onion, diced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp fresh cilantro leaves
salt
freshly ground black pepper
Method:
1 Preheat oven to 450°. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and place in a shallow baking dish.
2 Pour 1 cup barbecue sauce over chicken, turning to coat both sides. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Remove from oven, dice chicken, and set aside.
3 Sprinkle flour over clean work surface. Divide dough in half and roll each into a 12" round. Place on greased baking sheets or pizza stones and prick all over with a fork.
4 Spread remaining barbecue sauce evenly over each pizza crust. Top with mozzarella, chicken, red onion, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
5 Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden-brown. Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top just before serving.
Nutritional information:
cal: 494
protein (g): 44
carbs (g): 43
fat (g): 16
fiber (g): 4
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March 15, 2018 | Barbecue Chicken Pizza

Pizza is a food that is beloved by nearly everyone due it part to its freedom when making it. To be considered pizza, there are only a few requirements: have a crust, have some cheese, and have a sauce--even these three requirements give you freedom of choice! This barbecue chicken pizza recipe is a transitional dish that rings in the spring & summer by utilizing barbecue sauce to turn the classic BBQ chicken into an easy-to-consume flat pizza. Enjoy this tasty pizza!
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep time: 50 min.
Difficulty: Medium
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 450°. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and place in a shallow baking dish.
- Pour 1 cup barbecue sauce over chicken, turning to coat both sides. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Remove from oven, dice chicken, and set aside.
- Sprinkle flour over clean work surface. Divide dough in half and roll each into a 12" round. Place on greased baking sheets or pizza stones and prick all over with a fork.
- Spread remaining barbecue sauce evenly over each pizza crust. Top with mozzarella, chicken, red onion, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden-brown. Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top just before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 494
Protein (g): 44
Carbs (g): 43
Fat (g): 16
Fiber (g): 4
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February 15, 2018 | Vegan Minestrone Soup

It's February. The cold and snowy days make for the best times to stay inside with a bowl of soup. This vegan minestrone soup recipe is the perfect elixir for the cold stomach and is able to be eaten by nearly everyone of all diet types thanks to being vegan! Follow these steps to make a delicious, warm, and filling vegan minestrone soup.
(For 4 servings)
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 1 hr. 10 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? Yes
Cooking Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, 5 minutes.
- Place zucchinis and red bell pepper in saucepan with onions and sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes and chickpeas. Season with salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Reduce to medium and let cook, uncovered, for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in quinoa, cover the saucepan, and cook for another 20 minutes until tender.
- Add in kale, lemon juice, and thyme then stir to distribute. Cook, uncovered, until kale has just wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving in bowls.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 404
Protein (g): 15
Carbs (g): 50
Fat (g): 12
Fiber (g): 12
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February 15, 2018 | February Recipe – Vegan Minestrone Soup

It's February. The cold and snowy days make for the best times to stay inside with a bowl of soup. This vegan minestrone soup recipe is the perfect elixir for the cold stomach and is able to be eaten by nearly everyone of all diet types thanks to being vegan! Follow these steps to make a delicious, warm, and filling vegan minestrone soup.
(For 4 servings)
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Difficulty: easy
Can be frozen
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 large zucchini, diced
1 large yellow zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
53 fl oz | 6 cups vegetable broth
17 oz | 2 cups crushed tomatoes
17 oz | 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained
4 1/2 oz | 2/3 cup quinoa, rinsed
5 oz | 2 cups curly kale, chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
Method:
1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, 5 minutes.
2. Place zucchinis and red bell pepper in saucepan with onions and sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes and chickpeas. Season with salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Reduce to medium and let cook, uncovered, for about 20 minutes.
4. Stir in quinoa, cover the saucepan, and cook for another 20 minutes until tender.
5. Add in kale, lemon juice, and thyme then stir to distribute. Cook, uncovered, until kale has just wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving in bowls.
Nutritional information:
cal: 404
protein (g): 15
carbs (g): 50
fat (g): 12
fiber (g): 12
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December 1, 2017 | January Recipe – Healthy Breakfast Bowls

Breakfast will always be a staple of our day. After a night of sleep, our stomachs are empty and the best thing to do is fill it up with nutritious food to give our bodies the energy and fuel it needs to perform optimally. This recipe for healthy breakfast bowls does exactly that while tasting absolutely incredible at the same time!
(for 4 servings)
Prep time: 25 min
Difficulty: easy
Cannot be frozen
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
4 large eggs
7 oz | 8 cups mixed leaf salad
4 jalapeño peppers, seeded and sliced
6 oz | 1 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
17 oz | 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained
6 sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
4 green onions, sliced
2 large ripe avocado, halved, pitted and sliced
1 small bunch mint, leaves only
4 tbsp pumpkin seeds, pepitas
1 tsp red pepper flakes
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
Method:
1 Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan set over a medium heat.
2 Crack eggs into the pan and season with salt and pepper. Fry until the whites and yolks are set, 4-5 minutes. Slide out of pan onto paper towels.
3 Arrange the salad, jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions and sliced avocado in bowls.
4 Top with fried eggs and a sprinkling of pumpkin seeds, mint leaves and red pepper flakes before serving.
Nutritional information:
cal: 472
protein (g): 18
carbs (g): 36
fat (g): 29
fiber (g): 15
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December 1, 2017 | Healthy Breakfast Bowls

Breakfast will always be a staple of our day. After a night of sleep, our stomachs are empty and the best thing to do is fill it up with nutritious food to give our bodies the energy and fuel it needs to perform optimally. This recipe for healthy breakfast bowls does exactly that while tasting absolutely incredible at the same time!
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 25 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan set over a medium heat.
- Crack eggs into the pan and season with salt and pepper. Fry until the whites and yolks are set, 4-5 minutes. Slide out of pan onto paper towels.
- Arrange the salad, jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions and sliced avocado in bowls.
- Top with fried eggs and a sprinkling of pumpkin seeds, mint leaves and red pepper flakes before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 472
Protein (g): 18
Carbs (g): 36
Fat (g): 29
Fiber (g): 15
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October 1, 2017 | Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

For a lot of us, coming home from work and finding the energy to make dinner can be a struggle. Fortunately, with the advent of the wondrous slow cooker, it's easy to come home and have dinner practically ready to eat! Our favorite slow cooker recipe to make is chicken tacos. They are SO scrumptious.
Makes: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 15 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Cooking Instructions:
- Season both sides of chicken with taco seasoning.
- Pour 1/2 cup of salsa into the bottom of a 6-quart or larger crockpot.
- Place chicken breasts over the salsa then add peppers, onion, garlic and jalapeño.
- Pour remaining salsa over chicken and vegetables and replace lid.
- Cook on low for eight hours or on high setting for four.
- Shred chicken with forks and serve with tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Nutritional Information:
Cal: 472
Protein (g): 18
Carbs (g): 36
Fat (g): 29
Fiber (g): 15
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October 1, 2017 | October 2017 – Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

For a lot of us, coming home from work and finding the energy to make dinner can be a struggle. Fortunately, with the advent of the wondrous slow cooker, it's easy to come home and have dinner practically ready to eat! Our favorite slow cooker recipe to make is chicken tacos. They are SO scrumptious.
(for 6 servings)
Prep time: 15 min
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
4 boneless chicken breasts freshly ground black pepper
2T taco seasoning
1/2 red bell pepper (sliced)
1 yellow onion (sliced)
1 jalapeño (diced)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 1/2 cups chunky salsa
12 small flour tortillas
Method:
Season both sides of chicken with taco seasoning. Pour 1/2 cup of salsa into the bottom of a 6-quart or larger crockpot. Place chicken breasts over the salsa then add peppers, onion, garlic and jalapeño. Pour remaining salsa over chicken and vegetables and replace lid. Cook on low for eight hours or on high setting for four. Shred chicken with forks and serve with tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Nutritional information:
cal: 472
protein (g): 18
carbs (g): 36
fat (g): 29
fiber (g): 15
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