Looks like the warm weather is here to stay in the Midwest which means it’s time to whip out some grilling recipes! This one is so easy but will make it look like you put it in the effort. We used our favorite sodium-free seasonings but could sub in any of your favorite herb blends.… Continue reading Tin Foil Shrimp and Sausage Boil
With grilling season upon us, I just had to share a great sauce to put over meat or veggies. Happy grilling! All you need: 1 cup low sodium broth (check out our no-salt-added homemade broth recipe) 3/4 cup half-n-half 2 Tbsp. Minced garlic 1 tbsp. Flour 1.5 cups shredded cheese 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1… Continue reading Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese Sauce
You might be wondering why I am posting a soup recipe with summer right around the corner. Well…it just is that good! Quick and easy with most items coming from the pantry. Enjoy! All you need: 1 lb lean ground meat 1 small yellow onion, minced 4 cups low sodium broth (check out our homemade… Continue reading Meal Prep Recipe of the Month
I have posted the recipe for my no-yeast breadsticks but I wanted to show you another way to utilize that recipe. Try making deep dish pizza! Just grab a pie pan and you’ll create a Chicago-style pizza that you brag about. Enjoy! All you need: 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tbsp.… Continue reading Deep Dish Pizza
Trying something new this month! Each month I plan to provide you all with a meal idea that is easy for meal prep and keeps well for several days. This month is a favorite- chicken shawarma bowls! Hope you give it a try! Note that you can alter the amounts based on preference. This makes… Continue reading April Meal Prep of the Month: Chicken Shawarma Bowls
My favorite soup is Olive Garden’s gnocchi soup, especially with their unlimited breadsticks. We have been making our own gnocchi lately and decided to give this soup a try. Still happy with how well it turned out. All you need: 2 chicken breasts, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 medium onion,… Continue reading Copy-Cat Gnocchi Soup
As tasty as lasagna and just as easy! Bonus- this recipe is easy on the budget and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Enjoy! All you need: Approx. 12 whole wheat lasagna noodles 15 oz. low fat ricotta 1 cup low fat mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 2 tbsp. minced garlic 1 tsp.… Continue reading Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups
Yes- you read that right. Give your kale massage to make it less bitter! Here is a salad to get you in the summer mood with sweet cara cara oranges. All you need: One large bunch of kale with stalks removed 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 shallot, finely minced 2 tbsp. minced garlic… Continue reading Massaged Kale Salad
Hopefully the weather starts warming up soon so it will be too hot for soup but in the meantime, this easy lentil chili will do the trick. Bonus- this recipe is super easy on the budget. All you need: 2 quarts of veggie broth (we make our own!) 1 lb bag of lentils 1 cup… Continue reading Lentil Chili
In February we placed an order with Imperfect Foods (more on that later) and it there was a package of tempeh. This my first time preparing tempeh so I went with simple BBQ sandwiches with a yogurt-ranch coleslaw. Tempeh: Slice tempeh in strips and marinate in BBQ sauce for at least 10 minutes In a… Continue reading BBQ Tempeh Sandwiches
These garlic knots are quick and require minimum prep. Also makes for a great pizza crust! All you need: 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. garlic powder 1/2 tbsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 cup fat-free milk 2 tbsp. olive oil All you do: Preheat oven to to 400F. Line baking sheet… Continue reading No-Yeast Garlic Knots
These make for perfect treat. The best part about this recipe is that it makes your house smell divine! All you need: 2 egg whites 2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 cups of your favorite nuts (we did 1/2 almonds, 1/2 walnuts) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 tbsp. cinnamon All you do:… Continue reading Cinnamon-Roasted Nuts
