Cheesy Veggie Bake with Dumplings

 Ingredients

• 1 package of Boursin cheese (any flavor)
• 1 carton cherry tomatoes
• 2 zucchini, sliced 
• 1 yellow squash, sliced (or sub broccoli florets)
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled, whole
• cooked tortellini (or sub lamb dumplings)
• onion powder / Herbamare / Lowry's
• salt
• pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Place Boursin cheese in the middle of a baking dish
3. Add cherry tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, and garlic to the baking dish all around the Boursin cheese.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkled with seasonings
5. Bake for 30 minutes
6. Mix well until cheese is dispersed throughout the veg
7. Mix in cooked tortellini (or dumplings) and enjoy!

Source

• https://www.instagram.com/alisonhavens_/

Kelsey Nixon's Caesar Salad Dressing

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 2 minced garlic cloves OR frozen cubes
• 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed LIME juice
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup avocado oil (or vegetable oil)
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Blitz, whisk or shake all ingredients until well combined.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper.
3. Store in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Sausage Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 package pasta (rigatoni / rotini / ziti / penne -- Whatever you fancy!)
• Olive Oil
• 1 small yellow onion, minced (use the manual food processor to make it easy)
• 1 package regular (not spicy) Neese's Country Sausage
• 6 oz. tomato paste
• 2 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 cup Light Cream (Heavy cream is also acceptable and delicious)
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook pasta, drain, then add drizzle of olive oil, set aside
2. Heat oil in pan. Add chopped onion. Cook over low heat until onion is soft
3. Add sausage meat and fry until done. Drain fat (optional)
4. Add garlic, tomato paste, and 1 cup of beef stock. salt and pepper
5. Simmer over low heat for 10-ish minutes
6. Add cream & stir
7. Combine pasta with sauce
8. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional but strongly encouraged)

Notes

• Jimmy Dean Regular sausage can be used
• 1/2 is fine!
• Alt to beef stock: ‘Better Than Bouillon’ paste and 1 cup water

Source
https://thebuyguide.com/recipe/sausage-pasta/

Creamy Tahini Dressing

Ingredients

• juice of 2 lemons
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/2 tsp of salt

Roasted Garlic "OMFG" Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 bulbs garlic
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 5 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/2 tsp granulated onion
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 3 tsp maple syrup
• Pinch of pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cut the top off each bulb of garlic. Drizzle each bulb with 1 tsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp kosher salt and pinch of black pepper. Wrap each bulb in its own foil packet. Place in the oven and bake for 45/50 min until the garlic is soft and caramelized.
3. When garlic is cool enough to handle squeeze each bulb into blender.
4. Add remaining ingredients and whizz till fully blended

Notes
Use as a spread for sandwiches, paninis, wraps, tacos, quesadillas, or dip your shnitsel into it...mmmm!

Source
https://www.instagram.com/peaslovencarrots/

Creamy Tahini Dressing

 Ingredients

• juice of 2 lemons
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/2 tsp of salt

Directions

• Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor!

Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4-5 lb Yukon Gold (yellow) potatoes
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 head garlic, crushed
• butter, for serving
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• chives, finely chopped, for serving

Directions

1. Peel the potatoes. Place the potatoes in a large bowl of cold water after peeling to prevent discoloration.
2. Dice the potatoes into 1-inch (2-cm) cubes.
3. Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold water, along with the salt. Bring to a soft boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 12 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
4. Drain the potatoes in a colander, then return to the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir the potatoes around for 2-3 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.
5. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and process through the potato ricer, or by pushing through a fine mesh sieve with a spatula.
6. Add the melted butter and stir to incorporate, then season with salt to taste.
7. In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, rosemary, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over low heat, let simmer for a few minutes, then remove the pot from the heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve.
8. Gradually add the cream mixture to the potatoes, a little at a time, stirring until fully incorporated.
   
9. Top with a pat of butter, freshly ground black pepper, and a sprinkle with chives, or gravy, if desired.
10. Serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

• Try it with 8 oz sour cream, room temperature.

Source
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6O9SwocyKQ

https://tasty.co/recipe/creamiest-mashed-potatoes

Crockpot Pot Roast

 Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp water
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 4-5 cloves garlic, whole
• 2-4 russet potatoes, washed and chopped w/ skin on
• 1/2 bag baby carrots, whole
• 3lb Chuck Roast
• Steak Sauce (A1 or store brand is fine)
• Steak Seasoning
• Worcestershire Sauce

Directions

1. Mix together cornstarch and water into a slurry, add to slow cooker
2. Add 1/2 of chopped onions, potatoes, garlic cloves and baby carrots
3. Season first layer with steak sauce, steak seasoning and a few splashed of Worcestershire sauce
4. Apply steak seasoning on both sides of chuck roast then add to the slow cooker
5. Finish roast prep by adding the remaining chopped onions, potatoes, garlic cloves and baby carrots
6. Season final layer with steak sauce, steak seasoning and a few splashed of Worcestershire sauce
7. Cook on high for 6-8 hours
8. Serve over rice

Notes

• Great for leftovers!

Source
https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitsimplesparkles/video/7015426577525640454?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

Stir-Fried Chicken (Larb) in Lettuce Cups

 Ingredients

• 1/4 Cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 small onion, small diced
• 1 bell pepper, any color, small diced
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, minced
• 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
• 1/4 peanuts
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt 
• 8 bibb, romaine or iceberg lettuce cups

Directions

1. Combine soy sauce, honey, and cilantro in a bowl and set aside.
2. Using a large saute pan, cook the onion in 1 tbsp of oil over medium heat for 2 minutes.
3. Add the bell pepper and cook an additional 2 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for one minute then add the chicken or turkey to the pan and saute for an additional seven minutes or until cooked through.
5. Stir in the soy sauce mixture, salt and cook for two minute or until juices evaporate. 
6. Serve in lettuce cups (to eat then just roll the lettuce around the stir fried chicken and eat them like a burrito).

Notes
- Great with Mango!

Source

https://weelicious.com/stir-fried-chicken-in-lettuce-cups/

Peanut Lime Dressing

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp natural-style peanut butter
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 2 Tbsp lime juice (juice from 1 small lime)
• 2 Tbsp water
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 1/4 cup neutral oil
• 1/4 cup ginger dressing

Directions

1. Combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, garlic, lime juice, water, soy sauce, ginger dressing and oil in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.

Artichoke Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, well drained and chopped
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan & Romano cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup Duke's
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (or use some garlic powder)
• 3 or 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt & pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and brush a 13x9 inch baking dish with olive oil.
2. Pat the chicken dry then salt and pepper the chicken on both sides. Place in the baking dish.
3. In a bowl, combine the artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, mayo, sour cream and garlic. Stir together until combined. Spread the artichoke mixture over chicken breasts.
4. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink in the center, the juices run clear and the top starts to slightly brown.

Notes
- Can use marinated artichoke hearts from the jar too
- Serve with tossed couscous salad

Source
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/69538/artichoke-chicken/

https://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/artichoke-chicken/

Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean (at least 85%) ground meat
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 coves garlic, mincd
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (15 oz) sloppy joe sauce
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 
• 1 can (16.3 oz) Flaky Layers refrigerated Buttermilk biscuits

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook ground meat, onion, garlic and bell pepper over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
3. Stir in sloppy joe sauce. Heat to simmering over medium heat, stirring frequently.
4. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted.
5. Separate dough into 8 biscuits; separate each biscuit into 2 layers, making a total of 16 biscuit rounds.
6. Transfer hot ground meat mixture into an ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Arrange biscuit dough rounds on top of beef mixture, slightly overlapping.
7. Bake 23 to 27 minutes or until biscuits are thoroughly baked and golden brown.

Notes
- Try it with more veggies or cornbread biscuits

Source
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/sloppy-joe-casserole/89b82488-7f2c-4c63-be7f-94a06ad137bf

Peanut Chicken Sheet-Pan Dinner

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  
• 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken tenders
• 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
• Fresh lime, chopped peanuts, or diagonally sliced green onions, if desired

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F. 
2. Spray sheet pan with cooking spray.
3. In large bowl using a whisk, combine the peanut butter, water, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and garlic.
4. Add chicken and broccoli to bowl; toss to coat.
5. Spoon chicken mixture evenly onto sheet pan.
6. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink in center and broccoli is crisp-tender.
7. Squeeze lime over chicken and broccoli. Garnish servings with remaining ingredients.

Notes
- If you don’t have apple cider vinegar, use rice vinegar or white vinegar. You can use 1 pound of chicken breasts cut into smaller pieces in place of the chicken tenders.

Source
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/peanut-chicken-sheet-pan-dinner/ad39aced-1586-4e8e-b8d6-e9df7e6b057d

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken with Carrots

Ingredients

• boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 pound carrots, peeled
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon jarred/frozen minced garlic

Directions

1. Wash and peel carrots, leave whole
2. Whisk together vinegar, honey, salt, and garlic
3. Add chicken or pork to slow cooker along with carrots
4. Pour balsamic mixture over the top
5. Cook on low for 8 hrs

Notes

• Keep the carrots whole instead of chopping, this allows you to throw everything in the slow cooker in no time at all. Also, it makes for a much prettier presentation!
• I also think it’s fairly important in this recipe to brown up your chicken thighs a tad before slow cooking because crispy browned up chicken is so much more appealing.
• Can also use pork loin

Source
https://slowcookergourmet.net/slow-cooker-balsamic-chicken-carrots/?_utm_source=1-2-2

Creamy Lemon Salad Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Mayo
• 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
• 2 Garlic Cloves Fresh squeezed lemon juice- 2 lemons
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Fresh ground pepper
• 1 cup extra light olive oil 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients and SHAKE!

Notes
Great on dark greens and brussel sprouts

Source
http://shopthebuyguide.com/blog//kale-salad

Easy Sesame Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sesame oil
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tsp ginger paste from a tube
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced (frozen)

Directions

1. Combine first five ingredients, shake well
2. Pour over warm pasta

Notes
Can easily add chopped baby spinach, green onions, bell peppers, stir-fry veggies, etc.

Source
https://easytoddlermeals.com/asian-inspired-bow-tie-salad/

Chicken Fried Rice

Ingredients

• chicken, about 2-3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 2 Tbs sesame oil
• 1 cube crushed garlic
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 1 bag frozen stir fry veggies, thawed
• 2-3 Tablespoons soy sauce (more or less to taste)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 Tbsp chopped green onions (optional)

Directions

1. Cook and shred the chicken. I highly recommend cooking it in a slow cooker in teriyaki sauce or water.
2. Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat.
3. Pour sesame oil in the bottom.
4. Add white onion and veggies and fry until tender.
5. Slide the mixture to the side, and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side. Using a spatula, scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix the eggs with the vegetable mix.
6. Add the rice and chicken to the veggie and egg mixture.
7. Pour the soy sauce on top.
8. Stir and fry the rice and veggie mixture until heated through and combined.
9. Add chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

Source
https://therecipecritic.com/chicken-fried-rice

Sun-Dried Tomato Relish

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweet onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (preferably packed in oil), roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon capers
• ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps

1. Add ¼ cup olive oil to sauté pan and heat on medium, just until pan is hot.
2. Add chopped onions and cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until onions are soft.
3. Add garlic and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Place onion and garlic mixture in a mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients.
5. Toss until all ingredients are combined.
6. Serve over grilled chicken breast with a loaf of crusty bread on the side.

Source
ourstate.com/grilled-chicken-breasts-with-sun-dried-tomato-relish

Toasted Couscous with Spices and Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 cup israeli couscous
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 small Onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch coins
• 1/4 cup diced dried apricots
• 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

1. In a 2-inch deep sauté pan over medium heat, dry toast the couscous for 3 minutes, until golden brown. Remove to a plate.
2. Heat the oil in the pan. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes, until soft.
3. Add the couscous back to the pan, along with all the remaining ingredients and stir to combine well.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.

Source
http://weelicious.com/2014/04/02/one-pot-chicken-with-toasted-couscous-recipe

Carrot and Squash Curry Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 carrots, thinly sliced
• Kosher salt
• 4 yellow squash, sliced
• 1 tablespoon curry powder, or more to taste
• 1/2 cup dry white wine, optional
• 6 cups chicken broth
• Heavy cream, for drizzling, optional

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and onions and stir to coat.
3. Add the carrots and cook until starting to soften, about 3 minutes.
4. Sprinkle in a little salt.
5. Add the squash and cook, stirring, until soft and tender, a few minutes.
6. Add more salt to taste and the curry powder.
7. Pour in the wine if using.
8. Let the wine evaporate for about 30 seconds, then pour in the chicken broth.
9. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot and cook for 1 hour.
10. After 1 hour, taste and adjust the seasoning. Remove from the heat.
11. Puree the soup using an immersion blender, or in batches in a regular blender.
12. Return the soup to a simmer and serve hot.

Source
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/carrot-and-squash-curry-soup.html