Ingredients FOR THE MEATBALLS: 1 pound ground beef 1 small onion, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, grated 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free for gluten-free) 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend (or oregano) 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (and/or basil) (optional) salt and pepper to taste FOR THE SOUP: … Read more
INGREDIENTS 1 pound of ground turkey 1 12 ounce package frozen seasoned corn and black beans, thawed ¼ cup water 1 tablespoon chili powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 28 ounce can low sodium diced tomatoes (I used crushed) 2 chipotle chiles, canned in adobo sauce, chopped INSTRUCTIONS Heat a … Read more
INGREDIENTS: 25 Oreo cookies, finely crushed 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 8 ounces (about 30) caramel squares, unwrapped 1 cup + 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided 1/4-1/2 teaspoon kosher Salt 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted (see note) 2 cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips Sea Salt (coarse) for finishing DIRECTIONS: Spray bottom and sides … Read more
INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup chopped onions 2 diced carrots 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 2 (28 ounce) cans san marzano tomatoes ¼ cup EACH roasted garlic cloves AND sun-dried tomatoes 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon italian seasoning 4 cups broth (vegetable or chicken) 1 parmesan rind (optional) 1 … Read more
Ingredients 2 cups milk chocolate chips, or semi-sweet ¼ cup coconut oil, I used the solid kind Instructions Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a medium microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second increments, stirring in between each increment until chocolate chips are melted and stirred smooth. Pour and drizzle over ice … Read more
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 pounds 92-97% lean ground turkey (or beef) 4 Tablespoons taco seasoning, divided (2 standard packets or make your own!) 2 (14 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, drained 1 (7 or 8 ounce) can tomato sauce* 2 cups chicken broth (I use reduced sodium)** 1 large sweet potato, peeled and … Read more
Ingredients 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil divided 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs fat trimmed Pinch each of salt and pepper 1/2 onion finely diced 3 cloves garlic minced 1 tsp ginger grated 2 1/2 tsp curry powder 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1 1/2 tsp dried coriander Pinch cayenne 3 cups tomato sauce 2 small … Read more
Ingredients: one chocolate pie crust (I like Oreo) one 8 oz. tub of Cool Whip one box Hershey’s chocolate instant pudding 3/4 cup milk one small Hershey’s bar (fun size) Instructions: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until combined. Next fold in 1/3 of the Cool Whip. After that is … Read more
Ingredients 1 lb smoked sausage 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 cups chicken broth 6 russet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1” cubes (about 5 cups) 1½ lbs Velveeta, cut into ½” cubes 1 cup whole milk 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup beer 1/4 tsp black pepper Chopped … Read more
Ingredients 6 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 3 large garlic cloves, minced 2/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 1/2 cups of fresh chopped tomato (about 1 medium sized tomato) OR 1 14-ounce can of whole or crushed tomatoes with their juices 2 teaspoons tomato paste (optional) 8 oz of … Read more