Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes

INGREDIENTS: 3-4 pound chuck roast (see note) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 large onions, cut in half then thickly sliced 2-4 cups beef broth 4 cloves minced garlic 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 5 sprigs of fresh thyme 1 sprig rosemary 1 (16 oz bag) baby carrot 1 ½ pounds yukon gold potatoes, … Read more

All Meat Veggie Chili (Paleo)

INGREDIENTS 1½ pounds ground beef 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons (30 ml) oil 1½ cups onion, diced, about 1 large onion ½ cup chopped celery, about 1 stalk 1½ cups carrots,peeled and diced, about 4 medium carrots 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cayenne … Read more

Best Ever Vegan Quinoa Chili

INGREDIENTS 1 medium yellow or white onion, diced ( + coconut or olive oil) 3 small or 2 large sweet potatoes, diced (about 1 pound) 1 teaspoon sea salt + more to taste 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons chili powder 3 teaspoons cumin 4 cups vegetable broth, low sodium, divided … Read more

Instant Pot Beef Vegetable Soup

INGREDIENTS 2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey ½ medium onion, diced 2 cups fresh or frozen Lima beans 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 2 cups frozen corn 3 cans of diced tomatoes 2 cups water Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS Set your Instant pot to sauté setting. Cook meat and onions until brown … Read more

One-Skillet Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables

INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoons olive oil for sauce + 2 tablespoons for cooking chicken 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste 4 thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), seasoned with salt and pepper … Read more

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small cabbage, chopped 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low sodium diced tomatoes 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 cup of precooked brown rice (the steam in bags work great for this) 1/2 cup chicken broth … Read more

Texas Caviar Recipe

Fresh, zesty, and wildly addictive, Texas Caviar is the kind of dish that sneaks up on you. What looks like a humble bowl of beans and veggies turns into something you can’t stop scooping. It’s a flavor bomb: tangy, a little sweet, and packed with crisp textures and punchy ingredients. Texas Caviar isn’t actually from … Read more

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

INGREDIENTS: about 1 1/4 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon pepper, or to taste about 1/4 cup balsamic reduction or glaze (I used Trader Joe’s or make your own balsamic reduction) 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed parmesan cheese, optional for garnishing … Read more

Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Cheese Recipe

Grilled cheese sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, but this Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Cheese takes things to a whole new level. Combining the creamy richness of ricotta with the slight bitterness of spinach and the gooey meltiness of mozzarella, this sandwich is the perfect blend of flavor and texture. If you’re looking for a … Read more