INGREDIENTS: Naan Bread (I used whole wheat store bought!) Hummus – my favorite is supremely spicy but you can use any type! Mixed lentils and chickpea blend- You can buy these in the frozen section or make your own Salt, pepper, seasoning of your choice OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: goat cheese, avocado, balsamic glaze, olive oil, hotContinue reading “Lentil and Hummus Naan Flatbread”
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BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potato
INGREDIENTS: 1 Sweet Potato Shredded chicken (about a handful) Shredded cheese (also about a handful) BBQ sauce – I used Sweet Baby Ray’s Spicy Cilantro Optional additions: black beans, jalapeños, cauliflower, avocado DIRECTIONS: Poke a bunch of holes in the potato; put on a plate and microwave for 4-5 minutes on each side. If itContinue reading “BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potato”
Breakfast Fold-Over
INGREDIENTS: Whole wheat flour tortilla (medium to large) 1-2 eggs 1/2 cup peppers, onions, mushrooms – sliced and diced (I used a frozen blend) 1 small handful of shredded cheese Olive oil OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: sausage, bacon, avocado, salsa DIRECTIONS: Toast your tortillas in the pan – just to warm up! (Maybe 30 seconds each side)Continue reading “Breakfast Fold-Over”
Avocado Toast
INGREDIENTS: 1 ripe avocado 1-2 slices of whole grain bread Salt, Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes, Olive Oil Crumbly cheese – I used goat cheese or feta for this Balsamic Glaze OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: arugula, eggs, tomatoes, hot sauce DIRECTIONS: Toast your bread. If you have a pan, you can place the bread on the pan toContinue reading “Avocado Toast”
Broccoli Cheddar Bacon Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese
INGREDIENTS: 1 Spaghetti Squash 1 cup of cooked broccoli (use about a handful if you don’t have a measuring cup!) 1-2 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled 1-2 handfuls of shredded cheese – I used a mixed blend Salt & pepper OPTIONAL ADD-INS: shredded chicken, peas, jalapeños DIRECTIONS: Cook spaghetti squash in the microwave (for howContinue reading “Broccoli Cheddar Bacon Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese”
Snacks!
To snack or not to snack, that is the question. There have been various claims in literature about whether or not snacking is healthy or unhealthy for you. The honest answer is, if you prefer to snack, you should do it, but ensure that you are being mindful of portion sizes and what type ofContinue reading “Snacks!”
Thanksgiving-Themed Charcuterie Board
INGREDIENTS: Cheeses: I try to always have a variety of textures and flavors! For this board, I used sharp white cheddar, an herb crusted goat cheese, and brie. A blue cheese or gouda would have been a great addition! Meats: Sliced turkey (because Thanksgiving!!) , and peppered salami Fruit: Sliced apples. Dried Vegetables: This boardContinue reading “Thanksgiving-Themed Charcuterie Board”
Peanut Sauce Spaghetti Squash
INGREDIENTS: Spaghetti squash- https://cookinginclerkship.com/2020/11/02/spaghetti-squash/ Vegetables- I basically added all the veggies I had in my fridge! 1 sliced bell pepper 1/4 sliced yellow onion Sliced carrots – I used 4-5 baby carrots 1 jalapeño diced 1/2 zucchini cut into bites 1 handful of mushrooms sliced Seasoning: garlic (either minced or garlic powder), red pepper flakes,Continue reading “Peanut Sauce Spaghetti Squash”
Party Mix- Microwave
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of Cheerios (make sure you get the non-honey nut kind!!) 1-2 cups of pretzels (either the twists or the sticks) 4-5 cups of Chex cereal (any and all kinds are good!) 1-2 cups of Cheez-its (I love the cheez-its!!) 1 cup of nuts Seasoning: 1/2 cup of unsalted butter melted 2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Party Mix- Microwave”
Mac & Cheese
INGREDIENTS: Pasta- 4 cups (I used butternut squash based noodles for this, but use any type! I recommend a shell or elbow type of pasta) Water – 4 cups Dash of salt 2 cups of shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend) 1 cup of plain greek yogurt OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: a dash of milk, butter, steamedContinue reading “Mac & Cheese”
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