Chicken with Kale and Red Cabbage Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces 1 small head of cabbage, chopped (1 lb or about 6 cups) 1 lb fresh kale, stemmed and roughly chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 in piece of fresh ginger, gratedContinue reading “Chicken with Kale and Red Cabbage Stir Fry”

Garlicky Noodles with Bok Choy

Ingredients: 16 oz fresh Chinese noodles 1 Tbsp peanut oil 1 lb bok choy, cut into 3” pieces if the leaves are large 1 large carrot, shredded 1/2 c vegetable broth (we prefer low sodium) 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 2 Tbsp ginger 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup loose cilantro leavesContinue reading “Garlicky Noodles with Bok Choy”

Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Arugula

Ingredients: Salad 3 red beets 2 large carrots, peeled and julienned into 1/2” pieces olive oil salt and pepper to taste 3 oz baby arugula Dressing 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon minced rosemary salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. Heat ovenContinue reading “Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Arugula”

Grilled Parsnips

This is an easy, delicious, grilled side dish! Parsnips are readily available starting in the spring and summer and always fresh at my local farmer’s market. Ingredients: 4 parsnips, peeled and cut into wedges Extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper Directions: 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat 2. In a medium bowl, toss parsnipsContinue reading “Grilled Parsnips”

Roasted Sesame Cauliflower

Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower florets 1 TBSP olive oil 2 tsp toasted sesame oil Salt and pepper 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 2. Place cauliflower florets on baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and salt and pepper. Drizzle sesame oil over seasoned florets. Top with sesame seeds. 3.Continue reading “Roasted Sesame Cauliflower”

Pork and Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

I am cleaning out our fridge before spring break vacation. I had leftover pork chops from last night and a head of cauliflower. (Along with some other ingredients😉) I truly didn’t miss the rice in this “fried rice” and boys were shocked when I told them it was cauliflower!! We are mostly an egg freeContinue reading “Pork and Cauliflower “Fried Rice””

Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

This recipe inspiration is from Half Baked Harvest. Easy one pan recipe. (I used a small bowl too 😉 ) These sweet potatoes are my favorite EVER! Ingredients: 1/4 tsp smoked sweet paprika 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp honey Juice on 1 lemon 2 garlicContinue reading “Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes”

Roasted Parsnips and Potatoes

Ingredients: • 2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into large matchsticks • 1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into even wedges • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or other dried herb mix • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper • chopped parsley for garnishContinue reading “Roasted Parsnips and Potatoes”

Chicken and Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients: • 2 medium spaghetti squash, halved and seeds removed • 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken. • 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream • 1/3 cup basil pesto • 1 teaspoon dried oregano • 8 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dried • 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese • 1 1/2 cupsContinue reading “Chicken and Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash”