INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Sauté the onion and green pepper in olive oil for about two minutes on medium heat before adding the ground meat or vegan crumbles of your choice. If using meat, break apart with a spatula and keep sautéing until the meat has browned and is broken down to your desired consistency. Mix together…
Bouillabaisse Inspired Seafood Stew
I love a good bouillabaisse, but I wanted something heartier. So I made a few tweaks and came up with this recipe. Ingredients Preparation Makes ten 2-cup servings.
Sausage and Bean Crockpot Soup
This is a hearty soup, that is easy to put together in a crockpot. Ingredients 1 package of bean soup mix (20 oz of mixed, dried beans, typically comes with a flavoring packet). 2 Kielbasa or similar smoked sausage. 1 medium to large yellow onion 1 bunch of kale (about 2 cups finely chopped) 4…
Chilled Cucumber Soup
I had a soup similar to this at a restaurant years ago. It’s a perfect soup for a hot summer evening, cool and refreshing. Ingredients 2 large cucumbers 2 cups buttermilk 1/4 to 1/2 cup sour cream (optional) 1/4 to 1/2 yellow onion 1 – 2 Tbsp of vinegar Fresh dill (to taste) Salt (to…
Fluffy Whole Wheat* Waffles
Ever since I bought a mini waffle maker last year, I’ve been in love with making my own waffles at home. As a single guy, I don’t want to make full-sized waffles for myself, so this was the perfect option. Plus, I can choose to make a single batch or a large batch that I…
Tuna Noodle Casserole
One of my guilty pleasures is tuna noodle casserole, but it’s not always the healthiest dish. I wanted to make a version that was healthier, while still retaining the creamy goodness of the casserole I love. My solution? Adding goat cheese! You have to try it to believe how savory this dish is, even without…
Vegan-Friendly Bulletproof Coffee
This variation on the bulletproof coffee is my favorite way to start the day. The creaminess comes from blending the coffee with coconut oil, which has several documented health benefits. If you’re like me and aren’t much of a breakfast person, this is also a terrific way to add some healthy calories first thing in…
Crockpot Chili
INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground beef or turkey (can substitute Boca Crumbles to make this a vegetarian dish) 1 can red kidney beans 1 can pinto or black beans (your choice) 1 can stewed or peeled tomatoes (fire roasted are really nice if you can find them) 1 can tomato sauce 1 can of tomato paste…
Avgolemono (Greek Lemon-Chicken Soup)
This is my take on a classic Greek favorite. It’s one way I use up the remains of a rotisserie chicken. It’s also one of my favorite go-to soups when I’m sick. The combination of chicken soup with all the lemon in it always helps me get over a cold extra fast (at least I…
Fish Stew
This is a new recipe I’ve recently created when I was accidentally sent some halibut I hadn’t ordered. So, I came up with a tasty fish stew! INGREDIENTS 2-3 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion 2-3 large cloves of garlic 6 oz can of tomato paste 5 tomatoes, diced 5 small to medium sized russet potatoes,…
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