Month: October 2017
Hearty Chicken & Vegetable Soup
Yield: about 4 servings Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1/2 cup carrots, diced 1/2 cup celery, diced 2 small potatoes, diced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, parsley, basil) 2 bay leaves 1 quart chicken broth 3 cups packed spinach (or 1/2 cup frozen and thawed) …
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Yes, as hard as it is to accept, soup season is in full swing. With fall temperatures approaching, hearty soups are a great way to warm you up while loading up on fruits, veggies and fiber. This recipe is “creamless,” but not to worry, it will not disappoint if you’re craving something rich. I blended …
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This recipe was created by my good friend Rachel Miller- personal chef (CookedByRachel) and culinary master. This simple, yet flavorful dish is full of fiber, vitamins and minerals without lacking in deliciousness. Pair this salad with grilled chicken, steak or even use it as a main dish for a vegetarian option that will keep you …
Vegan Spiced Apple Cheesecake Bars
These vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar free bars are a process, but well worth it! Sweetened with maple syrup these are a healthier alternative to regular cheesecake. Ingredients like cashews and almond butter give these bars their rich consistency without the guilt! Yield: 9 (2″ X 2″) bars Ingredients: Crust- ½ cup dates, pitted and …
Turkey Chili
As much as everyone (except me) hates to admit, soup season is upon us! A long and cold day calls for a warm bowl of chili for dinner. Luckily, this one is packed with tons of veggies, fiber and lean protein. Keeping up with those classic flavors, top with grated cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, plain …
Harvest Chicken Salad
Yield: about 3 cups Ingredients: 1 Rotisserie chicken (pull off all meat and chop into small pieces) 1/2-3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 Tablespoons honey 1 Tablespoon mustard 1 apple, diced 1/3 cup pecans, chopped 1/4 cup dried cranberries Sprinkle of salt & pepper Directions: Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl, stirring until …
Easy Fridge Pickles
Yield: One jar (12-15 spears) Ingredients: 1 small cucumber, sliced into coins or spears (preferance) 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar 1/2 cup water 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 Tablespoon Everything Bagel Seasoning (at Trader Joe’s) (or use white/black sesame seeds + granulated garlic) 1 teaspoon salt 1 bay leaf Directions: Boil vinegar, water, sugar …
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