June 18, 2022

High Protein Peanut Butter Mug Cake

High Protein Peanut Butter Mug Cake 1 Serving Ingredients 1/4 cup (1 oz) peanut butter powder1/2 tsp baking powder1 tsp maple syrup1/2 tsp vanilla extract2 Tbsp non fat milk1 Tsp (0.5 oz) semisweet chocolate chips Directions 1. Mix all ingredients in a microwave safe mug or ramekin. (I used a 4 inch ramekin). The batter should be about […]
June 6, 2022

Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Garlic Chicken and Potatoes 8 Servings Ingredients 2 pounds yellow potatoes, sliced thinly1 pound carrots, cut into thin sticks of sliced thinly2 pounds chicken breasts1 packet of Grill Mates Garlic, Herb and Wine Marinade Mix 8 cloves garlic minced 1 Tbsp white vinegar 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/3 cup water Directions 1. Layer the sliced potatoes in the […]
May 30, 2022

Carrot Lentil Casserole

Carrot Lentil Casserole 10 Servings Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped 1.5 cups finely chopped carrots (about 2 large carrots) 3/4 cup dry lentils 3/4 cup brown rice, uncooked 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 15 oz can of no salt added tomato sauce 14.5 oz can of no salt added diced tomatoes, undrained 1.5 tsp garlic powder 1 […]
May 24, 2022

Veggie Sloppy Joes

Veggie Sloppy Joes 8 Servings Ingredients 1 large onion, diced1 green bell pepper, diced 6 cloves of garlic, diced 2 large carrots, diced 8 oz package of tempeh 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 envelope dry onion soup mix 1/2 tsp ground cumin 15.5 oz can of low sodium pinto beans, drained and slightly mashed 16 oz can of […]
May 6, 2022

Mushroom and Barley Soup

Mushroom and Barley Soup 8 Servings Ingredients 12 ounces portobello mushrooms, diced 3 medium carrots, chopped 3 stalks of celery, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 cup medium pearl barley 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp pepper 2 tsp salt 4 cups low sodium beef broth 4 cups low sodium chicken broth Directions 1. […]
April 18, 2022

Apricot Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Apricot Glazed Pork Tenderloin 4 Servings Ingredients 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fatVegetable cooking spray1 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper½ cup apricot fruit spread (like Smucker’s Apricot Simply Fruit)1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine) Directions 1. Slice the pork into 4 slices. Season with lemon pepper on both sides.2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray […]
April 11, 2022

Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Banana Oatmeal Muffins 12 servings Ingredients 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour3/4 cup old fashioned oats1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1.5 tsp ground cinnamon3/4 tsp ground nutmeg2 eggs1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup nonfat milk2 Tbsp canola oil2 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large […]
March 30, 2022

Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta Salad

Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta Salad 10 Servings Ingredients Pasta Salad 4 oz chickpea rotini pasta (I used Banza brand) 4 oz red lentil rotini pasta (I used Barilla brand) 2 cups diced English cucumber 2 cups halved grape tomatoes 1⁄2 cup thin red onion slices a small red onion 2 oz crumbled feta cheese handful fresh basil, […]
March 15, 2022

Thai Peanut and Quinoa Salad

Thai Peanut and Quinoa Salad 4 Servings Ingredients Salad2.25 cup cooked and cooled quinoa (3/4 cup uncooked quinoa cooked with 1.5 cups water or low sodium broth)2 cups shredded purple cabbage 1 cup grated carrot1 cup thinly sliced snow peas or sugar snap peas1/2 cup chopped cilantro1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1/4 cup chopped dry-roasted and lightly salted […]