One-Pot Shrimp and Spinach Pasta Ingredients: 1 white onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 24-ounce jar Barilla pasta sauce 2 cups chicken broth 1 box Barilla Pronto Pasta (penne or your preferred shape) 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt…
Microwave Banana Bread in a Mug Ingredients: 1 ripe banana 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter 1 whole egg 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon chopped walnuts 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions: Prep the Mug: Select a microwave-safe mug or ramekin to make your banana bread. Make sure it’s large enough to allow the batter to…
Grilled Shrimp with Wild Rice Ingredients: For Wild Rice: 1 box Uncle Ben’s® Long Grain & Wild Rice 1 tablespoon butter 1 3/4 cups water For Grilled Shrimp: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt Juice of 1 lemon Instructions: Prepare Wild Rice: Cook the Uncle Ben’s® Long…
Turkey Taco Joes Rice Bowls Ingredients: For Turkey Taco Joes: 1 lb. ground turkey 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 16-oz jar Pace chunky salsa For Rice Bowls: Cooked rice (white or brown), prepared according to package directions Shredded lettuce Diced tomato Sliced avocado Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro Instructions: Preparing Turkey Taco…
In the world of nutrition, the term “superfood” holds a special place, designating foods that pack a potent nutritional punch within their modest serving sizes. These nutritional powerhouses are celebrated for their ability to provide an abundance of vitamins and nutrients, transforming our diets one delectable bite at a time. Previously, we explored the wonders…
In the relentless hustle of modern life, fatigue often lurks just around the corner, waiting to pounce and sap our vitality. The typical solutions of sleep and medication might offer temporary relief, but there’s a more profound way to rejuvenate your energy levels: through the power of nutrition. It’s a remarkable truth – the food…
Easy Whole Wheat Waffles Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs, beaten (or egg substitute for a vegan option) 1 cup almond milk 4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted (if solid) Directions: Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to its manufacturer’s instructions. Prepare Dry…
Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Chips Ingredients: Sweet Potatoes Olive oil spray Seasonings of your choice (such as cumin, garlic salt, etc.) Directions: Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Using a sharp knife, a mandoline slicer, or a spiral vegetable cutter,…
Creamy Homemade Hummus Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed Juice of one lemon 1 garlic clove 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup tahini 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons water 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (for garnish) Paprika (for garnish) Pita bread or vegetables, for serving Directions: Toast Pine Nuts: Preheat the oven…
Grilled Orange-Rosemary Cornish Hens Ingredients: 2 Tyson Cornish Hens 1/2 bottle Kikkoman Orange Sauce 2 teaspoons dried rosemary Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: Thaw and Prep the Hens: Thaw the Cornish hens overnight in the refrigerator. Once thawed, wash them thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels. Flip each hen over and use…
Fluffy Sweet Potato Pancakes Makes about 6 pancakes Ingredients: 1 cup mashed sweet potato 1 cup unbleached white whole wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp coconut palm sugar 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 large egg, slightly beaten Oil or cooking spray, for greasing the skillet Instructions: Prepare the Sweet…
Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate almond milk 3 tablespoons chia seeds 1 teaspoon unsweetened shredded coconut Fresh blueberries (optional, for topping) Instructions: Mix the Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the chocolate almond milk and chia seeds. Stir well to ensure the chia seeds are evenly distributed throughout the almond milk. Make…