Easy Waffles

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…

Sweet Potato Chips

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,…

Toasted Pine Nut Hummus

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 Cornish Hens

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…

Sweet Potato Pancakes

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 Chia Pudding

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…

Cherry Berry Surprise Muffins

Cherry Berry Surprise Muffins Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 egg whites 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 3/4 cup coconut palm sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 cup frozen mixed berries (cherry berry blend) Directions: Preheat and…

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients: 1 pound Brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This will ensure that the oven is hot and ready to roast the Brussels sprouts. Prepare the Brussels Sprouts: Begin by preparing the Brussels sprouts. Trim the…

Skillet Plum Cake

Plum Upside-Down Skillet Cake Ingredients: For the Plum Topping: 7 plums, pitted and diced 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon For the Cake Batter: 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup turbinado sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 2 eggs (or egg substitute) 1/2…

Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients: 1 lb of shrimp, peeled and deveined Butter Garlic salt Lemon Instructions: Prep and Heat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Prepare the Shrimp: Thread the peeled and deveined shrimp onto skewers, making sure they are evenly distributed. Create the Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small dish, melt a desired amount of…

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Fudge

Pumpkin Peanut Butter White Chocolate Fudge Ingredients: 4 cups white chocolate chips 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2/3 cup pumpkin puree 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Instructions: Prepare the Pan: Line an 8″x8″ square pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides. This will help you easily lift…

Spinach Watermelon Salad

Refreshing Spinach Watermelon Salad Ingredients: 1/4 watermelon, cut into cubes 1 large cucumber, cubed 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Fresh spinach leaves Instructions: Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by cutting the watermelon into bite-sized cubes. Cube the large cucumber as well. Slice the red onion into thin rings. If using a…