A bed of lettuce layered with colorful veggies, black beans, and cilantro, topped with tangy homemade dressing! Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: Dressing Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar*2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon saltdash pepper Salad and Toppings: Approximately 4 cups lettuce of your choice, freshly washed and torn1 cup… Read more »
A delicious homemade pizza with garlic, chicken, sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and baby spinach Yield: 16 slices Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (110 degrees)1/2 teaspoon salt2 to 2.5 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)2 teaspoons active dry yeast Sauce Ingredients: 1/3 cup Light or Fat Free Italian… Read more »
picy grilled chicken breast served with a fresh salsa made with tomato, avocado, and green onions Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: Chicken ingredients: 4 large (6-8 ounces each) boneless skinless chicken breastssaltblack pepper1/4 cup fresh finely chopped cilantrooil, preferably in a spray bottleTapatio hot sauce Avocado salsa ingredients: 2 cups chopped… Read more »
Thin crispy crust with a light garlic sauce, topped with grilled chicken, turkey bacon, mozzarella, baby spinach, marinated artichokes, and feta cheese Yield: 8 large slices Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1/2 cup warm water (115 degrees)1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/3 cups all-purpose or bread flour1 teaspoon dry yeast Garlic Sauce Ingredients: 1/4… Read more »
Super simple shredded barbecue chicken for sandwiches or over rice Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 4 large or 6 medium chicken breasts (2.5 to 3 pounds)*1 large onion, diced2-3 cups barbecue sauce of your choice**6 sandwich buns or hot freshly cooked rice, for serving Instructions: 1. Trim fat and skin from… Read more »
A sliced grilled chicken breast on top of lettuce tossed with apple pieces, candied walnuts, bleu cheese and a light Dijon vinaigrette dressing Yield: 2 large servings Ingredients: 2 small-medium (or 1 huge) heads of Romaine lettuce, washed and chopped bite-size*1/2 cup thinly sliced and halved red onion, optional2 red… Read more »
Grilled chicken marinated in lemon and fresh herbs, served gyro-style on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, tomato, onion, and feta cheese Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: Chicken souvlaki ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or tenders, cubed for skewers2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon lemon zest1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons fresh… Read more »
This Greek dish features grilled lamb seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and oregano served with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, and onions on pita bread Yield: 10 servings Ingredients: 4-5 pounds lamb meat*10 cloves of garlic, minced Marinade ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon dried oregano (if using chopped fresh… Read more »
A simple but delicious hearty beef soup with wheat berries Yield: about 4 quarts Ingredients: 2 cups wheat berries3 quarts of water, approx.1 1/2 pounds inexpensive beef roast or steak1 1/2 cups chopped onion2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 cups chopped celery2 teaspoons salt (or more, depending on your preference)1/2 teaspoon… Read more »
A simple, delicious homemade lasagna recipe Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: 1 egg, beaten12 ounces (3 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided2 cups (16 ounces) cottage cheese1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided1 tablespoon dried parsley (or 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley)1 lb. ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced4 cups spaghetti… Read more »
