FREEDOM NEWSROOM

June 12, 2025
Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon & Potatoes 2 servings | 35 minutes  INGREDIENTS 5 oz Potatoes (wedges) 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste) 2 tbsps Cream Cheese, Regular 2 tbsps Frozen Spinach (thawed, drained) 2 Garlic (clove, minced) 1/2 Lemon (juiced, zested) 12 ozs Salmon Fillet  METHOD Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the potatoes on the baking sheet and toss with oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, spinach, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Using a sharp knife, slice down the middle of each piece of salmon, lengthwise. Make sure that your knife doesn't go all the way through. Stuff each fillet with the spinach mixture and season the fillets with salt and pepper. Place the salmon onto the same baking sheet as the potatoes. Place back in the oven and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until cooked through. Divide the salmon and potatoes between serving plates and enjoy!  NOTES Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Serving Size: One serving is equal to one stuffed salmon and one cup potatoes. More Flavor: Add parsley to the spinach mixture. Dairy-Free: Use cashew cream cheese instead.  Nutrition Facts ​  ​ Amount per serving ​  563 calories  40gs protein  43gs carb  26gs fat
June 4, 2025
Chicken Chowder 3 servings | 35 minutes  INGREDIENTS 2 slices Bacon (sliced) 2 Yellow Potato (medium, chopped) 1 Leek (large, sliced) 1 Carrot (medium, diced) 2 stalks Celery (sliced) 2 Garlic (clove, chopped) 1 tbsp Thyme (fresh) 4 cups Chicken Broth, Low Sodium 12 ozs Chicken Breast, Cooked (shredded) 1/2 cup Whipping Cream (at room temperature)  METHOD Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the bacon and cook for three to five minutes or until crisp. Set aside on paper towels, leaving the fat in the pot. Add the potatoes, leek, carrot, and the celery to the pan. Sauté over medium heat for five minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme and add the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, half-covered, for 15 minutes. Add the chicken and cook for three more minutes. Stir in the cream and allow it to heat through. Serve topped with bacon. Enjoy!  NOTES Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Serving Size: One serving is equal to approximately two cups. More Flavor: Add salt and pepper to taste. Use turkey breast instead of chicken. Dairy-Free: Use coconut cream instead of whipping cream.   Nutrition Facts ​  ​ Amount per serving ​  342 calories  11g fat  26g carbs  33g protein
May 29, 2025
TURKISH EGGS 2 Servings | 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt 2 cloves garlic minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons vinegar 4 large eggs room temperature 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon sweet paprika METHOD Combine the yogurt, garlic, salt, and pepper, and mix until combined. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and add the vinegar. Using a metallic spoon, give the water a stir in the center and, one at a time, break the eggs into them. Cook the eggs for 2-3 minutes, or until the whites are set. Using a large metal spoon, remove the eggs from the boiling water. In a small saucepan, add the butter and once melted, add the sweet paprika and whisk until combined. Divide the yogurt into two bowls, top with two eggs each, and drizzle the sweet paprika butter sauce over the top. NOTES TO STORE: I don’t recommend storing poached eggs as they’ll lose their runny yolks. Everything else can be stored in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to one week. TO REHEAT: The butter can be warmed on the stovetop or in the microwave. Eggs should be poached freshly to order. Nutrition (Per Serving) Calories: 347kcal Carbohydrates: 8g Protein: 29g Fat: 22g Sodium: 578mg Potassium: 392mg Fiber: 0.5g Vitamin A: 1390IU Vitamin C: 1mg Calcium: 236mg Iron: 2mg
By Zina Stone May 22, 2025
Chipotle Spiced Chicken & Sweet Potato Wedges 2 servings | 40 minutes INGREDIENTS 12 ozs Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless) 1 Sweet Potato (large, cut into wedges) 1 1/2 tbsps Raw Honey (warmed) 3 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tsp Chipotle Powder Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste) 3/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt 1/4 cup Cilantro (finely chopped) 1 tsp Lime Juice METHOD Preheat the oven to 400oF (205oC). Place the chicken on one baking sheet and the sweet potato on a second baking sheet. In a bowl, mix together the honey, oil, and chipotle and season with salt and pepper. Pour half over the chicken and half over the sweet potatoes. Use your hands to distribute the best you can (it will be sticky). Space out the sweet potatoes evenly so there isn't any overlap. Transfer to the oven and cook for 13 minutes. Remove the sweet potato, flip them over, and place them back in the oven.Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cooked through, removing the sweet potato prior if needed. To brown the chicken more, broil for two minutes at the end of cooking. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the yogurt, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the chicken and sweet potato onto plates and serve with the dip on the side for the chicken and wedges. Enjoy! NOTES Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up three days. Serving Size: One serving is approximately 1 1/2 cups of chicken, one cup of sweet potatoes with about 1/3 cup dip. More Flavor: Add garlic powder and/or cayenne to the chipotle mixture. Add a chopped jalapeño to the dip to make it spicy. Additional Toppings: Top with extra cilantro. Dairy-Free: Use a dairy-free yogurt. Nutrition Facts ​  ​ Amount per serving ​  607 calories  25g fat  39g carbs  55g protein
By Zina Stone May 13, 2025
Spice Crusted Salmon & Beets 2 servings | 25 minutes INGREDIENTS 12 ozs Salmon Fillet 1 1/2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided) 1 tsp Steak Spice Seasoning 2 Beet (medium, diced) 1/3 cup Water 2 tbsps Shallot (chopped) Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste) 1 1/2 tsps Red Wine Vinegar 1/4 cup Parsley (chopped, optional) METHOD Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the salmon on the baking sheet. Brush with 1/3 of the oil and season with steak spice seasoning. Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, add the beets, water, and shallots. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, covered on medium, for about 15 minutes or until tender. Reserve the juices. In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, parsley, and the remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper and add the beets and its juices. Mix to coat. Serve the salmon with the seasoned beets and enjoy! NOTES Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Serving Size: One serving is approximately one cup of beets with salmon. More Flavor: Add greens to the beets. Enjoy hot or cold. Serve it With: Your favorite grains, mash potatoes and/or steamed broccoli. Nutrition Facts ​ ​ Amount per serving ​ 361 calories 18g fat 11g carbs 3g fiber 6g sugar 40g protein 87mg cholesterol 323mg sodium 2mg iron
May 7, 2025
Chicken liver Meatballs with Avocado & Grapefruit Salad 4 servings | 30 minutes  INGREDIENTS 3 tbsps Avocado Oil (divided) 1/2 Yellow Onion (medium, finely chopped) 1/4 cup Sauerkraut (drained) 6 ozs Chicken Liver (finely chopped) 1lb Lean Ground Beef 1 tsp Sea Salt (plus more for garnish) 1/4 cup Basil Leaves (chopped, plus more for garnish) 2 Avocado (medium, sliced) 2 Grapefruit (peeled, cut into sections)  METHOD Heat 1/3 of the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauerkraut and cook for six to eight minutes or until starting to brown. Let it cool slightly. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked onion mixture, liver, beef, salt, and basil. Use your hands to thoroughly mix. Roll into balls a little larger than the size of a golf ball. Add the remaining oil to the pan and turn the heat to medium. Add the meatballs, pressing on each side to create mini patties. Work in batches if needed to avoid crowding. Cook for a total of five to seven minutes, or until cooked through. Divide the avocado, grapefruit, and patties onto plates. Season with basil and salt as desired. Enjoy!  NOTES Leftovers: The salad is best enjoyed fresh. Refrigerate the patties in an airtight container for up to three days. Freeze the patties for up to three months. Serving Size: One serving is approximately four mini patties, and half of each an avocado and grapefruit. More Flavor: For the best flavor and texture, rinse the liver under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a shallow dish and pour in enough milk to cover. Soak for 30 to 60 minutes maximum. Place in a colander and rinse the milk off. Pat dry. No Chicken Liver: Use beef liver instead.  Nutrition Facts ​  ​ Amount per serving ​  641 calories  50g fat  21g carbs  9g fiber  11g sugar  30g protein  227mg cholesterol  761mg sodium  7mg iron
By Zina Stone May 1, 2025
 One Pan Salmon & Fennel with Lime 2 servings | 35 minutes  INGREDIENTS 1 bulb Fennel (medium, thinly sliced) 3 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided) Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste) 12 ozs Salmon Fillet 2 Lime (divided) 1/4 tsp Fennel Seed (ground)  METHOD Preheat the oven to 400oF (205oC). Place the fennel in a baking dish. Drizzle with half of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Pat the salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Zest some lime over the top and sprinkle with the fennel seed. Slice half of the lime and set aside. Remove the baking dish from the oven and place the salmon on top of the fennel. Drizzle with the remaining oil. Scatter the lime slices around. Place back in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until cooked through, depending on thickness. Quarter the remaining lime. Divide fennel and salmon onto plates and serve with the quartered lime, squeezing more lime juice on if needed. Enjoy!  NOTES Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Serving Size: One serving is approximately 3/4 cup of fennel and one salmon fillet. More Flavor: Season the salmon with ground coriander or cumin.  Nutrition Facts ​  ​ Amount per serving ​  450 calories  29g fat  12g carbs  4g fiber  5g sugar  39g protein  87mg cholesterol  195mg sodium  2mg iron
By Zina Stone April 22, 2025
 Chicken & Broccoli Stew  2 servings | 30 minutes  INGREDIENTS 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 10 ozs Chicken Breast (cut into cubes) 1/2 tsp Sea Salt (divided) 2 Garlic (clove, minced) 1 1/2 pints Bone Broth 2 cups Broccoli (chopped into florets) 1/2 cup Canned Coconut Milk (full fat) 1/2 Lemon (juiced)  METHOD Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Season the chicken cubes with half of the salt. Add the chicken to the pot and sauté for about five minutes or until browned on all sides. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute. Add the broth, cover the pot with a lid and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes. Add the broccoli and coconut milk and add the remaining salt. Stir and cover the pot again. Simmer for another 10 minutes or until everything is cooked through. Remove from the heat, stir in the lemon juice and enjoy!  NOTES Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Freeze for up to two months. Serving Size: One serving is equal to approximately 1 1/2 cups. More Flavor: Add carrot and celery.  Nutrition Facts ​  ​ Amount per serving ​  515 calories  27g fat  15g carbs  4g fiber  4g sugar  49g protein  156mg cholesterol  1285mg sodium  3mg iron
By Zina Stone April 9, 2025
Sheet Pan Smoky Sweet Salmon & Potatoes 2 servings | 35 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 cups Mini Potatoes (halved) 1 1/2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil(divided) Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste) 12 ozs Salmon Fillet 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika 1/4 tsp Cumin 1 tsp Raw Honey 1 tbsp Parsley (finely chopped) METHOD Preheat the oven to 425oF (220oC). Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and toss with half the oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, pat the salmon dry and then drizzle with the remaining oil. Season with the smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper and then drizzle the honey over top. Rub gently to incorporate with your hands. Move the potatoes around on the baking sheet to make room for the salmon. Place back in the oven and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until cooked through. Divide onto plates and garnish with parsley. Enjoy! Notes Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Serving Size: One serving is approximately one cup of potatoes and one salmon fillet. More Flavor: Toss the potatoes with smoked paprika and cumin or your favorite spice blend. Additional Toppings: Top with a squeeze of lemon juice. Nutrition Facts ​ ​ Amount per serving ​  441 calories 18g fat 30g carbs 3g fiber 4g sugar 41g protein 87mg cholesterol 144mg sodium 2mg iron
By Zina Stone April 3, 2025
Baja Fish Stew 3 servings | 30 minutes  INGREDIENTS 2 Cod Fillet (cut into strips) 12 ozs Shrimp (large, peeled, deveined) 6 Garlic (clove, minced, divided) 1 Red Hot Chili Pepper (chopped finely) Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste) 2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil 6 stalks Green Onion (thinly sliced) 1 Green Bell Pepper (medium, sliced) 2 cups Chicken Broth 3 cups Diced Tomatoes (from the can, with the juices) 1/3 cup Lime Juice 1/2 cup Cilantro (chopped) METHOD In a bowl, combine the cod, shrimp, 1/3 of the garlic, and chili peppers. Toss to coat and season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the green onions, bell peppers, and the remaining garlic. Cook for five to seven minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add the chicken broth and the tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer, then add the fish mixture and lime juice. Cook for an additional three to four minutes or until the fish and shrimp are cooked through. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Divide into bowls and enjoy! NOTES Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Serving Size: One serving is equal to approximately 2 1/3 cups. More Flavor: Add coconut milk. Filet Size: One cod fillet is equal to 231 grams or eight ounces. Nutrition Facts ​ ​ Amount per serving ​400 calories 11g fat 18g carbs 4g fiber 10g sugar 55g protein 252mg cholesterol 884mg sodium 3mg iron
By Zina Stone March 26, 2025
Miso Five Spice Turkey Breast with Cabbage 3 servings | 1 hour 15 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 tbsps Miso Paste 2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tsp Chinese Five Spice 1 Garlic (clove, small, minced) 1 lb Turkey Breast (boneless, skinless) 3 cups Purple Cabbage (sliced into thin steaks) 2 tbsps Slivered Almonds 1 tbsp Star Anise (optional, for garnish) ​ METHOD Preheat the oven to 325oF (160oC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the miso paste, oil, five spice, and garlic together. Pat the turkey dry and spread 3/4 of the miso mixture all over the top. Spread the remaining miso mixture on the cabbage. Place the cabbage on the baking sheet in a single layer and place the turkey breast on top of the cabbage. Cook for 60 minutes or until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 330oF (165oC). Let the turkey rest for five to ten minutes before slicing. Garnish with the almonds and star anise and serve with the cabbage. Enjoy! Notes Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Serving Size: One serving is approximately 1 1/3 cups of turkey and one cup of cabbage. Additional Toppings: Chopped cilantro. Nutrition Facts ​ ​ Amount per serving  ​ 343 calories 17g fat 12g carbs 4g fiber 5g sugar 40g protein 80mg cholesterol 690mg sodium 3mg iron
By Zina Stone March 18, 2025
Avocado & Black Bean Eggs Prep - 5 mins | Cook - 5 mins Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 2 tsp rapeseed oil 1 red chilli deseeded and thinly sliced 1 large garlic clove sliced 2 large eggs 400g can black beans ½ x 400g can cherry tomatoes ¼ tsp cumin seeds 1 small avocado halved and sliced handful fresh, chopped coriander 1 lime cut into wedges METHOD Step 1 - Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the chilli and garlic and cook until softened and starting to colour. Break in the eggs on either side of the pan. Once they start to set, spoon the beans (with their juice) and the tomatoes around the pan and sprinkle over the cumin seeds. You’re aiming to warm the beans and tomatoes rather than cook them. Step 2 - Remove the pan from the heat and scatter over the avocado and coriander. Squeeze over half of the lime wedges. Serve with the remaining wedges on the side for squeezing over. Nutrition Facts ​  ​Amount per serving​ kcal 356 fat 20g saturates 4g carbs 18g sugars 5g fibre 11g protein 20g salt 0.8g
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