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September 5, 2025
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September 4, 2025
Turkey & Potato Breakfast Casserole 6 serving | 1 hora Ingredients 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided) 1 1/2 lbs Extra Lean Ground Turkey 1/4 tsp Sea Salt (divided) 2 Russet Potato (peeled, shredded, squeezed and drained of excess liquid) 1 1/2 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk 4 Egg 1/4 tsp Oregano 6 ozs Cheddar Cheese (shredded) Method Preheat the oven to 400oF (205oC). Use half the oil to grease a baking dish. Heat the remaining oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the turkey to the pan, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess liquid, season with half of the salt, and transfer to the baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded potato evenly over the cooked turkey. In a bowl, whisk together the almond milk, eggs, oregano, and the remaining salt. Pour the mixture over all the ingredients in the baking dish. Sprinkle the cheese over top and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Let it cool slightly before cutting into squares. Enjoy! Notes Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Serving Size: A 9- by 13-inch baking dish was used to make six servings. Dairy-Free: Use vegan cheese instead of cheddar cheese. Nut-Free: Use rice, coconut, or oat milk instead of almond milk. More Flavor: Add garlic when cooking the turkey. Additional Toppings: Serve with mixed greens or grilled vegetables. Nutrition Facts ​ ​ Amount per serving 349 calories 40gs protein 10gs carb 17gs fat
September 4, 2025
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August 27, 2025
Spinach, Bacon & Cheese Scramble 1 serving | 10 minutes Ingredients 2 eggs 2 slices Bacon, Cooked (chopped) Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste) 1/2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 cups Baby Spinach 1 1/2 ozs Cheddar Cheese (shredded) Method In a small bowl whisk the eggs and add the bacon. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat and drizzle the oil. Once hot, add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about one minute. Pour in the egg mixture and add the cheese and cook, stirring occasionally until the eggs are cooked to your liking. Remove from heat and enjoy! Notes Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to two days. Dairy-Free: Omit the cheese or use a vegan cheese. No-Pork: Omit the bacon. Nutrition Facts ​ ​ Amount per 2 servings​ 442 calories 32gs protein 5gs carb 33gs fat
August 22, 2025
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August 13, 2025
Beef & Napa Cabbage Stir Fry 2 servings | 15 minutes Ingredients 12 ozs Extra Lean Ground Beef 1/4 tsp Sea Salt (divided) 1 cup Matchstick Carrots 1 cup Broccoli (chopped into small florets) 4 stalks Green Onion (chopped, plus more for garnish) 1 Garlic (clove, minced) 1 tbsp Ginger (fresh, grated) 4 cups Napa Cabbage (finely sliced) 2 tbsps Coconut Aminos 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Method Heat a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the beef and cook for four to six minutes or until cooked through. Break the meat apart as it cooks. Season with half the salt. Once cooked, set aside, leaving the fat in the pan. Add the carrots and the broccoli to the same pan and cook for three to four minutes or until just tender. Stir in the green onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook for one more minute. Add the cabbage, mix well and cook, covered, for two to three minutes or until wilted. Stir in the cooked beef, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and the remaining salt. Cook until warmed through. Serve topped with more green onions (optional) and enjoy! Notes Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days. Freeze for up to three months. Serving Size: One serving is approximately 2 1/2 cups. More Flavor: Use ground chicken, turkey, pork, or lamb instead of beef. Additional Toppings: Cilantro or Thai basil. Nutrition Facts ​ ​ Amount per 2 servings​ 723 calories 80gs protein 48gs carb 24gs fat
August 7, 2025
 One Pan Bacon & Cod Skillet 2 servings | 25 minutes INGREDIENTS 4 slices Bacon (chopped) 1 Yellow Onion (medium, chopped) 1 Cod Fillet (chopped) 1 tbsp Avocado Oil 1 Sweet Potato (Japanese, large, peeled, diced) 1/4 cup Parsley (chopped) 2 tsps Apple Cider Vinegar (or to taste, optional) METHOD Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the bacon and the onions. Cook for three to four minutes, or until the bacon is crispy. Add the cod and sauté for two to three minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. Set aside. Remove the bacon grease from the pan and carefully wipe the pan out with a paper towel. Add the oil and sweet potato to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for about five to seven minutes or until browned and cooked through. Return the fish mixture to the pan. Stir in the parsley and cook for two more minutes, stirring, to heat through. Divide evenly between plates. Drizzle with apple cider vinegar (optional) and enjoy! NOTES Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Serving Size: One serving is approximately 1 1/2 cups. More Flavor: Add smoked paprika. Use salmon instead of cod. Fillet Size: One cod fillet is equal to 231 grams or eight ounces. Nutrition Facts ​ ​Amount per 2 servings​ 905 calories 39gs protein 126gs carb 28gs fat
July 23, 2025
Eggs & Tuna with Green Beans 2 servings | 25 minutes  INGREDIENTS 4 Egg 2 cups Green Beans (trimmed) 2 tbsps Mayonnaise 1 1/2 tsps Red Wine Vinegar 1 can Tuna (drained) 2 stalks Green Onion (chopped)  METHOD Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Cover and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and let it stand covered for 12 minutes. Drain and run cold water over the eggs until cool enough to handle and peel. Cut the eggs in half and set aside. Meanwhile, place the green beans in a steamer basket over boiling water and cover. Steam for three to five minutes. Run under cold water, drain, and set aside. Whisk together the mayonnaise and red wine vinegar. Divide the green beans, eggs, tuna, and green onions onto a plate. Add the dressing on top and enjoy! NOTES Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Serving Size: One serving is approximately two eggs, half a can of tuna, and one cup of green beans. More Flavor: Add salt and pepper, parsley, and tomatoes. Canned Tuna: One can of tuna is equal to 165 grams or 5.8 ounces, drained. Nutrition Facts ​ ​ Amount per serving ​ 309 calories 30gs protein 13gs carb 16gs fat
July 16, 2025
Ham & Cheese Stuffed Chicken 2 servings | 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 10 ozs Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless) Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste) 3 ozs Sliced Ham 2 ozs Mozzarella Cheese (shredded) 1/16 oz Avocado Oil Spray (divided) 2 cups Mixed Greens METHOD Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the chicken breasts in half, lengthwise to create a pocket in each chicken breast. Do not cut all the way through. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Layer the ham and cheese into the chicken breasts. Place the chicken onto the baking sheet and spray with avocado oil. Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the chicken has cooked though. Serve with mixed greens and enjoy! NOTES Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Serving Size: One serving is one stuffed chicken breast and about one cup of mixed greens. More Flavor: Spread some pesto sauce into the chicken. Additional Toppings: Top with parsley and parmesan cheese. Avocado Oil Spray: One gram (or 1/16 oz) of avocado oil spray is equal to a one-second spray. Nutrition Facts ​ ​Amount per serving​ 315 calories 48gs protein 5gs carb 12gs fat
July 9, 2025
Garlic Butter Steak, Edamame & Asparagus 2 servings | 20 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 cups Edamame Pods 10 ozs Flank Steak (sliced very thinly against the grain) 2 tbsps Tamari (divided) 2 tsps Cornstarch 2 tsps Avocado Oil 2 tbsps Water 2 tbsps Butter 2 Garlic (clove, minced) 2 cups Asparagus (woody ends trimmed, chopped) METHOD Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Place the edamame pods in the boiling water and cook for three minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse and set aside. In a bowl, mix together the steak with half the tamari and cornstarch. Heat a large wok over medium-high heat. Add the oil. Once hot, add the steak in a single layer, working in batches if needed. Cook for one minute, undisturbed. Flip and cook for one more minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Remove the wok from the heat and let cool slightly for one minute. Return over medium heat and add the water, butter, and garlic. Toss to combine. Add the edamame, asparagus, and remaining tamari and cook for three minutes, tossing often. Add the steak and toss everything together. Divide onto plates and enjoy!  Notes Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to two days. Serving Size: One serving is approximately one cup of edamame, one cup of asparagus, and 3/4 cup of steak (sliced). More Flavor: Add chili flakes. Serve Ii With: As is, or with rice on the side. Nutrition Facts ​ ​Amount per serving​ 531 calories 46gs protein 24gs carb 30gs fat
July 2, 2025
Chicken & Delicata Squash with Brown Butter Sage  2 servings | 50 minutes INGREDIENTS 3 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided) 1 tbsp Balsamic Glaze 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard 1 tsp Maple Syrup 12 ozs Chicken Breast (bone-in, skin-on) Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste) 1 Delicata Squash (small, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed, cut into wedges) 1 tbsp Butter 1/4 cup Fresh Sage METHOD Preheat the oven to 425oF (220oC). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place an oven safe rack over top of one. In a small bowl, combine half the oil, balsamic glaze, mustard, and maple syrup. Place the chicken in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Pour about half of the balsamic mixture over the chicken and coat well. Place the chicken on the baking sheet with the rack. Add the squash to the second baking sheet. Coat with the remaining oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until cooked through. Halfway through baking, remove the chicken and brush the remaining balsamic mixture over top and return to the oven. Add the squash to the oven at this point too. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the sage. Stir often until the butter has browned and smells nutty, about three to four minutes. Divide the chicken and squash onto plates and drizzle the sage butter over the squash. Enjoy! NOTES Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Serving Size: One serving is about 1 1/2 cups of squash with 1 1/2 cups chicken (sliced). NUTRITION FACTS​ ​Amount per serving​ 618 calories 51gs protein 13gs carb 40gs fat
June 26, 2025
 Classic Beef-Stuffed Peppers 4 servings | 45 minutes INGREDIENTS: 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner) 4 medium red, yellow or green bell peppers 1/2 cup minced onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions, drained 1/2 cup cooked white or brown rice 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Chopped fresh parsley (optional) METHOD: Coat a large baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Preheat oven to 475°F. Cut tops off bell peppers; set tops aside. Using a paring knife, carefully remove the membranes and seeds from bell peppers. Arrange peppers about 2 inches apart in prepared baking dish. Place tops on empty peppers. Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil; bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven; cool slightly. Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef, onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, breaking beef into 1/2 inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, rice, tomato paste, dried parsley, salt and black pepper; cook 3 to 4 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove pepper tops. Divide beef mixture evenly among peppers; replace tops. Bake in 475°F oven 17 to 22 minutes until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of beef mixture registers 160°F and bell peppers are tender. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness. NUTRITION (per serving) Calories: 296 Fat: 3,4g Protein: 29g Carbohydrate: 25g Iron: 4,5g
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