Cheesy Mexican Lentils, Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 clove of garlic minced
• 1/2 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
• 1 cup uncooked French green lentils, rinsed
• ~4 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle powder (optional)
• Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup fire roasted tomatoes, drained
• 4 ounce can diced green chiles
• 1 small zucchini, shredded
• 14 oz (1 bag) defrosted frozen corn
• 10 oz red enchilada sauce
• 3/4 cup shredded cheese, I used sharp cheddar and part skim mozzarella
• Cilantro for garnish (optional)

Crack Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. boneless pork chops (about 1/2" thick)
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 tsp. garlic powder

Skillet Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth (I recommend reduced sodium)
• 1 to 1 1/2 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 Tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
• optional:
  • lime wedges
  • more cilantro for garnish
  • steamed asparagus for serving

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Ingredients

For the Soup

• 2-3 large chicken breasts raw and thawed
• 1 10 oz can red enchilada sauce
• 1 14 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
• 1 14 oz can corn drained
• 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
• 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juices
• 2 cups chicken broth or stock or about 1 14oz can
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 8 oz block cream cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Toppings

• shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
• cilantro
• tortilla strips or tortilla chips
• avocado
• diced green onion

Greek Beef Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound 93 percent lean ground beef
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 4 tablespoons finely ground old fashioned oats (food processor)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh baby dill
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 1/2 medium red onion finely chopped
• 1/4 cup finely grated zucchini
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• tzatziki sauce for serving
• chopped cucumbers and tomatoes for serving

Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dried Israeli (pearl) couscous
• salt and fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard -1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 2 to 4 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice to taste
• 1 medium English cucumber diced
• 1 large tomato diced
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh herbs, use any combination of fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, dill, or mint
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts toasted
• 1/4 cup golden raisins

Cheesy Gnocchi and Sausage Skillet

Ingredients

• 16 ounces fresh gnocchi
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 12 ounces Italian sausage
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
• 1-2 tablespoons fresh parsley for garnish

Sausage, Pepper, Onion and Potato Hash

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) package turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow, red or orange bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 small or 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• olive oil
• salt and pepper

Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup bottled Italian salad dressing
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins
• 10 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces, or one 10-ounce package frozen cut asparagus, thawed and well drained
• alternatively, green beans or sugar snap peas work just as well
• 1 small tomato; seeded and chopped

Chicken with Honeydew Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups finely diced peeled seeded honeydew or other melon
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro plus 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped seeded serrano chile
• 4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin

Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 pound penne or rigatoni
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1 25-ounce jar good-quality marinara sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into medium cubes
• 1/4 cup Parmesan shavings, plus grated Parmesan, for serving
• 12 basil leaves, cut into chiffonade

Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• ½ cup unseasoned wholegrain breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan (or romano) cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2lbs chicken cutlets
• ¾ cup sauce
• ¾ cup mozzarella cheese

Easy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas

Ingredients

• 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup Pace Picante Sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
• 6 each (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
• 1 small tomato, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 green onion, sliced (about 2 tablespoons)

Chicken and Black Bean Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 8 ounces smoked sausage, such as andouille or kielbasa, sliced into 1/4 inch disks
• 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chilies (preferably Hatch)
• 8 ounces dried black beans
• 12 stems cilantro, leaves roughly chopped, stems tied together with a piece of kitchen twine
• 4 chicken legs, divided into thighs and drumsticks (about 2 pounds)
• 1 quart homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Sour cream, for serving
• Lime wedges, for serving

Mexican Shells

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 package low-sodium taco seasoning
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 16 jumbo pasta shells
• 1 1/2 cups salsa
• 1 cup taco sauce
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Monterrey jack cheese
• 3 green onions
• Sour cream

Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh broccoli
• 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast diced into 1-inch cube
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

the sauce

• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon cornstarch

Six Pepper Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 1 pound fettuccine
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 multi-colored mini sweet peppers, sliced into rounds, a few rounds reserved for garnish
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 poblano pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup clear tequila
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers, plus more if needed
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Classic Baked Ziti

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Italian sausage (optional)
• 1 yellow onion
• 3 oz. tomato paste
• 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning blend
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 lb. ziti
• 1/2 Tbsp salt (for pasta water)
• 15 oz. ricotta
• 1 cup Italian cheese blend*
• freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 handful chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

*In place of Italian cheese blend you can use a mix of mozzarella and Parmesan.

Instant Pot Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 - 2 pounds beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1 - 2 inch chunks
• 1-2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/3 cup flour (use gluten free flour or arrowroot starch if needed)
• cooking oil
• 1 medium onion, cut into large chunks
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine
• 4 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks (leave out if desired)
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into slices 2 ribs celery, chopped -1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce -2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
• 1 bay leaf
• 4-5 cups beef broth, homemade or low sodium
• water as needed to cover the vegetables
• 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, for garnish,
• 1 star anise (optional but adds SO much depth and flavor)
• salt and pepper to taste

Taco Peppers

Ingredients

• 6-8 medium/large bell peppers - slice a flat base so they will stand up when cooking
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion - diced
• 14.5 oz (1 can) black beans - drained
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 jar medium chunky salsa
• 1 packet (about 2 Tbsp.) of taco seasoning mix (below for homemade, makes more than needed)
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups grated cheddar/mexican blend cheese
• optional to finish:
  • guacamole
  • sour cream

Homemade Taco Seasoning

• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp corn starch
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp oregano

Classic Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1 24-oz jar spaghetti sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 cups cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
• 1 egg beaten
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 9-12 lasagna noodles
• 16-oz mozzarella cheese
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 5 slices bacon, diced
• 3 tablespoons bacon grease (reserved) or butter
• 1 cup diced white or yellow onion
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups milk, warmed
• 1.5 pounds [Yukon gold] potatoes, peeled (if desired) and diced
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, or more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
• optional toppings:
  • thinly-sliced green onions or chives
  • extra shredded cheese
  • extra bacon
  • sour cream

Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb (650g) flank steak sliced against the grain
• 1 1/2 lb (650g) baby yellow potatoes quartered
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter divided
• 5 garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano chopped
• Salt and fresh cracked pepper
• Crushed red chili pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup soy sauce (or coconut amino for paleo and gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• Fresh cracked pepper

Lemon Garlic Orzo with Veggies

Ingredients

For the Orzo and Veggies

• 1 1/2 cup Crimini Mushrooms destemmed and sliced
• 1 red, 1 yellow, and 1 orange bell pepper, deseeded and diced
• 1 zucchini
• 12 oz cherry tomatoes cut in 1/2
• 2 tsp garlic minced
• 1/2 cup shallot chopped
• 3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil divided
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
• 1 cup orzo
• 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup garlic and herb feta crumbled

For the Dressing

• 2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbs lemon juiced about 2
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper ground
• 2-3 Tbs chopped fresh basil

Easiest Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs raw skinless chicken tenders
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp oregano
• 1/8 tsp ground cumin
• salt, to taste
• 16 oz roasted salsa verde

Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into bite sized pieces
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/4 cup of diced yellow onion
• 1 cup of uncooked extra-long grain rice
• 1 14.5 oz can of fire roasted diced tomatoes drained
• 1 15 oz can of black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
• 2 teaspoons of chili powder
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 2 1/4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups of reduced fat colby jack monterey jack or - cheddar cheese
• kosher salt and pepper
• freshly diced tomatoes
• diced green onions
• sour cream
• guacamole

Easy Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice
• 2 Tbls sesame oil
• 1 small white onion chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
• 2-3 Tablespoons soy sauce (more or less to taste)
• 2 eggs lightly beaten

Paprika Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts trimmed
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1/4 cup butter melted

Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can garlic fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 4 (15 ounce cans) black beans (2 undrained and 2 drained and rinsed)
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 (4 ounce can) diced green chilies
• 1 cup frozen corn thawed
• 1½ teaspoons cumin
• ½-1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
• fresh chopped cilantro for serving if desired

Skillet Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ⅓ cup finely diced shallots (or red onions)
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or basil

Lemon and Pea Alfredo

Ingredients

• 1 pound fusilli col buco, such as Rustichella d’Abruzzo or Setaro
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoon lemon zest, from 2 lemons
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt,
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns, ground

Keto Chicken Enchilada Bowl

Ingredients

• 2-3 chicken breasts (about one pound of chicken)
• 3/4 cups red enchilada sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup onion
• 1 4 oz can green chiles
• 1 12oz steam bag cauliflower rice (We use broccoli and cauliflower mix)
• Preferred toppings, such as:
  • avocado
  • jalapeno
  • cheese
  • roma tomatoes
• Seasoning, to taste

Creamy Chicken and Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded (3 cups)
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled*
• 1/4 cup butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced (1 1/4 cups)
• 1 - 2 jalapenos, seeded for less heat if desired, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced slightly less than 1/2-inch thick (3 cups)
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
• 1 1/2 cups half and half
• Green onions and seeded, finely chopped
• jalapenos (optional), for serving

One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound chicken thighs boneless and skinless, sliced into strips
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained of oil, chopped
• 1 pound asparagus ends trimmed, cut in half, if large
• 1/4 cup basil pesto
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes yellow and red, halved

Tuscan Chicken Mac And Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 large skinless boneless chicken breasts pounded to 1-inch thickness (or 4 boneless and skinless chicken thigh fillets)
• salt and pepper, to season
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smokey)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon oil, divided (use olive or canola oil)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small yellow onion chopped
• 6 cloves garlic finely diced
• 1/3 cup white wine OPTIONAL (use chicken broth instead if you wish)
• 9 oz (250g) jarred sun dried tomato strips in oil (reserve 2 tablespoons of oil and drain the rest)
• 3 level tablespoons flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups milk OR light cream* or half and half, divided
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
• 10 ounces (300g) elbow macaroni uncooked (3 cups cooked)
• 3 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1/2 cup grated cheese Cheddar or Gruyere
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Lemon Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Chicken Chow Mein

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
• 6 ounces dry chow mein noodles
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
• 1/2 cup shredded or julienned carrots
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion tops (only the dark green part)
• salt and pepper to taste

Creamy Parmesan Garlic Broccoli Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
• 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
• Salt and Pepper
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• ¼ cup butter
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon flour
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup spinach chopped

Cajun Chicken and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Cajun or Creole Seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups diced onions and bell peppers
• 1 (10-oz) can Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Smothered Chicken Queso Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts; cut in half lengthwise
• 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso taco seasoning mix
• 1 jar (15 oz) salsa con queso
• 3/4 cups half-and-half
• 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso chopped green chiles,
• 1 medium red or orange bell pepper, seeded; chopped
• 2 1/2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz)
• Chopped tomatoes and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1/3 [2.7 oz] cup fresh lime juice
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 1 Tbsp sea salt
• 1/3 [2.7 oz] cup olive oil
• (2) 15oz cans black beans, drained, rinsed
• 4 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups [16 oz] dry quinoa, rinsed -1 each medium red|orange|yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 (10 oz) bag frozen corn, thawed
• 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped

Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli and Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 oz dry whole wheat macroni (is 3 cups cooked)
• 4 tsp organic grass-fed butter (coconut oil)
• 2 Tbsp unbleached whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups [12 oz] unsweetened almond milk
• 1 1/4 cups [10 oz] grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 cups [~1.5 lbs] cooked chopped chicken breast, boneless, skinless
• 6 cups [~2 1/2 lbs] chopped broccoli florest, steamed
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Italian Sausage, Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Ingredients

• 12 ounce jumbo pasta shells
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 1 pound sweet Italian sausage casings removed
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 large egg
• 16 ounces ricotta cheese
• 10 ounces chopped frozen spinach thawed squeezed dry roughly chopped
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 2 (15 ounce) cans Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce can Hunt’s Tomato Sauce
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2⁄3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3⁄4 tablespoon cumin
• 1⁄2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1-2 bay leaf
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 skinless chicken breasts, halved and thinly sliced
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 1⁄2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1-2 avocado, diced
• 16 ounces tortilla chips