Shakshuka with Chickpeas

Shakshuka with Chickpeas

I kept seeing different versions of shakshuka online and in food magazines, so I decided to try it. This is a filling meal packed with vegetables and protein. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 can reduced sodium chickpeas drained 2 cups spinach (dice) 1 

Ham and Cheese Casserole

Ham and Cheese Casserole

I love baked ham, but after a day or two I get sick of leftover ham sandwiches. This is a fantastic recipe for leftover ham that adds potatoes, carrots, and any other veggies of your choice. Eggs help bulk up the protein and make for 

Chicken Ramen Dump Dinner

Chicken Ramen Dump Dinner

My kids love ramen noodles, so they were thrilled to see ramen on our weekly menu. This is easy to prep in advance and then pop in the oven when you are ready to eat. The broccoli and carrots help to make this a filling 

Grilled Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, Green Beans, and Tomatoes and Buffalo Cauliflower with Blue Cheese Sauce

Grilled Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, Green Beans, and Tomatoes and Buffalo Cauliflower with Blue Cheese Sauce

This was a flavor full dinner loaded with vegetables and goodness. The chimchurri sauce over the steak was splendid and the blue cheese sauce tamed the heat of the buffalo cauliflower. Recipes adapted from Food Network Grilled Steak with Chimichurri sauce and Roasted Green Beans 

Orange Roasted Chicken Thighs

Orange Roasted Chicken Thighs

Orange juice mixed with fennel and roasted chicken makes for a fantastic one pan meal. This is easy to prep in advance and throw in the oven when you are ready to eat. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice 1 orange 

Tofu Reubens

Tofu Reubens

This is a low carb take on a Reuben that I thought turned out really well. This was so good I made it again for lunch the next day. Recipe adapted from Food Network: Ingredients: 1 lb package of firm tofu (you can use all 

Mustard Maple Salmon and Brussels Sprouts

Mustard Maple Salmon and Brussels Sprouts

Dijon mustard and maple syrup make a fantastic dressing for roasted Brussels sprouts and salmon. The sauce is sweet and tart and tastes delightful over both the salmon and vegetables. Ingredients: 2 pounds salmon 2 cups Brussels sprouts halved stems removed 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 

Pizza Macaroni and Cheese

Pizza Macaroni and Cheese

Do you like pizza? Do you like macaroni and cheese? How about a macaroni and cheese that tastes like pizza? I added spinach to the sauce. The next time I make this I may add more onions, garlic, and peppers to up the vegetables. Recipe 

Chicken Satay with Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce and Peanut Butter Broccolini

Chicken Satay with Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce and Peanut Butter Broccolini

I love peanut butter any time of day. This recipe uses peanut butter in two ways. Both sauces are similar and make the chicken and broccolini flavors pop. Chicken Satay with Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce adapted from Fixate Peanut Butter Broccolini adapted from Food Network 

Mexican Zucchini Lasagna

Mexican Zucchini Lasagna

This is a vegetarian “lasanga” featuring zucchini as the noodles, black beans as the protein, and salsa as the sauce with a layer of cheese in the middle and on the top. I may add even more vegetables to the mix the next time I