Month: May 2021

Strawberry Shortcake Bites

Strawberry Shortcake Bites

If you love strawberry shortcake you will love these light and bite size treats. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 18 whole strawberries ½ cup heavy cream 16 shortbread cookies Directions: Combine the sugar and ½ cup water in a small saucepan 

Lasagna Mushroom Caps with Spaghetti Squash

Lasagna Mushroom Caps with Spaghetti Squash

I love portobello mushrooms, lasagna, and spaghetti squash, so when I saw this recipe I couldn’t wait to try it. Recipe adapted from 2B Mindset Ingredients: 4 large portobello mushrooms stems removed ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup bell pepper chopped 2 cloves garlic chopped 

Chicken Shawarma Salad

Chicken Shawarma Salad

Are you bored with plain chicken and boring salads?  This dinner is full of flavor and loaded with veggie goodness.

Recipe adapted from 2B Mindset

Ingredients:

Salad-

1 English cucumber sliced

1 pint cherry tomatoes halved

1 bell pepper diced

¼ cup matchstick carrots

½ cup broccoli

½ cup cauliflower

1 shallot diced

¼ cup fresh mint

2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Zest of 1 lemon

Juice from 2 lemons

1-2 cups hummus (I used Sabra original hummus)

Optional: Serve salad over a bed of spinach.

Chicken-

2 large skinless boneless chicken breasts

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground paprika

½ teaspoon allspice

½ teaspoon salt

½ sweet onion diced

1 lemon juiced and zested

1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

  1. Chicken- Add spices to a small bowl.  Mix to combine.
  2. Add chicken, onion, and lemon juice to a dish.  Sprinkle seasoning over both sides.  Allow chicken to marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
  3. Salad- Add all ingredients to a medium bowl.  Mix to coat all vegetables with lemon juice.  Let vegetables marinate in the fridge while you cook the chicken.
  4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Line a small baking sheet with aluminum foil.  Spray with olive oil spray.
  5. Bake chicken for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees or higher.
  6. Let chicken rest a few minutes. 
  7. Slice chicken. 
  8. To serve lay a bed of spinach/lettuce, top with salad, add dollops of hummus, top with sliced chicken. 
Cowboy Steak with Coffee and Chili Rub

Cowboy Steak with Coffee and Chili Rub

Who doesn’t love a nice grilled steak with a flavorful rub? Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons espresso coffee powder 1 teaspoon brown sugar ¼ teaspoon dry mustard ¼ teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 

Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Balls

Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Balls

These taste just like lemon poppy muffins, but they are much healthier and packed with protein too. Ingredients: 2 scoops vanilla protein powder ½ cup old fashioned oats 1 tablespoon flax seeds ½ cup chopped almonds or cashews 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 2 tablespoons honey 

Quick and Light Eggplant Parm

Quick and Light Eggplant Parm

I love traditional eggplant parm, but I don’t always have hours to salt and prep the eggplant in advance.  This is a quick a light recipe that still fulfills a craving for eggplant parm when your time is precious and you need a healthy meal. 

Ingredients:

1 eggplant sliced  ½ inch thick slices

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 cup marinara sauce

Sliced mozzarella or provolone cheese

Fresh basil leaves

Olive oil spray

Fresh/grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

  1. Spray a nonstick pan with olive oil spray.  Cook eggplant on medium heat for 5 minutes on each side.  Sprinkle both sides with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
  2. Prepare a 9×13 pan.  Spray with olive oil spray.
  3. Arrange eggplant in a single layer.
  4. Top each slice with marinara sauce, basil leaf, and cheese slice.
  5. Broil on high for 3-5 minutes so cheese melts.
  6. Serve over a bed of spinach or with pasta.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh/grated parmesan cheese.
Strawberry and Apple Crumble

Strawberry and Apple Crumble

Strawberries and apples mix together in this fantastic dessert to make a sweet and healthy delightful dish. Ingredients: Topping- 1 cup old fashioned oats ½ cup flour ½ cup light brown sugar Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, etc..) ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bread

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bread

If you like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches then you will be thrilled with this healthy protein packed bread. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk) ¼  cup reduced fat or natural peanut butter 2 cups 

Honey Mustard Coleslaw

Honey Mustard Coleslaw

Honey mustard dressing tastes great any time, but when you pair this coleslaw with the right main dish it really shines.  I topped my Ranch Chicken Sandwich/Wrap with this coleslaw for an extra kick.

Ingredients:

 Dressing-

½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

¼ cup yellow mustard

¼ cup honey

Coleslaw-

½ head cabbage shredded

½ cup matchstick carrots

3 radishes cut into matchsticks

1 bell pepper diced

½ sweet onion diced

2 green onions diced

Directions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a large bowl for coleslaw.  Mix to combine.
  2. Add all ingredients to a small bowl for dressing.  Mix to combine.
  3. Add dressing to coleslaw.  Mix to coat the entire salad.
Ranch Chicken Sandwiches

Ranch Chicken Sandwiches

Who doesn’t love a flavorful chicken sandwich?  These lightened up sandwiches are packed with flavor. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 4-6 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts ½ cup honey ½ cup Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper Juice