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    Prosciutto Pizza

    1. Spray the pizza crust or brush it with some olive oil.
    2. Preheat the oven to 400.
    3. Bake for 3 minutes.
    4. Remove from oven and tear the proscuitto in smaller pieces and spread evenly over the crust (s).
    5. Place dollops of goat cheese over the proscuitto.
    6. Bake for 12 minutes.
    7. Remove and top with arugula.

     

     

    Chicken Buffalo Burgers with Potatoes

    1. Heat a non stick skillet over medium high heat and add some oil to the pan. Cook the burgers or 4-5 minutes per side or until internal temp of poultry has been reached...or Grill on the BBQ (make sure you spray the grates).
    2. Slice the bun in half and butter it and toast it in the oven . 
    3. Top the burger with some slaw.
    4. Transfer the potatoes  to a baking sheet and roast in the oven at 400 for 12-15 minutes or until they are lightly browned and soft in the middle.

    Roasted Salmon with Roasted Asparagus 

    Place the salmon on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven (400) and roast for 12-15 minutes.

    Transfer the asparagus to a baking sheet , drizzle some oil and salt and pepper and roast at the same time for the same amount of time.

     

    Best Chicken Thighs you Ever ate

    Air Fryer: Set the air fryer for 20 minutes and turn over half way through.

    If you prefer the oven method....

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes, turning over halfway through cooking. Broil for 5 minutes.  

    At the same time as the chicken, transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.

    Pad Thai

    1. Pour some boiling water over the noodles in a bowl and allow to soften (about 3-4 minutes) and drain and set aside.
    2. In a non stick skillet over high heat, add some oil to the pan and cook the protein until the chicken/tofu  is golden on all sides.
    3. Remove and set aside.
    4. Add the peppers and onions and saute for 3 minutes. Add the noodles, the sauce and the protein and toss until combined.
    5. Top with cilantro and peanuts.

     







    One Pan Salmon and Orzo

    Preheat oven to 400F

    1. Transfer the salmon to a baking dish (pour in the marinade first and arrange the salmon on top). Top the salmon with lemon slices.
    2. -To the same dish add peas, asparagus, orzo and broth
    3. -Cover with lid or aluminum foil and cook in oven for 20 min.
    4. -Remove from oven, add grated parm and spinach and mix together until spinach wilts.
    5. -Place salmon filet into the baking dish nestled in the orzo. Cook uncovered for 15-20minutes depending on how you like your salmon.

     

     

    Chicken Tacos with Caribbean Salsa

    1. Cook the chicken on the BBQ for 4 minutes per side or in a non stick skillet drizzled with some olive oil, over medium high heat. 
    2. Remove the chicken from the BBQ or the skillet and slice it thinly against the grain. 
    3. In a dry skillet over medium heat, heat the tortillas for 20 seconds per side. 
    4. Place some chicken and some salsa in the tortilla, roll and enjoy!



    Pumpkin Rigatoni

    1. In a large skillet, pour in some oil or melt some butter and add the garlic, shallots, and herb mixture. 
    2. Cook, stirring occasionally 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the pumpkin and cook for 4-5 minutes, until thickened.
    3. Stir in the liquid and season with salt and pepper.
    4. Boil the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in the pasta. Cook  until al dente. Just before draining, remove a cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain.
    5. Toss the pasta and parmesan cheese with the pumpkin sauce. If needed, thin the sauce with the reserved pasta cooking water. Divide among plates and top with warmed candied prosciutto and walnuts.

     

     

     

    CROCKPOT Greek Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Orzo

    • Crockpot Method
    • Drizzle the crockpot with olive oil and place the meatballs in the bowl of your crockpot. 
    • Add the tomatoes and fresh. herbs. Pour over the wine and 1/8  cup of water per serving . Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1-2 hours.
    •  Preheat the broiler to high. Remove the meatballs and garlic from the slow cooker and place on a baking sheet
    •  Crank the heat on the slow cooker to high. Stir in the orzo, and 1/4 cup of water per serving. Cover and cook 20-30 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente. If the orzo needs more liquid, add additional water.
    • Stir in the cream.
    • Serve the meatballs over the orzo with feta cheese and fresh dill.

    INSTANT POT

    • Set the instant pot to sauté. Add olive oil, then add the meatballs to the instant pot and sear until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and herbs . Pour in the wine and 1/8 cup water per serving.Cover and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
    •  Once done cooking, release the steam. Set the Instant Pot to sauté. Remove the garlic. Stir in the orzo, and 1/4 cup of water per portion. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until the orzo is al dente. Stir in the cream.
    • Mash the garlic and stir into the orzo. Serve the meatballs over the orzo with feta cheese and fresh dill.

    STOVE-TOP

    • 1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and some butter, add the meatballs, and sear until browned, about 5 minutes.
      Then add the tomatoes, herbs and whole garlic. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes.
      2. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the orzo. Cook 1 minute, then pour in the wine and 1/4 cup of water per portion . Cook, stirring often, another 6-8 minutes, until the orzo is al dente.
    • Stir in the cream .
    • 3. Mash the garlic and stir into the orzo. Serve the meatballs over the orzo with feta cheese and fresh dill.

    Breaded cod with Potatoes.

      1. Heat a non stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add some olive oil to the pan. Add the fish and cook for approx. 10 minutes on each side. The fish is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork.
      2. Transfer potatoes to a roasting pan and cook in the oven at 400 for 12-15 minutes.
      3. Serve with Dipping sauce.

     

     

     

    Potato and Taco Bowl

    1. Heat a skillet over medium high heat, add some olive oil.
    2. Cook the beef until it crumbles, add salt and pepper to taste.
    3. Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet, roast at 425 until golden brown around the edges.
    4. Layer the potato, beef, and salsa and guacamole and some cheese.

       

      Hawaiian Flatbread Pizza

      Preheat the oven or the BBQ.

      1. Spritz the flatbread with some oil and bake or gril it for about 3 minutes.
      2. Top the bread with some BBQ sauce and layer all of the ingredients ending  with the pineapple. Bake or grill until the cheese is melty.

      (hint: I layer bbq sauce, ham, cheese, bacon, pineapple, parsley)

     

    Asian Chicken Power Bowl

    1. Cook the Chicken breast on the BBQ or Air Fryer.
    2. Heat the quinoa.
    3. Layer the ingredients ending with peanuts and cilantro.
    4. Drizzle the peanut sauce.

     

    Salmon Patties 

    In a non stick pan coated with a little oil over medium high heat , cook the patties on each side for 4 minutes or lightly golden . 

    Serve with a dollop of dip over top.

     

     

     

     

    Seared Wild Cod Tacos 

    1. Preheat a cast iron (if you have) or a stainless pan over high heat. Add some oil and sear the cod on both sides for 4-6 minutes per side. Look for a golden crust. The fish will be cooked when it flakes with a fork. 
    2. Heat another pan over medium heat . Heat the tortillas one at a time for 1-2 minutes per side or until malleable.
    3. Flake the fish and separate between the tortillas. Top with guacamole and the crumbled feta.

     

     

     

    Baked Feta Pasta with Roasted Veggies

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
    2. Place the feta and vegetables on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 
    3. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the tomatoes have burst. 
    4. Meanwhile, boil the pasta in very salty water according to package directions. Drain and set aside. 
    5. When the vegetables and feta are done baking, combine the feta and pasta in a large bowl. Stir the feta is evenly dispersed over the pasta. Then add some extra olive oil, the juice of the lemon and the parsley.
    6. Serve immediately or save in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

     

     

     

    The Healthy Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowl

    1. BBQ the chicken until it's cooked and slice.
    2. Heat the rice.
    3. Serve the rice, salad over top and chicken and drizzle with tahini sauce.

    Ground Beef Protein Bowl

    1. In a pan over medium high heat, add some oil to a pan.
    2. Add the beef and spices and cook until crumbly.
    3. Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet and roast in the oven at 400 for 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft and browned on the edges.
    4. Prepare the bowl: I like to make little mountains of each and end with the honey and green onions (place the honey in the microwave without the lid for 5 seconds to heat.