Sometimes when people try and up their vegetable intake, they add bland things in, hate them, and then revert to tastier options. Having fun with vegetables can help get over that food boredom hump and get you to bulk up your veggie game. Some people love vegetables as is, but most need a little pizzaz … Continue reading Loaded Cauliflower Mushrooms and Onions
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Perfectly Baked Chicken Breasts
Chicken breasts are one of those things that you either love or hate. They are often a go to protein but can get boring real quick. In our house, some prefer thighs and some prefer chicken breasts. However, everyone enjoys this version so it's a staple in our house. This is my go to make … Continue reading Perfectly Baked Chicken Breasts
Sweet Potato Toasts 3 Ways
I love these when I really want to increase my vegetables and get a good amount of carbs and healthy fats in. INGREDIENTS: 1 Sweet Potato Peeled and Sliced Thin into Toasts 1/2 to Whole Banana 1 TBS of Nutbutter of your choice 1 Radish Sliced Thin 1 TSP of Lime Juice 1/2 to Whole … Continue reading Sweet Potato Toasts 3 Ways
Chicken Tomato Vegetable Soup
INGREDIENTS: 4-6 Chicken Thighs (I use boneless and skinless) 2 Cartons of Chicken or Beef Bone Broth 2 Cans Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes 1 Cup Peas 1 Onion Diced 2 Carrots Diced Jalapeno or Spicy Pepper Diced (Optional) Rice or Pasta of Choice (2 - 3 Cups raw) set aside 1 TBS of Salt (less … Continue reading Chicken Tomato Vegetable Soup
Stuffed Cabbage (Golumpki)
Stuffed cabbage is a regular staple in our house and made frequent appearances at my Babci's house growing up. They are the best one pot meal for Sunday dinners that yield leftovers for the week. You can jazz them up or plain them down depending on your taste. INGREDIENTS: 1 Head of Green or Savoy … Continue reading Stuffed Cabbage (Golumpki)
Perfect Roasted Prime Rib
This is my go to for the holidays and this method always comes out amazing. Remember though, cook to temperature not to time. Ovens vary so always check that internal meat temp. INGREDIENTS: Prime Rib - Bone in or Out 3-4 TBS Of Course Ground Brown Mustard 1 TBS Ground Ginger 1 TBS Garlic Powder … Continue reading Perfect Roasted Prime Rib
Pasta Fagioli
This is a slow cooker version of Pasta Fagioli. On cold busy days, nothing is better than a hearty one pot meal. INGREDIENTS: 1lb of Bison or Ground Meat of choice 1 Onion peeled and diced small 2 Carrots peeled and diced small 2-3 Celery ribs diced small 15 ounce can of Tomatoes (Undrained) 15 … Continue reading Pasta Fagioli
Butternut Squash Bisque
This is one of my favorite variations of butternut squash bisque. INGREDIENTS: 1 Butternut squash sliced and deseeded 1 Bosc Pear (I've used green ones but the hard brown ones are better) 1 TBS of grated ginger (fresh or freeze dried is best here) 1 Onion Diced 1 TBS Butter Optional Garlic or Cayenne to … Continue reading Butternut Squash Bisque
Beef Stew with a Twist
I prefer any stewed meat cooked in the Dutch oven over any other method. However, for convenience this can also be prepared in the crockpot or instant pot. INGREDIENTS: Chuck Roast trimmed and cut into cubes 2-3 Potatoes peeled and cut into cubes 1 Sweet Potato or butternut squash peeled and cut into cubes 1 … Continue reading Beef Stew with a Twist
Roasted Root Vegetables
This is a great way to get in all the veggies and batch cook them together. INGREDIENTS: 2-3 Potatoes of Choice (I personally prefer gold) peeled and diced 1-2 Yellow or Red Onions chopped into large pieces 1 Winter Squash cut up (don't need to peel most of them just deseed) 1-3 Beets peeled and … Continue reading Roasted Root Vegetables