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Big Game Black Bean Salsa

It's hard not to enjoy a salty snack while watching the Big Game. For me, it can be a problem finding healthy snacking options on game day, which is mostly my own doing. But that's ok because we have the perfect alternative for you. Our Game Day Black Bean Salsa is where it's at, and it's so good you won't be able to stop eating. Enjoy! Ingredients: two cans black beans, drained & rinsed two cans sweet corn, drained & roasted on the stovetop 4 - 5- Roma tomatoes, seeded diced one medium red onion, diced one jalapeno, seeded & diced Cilantro (to taste) julie of one lime (to taste) Directions: Combine all ingredients in large refrigerator safe bowl, let sit for 3 hours and serve cold with...

Mini Salmon Cakes

People raved about this Mini Salmon Cakes recipe at our Let's Cook: Fish event last week. So much so that we felt necessary to share it with the world. Serves 10 Ingredients: 2 Salmon Filets or 2 large cans of Salmon 1 1/2 t salt 1 1/2 t pepper One onion diced, sauteed 2/3 cup plain breadcrumbs (Almond Flour as a Vegan option) 1/3 cup light mayo (Avocado Mayo as a Vegan option) 1/4 cup Dijon mustard One egg 4 T lemon juice Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Salt & Pepper the salmon and cook in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Let fish cool down and flake it apart with a fork. Mix ingredients and scoop into 1 1/2 inch scoops or roll and place on a parchment lined sheet pan. Bake in a 400-degree oven for...

Creamy Avocado Pasta

A simple, tasty and incredibly delightful creamy avocado pasta that can be on your plate in less than 30 minutes and will be ringing praise from the entire family! We appreciate Chungah at DamnDelicious for sharing this amazing recipe with us! What amazed us about this dish is the creamy consistency of the avocado sauce without using cream or butter. It's simple, all you need is a couple ripe avocados, fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. It's a similar structure to our 30 Minute Pesto Pasta, but the taste is completely different. Give it a try this weekend! INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces spaghetti 2 ripe avocados, halved, seeded and peeled 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly...

Farro Gratin With Brussels Sprouts

We tried this simple recipe in preparation for the storm, and it did not disappoint. Balsamic vinegar is the key to this recipe; it reacts to the Brussels Sprouts in such a way to add flavor to the dish. We used an eight year aged Balsamic vinegar, not overly thick, but sweet with flavor. Thanks to Food52 for sharing the great recipe! Ingredients 1 cup uncooked farro Kosher salt, to taste Four tablespoons olive oil, divided (plus more for greasing) Two tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, or a few small pinches of red pepper flakes 5 ounces aged cheddar, shredded (yielding 1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup pecorino, finely grated Freshly ground black pepper Directions Heat oven to 400° F. Meanwhile, cook farro in...

Easy Mediterranean Salad Recipe

Enjoy this delicious, Easy Mediterranean Salad made with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, sundried tomatoes, and red onions. It is an excellent option for summer lunch. Thanks to our friends at Primavera Kitchen for sharing this tasty recipe with us. Ingredients Vegetarian, Gluten-free ∙ Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced One yellow bell pepper, diced 1 cup red onions, sliced 1/2 cup black olives, sliced One cucumber, diced Three tablespoons feta, crumble (don’t use it if you are doing Whole30) Three tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes,  julienne cut Three tablespoon olive oil One teaspoon garlic, minced 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper One tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Directions: In a large bowl, toss together cherry tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, red onions, black olives, cucumber, feta, and sundried tomato. In...

Chicken Enchilada-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

This healthy 5-ingredient spaghetti squash recipe is a satisfying low-carb alternative to taco night. If you have leftover cooked chicken on hand, skip Step 2 and stir 2½ cups into the filling. Look for an enchilada sauce with less than 300 mg of sodium per serving, such as Hatch brand. Thanks to our friends at Eating Well for sharing the recipe. Ingredients (2) 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1) 2 to 3-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded (1) 1/4 cups red enchilada sauce, divided one medium zucchini, diced (1) cup shredded pepper jack cheese Direction Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 450 degrees F. Place chicken in a medium saucepan, add water to cover and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to...

The Best Simple Baked Cod Recipe

Cod, one of my personal favorites. It's meaty, full of flavor and packed full of nutrients. This recipe combines the health benefits of tomatoes, fish, olive oil and lemon under one umbrella Are you participating in our Elimination Diet or  speking with one of our Functional Medicine providers? Then this simple cod recipe from delish is just for you!  Ingredients 4 Cod Filets, about 1-inch thick Kosher Salt Ground Black Pepper 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 lemon, sliced, plus more for garnish 2 garlic cloves, smashed but not peeled 2 sprigs thyme 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley for garnish     Directions Preheat the oven to 400 and pat cod filets with a paper towel until dry. Season all over with salt...

Back To School Snack Special

Monday is the first day back to School for many of our children (and who else is excited for that!). In honor of this momentous occasion, we decided to scour the internet, and find some of the best snack ideas for your little ones as they head back to school. Many of these recipes are simple, easy and yummy. If you like what you see, we encourage you to follow the people who shared them, just click on the image and it will direct you to them! Good Luck to all the little (and big) ones heading back to school!!! Here's to another safe, exciting and educational school year!! Natural PB&J   Apple Pie Nachos Edamame   Guacamole Watermelon Fruit Pizza Sweet Potato Chips   Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Watermelon Popsicles Kale Guacamole Wraps ...

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Sweet and Sour Baked Cauliflower

Do you love Sweet & Sour Chicken, but hate that guilty feeling after eating Chinese? Well, try this Sweet & Sour Baked Cauliflower recipe instead. More importantly, this recipe is incredibly versatile and so tasty that you won't even miss the meat! Thanks to our friends at SuperHealthyKids for sharing this recipe with us! Ingredients 1 cup – long-grain rice 4 cup – cauliflower, florets Three tablespoon – oil, avocado Sauce: 1/2 cup – sugar 1/3 cup – vinegar, cider Two tablespoon – soy sauce, gluten-free One teaspoon – garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon – onion powder 1/4 teaspoon – salt 1/4 cup – ketchup One tablespoon – cornstarch Two tablespoon – water Serve With: One stalk – green onion One tablespoon – sesame seeds Directions Cook rice as directed on package. Cover and set aside. Preheat...

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