Tomato Basil Pasta Bake

INGREDIENTS

Serves 8
1 (16 ounce) box fusilli pasta (or any similar pasta)
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
½ cup water
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup basil, torn
2 tablespoons dried oregano
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon black pepper
3-4 large tomatoes, thinly sliced

PREPARATION

1. Pre-heat oven to 450°F/230°C.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the crushed tomatoes, water, olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, and fusilli.
3. Pour the pasta mixture into a greased roasting pan and smooth the top into an even layer.
4. Line the top of the mixture with the sliced tomatoes and sprinkle with salt.
5. Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes, until the pasta is fully cooked.
6. Enjoy!

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

INGREDIENTS

Serves 4–6

3 russet potatoes, sliced
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
Parsley, chopped


PREPARATION

1. Preheat the oven to 400˚F/200˚C.
2. Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil and toss to coat.
3. In a small bowl, mix salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Sprinkle seasoning on potatoes and toss to coat.
4. Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, remove from the oven, sprinkle with parmesan and pepper, then bake for an additional 20 minutes.
5. Sprinkle potatoes with fresh parsley and serve while hot.
6. Enjoy!

Lemon Paprika Shrimp Pasta

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4
8 ounces linguine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large sweet onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon rosemary
1 tablespoon thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 pound large shrimp
1 cup white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Parmesan cheese, for garnish


PREPARATION

1.Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt the water.

2.Cook pasta for 8-9 minutes, or until al dente, and drain.

3.In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Add the onion and cook until lightly browned and softened, about 3-4 minutes.

4.Add garlic, rosemary, thyme, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Stir and cook an additional 2 minutes.

5.Add the shrimp and let them cook for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes.

6.Add the white wine and lemon juice. Cook until the wine has reduced.

7.Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. 

8.Toss, serve & enjoy!

Zesty Chicken Cobb Salad

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 2
8 strips bacon
2 (5 ounce) chicken breasts
Salt
Pepper
1 shallot, diced
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-2 heads romaine lettuce
2 hard boiled eggs, sliced
1 roma tomato, diced
1 avocado, sliced
4 ounces blue cheese


PREPARATION

1.Slice strips of bacon into 1-inch pieces. 

2.Aggressively season chicken breast on both sides with salt and pepper.

3.Over medium-high heat, cook bacon until desired crispness. Remove from the pan and strain over a paper towel. Drain excess fat .

4.Cook the chicken breast for 7 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 165˚F/75˚C.

5.In a bowl, whisk together shallots, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified.

6.Chop romaine into bite size pieces and dice chicken into cubes.

7.In a serving bowl, add a bed of romaine lettuce. 

8.In lines across the bowl, place chicken, blue cheese, bacon pieces, avocado, egg, and tomatoes. 

9.Drizzle the dressing over the top.

10.Serve & enjoy!

One-Pot Pasta Primavera

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4
4 cups broth of your choice
10 oz uncooked linguine
10 oz broccoli florets
1 pound asparagus, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp red pepper flakes
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tsp olive oil
4 oz mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup grated parmesan
3 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped


PREPARATION

1. In a pot over high heat, combine broth, linguine, broccoli, asparagus, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Stir.
2. Add the mushrooms and bring to a boil.
3. Once at a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook the pasta for 10 minutes, continuously tossing with tongs.
4. Add the heavy cream, parmesan, and parsley, and toss for an additional 3 minutes.
5. If the liquid hasn’t been completely absorbed, let the pasta sit off the heat for an additional few minutes.
6. Enjoy!

One-Pot Teriyaki Chicken And Rice

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 chicken breasts, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger
2 cups + 1/4 cup water
1 cup white rice, rinsed
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 cup honey
2-3 tablespoon sriracha
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup broccoli
1 cup carrots
1/2 red bell pepper
Scallions for garnish (optional)


PREPARATION

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot on medium heat.
2. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 8 minutes
3. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add 2 cups of water and the rice and stir.
5. Cover the pot and bring water to a boil.
6. Uncover, stir, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
7. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and Sriracha. Stir to combine.
8. Combine 1/4 cup of water with the cornstarch to create a cornstarch slurry. Add the cornstarch slurry to the pot and stir, cooking until the sauce thickens (3-4 minutes).
9. Garnish with scallions (optional) and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

INGREDIENTS

Serving Size: about 20 wings
2 pounds chicken wings
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/4 cup tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley


PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 300ºF
2. In a large bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and cumin. Pour chicken wings into the bowl and coat with the spice mixture.
3. Transfer wings on to a baking sheet, bake for 20 minutes. Then increase the oven temperature to 425ºF, bake for 15 more minutes.
4. While the chicken is baking, mix together the parmesan cheese, garlic, oil, and fresh chopped parsley.
5. When the chicken is cooked through, toss the wings with the garlic/cheese/olive oil mixture.
6. Serve immediately. Enjoy!