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Whipped Tuna Salad

Adapted from thespruceeats.com Process in a mini food processor until whipped.…

Linguine with Clams

1 pound linguine  2 tablespoons olive oil (or 1 tablespoon oil + 1 tablespoon butter) 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1 tablespoon flour (optional) 2…

I Can’t Believe They’re Black Bean Brownies

These brownies are packed full of fiber and taste nothing like beans! Adapted from glutenfreeonashoestring.com *For optimal flavor use dry black beans cooked with the quick soak method. Below…

Melting Potatoes

This is one of my favorite ways to cook potatoes – Quick, easy, foolproof! Adapted from Eatingwell.com 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices ( don’t peel…

Chicken Pesto Meatballs

This recipe is really easy to put together if you already have pesto. I serve it with pasta rather than as a salad. I like that the meatballs don’t…

Easy Baked Chicken Breasts

Here are 2 foolproof recipes for moist chicken breast. Easy Baked Chicken Breasts from ifoodreal Juicy Baked Chicken Breasts from diethood.com…

Easy Chicken Pad Thai

Good recipes I’ve tried: spoonfulofsi.com and cremedelacrumb.com One I want to try: feastingathome.com…

Easy, Cheesy Fusilli with Sausage

Adapted from foodnetwork.com 1 tablespoon olive oil 2-4 (1/2 – 1 lb) mild or spicy Italian sausages, casings removed (see recipe for homemade sausage or vegetarian version below) 2 cups marinara…

Chipotle’s Guacamole

2 ripe Hass avocados 2 teaspoons lime juice 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped 1/4 cup red onion, (finely chopped 1/2 jalapeño, including seeds (finely chopped) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt…

Cioppino for 2

Adapted from damndelicious.com This is modified for 2 servings/60 grams of protein…

Beef Burrito Skillet

Adapted from Betty Crocker Casserole Version: (Untested/adapted from Pillsbury,com)…

Creamy Brown Rice Pudding

1 cup uncooked short grain brown rice 1 cup milk 1 cup water 1/4 cup coconut palm sugar or brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon…

Lemony Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard

Pressure cooker method: STOVE TOP PRESSURE COOKER INSTRUCTIONSFollow first 3 steps above. Add Add 8 cups of water and/or broth and lock the lid in place. Once it comes…

3 Ingredient Coconut Cookies

In my failed attempt to make coconut macaroons using unsweetened shredded coconut, I discovered a simple coconut cookie that is really nothing like a macaroon, but delicious nonetheless!…

Lemon Ricotta Whipped Pancakes (ATK)

Adapted from Americas Test Kitchen My go-to Lemon Ricotta Pancakes recipe is Ina’s Lemon Ricotta Buttermilk Pancakes. They aren’t as puffy as this recipe, but they’re easier to make.…

Fudge Pie

Adapted from Sheryl’s Fudge Pie 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares 1⁄2 cup salted butter 1 cup sugar 1⁄4 cup flour 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 375-F.…

Vanilla Custard Oatmeal

1 cup old fashioned rolled oats or steel cut oats1 3/4 cups water or milk1 egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon maple syrupPinch of salt1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon…

Vanilla or Butterscotch Pudding

Adapted from Betty Crocker Chocolate Pudding: increase sugar to 1/2 cup, stir 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder into sugar mixture. Omit butter.…

Cilantro Lime Rice

Adapted from magnolia.com 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice…

Caesar Salad Dressing

1/2 clove garlic 1 anchovy filets or 1/4 teaspoon anchovy paste 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon…

Whole Grain Peanut Butter Banana Muffins (GF)

Makes 12 muffins 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed ¾ cup (192g) natural peanut butter 2 large eggs ¼ cup (78g) pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional) 1 cup (92g) oat flour or…

Tommy’s Smoothie

6 oz coffee or milk 1/2 frozen banana Small handful (about 20 g) baby spinach 1 scoop protein powder 2 tablespoons rolled oats 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon…

Oat Bran Ricotta Muffins (GF)

Adapted from cottercrunch.com 80 grams ATK Gluten Free Whole Grain Flour 80 grams ATK Gluten Free AP Flour 40 grams oat bran 14 g ground flaxseed 2 teaspoons baking…

Roasted Zucchini Parmesan

Adapted from NYT cooking SAUCE: 1 (28 oz.) can of whole peeled tomatoes 1 small onion, chopped (I don’t use onion) 4 medium cloves garlic (I use 3 cloves, sliced…

Tommy’s Beans

1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion (about 1/2 an onion)2 cloves garlic, minced or finely sliced1 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 (8oz) can Hunts tomato sauce…

Aunt Vina’s Chili Rellenos

This is my great Aunt Vina’s wonderful recipe for chili rellenos. They have far less cheese and fat than most recipes, but couldn’t be more delicious.  8 fresh poblano…

Turkey & Black Bean Chili

Adapted from Mat Martinez 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground turkey 1/4 cup sweet white onions, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, sliced 1 tablespoon paprika (I use…

Gluten-Free Sourdough Flatbread

This is a wonderful recipe for Gluten-Free Sourdough Flatbread. They taste a lot like gluten pitas and have almost identical texture. This is a great recipe for your sourdough…

Gluten Free Pizza Dough (Potato Base)

Adapted from Food Network This makes an excellent gluten free pizza crust. 14 ounces white or red potatoes (about 2 large) 1/3 cup warm water (110 -F) 2 teaspoons…

Spanish Tortilla with Aioli

Adapted from Alison Roman Serves 6–8 For the tortilla:1 1/2 lb. yukon gold potatoes, peeled, sliced ¼” thick1 medium yellow onion,thinly slicedKosher salt, freshly ground black pepper2 cups olive…

Baked Eggplant with Beef

2 small or medium eggplant 1/3 cup avocado or grapeseed oil 2/3 cup minced yellow onion (about 1/2 medium onion) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb lean ground beef…

Lighter Banana Cream Pie

Filling 2 cups 2 % milk 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk (optional) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Crust:…

crunchy chicken casserole

Crunchy Cheddar Chicken & Rice Casserole

Adapted from recipe at Pilsbury.com Serves 4 For the casserole: 640 Calories, 29g Total Fat, 41g Protein, 53g Total Carbohydrate, 1g Sugars Brown Rice Version Serves 4 (see below for larger size) Brown Rice Recipe for 6 servings…

Unstuffed Cabbage

Adapted from delish.com. Version without rice found here smilesandwich.com 2 tablespoons. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound grass fed lean ground beef 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2…

Baked Oatmeal Cups

Adapted from elliekreiger.com 3 cups old fashioned oats (half blended into flour, if desired) 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup mashed, very ripe banana (about 2 bananas) 2 large…

Chicken Adobo (Basic)

8-10 skinless chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (use Tamari sauce for gluten free) 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 3 cloves garlic, whole (peeled…

Green Beans in Tomato Sauce

Adapted from Lebanese Cuisine by Madelain Farah 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound chuck roast or lamb, cut into 2 inch pieces (meat dish optional) 1 medium onion, chopped…

Sesame Scallion Noodles

This recipe is from the box of Trader Joe’s Thai Wheat Noodles. It can also be made with Lotus GF Rice Ramen Noodles Sauce:…

Chia Pudding with Greek Yogurt

Adapted from foodnetwork.com 1 cup vanilla-flavored unsweetened almond milk or regular flavored soy milk 1 cup plain low-fat or non-fat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract…

Overnight Gluten Free Belgian Waffles

1 cup buttermilk 168 grams ATK gluten free all-purpose flour  1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast  1 large egg 4 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla…

Gluten Free Pizza (Blended flour)

Adapted from No Gluten No Problem Pizza by Kelli Bronski and Peter Bronski This recipe requires dough to rest for 48 hours. Makes one 12-13 inch pizza 200 grams…

Mochi Waffles

Adapted from keepingitrelle.com 3/4 cups milk 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cup glutinous rice flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Preheat a Belgian waffle iron. In a medium mixing bowl add milk, egg,…

Oven Roasted BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters

Adapted from NY Times. Recipe found on cookingfrombooks.com 1 (18-ounce) jar barbecue sauce, or 2 cups homemade barbecue sauce Kosher salt About 3 to 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken…

Gluten Free Tres Leches Cake with Strawberries

Adapted from mamaknowsglutenfree.com For the cake 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour ((I like Pillsbury gluten-free)) ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum ((Leave out if your flour already has it)) 1 ½ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 5 large eggs, separate…

Ultimate Mashed Potatoes

Adapted from magnolia.com 6 to 8 large Yukon gold potatoes (about 3 1/2 pounds total), scrubbed 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 pound (2 sticks) salted butter 1/2 cup milk,…

Mediterranean Buckwheat Salad

Adapted from edenfoods.com 1 cup buckwheat, rinsed 2 cups water 2 cloves garlic, finely minced Handful of mint leaves, minced 2 cups fresh parsley, minced 2 medium tomatoes, diced…

Gluten Free Focaccia

Adapted from glutenfreeaustrian.com 250 grams warm water(110-114-F) 5 grams Active Dry Yeast 280 grams Caputo Fioreglut Flour 12 grams granulated sugar 1 teaspoon (4 grams) kosher salt 12 grams…

Butter Chicken

Untested recipe from Milk Street 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon sweet paprika ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 tablespoons garam masala, divided 2 tablespoons ground…

Mochi Mini-Muffins

Adapted from cooking-therapy.com Other recipes to try: thesoundofcooking.com, Matcha Mochi Muffins ½ cup butter, melted ½ cup coconut milk (I use 2% milk) 6 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg…

Tofu Jerky

Recipe from from VB6, by Mark Bittman at williamssanoma.com -untested recipe-1 lb. (500 g) firm tofu (1 block) 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari sauce 1/2 teaspoon…

Turkish Pasta with Ground Beef & Yogurt

Adapted from foolproof living.com FOR THE MEAT: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 pound ground beef. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon for…

Stuffed Grape Leaves

3 small lamb shanks, cut in half (ask the butcher to do it) 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 1/2 cups short grain white rice 2 teaspoons allspice 1…

Simple Perfect Hummus

1 medium clove garlic 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste 3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained with liquid reserved 1 tablespoon olive oil…

Baked Manicotti with Sausage

Adapted from Dinneratthezoo.com For the filling 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage hot or mild, casings removed (I use Trader Joe’s Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage) 1/2 cup onion finely chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 15 ounces ricotta cheese (I…