Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Serving: 3 

Ingredients

1.   4 cups of Brussels sprouts

2.   1 tablespoon of honey

Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

1. Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees F

2. Blanch your Brussels sprouts: Boil the Brussels sprouts for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the boiling water and immediately place in cold water. 

3. Slice the ends off of the Brussels sprouts and cut them in half. 

4. Spray a baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. 

5. Place the Brussels sprouts on the pan and drizzle the honey, salt and pepper over them. 

6. Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until they become golden brown to your liking. 

Dairy-Free Creamy Polenta

Serving: 4-6

Ingredients

1.     1 pack of polenta (2oz)

2.    1 tablespoon of minced garlic

3.    1/8 cup of margarine

4.     1/4 cup of nutritional yeast

5.    1 cup of almond milk

6.     1 cup of vegetable broth (low sodium)

Directions

1.  In a large pot, place the polenta, margarine, almond milk, vegetable broth and minced garlic on a medium heat. 

2.  Mash the polenta (I used the back of a large fork) until it starts to form a creamy texture. 

3. Turn to a medium-high heat. Add in the nutritional yeast with salt and pepper to taste. 

4. Continue mashing the polenta and mixing until it gets to the creamy texture that you desire. 

Cottage Cheese Fruit Bowl

Serving: 2

Ingredients

1,    1 container of cottage cheese small curd 1% (16oz)

2.   4 tablespoons of blueberries

3.   6 strawberries hulled and sliced

4.   2 tablespoons of sliced almonds

5.   2 tablespoons of coconut chips

6.   1/4 teaspoon of chia seeds

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix!

Cauliflower Poppers

I had the pleasure to collaborate with Simply 7 Snacks and create a recipe utilizing their healthy chips. They're so delicious plain, with dip or baked on cauliflower! 

Serving: 2

Ingredients

1.    2 cups of cauliflower florets

2.    1 egg

3.   2 cups of Simply 7 - Lentil Chips Fiery Pepper 

4.   1 teaspoon of garlic powder

5.    1 teaspoon of onion powder

Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

1. Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees F

2. Crush the chips until it becomes a breadcrumb-like consistency. This can be done in a plastic bag or food processor. 

3. Create an assembly line: Whisk your egg in 1 small bowl. Place the chips, onion powder, garlic powder with some salt and pepper in a separate bowl. 

4. Spray a baking tray with non-stick spray. (I use an olive oil spray). 

5. Dip the cauliflower in egg and then the crumb mixture. Place on the baking tray. 

6. Bake the cauliflower for 20 minutes. At the 10 minute mark, flip the cauliflower so that it gets evenly crispy. 

Tuna Casserole (Gluten Free)

Serving: 6

Ingredients

1.    1 box of quinoa pasta (16oz)

2.    3 cans of tuna in water (5oz)

3.   1/2 cup of mayo

4.    2 cups of marinara sauce

5.    4 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese

6.    1 tablespoon of garlic powder

7.    1 tablespoon of onion powder

Directions

1. Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees F

2. Place tuna and mayo in a mixing bowl. Mix well until it becomes a creamy texture.

2.  Cook your pasta in a large pot. Add your tuna, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, garlic powder and onion powder. 

3. On a medium-low heat, mix all of the ingredients until the cheese melts in the pasta. 

3.   Spray a 9x13 with non-stick cooking spray

4. Place your tuna mixture in the pan. Sprinkle the additional 2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top. 

5. Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until your cheese becomes golden. 

Granola Chocolate Bark

Serving: 10

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups chocolate chips

2. 1 1/2 cups granola (I use Trader Joe's Almond Butter Granola)

3. 1/3 cup Peanut Butter

4. 1/4 cup avocado oil

5. Seat Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Melt the chocolate chocolate chips, peanut butter, and avocado oil on a medium-low heat. 

2. This should take about 2-3 minutes - make sure to not overcook or the chocolate will burn!

3.  Line a 13x9" baking pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray. I personally used a 12.5" pizza tray. 

4. Pour your chocolate spread in the pan. 

5. Sprinkle the granola and sea salt on top. 

6. Freeze for 1 hour.

7. Remove the bark from the freezer and break into bite size pieces using a sharp knife.

Ribeye Steak

Serving: 2 

Ingredients

1.    2lb steak

2.   1/4 cup of olive oil for marinade plus extra for frying

3.    1/8 cup of Worcestershire sauce

4.   2 tablespoons of minced garlic

5.    2 tablespoons of an all-seasoning blend

6.    1 teaspoon of honey

7.    1/4 cup of balsamic glaze

Directions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F. 

2.    In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup of olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, all-seasoning, honey and balsamic glaze

3. Put the steak in a Ziploc bag and add the marinade - place in the fridge. 

4. Marinate for 2 hours with the last 30-minutes at room temperature. By allowing your steak to get to room temperature, it will cook evenly - especially for a thicker cut. 

5. Coat a cast iron or oven-safe pan with olive oil at a high heat. 

6. Place your steak in the skillet and reduce to a medium-heat.

7. Cook on each side for 6 minutes or until each side begins to brown. The time will vary depending on the cut of your steak. 

8. For a thicker cut of steak, sear the sides for 30 seconds

9. Place the steak in the oven for 20 minutes. You will need less time for a thinner cut

10. Remove your steak from the oven and allow to rest on a cutting board for 10-15 minutes. 

**This is an important step as it allows your steak to retain its juices and flavor