Herb Roasted Chicken with Vegetables
Posted OnOctober 21, 2025 byIngredients 1 pound carrots 1 large onion 1 clove garlic 1 pound root vegetables, such as red potatoes, beets, turnips, rutabagas, or parsnips 1 large lemon ¼ cup water ¼ cup canola oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil ¼ teaspoon salt 11. ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken…Read More…
Cornbread-Crusted Roasted Chicken
Posted OnOctober 21, 2025 byIngredients ½ medium onion 1 stalk celery 4 garlic cloves ¼ cup honey ¼ cup Dijon or whole-grain mustard 1 Tablespoon dried sage 1 Tablespoon dried thyme leaves 2 cups cornbread crumbs 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 whole (4-pound) chicken Nonstick cooking spray Optional Ingredients Materials Sharp knife Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring spoons Small…Read More…
Squash and Orzo
Posted OnOctober 21, 2025 byIngredients 1 large winter squash (such as butternut or acorn) 2 teaspoons maple syrup ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Pinch ground cayenne pepper ¾ cup orzo pasta 1 Tablespoon butter ½ teaspoon salt Pinch ground black pepper Optional Ingredients 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Materials Aluminum foil Baking sheet Colander Cutting…Read More…
Mini-Pizzas
Posted OnOctober 21, 2025 byIngredients 1 medium red or green bell pepper 8 ounces button mushrooms 1 large tomato 1 (4-ounce) chunk part-skim mozzarella cheese 6 whole grain English muffins 1 Tablespoon canola oil ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried basil 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce, no salt added Optional Ingredients 12 (2-inch-diameter) turkey Pepperoni slices Materials Baking…Read More…
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Posted OnOctober 10, 2025 byIngredients 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti (1/2 (16-ounce) package) 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1 large egg 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey or beef 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided 1 Tablespoon canola oil…Read More…
Mac and Beans Medley
Posted OnOctober 2, 2025 byIngredients 4 garlic cloves 1 bell pepper (any color) 2 tablespoons oil 1 can (14–15 oz) tomatoes 1 can (15.5 oz) beans, drained and rinsed 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 cups cooked macaroni or other pasta Instructions Peel and chop garlic. Core, seed, and chop bell pepper. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Add…Read More…
Tomato and Tuna Pasta
Posted OnOctober 2, 2025 byIngredients ½ lb pasta 3 tomatoes ½ onion 2 cans tuna ½ cup green beans 3 teaspoons oil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Cook pasta. Mix remaining ingredients and heat on stove. Combine with cooked pasta and serve. </Read More…
Avocado and Tomato Sandwich
Posted OnOctober 2, 2025 byIngredients 8 slices whole grain bread 4 slices low-fat cheese 2 tomatoes 1 avocado Lettuce Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional) Instructions Toast bread. Layer with tomato, avocado, lettuce, and cheese. Season and drizzle with oil.Read More…
Vegetarian Chili
Posted OnOctober 2, 2025 byIngredients 1 garlic clove 1 onion ½ teaspoon oil 1 cup crushed tomatoes 1 cup black beans 1 cup pinto beans 1 cup white beans Salt and pepper to taste (optional) Instructions Sauté garlic and onion in oil. Add tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 35 minutes.Read More…
Personal Pizza
Posted OnOctober 2, 2025 byIngredients 4 6-inch whole wheat tortillas, pita bread or English muffins 1 can tomato sauce 1 medium onion 1 cup shredded mozzarella 1 cup chopped vegetables (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spread sauce on tortillas. Top with cheese and vegetables. Bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted.Read More…