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Honey Lime Grilled Chicken

Ingredients:5 pounds chicken legs and thighsBrine12 cups water½ cup salt¼ cup sugarGlaze1 ½ cups honey1/2 cup lime juice1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper½ teaspoon saltChopped cilantro, for garnishInstructions:Place chicken in gallon-size resealable plastic bags. In a large bowl, combine water, salt and…

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Chickpea Patties

Chickpeas are popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. They are used for cooking the famous falafel — deep-fried balls of crushed, boiled chickpeas flavoured with herbs and spices. Today we’ll cook a variation of this dish, using a skillet and different spices. It will be a delicious, nutritious and totally meatless dish with a wonderful flavor.…

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Balsamic Garlic Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

Looking for something simple to make on Meatless Monday? Try these Easy Balsamic Garlic Grilled Portobello Mushrooms.Ingredients:4 Large Portobello Mushrooms¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar¼ Cup Olive Oil4 Cloves Garlic, minced½ Teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper¼ Teaspoon SaltInstructions:In a large plastic Ziplock bag combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, black pepper and salt.Then using a spoon…

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Ice Cream Nachos

Ingredients:waffle bowls, broken into nacho chip size piecesBaker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, meltedice creamyour favorite ice cream toppings like fudge, broken cookies, chocolate coated candies, sprinkles, etc.your favorite ice cream toppings like fudge, broken cookies, chocolate coated candies, sprinkles, etc.your favorite ice cream toppings like fudge, broken cookies, chocolate coated candies, sprinkles, etc.your favorite ice cream toppings…

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Tomato and Bacon Gnocchi Skillet Dinner

Ingredients:4 strips bacon, diced1 package (16 – 18 oz) of gnocchi1 yellow bell pepper, diced1 cup cherry tomatoes2 handfuls baby spinach3 tbsp. pesto (I like sundried tomato pesto)1/4 cup grated parmesan cheeseInstructions:Cook diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Set bacon aside and drain fat, leaving about 1/2 tbsp. of bacon fat…

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Cilantro Lime Rice

Fluffy and delicious rice with hints of cilantro and lime flavors!Ingredients:1 cup long grain white rice2 cups chicken broth1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cumin2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice1 teaspoon lime zest2 Tablespoons chopped cilantroInstructions:Combine the rice, chicken broth, salt and ground cumin in a large saucepan or skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.…

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Breakfast Polenta

Ingredients:2 1/4 cups milk1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 tablespoons honey, plus more for serving3/4 cup instant polenta2 tablespoons butter1 cup blueberries1/4 cup sliced almonds, toastedInstructions:Bring milk, salt, 1 1/2 tbsp. honey and 1/3 cup water to boil. Add polenta; stir over low heat, 2 minutes. Whisk in butter. Serve with berries, nuts and more honey.

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Pistachio Cake

Anther potluck-friendly doctored-cake-mix recipe. You’ll laugh at what makes this cake “pistachio.”Ingredients:1 box White Cake Mix1 package (4 Ounce) Pistachio Instant Pudding Mix1/2 cup Orange Juice1/2 cup Water1/2 cup Vegetable Oil4 whole Eggs3/4 cups Chocolate Syrup (such As Hershey's)Instructions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour bundt pan.Mix all ingredients but chocolate syrup and beat…

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Garlic Mashed Potato Croquettes

Ingredients:4 large eggs1 cup all-purpose flour2 cups Italian-style seasoned bread crumbsGarlic Mashed Potatoes, chilledExtra-virgin olive oil, for fryingInstructions:Preheat the oven to 250 degrees . Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Place the flour and bread crumbs in 2 other bowls.With your hands, roll 1 rounded tablespoon of the mashed potatoes into a ball. Roll the…

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Gluten-Free Spicy Cheese Straws

Ingredients:1 cup gluten-free, all purpose baking flour, plus more for dusting work surface⅓ cup/2 ounces finely grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted½ teaspoon cayenne pepper¼ teaspoon salt5 tablespoons/2½ ounces hot waterInstructions:Preheat the oven to 350° and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.Combine the gluten-free baking flour, parmesan cheese, coconut oil, cayenne pepper, salt,…

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Vegetarian dirty Thai fried quinoa

Miryam’s original recipeIngredients:2 cups uncooked quinoa3 organic peppers, different colors12 oz fresh green beans16 oz extra firm tofu, cubed1-2 tbs fresh ginger, chopped2 tbsp olive oilSesame seeds, optional1/3 cup reduced soy sauce2 tbsp red curry paste2 tbs waterInstructions:Cook quinoa according to package instructionsIn a large skillet, over medium to high heat, add all the ingredients except…