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Baked Zucchini Sticks

Ingredients:cooking spray4 medium (7 oz each) zucchinis, ends trimmed3 large egg whites, beaten1/4 tsp kosher saltfresh black pepper, to taste1 cup seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs2 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese1/4 tsp garlic powder1/2 cups quick marinara sauce for dipping (optional)Instructions:

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Vegan Pizza Burgers

This recipe from the Minimalist Baker cookbook is featured on the front cover for a reason. It’s dee-licious and a definite crowd-pleaser!Ingredients:2 shallots (4 Tbsp or 40g), minced3 cloves garlic (1½ Tbsp or 9g), minced4 Tbsp (60ml) olive oil or grape seed oil, plus more as needed1 15-ounce (425g) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained¼ cup…

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Cream Cheese Monkey Bread

Monkey Bread with a cheesy, gooey little secret! Stuffing the dough with chunks of cream cheese makes a delicious treat. Prepare yourself to completely WOW guests with this sweet breakfast. Take your next batch of monkey bread to the next level.Ingredients:2/3 cup dark brown sugar2/3 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon cinnamonTwo 12-ounce tubes refrigerated flaky buttermilk…

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes {healthy, vegan + gluten-free}

Healthy and easy banana oatmeal blender pancakes – made vegan!Ingredients:1 cup old-fashioned oats (gluten-free)1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 ripe medium bananas, cut into chunks3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milkAbout 50-60 (2 tablespoons) chocolate chips, vegan if you preferInstructions:In a blender, add chunks of banana and almond milk. Puree for 30 seconds or until…

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Breakfast Egg Bites

Ingredients:6 eggs1/3 cup shredded Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar Cheese12 slices bacon cooked and crumbled1/2 cup onion choppedSalt and pepper to tasteSalt and pepper to tasteCooking SprayInstructions:Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat 6 cups of a muffin tin with cooking spray.Crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk to combine well. Season with salt…

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Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta With Lemon & Parmesan

Ingredients:8 ounces gluten-free penne pasta or whole-wheat penne pasta2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, trimmed, if necessary, and cut into bite-size pieces½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground pepper4 cloves garlic, minced½ cup dry white wineJuice and zest of 1 lemon10 cups chopped fresh spinach4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, dividedInstructions:

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Asian Savory Sandwich Snacks

Two cucumber slices filled with a delicious and nutritious mixture of edamame, almonds, radish, mint,green onion, accented with Asian seasonings resulting in wonderful slimmed down sandwich snacks. Perfect for that upcoming Chinese New Year party or any time you want a tasty bite that is on the light side.Ingredients:1/2 cup cooked shelled edamame, mashed2 Tbsp…

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Ingredients:18 large fresh strawberries (about a pound), cleaned and patted dry4 oz chocolate melting wafers (I used Ghiradelli Dark Melting Wafers *yum*, but other brands I looked at had similar nutrition figures)1 teaspoon of festive sprinkles (optional)Instructions:Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.Place chocolate wafers in a microwave safe cup, bowl or ramekin and…

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Perfect Pecan Pie

Ingredients:3 eggs1 C sugar½ C White Corn Syrup¾ stick margarine, melted1 C chopped pecans1 unbaked pie shellInstructions:In a medium bowl, beat eggs. Blend in the sugar. Stir in remaining ingredients, mixing well. Pour in pie shell and place in cold oven. Turn oven to 300 degrees. Bake 1 hour.

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Cowboy Breakfast Sandwiches

Cowboy Breakfast Sandwich ingredients are a basic as they get: Texas Toast. Eggs. Cheese. Sausage. Mayo, if you want it. It’s something I love cooking for hungry cowboys, traveling salesmen, visiting dignitaries, and Orkin Men. And it always elicits smiles and groans, as only hungry dudes can muster.Ingredients:Breakfast SausageEggs1/4 cup Half-and-halfSalt And Pepper, to tasteSalt…

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Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Drumsticks

Grilled Spicy Honey Lime Chicken Tenders – seriously delicious! Chicken is marinated in only 5 ingredients – Italian dressing, lime juice, honey, chili powder, and red pepper flakes. I always double the recipe and never have any leftovers! Can use chicken tenders, breasts, thighs or drumsticks. A family favorite! #grilling #BBQ #grilledchicken #marinade #grillIngredients:1-1/4 cups…

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Cucumber Melon Drink

Ingredients:½ English cucumber, sliced½ honeydew melon (about 2½ -3 cups thin slices of melon)(WITH the juice)6-8 cups watersugar to taste, optionalInstructions:Scoop the seeds out of the melon. Cut wedges of melon and use a vegetable peeler to to get long strips of melon. Do this over a bowl, so you can save all the juices…