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Cuban Style Black Beans

Ingredients:2 tsp olive oil1/2 onion2 cloves garlic2 scallions2 tbsp red bell pepper3 tbsp cilantro15 oz can black beans, do not drain (I prefer Goya)1/2 cup water (or more if needed)1 bay leaffew pinches cumin (to taste)pinch oregano1 tsp red wine vinegarsalt and black pepper to tastesalt and black pepper to tasteInstructions:

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Breakfast Sliders

Ingredients:2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided12 large eggs1/4 cup whole or 2% milk1/2 teaspoon kosher salt12 dinner rolls or slider buns, split2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided12 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled1/4 teaspoon garlic powderFlaky salt, for sprinkling1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves (optional)Instructions:

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Sunshine Lemon Smoothie

Creamy, fruity citrus Sunshine Lemon Smoothie recipe is the perfect breakfast, snack, or immune-boosting drink when you’re feeling under the weather!Ingredients:1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt¾ cup ice cubes¼ cup orange juice3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice2 tablespoons raw honey1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon grated lemon zestInstructions:Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.…

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Sweet and Sour Pork

Ingredients:40 ml (3 tablespoons) brown sugar40 ml (3 tablespoons) red wine vinegar40 ml (3 tablespoons) ketchup2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoons) soy sauce20 ml (4 teaspoons) juice from canned pineapple1 ml (1/4 teaspoon) dried ginger8 ml (1 1/2 teaspoon) cornstarch175 ml (3/4 cup) canned pineapple chunks250 grams (1/2 pound) lean pork125 ml (1/2 cup) diced onion125 ml…

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Bourbon Chicken

Ingredients:2 large boneless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ – 2 lbs), cut into bit size pieces1 tbps olive oil1 garlic clove, minced¼ tsp ginger½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes¼ cup apple juice⅓ cup light brown sugar2 tbsp ketchup1 tbsp apple cider vinegar½ cup water¼ cup soy sauceInstructions:In a bowl whisk together garlic, ginger, red pepper…

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Secret Ingredient Chocolate Smoothie

Ingredients:1/2 cup cooked sweet potato*1/2 ripe banana, frozen2 Medjool dates1 Tbsp. cocoa powder1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk1 Tbsp. almond butter (optional, but recommended)1 scoop protein powder (optional)Instructions:Place all the ingredients into your blender and blend until smooth. This smoothie can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for later!

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Healthy Whole Grain Carrot Coconut Morning Glory Muffins

Healthy Morning Glory Muffins packed with carrots, coconut, walnuts, raisins, and whole grains!Ingredients:1 cup whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour1 cup all-purpose flour (or you can use whole wheat pastry flour/white whole wheat)1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground gingerpinch of nutmeg1/2 cup brown sugar,…

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Grinch Drinks

Ingredients:Spritevanilla ice cream OR lime sherbet, depending on what flavor you're looking forgreen food coloring (only if you're using ice cream – lime sherbet will already make the drink green)green sugar crystals (found at any grocery store in the baking section or holiday food section)Instructions:VANILLA ICE CREAM: Fill about 1/3 of the glass with Sprite.…

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Vegan Pad Thai

Ingredients:2 tbsp olive oil, divided½ block super firm tofu, drained and chopped into cubes*1 cup/8oz. rice noodles1 medium head of broccoli, very small chopped florets2 large zucchini, spiralized½ small red pepper, sliced thin1 medium garlic cloves, minced4 green onions, chopped small¼ cup brown sugar¼ cup soy sauce1 tbsp tomato paste2 tbsp rice vinegar2 tbsp lime…

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Snow Day Snack Mix

This wonderfully festive Snow Day Snack Mix is the perfect easy treat all winter long! Both sweet and salty, this holiday snack mix is great for Christmas, movie nights, parties, gifts and so much more!Ingredients:12 cups popped popcorn16 oz white candy coating (such as Candiquik)3 cups miniature pretzels1 10 oz bag M&M'S½ cup sprinkles10 oz…

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{Easy Dinner Recipe} Italian Chicken Bake

Ingredients:3-4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts4-6 Tablespoons Prepared Pesto1-2 Roma Tomatoes1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, gratedInstructions:Trim the chicken and lay them in a glass baking dish in a single layer.Spread 1-2 tablespoons of the pesto on top of each chicken breast.Cut the roma tomatoes into slices approx 1/2″ thick and lay 2 slices on top of each…