1 1/4 lbs green beans look for thinner green beans
6 slices bacon cut in half, do not use thick-cut bacon
1 teaspoon garlic salt or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional
cooking spray

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the bacon on a sheet pan and bake for 7 minutes. Remove
the bacon from the oven.
Trim the ends of the green beans. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Place the green beans in the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain and put the
green beans in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
Pat the green beans dry. In a small bowl mix together the garlic salt, butter, brown sugar and
pepper. Pour the butter mixture over the green beans and toss to coat.
Wrap 8-10 green beans with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place the green bean
bundles on a sheet pan coated with cooking spray.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

1 butternut squash peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper
1 cup fresh cranberries
1-2 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup feta cheese

Preheat oven to 400º. Place parchment paper on a rimmed baking sheet.
Toss squash with olive oil, salt and pepper and garlic powder and pour onto prepared baking
sheet. Roast for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and add cranberries. Return to oven and roast an additional 10 minutes, until
cranberries are soft and have burst slightly.
Remove from oven and drizzle with honey and cinnamon. Add feta and serve.

1½ pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon garlic, minced (3-4 cloves)
2 teaspoons flour
½ medium onion
2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½-¾ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated and divided

Preheat the oven to 400°F
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Once hot, add a tablespoon of butter and then the Brussels
sprouts. Season with salt.
Cook for 3-4 minutes until brown, turning once. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over them, and
continue cooking for 1-2 minutes. Remove and set them aside.
Then in the same skillet, add the remaining butter, onions, and garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until
onion wilts. After that, stir in the flour, followed by the broth and cream. Bring to a boil and
simmer until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat, add about ½ of the parmesan cheese, and stir until the cheese completely
melts.
Adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, and extra seasonings to taste if desired.
Scatter the Brussels sprouts evenly into the sauce. Top with the remaining cheese.
Transfer the cast iron to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until it starts to
bubble.
Remove and serve warm.

2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish with a little olive
oil or cooking spray.
Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the sliced zucchini and halved cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until
the vegetables are evenly coated.
Layer the Bake: Spread the zucchini and tomato mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese generously over the top.
Bake the Dish: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until
the vegetables are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with fresh chopped
basil before serving.

Salad Base
1, 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1, 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen fire roasted corn, thawed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeno, finely diced (optional)
1/4 cup cilantro, minced

Dressing
Zest of one lime
Juice of 2 limes or 1/4 cup lime juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 large clove of garlic, crushed or 1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder or Tajin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp salt

In a medium mixing bowl, combine beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
In a separate cup or bowl combine lime zest, lime juice, oil, maple syrup, and remaining
seasonings. Whisk the vinaigrette together and pour dressing over beans and gently toss
everything together to coat.
Place beans in the fridge to chill for at least an hour before serving. When ready to serve, make
sure to toss again, then enjoy!

Southwest Chicken Salad
1-1.5 lbs. chicken tenderloin, cooked and shredded
¾ cup black beans rinsed, drained and dried
¾ cup red bell pepper diced
¾ cup chickpeas rinsed, drained and dried
¾ cup whole kernel corn rinsed, drained and dried
¾ cup cucumber core and dice
⅓ cup shallots finely diced
¼ cup jalapeno finely diced
¼ cup cilantro chopped small
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
kosher salt to taste
cracked black pepper to taste
Chili Lime Yogurt Dressing
½ cup 0% Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice fresh squeezed
2 tablespoons diced green chilis mild, canned works best
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1-2 tablespoons water add more or less based on your preferred thickness

Boil a pot of water and add the chicken tenderloin. Cook for 15-18 minutes or until the internal
temperature reaches 165 degrees. Drain off the water and allow the chicken to cool. Then shred
the chicken using two forks.
Next, grab a small mixing bowl and combine the 0% Greek yogurt, fresh squeezed lime juice,
mild canned diced green chilis (with the juice), garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, kosher salt
and water. Whisk well and set aside.
For a thicker dressing add less water, for a thinner dressing add more water. You can adjust
based on your preference.
Add the shredded chicken, vegetables, shredded cheese and herbs to a large mixing bowl. Season
with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Taste and adjust accordingly. Then, pour as much or
as little chili lime yogurt dressing as you desire. I used about half. Toss until everything is well
coated.

2 large sweet potatoes, washed and scrubbed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Spinach:
1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:
Pierce each sweet potato with a fork several times. Rub the sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic
powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Roast the Sweet Potatoes:
Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack and roast for 45-60 minutes, or until they are
tender when pierced with a fork.
Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add
minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream, parsley, oregano,
salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Sauté the Spinach:
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the fresh spinach until wilted.
Assemble and Serve:
Once the sweet potatoes are done, cut them in half lengthwise. Top with sautéed spinach and
drizzle generously with the creamy garlic sauce.

10 oz frozen riced cauliflower
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
3 cups sliced mushrooms
2 cups spinach
Additional soy sauce to taste

Cook the cauliflower rice according to the package instructions.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the onions until soft.
Add the mushrooms to the skillet and continue to sauté until they are cooked.
Stir in the garlic, then add the cauliflower rice and soy sauce. Mix well until the cauliflower rice
has absorbed the soy sauce.
Add the spinach on top of the mixture, stir, and cook until the spinach has wilted.

4 slices thick bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 small head green cabbage, cored and chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 tsp. light brown sugar
Kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper
Freshly chopped parsley leaves, for serving

In a large heavy-bottomed skillet, cook bacon until crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted
spoon, remove bacon to a paper towel–lined plate, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
Add onion to the skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Cook until translucent, about 7
minutes. Add cabbage and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring
occasionally, until cabbage is just tender, about 5 minutes.
Return bacon to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook 1 minute to heat through. Top with parsley
and serve hot.

1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 anchovy filets, rinsed and finely chopped (optional)
2 tbsp. capers, drained and chopped
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to cook the pasta
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, plus more to serve
1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
1/4 c. whole milk
16 oz. uncooked medium shell pasta
3 c. diced, cooked chicken
3 c. sliced romaine lettuce (about 1 heart)
2 c. store-bought or homemade croutons
1 c. shaved parmesan, plus more to serve

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, anchovy filets (if using), capers, lemon juice,
mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined and smooth. Whisk in the
mayonnaise until well combined. Whisk in the grated parmesan and whole milk.
Cook the pasta for one minute longer than the package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water,
and let cool.
Place the cooled pasta in the large bowl with the dressing. Add the chicken, lettuce, croutons,
and shaved parmesan; folding to combine. Serve immediately with extra black pepper and shaved
parmesan.