Menu Plan {March 4th-10th}
Monday: Coconut Chicken w/ Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Tuesday: Slow Cooker Tortilla Soup Wednesday: Leftovers Thursday: Chicken Salad Sandwiches Friday: Breakfast for dinner Saturday: Pizza Rolls Sunday: Shrimp Tacos
Recipes
Black Bean Avocado Dip {Recipe}
Ingredients: · 2 Cups Canned Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed · 2 Avocados, Diced · 2 Plum Tomatoes, Diced · 1 Bunch of Scallions, Chopped · 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro · 1 Medium Red Onion, Diced · 5 Oz. Italian Dressing Directions: In a large bowl, place black beans, avocados, tomatoes, scallions, cilantro, red … Read more
Blueberry Applesauce {Recipe}
I like applesauce so when Target sent me this recipe to share with you all I thought it sounded delicious. Here’s the recipe: Ingredients: 2 apples, peeled, cored and cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1 tsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, if desired 1 pkg. (12 oz.) Market Pantry Frozen … Read more
Eggplant Caponata Dip {Recipe}
Today is National Tortilla Day so I wanted to share a dip with you all to celebrate the day. This Eggplant Caponata Dip recipe is courtesy of Maria Zoitas’, creator of “Maria’s Homemade” line of prepared food sold exclusively at Westside Market NYC. Ingredients: ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 … Read more
Kid-Friendly Snack: Frozen Banana Pops With Toppings Bar
Yield: 8 Frozen Banana Pops Ingredients: 4 bananas 2 really ripe avocados 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup maple syrup Optional Toppings: Crushed nuts of your choice Unsweetened coconut flakes Granola Chocolate chips Sprinkles For frozen bananas: Cut bananas in half and insert popsicle sticks into the flat end. Line on parchment covered baking sheet … Read more
Sweet Potato, Corn and Kale Chowder {Recipe}
I have the perfect meal to share today for these chilly days we have been having! This recipe is from Terry Walters, author of best-selling cookbook Clean Food. Walters says the chowder “is a colorful variation on an old favorite. It cooks up quickly and provides a balanced meal rich in nutrients all in one … Read more
Butternut Squash Tortelloni {Recipe}
Benny’s Chop House (444 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL, 312-626-2444) is featuring a delicious Butternut Squash Tortelloni on its menu in celebration of National Tortellini Day, February 13. Tortelloni is simply a larger version of tortellini. The sweet yet nutty flavor of butternut squash creates a comforting dish, perfect for a cold winter’s day. … Read more
Lobster Guacamole {Recipe}
If your honey loves guacamole, surprise him or her with this special version! This recipe would be perfect for a Valentine’s Day date night at home. Ingredients 1 cup diced avocado (about 1 large) 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 to 2 limes) 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped red … Read more