Ingredients: 1 lb. pork tenderloin cut into ½ strips 2 tbsp of low-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp water 2 tbsp of rice vinegar ½ cup of orange stir-fry sauce 2 tbsp of peanut oil + 1 more for the vegetables 4 ozs of roasted red pepper cut into thin strips 1 ½ cups of matchstick carrots 1 small bunch of baby bok choy, washed, trimmed and sliced. 4 ozs of snow peas (use fresh green beans if snow peas are not available) Directions: In a med-large bowl combine pork with 1 tbsp of soy sa

I make my own hummus. The recipe can be found below if you so choose to make your own. Ingredients: 10 to 14 ozs. of canned albacore solid white tuna packed in water ½ cup of sundried tomatoes finely chopped 1/3 cup of celery finely chopped ¼ cup of green onions finely chopped (green parts only) 3/4 of hummus 1-2 tbsp of stone ground mustard to taste 2 tbsp of dill relish Salt & pepper to taste Directions: Drain the water from the tuna and place in a large bowl. Add all of t

Serves 3 people Ingredients: 6 slices of sour dough bread 6 leaves of romaine lettuce 2 on-the-vine tomatoes thinly sliced 6 slices of cooked bacon 3/4 pounds of sliced deli turkey 1 large avocado sliced 12 tbsp of mayonnaise (2 tbsps. per sandwich) Directions: Toast the bread slightly. Spread the mayonnaise on each slice of toast. Top with the remaining ingredients. Place toothpick in the prepared sandwich and cut in half so that each half has a toothpick to keep them toget

Ingredients: ½ cup of orange juice 4 4oz salmon filets1 tbsp of packed light brown sugar 2 tsp of white sugar 1 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ tsp of cayenne pepper ¼ of ground cinnamon ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 navel orange thinly sliced 4 tbsp of melted butter Directions: Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Place the orange juice in a shallow bowl, then add the salmon skin side up. Let it sit a room temperature for 15 minutes. In a small bowl mix together both sugar, cocoa, c

Cupcake Ingredients: 1 ½ cups of flour 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ cup of vegetable oil ¾ cups of white sugar ½ cup packed brown sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp of vanilla extract 2 cups of grated carrots (Approx. 8 ozs. peeled and ends removed) ½ of chopped pecans (if using) Frosting Ingredients: 8 ozs. of softened cream cheese ¼ cup of room temperature unsalted butter 4 cups of icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla Directions: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Line

Ingredients: 5 slices of thick, cooked bacon cut in thirds 3 slices of bread torn 1 small, sweet onion chopped & sauteed until soft 1 tbsp of minced ginger2 ½ tsp chili powder 1 15oz can of crushed tomatoes 3 tbsp of molasses 1 tbsp of low-sodium soya sauce 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar 1 tsp of mustard powder Salt & pepper to taste 2 15 oz cans of pinto beans drained and rinsed 1 15 oz can of navy beans, undrained Directions: Place bacon in a food processor and pulse to la

Ingredients: 2 lbs. of boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt & pepper to season the chicken 2 tbsp of olive oil ½ cup of chopped fresh cilantro 2 serrano peppers seeded and chopped 1 sweet onion diced 2 tsp of cumin 1 tsp of chili powder 1 tsp of coriander 1 ½ lbs. of tomatillos husked and rinsed 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups of water 2 tsp of salt for the chili once put together and simmering Small chunks of avocado 1 lime sliced Sour cream as desired Direc

Ingredients: 6 large eggs 2 cups ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 cup chopped spinach ½ cup diced roasted red pepper ½ cup chopped onion ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 tbsp dried parsley Sliced tomatoes and avocado for garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x8-inch baking dish.Whisk eggs in a standing mixer. Stir in ricotta cheese until incorporated.Mix in spinach, bell pepper, onion, and seasonings until combined.Fo

Ingredients: 1 (13.5 oz) canned coconut milk 4 tsp of curry powder ¼ cup of chopped basil 2 tbsp of lime juice 2 lbs. of boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 ½ inch pieces ½ tsp each of salt & pepper 1 bunch of green onions chopped 4 cups of broccoli 2 cups of green beans 2 small zucchinis cut into ½ inch half-moons 1 (14 oz) can of baby corn drained. Directions: Pre-heat slow cooker on high. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk with the curry powder an

Ingredients: ¾ cups of non-fat milk 3 tbsp of flour 4 ozs of sharp white cheddar cheese (grated) ½ cup of mayonnaise 2 tbsp of prepared horseradish (not creamy) 2 tbsp of Dijon mustard 3 Brioche buns 1 tomato thinly sliced 1 lb. of deli-sliced, low-sodium ham 1 delicious red apple cored and grated 6 pieces of romaine lettuce (large sections only) Directions: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan, whisk milk and flour over med-low heat until thickened. Add the ch

Serves 8-10 People Ingredients: 1 cup of flour 1 tbsp of dried thyme 1 tsp of ground allspice 2 tsp of salt ½ tsp of black pepper 3 lbs. of beef stewing cubes 3 lbs. of parsnips sliced on an angel 36 ozs of carrots sliced on an angel 24 ozs of sliced mushrooms 2 sweet onions chopped 42 ozs of petite diced tomatoes 4 cups of beef broth 1 cup of red wine Directions: In a bowl, combine the flour, thyme, allspice, salt and pepper. Add the beef to the flour mixture and coat all th

Ingredients : 6 slices of marbled rye bread 1 lb. sliced Montreal smoked meat or pastrami 1 to 1 ½ cups of drained sauerkraut 6 slices of Swiss cheese 1 kosher dill pickle thinly sliced 4 tbsp of thousand island dressing Directions: If using Monreal smoked meat, boil the package in water for 5 to 10 minutes; otherwise ensure the pastrami is at room temperature or steam in steamer pot for 3-4 minutes. Spread the dressing on one side of each bread slice. Add the meat, cheese, s

Ingredients: 2 cups frozen shredded hash browns thawed 1 cup shredded Cheese 6 large eggs 2 tbsps. melted butter Salt and pepper to taste 1 sliced avocado Directions: Thaw hash browns completely and squeeze out moisture using a cheesecloth. Removing all moisture is essential to achieving a crispy texture. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray the muffin tin with an oil spray. Add the hash brown mixture into the six middle cups and press down and up the sides to form a nest

Marinara sauce Ingredients: 2 28 ozs can of crushed tomatoes 2 whole carrots 3/4 tsp of each: parsley, basil, salt, pepper 1 tbsp olive oil A pinch of crushed chili pepper Remaining Ingredients: 16 ounces of rotini pasta 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated 1½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (divided) Directions: Add all the sauce ingredients to a small saucepan. B

Marinara sauce Ingredients: 1 15 ozs can of tomato puree 1 whole carrot 1/8 tsp of each: parsley, basil, salt, pepper 1 tsp olive oil A pinch of crushed chili pepper Breaded Chicken Ingredients: 1 lb. of skinless, boneless chicken breasts butterflied 3 large eggs beaten 1 1/2 cups of seasoned breadcrumbs 1 cup of flour 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 4 ounces of mozzarella (about 2 cups) 1 cups of freshly grated parmesan Directions: Add all the sauce ingredients

Ingredients: 3 lb. chuck roast Salt & pepper to taste 2 tbsp of butter 1 large sprig of rosemary 1 large sprig of thyme 1 cup of dry red cooking wine 1 12 oz jar of roasted red peppers 1 12 oz jar of Giardiniera in Oil (1/4 cup per sub) 12 slices of provolone cheese (1/4 cup per sub) Oregano for taste Directions: Remove roast from the fridge 1 hour prior to cooking. Salt & pepper roast to taste. Pre-heat a slow cooker on high. Place the roast topped with butter in the slow

In our family, we call these After School Specials since when we had night classes at the local university, this is what we typically made. Ingredients: 2 six-inch sub buns (see recipe in the bread section for homemade buns) 8 thinly sliced eye of the round or to your liking. 4 ozs of beef gravy (McCormick) Salt & Pepper to taste Olive oil to brush on insides of buns 4 slices of provolone cheese cut in half 6 slices of tomato 2 cups of shredded romaine lettuce Dried Oregano f

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1 ½ cup warm water, divided 2 tablespoons sugar 4 cups flour 3 tablespoons butter, cold, plus a little more for topping, cold ½ tablespoon salt Directions: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine yeast, ½ cup of warm water, and sugar. Stir until well combined. Let stand for about 10 minutes or until nice and foamy. In a separate mixing bowl add the flour and set aside. Add the remaining 1 cup warm water to the

Ingredients : ½ tsp of powdered onion 1 tbsp of olive oil 2 frozen 10oz packages of sweet peas 2 10.5 oz can of crushed tomatoes 2 cups of small pasta squares or shells 4 cups of water 1/8 cup of red wine Salt & Pepper to taste Directions : Add tomatoes, onion powder, peas, olive oil, red wine and water. Bring it to a boil and cook for 2 hours. Add in the pasta and cook for 10 minute

Put a ring on it chicken Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ tsp of crushed rosemary ½ tsp of salt ¼ tsp of black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil ½ cup of chicken broth ½ cup of heavy cream 1/3 cup of sundried tomatoes made into a pesto Ingredients for Pesto: (Freeze remaining pesto) 8 ozs of sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil (include all of the oil) ½ cup of fresh basil ½ cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese ¼ cup of pine nuts ¼ tsp of black pepper Directions f