Category: Food and Recipes

  • Balsamic Chicken and Roasted Vegetable Bake

    Balsamic Chicken and Roasted Vegetable Bake

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–7 oz each) 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tbsp honey, plus 1 tsp for glaze 2 tsp Dijon mustard 3 garlic…

  • Asian Sesame Chicken Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette

    Asian Sesame Chicken Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 32 minutes Quick Ingredients 1¼ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 5 oz mixed baby greens 3 cups shredded cabbage (2 cups green + 1 cup purple) 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained 1/3 cup…

  • Grilled Balsamic Portobello Burgers with Goat Cheese

    Grilled Balsamic Portobello Burgers with Goat Cheese

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers Prep Time: 35 minutes (includes 20 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 47 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large portobello caps (4–5 inches), stems removed 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 garlic…

  • Tuscan White Bean and Kale Skillet

    Tuscan White Bean and Kale Skillet

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste) 1 large bunch lacinato kale (about 10 oz/280 g), ribs…

  • One-Pan Lemon Orzo with Spinach and Chickpeas

    One-Pan Lemon Orzo with Spinach and Chickpeas

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 1 1/2 cups dry orzo (about 10 oz/285 g) 3 1/2 cups low-sodium…

  • Oven-Baked Ratatouille Casserole with Herbs

    Oven-Baked Ratatouille Casserole with Herbs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 20 minutes optional salting) Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (1 hour 45 minutes with optional salting) Quick Ingredients 1 large eggplant (about 1 lb / 450 g), sliced 1/4 in (6 mm) 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb…

  • Mediterranean Baked Cod with Olives and Tomatoes

    Mediterranean Baked Cod with Olives and Tomatoes

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb skinless cod fillets (about 4 pieces, 1–1.5 inches thick) 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved 2 tbsp capers, drained 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 small red…

  • Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing

    Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4–6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tbsp olive oil, plus kosher salt and black pepper 1 cup quinoa, rinsed + 2 cups water 3/4 cup pecans, toasted and roughly…

  • Shrimp and Veggie Stir-Fry with Brown Rice

    Shrimp and Veggie Stir-Fry with Brown Rice

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking brown rice + 2 cups water + pinch salt 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups small broccoli florets 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly…

  • Cashew Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

    Cashew Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 10-minute marinating) Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 32 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced Marinade: 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp neutral oil Sauce: 1/2 cup low-sodium…