THE BEST ITALIAN-STYLE MEATBALL RECIPE

INGREDIENTS : Meatballs 1 pound extra-lean ground beef, 4% fat at most1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs3/4 cup reduced-fat marinara sauce1/4 cup egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute2 teaspoon chopped garlic1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper Topping :1 cup seeded and chopped tomato1 teaspoon … Read more

4 minutes spicy garlic shrimp

INGREDIENTS SCALE1x2x3x 2 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp honey 2 tbsp chili oil with chili flakes Lao Gan Ma (If you have regular chili oil, add 1 1/2 tbsp chili flakes) 1/4 tsp black pepper 3 tbsp unsalted butter 10 cloves garlic, chopped 2 lb peeled and deveined 31/40 shrimp 1 tbsp shaoxing wine , rice wine or white wine (if you don’t want to … Read more

Spicy Garlic Chicken Wings

Ingredients12 Wings ( Frozen or thawed, cooking time varies as per instructions on package- mine were frozen)3 Tbsp Frank Red Hot Sauce1 1/2 Tbsp Butter3-4 Cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped1/2 Tbsp Cracked Black Pepper1/2 Tbsp Agave/brown sugar1 1/2 Tsp Onion Salt ( I Mix Onion Powder and Salt in 1:3 ratio and store in … Read more

Lentil Soup (Italian Vegetable)

Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups diced carrots (3 medium) 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onions (1 medium) 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 4 (14.5 oz) cans vegetable broth 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes 1 1/4 cups dried brown lentils , rinsed and picked over 1 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups diced zucchini (1 medium) 2 cups packed chopped kale or … Read more

Vegetable Soup

Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 2 cups peeled and chopped carrots (about 5) 1 1/4 cups chopped celery (about 3) 4 cloves garlic , minced 4 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth* or vegetable broth 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes (undrained) 3 cups peeled and 1/2-inch thick diced potatoes (from about 3 medium) 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 bay leaves 1/2 tsp dried thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 … Read more

Pad Thai (with Chicken or Shrimp)

Ingredients 10 oz Thai rice noodles 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into small strips, or 1 lb extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp fish sauce 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips and strips halved 1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots 2 cloves garlic 5 green onions, whites minced, greens sliced into 1-inch pieces 2 cups bean … Read more

Fresh Homemade Salsa

Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs ripe Roma tomatoes* (about 5 – 6) 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes** 2 green onions,*** ends trimmed, chopped into thirds 1/3 cup chopped red onion (about 1/4 of a medium) 1 jalapeno pepper,**** seeded and roughly chopped 1/3 cup fresh cilantro (about a handful) 1 large clove garlic, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp granulated sugar (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Combine … Read more

Freakin’ Fantastic Fried Rice – Quick, Easy, And Peasy!

Why order takeout orders ? This homemade version is a million times healthier, cheaper, and tastier! I absolutely love ordering takeaways, especially when I’m tired of my mind and have absolutely no energy to even go to the kitchen. But when I spent $ 10 on fried shrimp fried rice with only 4 shrimp in … Read more

Sloppy Joe Sandwich

Stay away from canned sauces and try these homemade dirty smoothies! It truly is the best childhood favorite!  As we approached the upcoming holiday season, I have been thinking of family-friendly meals. You know, those are the meals your kids always want to eat. In our house, this macaroni with cheese and baked cream is … Read more

Breakfast Casserole

This super easy and budget friendly breakfast casserole is loaded with potatoes, sausage, AND cheese! They are going to have trouble controlling themselves when this is on the table. Ingredients 1 pkg. tater tots 8 eggs 2 c. fat free half & half 1 lb. sage bulk sausage 2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 … Read more

Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients:6 boneless skinless chicken breasts…1 (16 ounce) bottle light Italian dressing1⁄2 cup light ranch salad dressing2 tablespoons olive oil5 tablespoons minced garlic, divided (I used the pre-minced stuff from the jar)2 1⁄4 cups shredded parmesan cheese, divided (not the stuff in the green jar)1 tablespoon dried parsleyolive oil flavored cooking spray1⁄3 cup finely chopped white … Read more

Meat Pies Recipe:

This Classic Meat Pie is the real deal. Flaky, Once you try this meat pie you will never want to buy another. It’s very yummy. Ingredients Ground beef- 1 pound Onion, chopped- 1 small Condensed beef with vegetables and barley soup, undiluted- 1 can (11 ounces) Condensed golden mushroom soup, undiluted- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) Uncooked potatoes, cut into … Read more

Oven Baked Moin Moin – Oven Baked Moi Moi Recipe

Ingredients: 3 Cups Brown/Black Eyed Beans 2 Cooking Spoons Palm oil 1 Cooking Spoon Vegetable/ Sunflower oil 1 cup Chicken Stock ( Optional) 2 Bell pepper (tatashe) or Shombo 1 Onion 1 Atarodo 3 Tablespoons Ground Crayfish Smoked or Raw prawns 4 Boiled Eggs 1 Inch Ginger root 3 Cloves Garlic 2 Bouillon cubes Salt … Read more

Beef and Barley Soup

Beef Barley Soup is incredibly easy and so delicious.This homemade beef barley soup can be made ahead of time and freezes well making it the perfect family dinner! I have to tell you, there is nothing like a good hearty soup. When I make a soup, I am aiming for one that warms you from the inside out, and makes you … Read more

New Orleans Shrimp Po Boy

Po Boys are a New Orleans staple. Buy some good crusty French Bread, not the soft stuff. INGREDIENTS 6 -8 medium shrimp, per sandwich Peanut oil (for frying, enough to cover shrimp) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg 1/2 cup milk salt pepper 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder … Read more