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Breakfast & Brunch
Banana Bread
Ingredients:
•4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups brown sugar
• 1 ½ cup butter
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 4-5 cups mashed overripe bananas
• Drizzle of vanilla extract
• Heavy drizzle of honey
Instructions:
1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Beat brown sugar and butter until smooth. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas.
4. Mix banana mixture into flour mixture until just combined.
5. Pour into loaf pan. Bake ~60 min or until toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool in pan 10 min, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Protein Banana Bread
• Same as Banana Bread, add protein powder.
Green Eggs Breakfast
Ingredients:
• Eggs or egg whites
• Spinach
• Shredded cheese (optional)
• Ham or turkey, chopped
• White or sweet onion
• Salt, pepper, garlic
Instructions:
1. Sauté spinach, onions, ham/turkey in olive oil.
2. Whisk eggs and pour over. Cook until set.
3. Sprinkle cheese on top if desired.
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Ashley’s Breakfast Sammy
• Wheat toast, sunny side up egg, cheese (optional), ham or bacon, spinach, mashed avocado with everything bagel seasoning.
Banana Almond Butter Toast
• Wheat toast topped with almond butter and banana slices.
Breakfast Veggie Scramble
Ingredients:
- Eggs
- Bell peppers any kind
- Onion any kind
- Spinach
- Cheese
- Tomato
- Mushrooms
- Olive oil
Instructions:
- Scramble everything together till eggs have no runny spots left
- Dice all veggies and set aside ready to go
- Oil or butter pan and heat it up
- Add veggies to pan first and fry in olive oil for more well done veggies
- Crack eggs or egg whites into pan & add veggies, cheese & seasonings on top if not in pan
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Appetizers & Dips
Jarlsberg Dip
Ingredients:
• 2 ½ cups grated Jarlsberg cheese
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp diced red onion
• 2 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Pinch kosher salt & pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives (for topping)
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Blackened Zesty Sauce
• Mayo, apple cider vinegar, Prosecco vinegar, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, sugar.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Shredded chicken, cream cheese, Frank’s Red Hot, ranch, blue cheese, green onions.
• Cook until hot and combined.
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Bang Bang Shrimp
Ingredients:
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled
• ½ cup buttermilk
• ¾ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup mayo
• ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
• ¼ tsp sriracha
• Oil for frying
Instructions: Fry shrimp until golden, toss with sauce.
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Spinach Wraps
• Pepper jack cheese, spinach, kale/romaine, protein (chicken/turkey), hummus or roasted red pepper spread.
• Variations: Parmesan chicken, crockpot chicken, ground turkey.
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Chicken Ranch Pita Wraps
• Chicken strips, white onion, feta or blue cheese, optional Caesar dressing.
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Vegan Quinoa Salad
• 2 cups quinoa
• 1 ½ cups cucumber, 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, ¼–1 cup red onion
• 1–2 cups spinach
• 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ cup mint, ¼ cup parsley
• Salt, pepper, lemon zest
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Broccoli Salad
• 1 bag chopped broccoli mix, 2–4 tbsp mayo or yogurt, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1–2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt & pepper, shredded cheese, bacon bits, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, red onion.
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Chipotle Corn Salsa
• Red onion, roasted poblano, jalapeños, corn, lime/lemon juice, salt, pepper, optional chili powder/garlic.
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Chicken & Poultry
Blackened Chicken
• Chicken breasts rolled in flour & spice mix, sprayed with olive oil, baked or air fried.
BBQ Chicken
• Paprika, cayenne, black pepper, garlic, onion powders, BBQ sauce, olive oil. Cook until 165°F.
Ginger Chicken
• Chicken strips, egg wash, breading (flour, cornstarch, paprika, ginger, garlic powder, etc.)
• Fry or air fry, toss in honey-soy-sriracha sauce.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
• Chicken breast, olive oil, parmesan, lemon juice, paprika, onion, garlic, optional pesto. Bake 425°F, 20–30 min.
Chicken Spinach Pesto Penne
• Pasta, chicken/turkey, spinach, pesto, parmesan, garlic, optional vegetables. Cook in crockpot 6–8 hr.
Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas
• Chicken strips, bell peppers, onions, spices, olive oil, tomatoes, chicken broth, seasoning packets.
Pesto Chicken/Turkey Crock Pot
• Whole bag of frozen chicken, onion, chicken broth, olive oil, garlic, pesto, seasonings. Serve with pasta or spinach wraps.
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Beef & Pork
Chuck Roast / Pulled Beef Brisket
• Chuck roast, olive oil, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, potatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire, herbs, seasoning. Slow cook until tender.
Pulled Pork BBQ Grilled Cheese
• Pre-cooked pulled pork, onion, garlic, BBQ sauce, buttered toast with Havarti cheese.
Bison Burgers
• Ground bison mixed with cheese, onion, Dijon, honey mustard, soy, Worcestershire, seasonings. Top with garlic mayo, spinach, pepper jack, bacon.
Honey Garlic Pork Chops
• Pork chops seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, lemon pepper, honey, vinegar, blackening seasoning, chicken broth. Pan cook 10–15 min.
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Seafood
Blackened Shrimp
• Shrimp coated with chili, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic, brown sugar, thyme, baked or air fried with olive oil.
Margarita Shrimp Tacos
• Shrimp marinated in tequila, lime, chili, paprika, cumin. Serve with coleslaw, guacamole, cotija cheese, lettuce, salsa.
Lobster Tails
• Butter, paprika, garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley. Broil 1 min per ounce.
Balsamic Glazed Salmon
• Salmon baked with olive oil, garlic, balsamic glaze (honey, balsamic, Dijon), 400°F for 15 min.
Oven Baked Salmon
• Olive oil, seasonings, lemon juice, optional parmesan, bake 420°F 18–25 min.
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Pasta & Grains
D’mico & Sons Pasta Salad
• Rotini pasta, celery, dried cherries, turkey, almonds, poppy seeds, mayo, champagne vinegar, powdered sugar, salt & pepper.
Parmesan Chicken Pasta Primavera
• Pasta, olive oil, spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice, parmesan. Optional: substitute fish or shrimp.
Crock Pot Quinoa, Zucchini, Spinach & Chicken
• Quinoa, chicken breast, olive oil, spinach, zucchini, onion, chicken broth.
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Pizza & Flatbreads
Margherita Pizza
• Flatbread dough, olive oil, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, prosciutto, spinach, pesto drizzle.
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Vegetarian & Vegan
Roasted Cauliflower
• Olive oil, paprika, garlic, salt, pepper, bake 425°F 25–30 min.
• Italian: parmesan, parsley, lemon zest, red pepper flakes
• Mexican: cumin, chili powder, toasted pepitas, cilantro, lime zest
• Indian: curry powder, red pepper flakes, cilantro
Chickpea Tikka Masala
• Chickpeas, onions, spices (curry, turmeric, cumin, red pepper), olive oil, optional chicken. Serve with rice.
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Sauces, Butters & Condiments
Garlic Herb Butter
• Butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, basil optional.
Garlic Butter Steak
• Steak cooked with garlic herb butter and fresh herbs.
Blackened Zesty Sauce
• Mayo, apple cider vinegar, Prosecco vinegar, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, sugar.
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Casseroles & Bakes
Healthy Green Bean Casserole
• Green beans, cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire, soy, scallions, cheese, crispy fried onions. Bake 350°F 30–32 min.
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Desserts & Snacks
Frozen Blueberry Yogurt
• Love Crunch granola, frozen blueberries, vanilla Oikos yogurt.