Hash Brown Egg Casserole

 

Hash Brown Egg Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 2 pound package frozen hash brown potatoes thawed
  • 1 cup ham cubed
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 10 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease a 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Place the hash browns in the bottom of the casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle the ham over the hash browns, then sprinkle the cheese.
  • Mix the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and onion in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the top.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until cooked through.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 24 oz Chicken thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Plain yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Fresh, finely grated
  • 2 tsp Garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Salt

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Fresh, finely grated
  • 1 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
  • 1 1/12 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Ground corinader
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 14 oz Tomato puree
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/4 cups Heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water If needed

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken with all of the ingredients for the chicken marinade; let marinate for10 minutes to an hour.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Whensizzling, add chicken pieces in batches , making surenot to crowd the pan. Between each batches, re-oilthe pan. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. Set aside and keep warm.
  • In the same pan, melt the butter. Cook the onions until soft.
  • Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then add garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and coriander. Cook for about 20seconds, while stirring occasionally.
  • Pour in the tomato puree. Let simmer on medium-low for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens and becomes a deep red-brown color.
  • Stir the cream and brown sugar through the sauce. Add the chicken back into the pan and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick and bubbling. If needed, pour in water to thin out the sauce.
  • Let cool for a few minutes and enjoy! Top with cilantroand serve with brown rice and naan.

Notes

Total:
Minced garlic- 3 tbsp
Ginger- 2 tbsp
Garam masala- 3.5 tbsp
Turmeric- 2 tsp
Cumin- 2 tsp
Chili powder- 1.5 tsp
Salt- 1.5 tsp
 

Sushi Stacks

Sushi Stacks

Cook Time 14 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cooked sushi rice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1/2 Cucumber Diced and patted dry
  • 1 Avocado Thinly sliced
  • 1 Carrot Finely grated
  • 1 5oz can tuna in water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Siracha
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix mayo and sriracha. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine cooked rice and rice vinegar. Cover and set aside.
  • In a third bowl, drain tuna of all water and combine with half of the sriracha mayo. Leave the remainder for drizzling at the end.
  • To assemble, take a 1/2 cup measuring cup and sprinkle sesame seeds into the bottom if desired. Next, layer 1/3 of the cumber, carrot, and avocado. spread 1/3 of the tuna on top and press down evenly with a spoon or spatula. Lastly, add 1/3 cup of sushi rice.
  • Flip the cup onto a plate and tap to loosen, slowly pulling the cup straight up to release stack.
  • Drizzle with remaining sriracha mayo and sprinkle with more sesame seeds.

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse

Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

Chocolate Mixture

  • 7 oz 60% dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 4 Large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups Heavy cream
  • 1/2 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Espresso powder Optional

Whipped Topping

  • 3/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

Mousse Instructions

  • Place the chopped chocolate in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl beat the egg yolks and granulated sugar with hand mixer on medium-high speed until the mixture is thick and smooth.
  • In a medium saucepan warm 1 cup of cream over medium-heat until it simmers.
  • Remove the pan from heat and slowly whisk half of the hot cream (1/2 cup) into the egg yolk/sugar mixture, whisking constantly and adding it very gradually, to temper the mixture. Slowly add another 1/4 cup of hot cream. Leave remaining cream in pan.
  • Transfer the mixture back to the saucepan and cook over medium-heat, stirring constantly, (until mixture is thick enough to easily coat the back of a spoon), about 5minutes.
  • Add the warm mixture over chopped chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is smooth and melted, then whisk in the vanilla, espresso powder, and salt. Cover and chill for 1-2hrs.
  • Once chilled, beat the remaining 3/4 cups of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, until evenly combined.
  • Spoon the mousse into dessert cups, top with whipped topping and chocolate shavings and enjoy

Whipped Topping Instructions

  • In a large bowl, use hand mixer to beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until medium-stiff peaks form

Notes

-Ghirardelli chocolate chips work with this recipe
-It will seem like the recipe isn't coming together (ie- burning, thickening), but it works out
-Recipe uses 2 cups heavy cream total
-Whipped *cream* and whipped *topping* are not the same in the recipe

Black Bean Sliders

 

Black Bean Sliders

Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 8 Sliders

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion Diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 2 Carrots Shredded
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 Cans Black Beans Rinsed and Drained
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 Cup Quick Oats
  • 8 Slider Buns
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a pan on medium high heat. Add onion, garlic, salt and pepper and cook until fragrant and onion is translucent.
  • Add carrot, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Continue cooking until carrot is tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a bowl, mash black beans. Add onion-carrot mixture, soy sauce, and oats. Mix well. Form mixture into 8slider-sized patties.
  • Freeze patties for 10 minutes to set.
  • Coat a clean pan with oil and heat over medium heat. Remove patties from freezer and place in pan. Cook patties, flipping halfway through.
  • Top slider bun with desired toppings

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

 

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Servings 22 pieces

Ingredients

  • 1.5 Cups Oats
  • 1 Cup Peanut Butter
  • 2 Scoops Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Flax Seeds
  • 1/2 tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1/2 Cup Honey
  • 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips Optional

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients in bowl.
  • Shape into golf ball size balls.
  • Store in fridge or freezer.

Crockpot Mac and Cheese

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Servings 22 pieces

Ingredients

  • 1.5 Cups Oats
  • 1 Cup Peanut Butter
  • 2 Scoops Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Flax Seeds
  • 1/2 tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1/2 Cup Honey
  • 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips Optional

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients in bowl.
  • Shape into golf ball size balls.
  • Store in fridge or freezer.

Pasta Fagioli

Pasta Fagioli

Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Cups Beefless Grounds
  • 1 1/2 Cups Chopped Yellow Onion
  • 1 Cup Diced Carrots
  • 1 Cup Diced Celery
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 24 Oz Tomato Sauce
  • 29 Oz Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 15 Oz Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 Tsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Dried Basil
  • 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
  • 3/4 Tsp Dried Thyme
  • Black Pepper
  • 1 Cup Dried Ditalini Pasta
  • 15 Oz Dark Red Kidney Beans Drained and Rinsed
  • 15 Oz Great Northern Beans Drained and Rinsed
  • 1 Tbsp Dried Parsley

Instructions

  • Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add beefless ground and cook, stirring occasionally until cooked through.
  • Transfer grounds to a plate, set aside. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil in same pot.
  • Add onions, carrots, and celery and sauté over medium heat until tender about 6 minutes, add garlic and sauté 1 minute longer.
  • Add broth, tomato sauce, water, canned tomatoes, sugar, basil, oregano, thyme, and marjoram, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low, cover with lid and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, until veggies are soft, about 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile prepare ditalani pasta according to directions on package, cooking to al dente.
  • Add cooked and drained pasta, beefless grounds, kidney beans, and great northern beans to soup. Thin with a little more broth or water if desired.
  • Allow to cook 1 minute longer. Stir in parsley.

Stir Fried Rice

Stir Fried Rice

Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas and Carrots
  • 1 Small Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 4 cups Rice Cooked and Chilled
  • 3 Green Onions thinly sliced
  • 3-4 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil

Instructions

  • Heat 1/2 tbsp butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat until melted
  • Add egg, cook until scrambled. Remove to a separate plate.
  • Melt 1 tbsp butter in pan. Add onion to pan and cook 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, peas and carrots along with salt and pepper. Sauté until all ingredients are tender and warmed through, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Increase heat to high, add in remaining butter, and stir until melted. Add rice, green onion, and soy sauce. Stir until combined. Continue sautéing until all ingredients are heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Add eggs, stir, and cook until heated.
  • Remove from heat, add sesame oil, and stir well.
  • Taste and season with additional soy sauce if needed.

Breakfast Casserole

 

Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

  • 4 Slices Bread
  • Sausage
  • 1 Cup Grated Cheese
  • 6 Eggs
  • 1 Cup Milk
  • 1 Tsp Mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • Spray 9x9 pan
  • Crumble bread into pan
  • Cook and drain sausage, then crumble over pan
  • Sprinkle cheese over pan
  • Beat eggs, milk, and mustard. Then pour over pan.
  • Bake for 30-45 minutes at 350