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Cauliflower Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Cauliflower Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Cauliflower Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Servings

2-3

Ingredients

Instructions

In a large sautée pan heat 1 tbsp of olive oil on high. Add the bag of frozen gnocchi along with the liquid of your choice (I start with ¼ cup of liquid and then add water if I need to continue thawing the gnocchi. You can use all water or all broth). Cook for about 5-7 minutes. The goal is to warm the gnocchi all the way through with sticking. If it starts to stick you can add some water or a little oil. 

After the gnocchi has cooked through, season everything with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (if you want a kick). Add in the clove of minced garlic and stir. Add the jarred marinara sauce and a handful of fresh spinach. Stir until the spinach has wilted and the sauce has warmed through (about 3 minutes). Add in cheeses or your choice. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt/pepper. 

To serve:

Serve a few spoonfuls of the gnocchi onto each plate. Garish with torn fresh basil and extra cheese. Enjoy!

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French Onion Chicken

French Onion Chicken

French Onion Chicken

Servings

4

Ingredients

Instructions

Add 2 tbsps of butter to a cast iron or non-stick skillet. Turn heat on medium-high. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add them to the pan and cook about 3-5 minutes each side (this is for the thin chicken cutlets, if you are using thicker breasts, cook until white all the way through). Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. 

Peel the onions and cut them in half. Thinly slice each half into thin ⅛ half moon strips. Add the onions to the same skillet that you cooked the chicken in with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Start with the heat on medium-high with the lid on for about 5 minutes.  Continue stirring the onions every few minutes, alternating between lid on and off until everything is browned and caramelized (about 20 minutes total).  Season with salt, pepper and thyme. Right before the onions are done cooking, add a tbsp of flour. Cook for one minute while stirring, then deglaze the pan with white wine or sherry while scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook the wine for a few minutes. 

Next, add the chicken broth to the pan and whisk. Add the chicken cutlets back into the pan. Top each one with onions and cheese. Cover with a lid for 3-5 minutes until the cheese has melted. Serve with vegetable or salad of choice!

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Sheet Pan Garden Veggie Pesto Pasta

Sheet Pan Garden Veggie Pesto Pasta

Sheet Pan Garden Veggie Pesto Pasta

Servings

4

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F. 

Add the broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms and zucchini to a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper and drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil, 2 tbsp of pesto, salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 15 minutes, give the tray a toss, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the veggies are tender and charred. Remove from the oven. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Before straining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.

In a large pot, combine the cooked pasta, cooked veggies, cheese, and  extra pesto to coat everything evenly (about 3-4 tbsp). If the mixture is thick you can add a little of the reserved pasta water. Taste for seasonings and garnish with extra cheese.

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Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls with Red Pepper Yogurt Sauce

Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls with Red Pepper Yogurt Sauce

Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls with Red Pepper Yogurt Sauce

Servings

4

Ingredients

Seasonings for Cauliflower/Sweet Potato:
For the Bowl
For the Roasted Red Pepper Yogurt Sauce

Equipment Needed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line two sheet trays with parchment paper. To one tray, add the sweet potato that has been cut into “fry” shapes. Toss with seasonings and olive oil. Bake for about 35 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until tender and charring. 

To the other pan, add the cauliflower florets and toss with olive oil and seasonings. Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until tender and beginning to char. 

To make the roasted red pepper sauce, add all the ingredients needed to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and reserve for serving.

Next, build your bowl! Start with lettuce, cucumbers, sauce, cauliflower, and sweet potatoes. Garnish with yogurt sauce, feta, and sliced avocado.

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Butternut Squash ‘Lasagna’ Stacks with Sage Pesto

Butternut Squash ‘Lasagna’ Stacks with Sage Pesto

Butternut Squash ‘Lasagna’ Stacks with Sage Pesto

Servings

3-4

Ingredients

For the Grain
For the Ricotta Mix
For the Pesto
For the Side Salad

Equipment Needed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line two sheet trays with parchment paper. Cut the neck of the squash into ¼ – inch round discs. Once you get to the seeded part of the squash you can scoop out the seeds and cut the remaining squash into half circle shapes. I like to roast these for snacking! Divide the squash between two sheet trays lined with parchment paper and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for about 30-45 minutes minutes flipping once halfway through, until tender and browning. 

For the Farro:

Add 1 cup of farro with 2.5 cups of liquid (I like chicken or vegetable broth) to a medium sized pot over high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the liquid has just been absorbed. Season with salt and pepper and add in a tbsp of the sage pesto. 

To make the Pesto: 

Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste for seasonings and adjust salt/pepper/honey. If the sauce is too thick, add olive oil.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the ricotta, goat cheese, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Set aside. 

To Assemble:

Layer a butternut squash round with the ricotta mix, grain, and pesto. Repeat with 3 butternut rounds total until you have a nice stack. 

In a large salad bowl, toss all the ingredients for the salad together. Serve on the side.

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