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Veggie Packed Pasta
Ingredients: 1 Box pasta of choice Spinach and/or kale (at your discretion) 1/2 C Cannellini beans 1 T Pesto (or other preferred spices) Of note - you might want to adjust the ratios from what I have. This recipe is meant to use up what you have leftover in the fridge...which can change the flavor profile. This image shows a blend of tomatoes, spinach, and carrots. Make the box of pasta and drain. Blend veggies into a puree. Taste test to make sure that you like the combinati


Easy Naan Pizza
Ingredients: 1 Naan The following ingredients are at your preference: Cheese Sauce/Pesto Toppings (this specific image shows carrots and pickles because I was trying to use up what was left in my fridge!) Instructions: Preheat oven to 425F. Place naan on baking sheet. I like to put tinfoil down on mine (as you can see) so that it's easier to clean. Bake for 15-24 minutes or until crispy. Cut naan into smaller pieces, again at your preference. Serve and enjoy!


Macaroni & Cheese & Peas
Ingredients: 1 Box pasta of choice 1 T Butter 1 C Milk 1 C Cheese (I like a mix of cheddar and mozzarella) 1 C flour 1 Bag frozen peas Instructions: Of note - feel free to adjust my cheese sauce amounts to ensure you get the cheese sauce that works best for you. You also can add any spices you might want - consider adding chili powder and cumin for a bit of a kick! Preheat oven to 400F. Make your preferred pasta. Drain it. Pour frozen peas (no need to defrost) into a baking


Cranberry Butter
This quick easy cranberry butter is a perfect add on for any occasion.


Sheet Pan Pancake Bars
Ingredients: Kodiak Cake Flapjack & Waffle mix of choice (can also use another pancake mix of choice) Raspberries, frozen Chocolate...


Curry Tofu Sheet Pan Meal
Ingredients: - 1 Head of cauliflower - 1 C Cherry tomatoes - 1 Package extra firm tofu - 1/4 C Olive oil - 1 Onion - 2 Peppers - 2 C...


Meat (less) Hot Sauce for Rochester Style Plates
Ingredients: - 1 t Olive Oil - 1/2 C Diced Onion - 2 Garlic Cloves, Diced - 1 Box Tofu (~14oz drained) - 1 cup vegetable broth (You may...


Easy Macaroni Salad
Ingredients: -1 Box Banza Pasta (you can use whatever pasta you want; keep in mind that may change the ratio of ingredients below) - 1/2...


Carrot Cake Smoothie
Ingredients: - 1 C milk of choice - 1 Serving vanilla protein powder of choice OR 1 C yogurt (I recommend whole milk) - 1 Banana (peel...


Broccoli Christmas Tree & Dill Dip
Ingredients: - 6 Heads of Broccoli - 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes - 1 Yellow Pepper - 1 12″ Foam Craft Cone - LOTS of Toothpicks - 1 Cup Whole...


Creamy Avocado Garlic Dipping Sauce
Ingredients: - 1 Cup plain Greek yogurt - 1 TBS Bragg’s Liquid Aminos - 1 TBS diced garlic - 1/2 Avocado - 1 tsp of pepper (or to taste)...


Grandpa’s Pumpkin Pie in a Cup
Ingredients: - 1/2 Cup Pumpkin, canned - 1 TBS Pumpkin Spice Flavored and Sugar Free Coffee - Creamer - ½ Cup Carrot Juice - 2 oz Whiskey...


Apple Spiced Pie in a Cup
Ingredients: - 1 Apple - 1 TBS Cinnamon - 1 TBS Honey - 2 TBS Oatmeal (dry) - ½ Cup Greek Yogurt - 2 oz Whiskey (optional) Directions: -...


Huevos Rancheros (in 5 Minutes)
Salad Ingredients: - 1/2 Sweet Potato - 1/4 C Salsa - 1/2 Bell Pepper, diced - 1/3 C Black Beans, rinsed - 2 TBS Greek Yogurt - 1/4...


Zesty Cucumber Salad
Ingredients: - 1/2 C Chickpeas - 1/4 C Feta - 1 Cucumber - 1 1/2 TBS Olive Oil - 1 TBS Dill Weed Seasoning - 1 Tsp Celery Salt...


PB&J Overnight Oats
Ingredients: - 1 C Mixed Berries - 2 TBS Peanut Butter - 1/3 C Quick Oats - 1/2 C Almond Milk Directions: - Complete the following steps...


3 Ingredient Neapolitan Smoothie
Ingredients: - 1 C Frozen Mixed Berries - 1 Scoop PlantFusion Chocolate Powder - 1 C Milk of Choice Directions: - Blend and enjoy.


Caprese Salad (in 5 Minutes)
Ingredients: - 2 oz mozzarella - 2 Roma tomatoes, diced - 1 C Basil, fresh & diced Directions: - Combine all ingredients. - Add olive oil...


Vegetable Stir Fry (in 5 minutes)
Ingredients: - 1/2 C Rice Noodles - 1 C Wegman’s Stir Fry Vegetable Mix - 1 TBS Bragg’s Liquid Amino’s - 3 oz tofu or chicken (your...


Protein Packed Buffalo Mac & Cheese
Ingredients: 1 Box Banza Pasta (or plant-based pasta of choice) 1 C Cheddar Cheese 2 Jalapeno Peppers 2 TBS Olive Oil 1 Bell Pepper...

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