Author Archive 'Anne Jackson'

21 Sep. 17

Carrot Cake Smoothie

Carrot Cake Smoothie

1 large carrot, peeled and grated 8 walnut halves, preferably soaked overnight 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 4 dates, chopped and pitted ½ cup almond milk or more, if needed Simply blend all ingredients together..

21 Sep. 17

Apple Pie Energy Bites

Apple Pie Energy Bites

1 cup medjool dates (about 10) 1 packed cup dried apple rings 1/2 cup almonds (or nuts of choice) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (depending on taste) 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 tablespoon coconut..

21 Sep. 17

White Zucchini Corn Pizza

White Zucchini Corn Pizza

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds 1/2 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to..

21 Sep. 17

Roasted Butternut Bacon Soup

Roasted Butternut Bacon Soup

1 butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut in 1-inch chunks 1 onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4 slices bacon, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground black..

20 Sep. 17

Cabbage Sausage & Potato Soup

Cabbage Sausage Soup

1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 medium leeks, sliced into ⅛ inch rounds, white and pale green parts only 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 small green..

20 Sep. 17

Chai Butternut Squash Soup

Chai Butternut Squash Soup

2 cups vegetable stock 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 apple, cored and diced 1 medium (uncooked) butternut squash*, peeled, seeded and diced 1 small white onion, peeled and diced 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or more..

19 Sep. 17

Grilled Pesto Chicken Kabobs

Grilled Pesto Chicken Kabob

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup prepared pesto 1 pint cherry tomatoes Olive oil, for grilling FOR THE MOZZARELLA BALLS: 12 small mozzarella balls 1 tablespoon prepared pesto In a medium bowl, combine the chicken..

19 Sep. 17

Harvest Cobb Chicken Bowl

Harvest Cobb Chicken Bowl

1 small butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch dice 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 slices thick-cut bacon 4 large eggs, 2 whole boneless, skinless..

18 Sep. 17

5 Ingredient Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

2 large sweet potatoes 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup prepared salsa, plus additional for serving 4 large eggs 1-2 avocados, sliced OPTIONAL, FOR TOPPING: Chopped fresh cilantro, cheese, nonfat Greek yogurt Preheat the oven to..

18 Sep. 17

Crockpot Chicken Chili

Crockpot Chicken Chili

1 1/4# chicken breasts 4 cups chicken stock 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained 2 (4.5-ounce) cans diced green chiles 3 cloves minced garlic 1 small onion, finely diced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano..