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Ingredients 2 lbs. chicken breakfast sausage (turkey or pork sausage would work too) 1 – 1.5 cups almond flour 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup shredded cheese (I used the Unexpected Cheddar from Trader Joe’s) 1/2 cup frozen spinach 1 egg 1 tsp. black pepper Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Defrost the frozen spinachContinue reading “Chicken Breakfast Biscuits”

Ingredients 2-3 slices of deli ham 4 eggs 1/2 cup brie 1-1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 Tbsp. parmesan 1 tsp fresh thyme butter salt and pepper to taste bread for dipping water Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees and put 4-6 cups of water on to boil. Thoroughly butter two ramekins and placeContinue reading “Shirred Eggs with Ham and Cheese”

Ingredients 4 eggs 12 oz. heavy whipping cream 8 oz. cream of mushroom soup 12 oz. gravy (I used Trader Joe’s gluten free, premade gravy and it is FABULOUS) 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme 1 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. Nature’s Seasons 1 lb. chicken sausage (any sausage you prefer will work) 1Continue reading “Sausage, Kale, & Bean Strata”

Welcome to Episode 2 of Big Salad Energy! Just a reminder, each recipe makes six, 32 oz. jar salads and two, 16 oz. jars of dressing. Macaroni Pasta Salads – with creamy basil dressing Ingredients and Directions 2 chicken breasts 1 box macaroni noodles of choice – I kept it gluten free with Banza 8Continue reading “Big Salad Energy – Episode 2”

Ingredients 6-8 zucchinis 1 lb. ground pork 1 cup ricotta 1/2 cup parmesan 1 jar tomato basil marinara 2 tsp. Nature’s Seasons olive oil Directions Wash the zucchinis and chop the very ends off. Slice in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds, effectively making boats. Drizzle with olive oil and Nature’s Seasons (or yourContinue reading “Zucchini Lasagna Boats”

Each week I meal prep for my best friend, Elliot, and myself. Jar salads are an absolute staple. They are the perfect size (32 oz., wide mouth, Ball jars for the salads – 16 oz., wide mouth Ball jars for the dressing) and keep incredibly well with each of us having three salads a week.Continue reading “Big Salad Energy – Episode 1”

Prosciutto Wrapped Melon with Cheese Ingredients and Directions 3 slices of a Galia melon (honeydew or cantaloupe would work too) 3 slices of prosciutto 2 wedges Laughing Cow Cheese (any soft cheese – brie, port wine, etc. would work too) cracked black pepper Spread the cheese into swirls on the bottom of your bowl. SliceContinue reading “Brunch Game Strong – Episode 10”

Ingredients 1 sweet potato 1 bunch asparagus 1 cup broccolini 2 leeks 12 eggs 1 Tbsp dried dill 1 Tbsp dried oregano 1 tsp Nature’s Seasons 1 cup feta 1/2 cup parmesan 1 tsp olive oil salt and pepper to taste Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash and chop the broccolini, asparagus, and leeks.Continue reading “Asparagus and Sweet Potato Frittata”

Cantaloupe, Prosciutto, and Burrata Ingredients and Directions 1 cup fresh cantaloupe 2 slices prosciutto 1 ball burrata drizzle olive oil fresh thyme cracked pepper Slice the cantaloups, tear the prosciutto into bite sized pieces, and place the burrata in the middle. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and fresh cracked pepper. ScrambledContinue reading “Brunch Game Strong – Episode 9”

Ingredients 1 whole chicken 1 lb. multi colored baby carrots 2 large potatoes 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. salted butter 1 tsp. paprika salt and pepper fresh thyme Directions Wash the carrots and trim the stem ends. Wash and chop potatoes into bite sized pieces. In a large roasting pan drizzle olive oil andContinue reading “Spatchcock Chicken”