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Ingredients 1 lb. mild sausage 1 lb. spicy sausage 2 cans white beans 1 can stewed tomatoes 1 bunch kale 3 carrots 2 celery stalks 1 white onion 1 Tbsp. tomato paste 1 1/2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning 1 tsp. salt (to taste) 4 cups vegetable broth 2 cups water drizzle of olive oil Directions InContinue reading “Italian Sausage and Bean Soup”

Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Arugula Toast Ingredients and Directions 1 piece of bread handful of arugula 2 pieces proscuitto 5-6 balls of mini mozzarella 1/2 Tbsp. salted butter drizzle of olive oil drizzle of spicy honey fresh thyme salt and pepper to taste Melt the butter and olive oil in a pan and toast the bread. PileContinue reading “Brunch Game Strong – Episode 8”

Ingredients 1 lb. flank steak 2-3 large yellow onions 6 cloves garlic 4 golden potatoes 4 carrots 1 can cut green beans 12 oz. beef stock 4 cups water 1/2 tsp. Nature’s Season 1 Tbsp. salt 1/4 tsp. turmeric 2 Tbsp. salted butter 1 Tbsp. olive oil Directions Slice the onions into half circles. InContinue reading “Caramelized Onion and Steak Soup”

Ingredients 1 box or bag of arugula 4-6 avocados 4-6 oz. queso fresco 1 cup sweety drop peppers lemon juice Tajin salt and pepper Directions On a large platter spread the arugula into an even layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Slice the avocados in half, remove the seed, and peel the skin off.Continue reading “Avocado Salad”

Ingredients crackers (I used Breton gluten free crackers) butternut squash goat cheese Marcona almonds hot (spicey) honey bacon fresh thyme salt Directions Slice thin rounds from the smaller end of the butternut squash. No need to peel the skin off, it’s edible! On an oiled and foiled baking sheet, place them evenly and sprinkle withContinue reading “Butternut Squash Canapes”

Ingredients 10 oz. mild sausage 10 oz. hot sausage 2 cloves garlic 1/2 white onion 2 celery stalks 3 carrots 12 oz. crushed tomatos 2 cans (8 oz.) cannellini beans 1 head purple kale (green kale or spinach would work too) 1 cup half and half (or heavy cream, or something of the like) 1Continue reading “Cannellini Bean and Sausage Soup”

Ingredients 12 oz. proscuitto 1/2 small butternut squash 16 oz. ricotta 8 oz. small curd cottage cheese 4 oz. parmesan 6-8 oz. pesto fresh mozzarella lasagna noodles 4 oz. stock (I used turkey stock because that’s what I had on hand) 1/2 tsp. garlic salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper Directions Peel the skin from theContinue reading “Prosciutto and Squash Lasagna”

Ingredients 2-3 cups cooked chicken 2 leeks 2 cups carrots (chopped) 1 white onion 2 green onions 1 tsp. Nature’s Seasons 4 oz. pancetta 1 box biscuit mix 2 cups milk 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup vegetable broth (chicken would work too) 1/2 cup water Directions In a large skillet, brown theContinue reading “Chicken and Vegetable Cobbler”

Ingredients 2 honey nut squash 1 box stuffing/dressing (I used Trader Joe’s gluten free stuffing mix.) 1 Tbsp. honey 1-2 cloves garlic 1/4 tsp. Nature’s Seasons 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 Tbsp. water Directions Peel the honey nut squash, trim ends off, cut in half, and scoop out strings and seeds. Using two chopsticksContinue reading “Honey Nut Squash and Stuffing”

TAC Salad & Poached Eggs Ingredients and Directions 1/2 avocado 6-8 cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup corn 2 eggs 1 tsp chili crisp water vinegar salt Slice the avocado and cherry tomatoes into bite sized pieces. Combine with corn and salt to taste. (TAC = tomatoes, avocado, corn and it goes with everything!) Poach the eggsContinue reading “Brunch Game Strong – Episode 7”