Fill a dutch oven (or stock pot) with enough water to cover an inch of the potatoes. Boil for about 6-7 minutes until soft. They do not need to be cooked through yet. Drain the pot and set potatoes aside.
Healthy Dinner Recipes
Chicken Meatballs and “Spaghetti”
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silk pad.
Chicken Marsala
Season pounded out chicken with salt and pepper on both sides then dredge in the almond flour. Heat 1 tablespoon grasped oil and 1 tablespoon ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
Homemade Meatloaf
2 tsp. canola oil 1 cup finely chopped white mushrooms 1 onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 1 pound ground bison, lean ground beef (7% fat or less) or ground turkey ½ cup quick-cooking (not instant) oats 1 large egg or 2 large egg whites 3 Tbsp. ketchup 1 … Read More
Mini-Pizzas
4 whole wheat English muffins, split and toasted 2/3 cup marinara sauce 1 cup finely chopped kale or spinach 1 yellow or green bell pepper, cored and finely chopped 1 (6-ounce) package light string cheese 16 slices black olives Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange muffins on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet and spoon marinara onto … Read More
Rosemary Skewered Shrimp
12 long sprigs fresh rosemary ½ cup fresh basil leaves, sliced, plus more for garnish ½ cup coconut oil, melted 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tsp. lemon zest 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. crushed red chile flakes ½ tsp. sea salt ¼ tsp. ground black pepper 2 pounds large shrimp (16/20 count), peeled … Read More
Whole-Wheat Tuna Casserole
½ bag whole-wheat no yolk egg-noodles or ½ box dry whole what pasta 1 can 6 oz white water-packed albacore tuna, drained 1 cup broccoli 1 cup sliced cremini or button mushrooms ¼ cup white onion, diced 1 can organic cream of mushroom soup 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp. butter or canola oil 1 … Read More
Stuffed Peppers
½ pound lean ground beef (7% fat or less) or bison (can also use ground turkey) 1 cup cooked brown rice 1 onion, finely chopped ¼ cup frozen green peas, thawed ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp. tomato paste 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme 1 tsp. minced fresh basil 4 … Read More
Loaded Baked Potato
1 russet or large red potato Touch of olive oil or canola oil Pinch of sea salt ½ cup broccoli ½ cup mushrooms ¼ cup onion Heat oven to 350°F. Wash potato (or potatoes) thoroughly and using a fork poke 8 to 12 deep holes all over the spud so that moisture can escape during … Read More
Seared Beef Tenderloin with Truffle Jus and Mashed Cauliflower
½ cup veal or beef demi-glace 2 tsp. truffle oil 1 tsp. cornstarch (optional) 1 pound dry-aged beef tenderloin, cut into filets Pinch of salt Pinch of pepper ¼ tsp. canola oil In a small saucepan, combine the demi-glace with truffle oil. Bring to a boil and mix well. If thickening is necessary, combine cornstarch with … Read More