I didn’t realize the turkey sausage I planned to make soup with was honey garlic rather than Italian, so I changed my dinner plans last minute and this is what I got. I enjoyed it enough to make a point of writing this post so I can remember how to make it again. Enjoy!! Ingredients…
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Sick Roommate Chicken Soup
An all around comfort food. Eat it while you’re healthy, eat it while you’re sick. You won’t be disappointed. Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs, diced 2 medium onions, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 celery stalks, diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 900ml tetra pak chicken stock 3 cups of water 3 cups spinach, chopped…
Chicken Bruschetta Soup with Tortellini
Adapted from a soup that Jen makes, and made my own with added spinach and tortellini. Easy meal for a crowd, and hearty enough to be a main course. Also freezes great, so great for a freezer meal or lunches. Ingredients: 1 large red onion, chopped (what I had in the house, 2 yellow onions…
Cheesy Rotini
Thought I’d try a “healthier” take on regular old mac and cheese, and came up with this creamy, three-cheese spinach main course dish. I’m not sure its even a tad healthier, but at least you’ll get your greens. Ingredients: 450g rotini 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, minced 1 tsp garlic, minced 2 1/2…
Spicy Italian Strata
Inspired by a strata that I saw on ABC’s The Chew, I came up with this healthier version. Ingredients: 4 hot Italian turkey sausages, prebaked and sliced ¾ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained 1 tsp sunflower oil 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes salt & pepper, dash of each 1 yellow bell pepper,…
Spinach & Parmesan Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients: 1 10z pkg frozen, chopped spinach 6 bell peppers, sliced lengthwise 4 eggs 1 c. sour cream, fat free 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese 1/3 c. crushed rye crackers (or any sort of bread crumbs) 2 tsp. oregano (or to taste) Salt & Pepper Olive oil Method: Cook the spinach in the microwave from frozen…
Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta
This is my Dad’s recipe, I can’t take the credit. Its a simple and delicious meal that is very healthy and quick enough for a weeknight. Ingredients: 2 large onions, sliced very thin 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups fresh spinach 2 cups sour cream (we use fat free) 2 tbsp…
Crustless Salmon & Spinach Quiche
Ingredients: 1 can red salmon 10 eggs 2/3 cup milk 2 cups packed fresh spinach, chopped 8 large mushrooms, finely chopped 1/2 onion, finely chopped Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sauteed the onion using cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in a oven safe dish except the eggs and milk. Beat eggs and milk together…
Braised eggs with tomato, spinach, & sour cream
Ingredients: olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into chunky (approximately 1 cm) slices 1/2 red chili, finely chopped 3 small tomatoes, cut julienne style (8 pieces) 3 cloves garlic 200g frozen spinach (or more) 4 eggs 100g sour cream (or greek style yoghurt) 1 tbsp fresh coriander/cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)…
Pesto Penne with Turkey Sausage
Ingredients: One Large Sweet Onion One Red Pepper One Yellow Pepper 4 Tablespoons of Pesto 454 G Pasta 6 cups fresh baby spinach Goats’ cheese Directions: Boil Sausage (or bake, BBQ) and slice it. Sauté Vegetables: Veggie Options: Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions,Zucchini. Prepare Penne and drain. Add turkey sausage, sautéed vegetables and pesto. Crumble goats’…
Sundried Tomato & Chevre Quiche
Ingredients: -puff pastry squares (enough to cover whatever pan you use) or Pilsbury Crescent Rolls®, but use it to layer the bottom of the pan (note: any other pie crust will also work) -soft goat’s cheese (chevre) – 100 grams -fresh spinach – 3 big handfulls -1 red pepper -1/3 cup soft sundried tomatoes -big…
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