Roasted Broccoli

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes Materials: Broccoli (washed and dried thoroughly) 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. garlic powder Salt to taste Flaky salt to taste (optional) as finisher Process: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the broccoli on a baking sheet and coat with olive oil. Season with garlic…

Smashed Potatoes

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40-45 minutes Materials: 1 lb. fingerling potatoes (any other potato will also work great with this recipe) 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. garlic powder 1/2 tbsp. paprika 1/2 tbsp. Herbes De Provence Salt and pepper to taste Parmesan cheese to taste Fresh parsley for…

Chocolate Chip French Toast

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 3-4 minutes per batch Materials: 1 loaf of chocolate chip bread (check out Aldi for the best selection) 1 cup whole milk 2 large eggs 1 tbsp. vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon Unsalted butter for frying (just enough to grease the pan) Maple syrup and…

Rhubarb “Coffee” Cake

I typically make this cake in a square cake pan (about 8 inch by 8 inch) however in this video I used a bigger pan than typical. Please use a square cake pan for best results. The flavor will be perfection either way but it will be more fuller if made in a smaller pan….

One Pot Turkey & Rice

Materials: 1 tbsp. ground turkey 2 cups white rice 1 large onion chopped 3 garlic cloves diced 2 cups chopped spinach 1/4 cup tomato paste 4 cups chicken stock 1/2 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp oregano 1 tbsp. paprika 1 tsp dried parsley 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Salt & Pepper to taste 2 tbsp. olive…

Shrimp & Ramen Noodle Stir Fry

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes Materials: 3/4 lb. shrimp 2 packets of your favorite ramen noodles (seasoning removed and thrown away) 1 tbsp. vegetable oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 4-5 cloves of garlic diced 2 tsp brown sugar 2 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp. fish…