Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

 original recipe here

Ingredients

• ▢1 lb Brussels sprouts halved
• ▢1 lb sweet potatoes diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• ▢1 TBSP olive oil
• ▢2-4 cloves garlic minced
• ▢1 tsp salt
• ▢1 TBSP brown sugar
• ▢1/2 cup feta cheese
• ▢1/2 cup dried cranberries
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Instructions

• -Pre-heat oven to 400℉.
• -In a large mixing bowl, bring together Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt and brown sugar. Toss to combine.
• -Grease a large half sheet baking sheet. Spread out sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts on it.
• -Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove and toss Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. -Spread it out again on baking sheet and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts are soft.
• -Remove from oven. Transfer sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts to a serving plate.
• -Top with dried cranberries and feta cheese.

Greek Chicken Meatballs w/ Lemon Orzo

 original recipe found here

For the Greek Chicken Meatballs:

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
• ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 TBSP fresh parsley
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Lemon Orzo:

• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
  
  

Step 1: Prepare the Greek Chicken Meatballs

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Avoid over-mixing to keep the meatballs tender.

• Using a small scoop (I used my large cookie scoop which is 3 TBSP), form the mixture into meatballs.

• Bake in 400° pre-heated oven for 25-30 minutes.

• Remove cooked meatballs from oven and put in covered container.

Step 2: Cook the Lemon Orzo

• While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the orzo. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

• Once the orzo is cooked, drain any excess liquid. Return the orzo to the pot and stir in the butter and lemon juice. Mix well until the butter is melted and the orzo is coated in the lemony sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Butterscotch Browned Butter Pumpkin Bread

 original recipe found here

1 and 3/4 cup all purpose flour

1 (3.4 oz.) pkg instant butterscotch pudding (dry powder, unprepared)

1 Tablespoon baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp ginger

1/2 cup butter, melted in skillet until browned and fragrant

1 cup brown sugar

1 (15 oz.) can pure pumpkin puree

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Butter an 8×4 inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, combine: flour, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda and spices. Whisk to incorporate. Set aside.

In another bowl, combine: butter that has been melted in a skillet over medium heat and stirred occasionally until browned and fragrant. (Be careful not to burn.), brown sugar, pumpkin puree and eggs. Stir until just combined.

Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 60 to 65 minutes in preheated oven. You’ll know it’s done when the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs on it. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

Low FODMAP Pork Carnitas

 original recipe found here

• 4 to 6 pounds pork butt or shoulder roast
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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• 1) Place roast in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until cooked and easily shreds with a fork. Shred. With a slotted spoon, remove shredded pork to a clean plate.
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• 2) Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add shredded pork. Cook 2-3 minutes until bottoms start to crisp. Stir and cook 2-3 minutes more. Remove from heat.
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• 3) Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Serve warm.

Krusteaz Honey Cornbread Waffles

Single Recipe:
15 oz Krusteaz Honey Cornbread mix
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg

Double Recipe:

30 oz Krusteaz Honey Cornbread mix

1 1/3 cup milk

2/3 vegetable oil

2 eggs

Mix ingredients, then cook in waffle iron according to iron instructions

Sweet Potato Turkey Chili

 original recipe found here

**this recipe is adapted to fit the needs of our family (no garlic or onion)**

• ▢ 2.5 lbs. lean ground turkey
• ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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• ▢ 1 TBSP garlic infused olive oil
• ▢ 2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
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• ▢ 3/4 cup water
• ▢ 1/2 tsp cumin, or to taste
• ▢ 1/4 tsp chili powder
• ▢ 1/4 tsp paprika
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• ▢ 2 large sweet potatoes or fresh yams, peeled and cubed into bite-size pieces

--Put all ingredients into slow cooker. 

--Cook on low for 6-8 hours

Crumbl Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies

 original recipe found here

Graham cracker cookies

½ cup butter softened

⅓ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup graham crackers finely crushed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder

⅓ cup crushed graham crackers for rolling cookies in 

Cream cheese frosting

4 oz cream cheese softened
4 tablespoon butter softened, salted or unsalted
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
raspberry jam for drizzling

--Preheat the oven to 350°F then line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. 

--Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Add in the egg and the vanilla and mix again. 
--Add in the flour, graham cracker crumbs, salt, baking soda, and baking powder and mix just until the flour mixture disappears. 
--Using a large cookie scoop, scoop out equally sized cookie dough balls, roll them between the palm of your hands then roll them in the ⅓ cup of the crushed graham crackers. 
--Place the cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet, gently flatten to about ¾th inch in thickness and bake in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes. Let the cookies cool down on the baking sheet for 10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.

--In a stand mixer whip the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. 
--Add in the powdered sugar and the vanilla and mix on high speed again until light and fluffy.
--Fill a piping bag with a large round tip with the cream cheese frosting and frost each cookie. Top the cookies with a drizzle of raspberry jam and enjoy!

**Alternate topping: drizzle caramel and drop a few flakes of flake salt on top