Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Prep time: 15 mins | Chill time: 1 hour | Bake time: 12 mins | Yield: 20–24 cookies Ingredients  1 cup unsalted butter, softened  1/2 cup powdered sugar  2 cups all-purpose flour  1/2 tsp salt  1 tsp vanilla extract  1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped  1/3 cup shelled pistachios, chopped  Zest of 1 orange (optional) Instructions … Read more

Creamy Mushroom & Asparagus Chicken Penne

Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 20 mins | Servings: 4 Ingredients  1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed  8 oz penne pasta  8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced  1 bunch fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed, cut into 1.5-inch pieces  3 cloves garlic, minced  2 tbsp olive oil  2 tbsp unsalted butter  1 … Read more

Zero Point Cucumber “Bang” Salad

Prep time: 10 mins | Chill time: 15 mins | Servings: 4 Ingredients  4 English or Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced  2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)  1 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)  1 tsp sesame oil  2 cloves garlic, minced  1 tsp chili flakes or Everything Bagel seasoning  1/2 tsp dried dill … Read more

No-Bake Chocolate Walnut Fudge Bars

Prep time: 10 mins | Chill time: 30 mins | Yield: 8 squares Ingredients  1 cup walnuts  1/2 cup rolled oats  2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder  1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)  1 tsp vanilla extract  A pinch of salt (optional, to balance sweetness)  Extra cocoa powder & chopped walnuts (for dusting/topping) Instructions 1. Blend … Read more

Seven Layer Taco Salad

Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 10 mins | Servings: 8 Ingredients  1 lb lean ground beef (90%) or ground turkey  1 packet (1 oz) low-sodium taco seasoning  2/3 cup water  1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce, shredded (about 6 cups)  1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained  1 cup corn (canned … Read more

Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup

Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 30 mins | Servings: 6 Ingredients  1 lb ground beef  3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced  1 cup carrots, diced  1 cup green beans, cut into bite-sized pieces  1 cup corn kernels  1 cup green peas  1/2 cup onion, diced  1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (un-drained)  4 … Read more

Cranberry Cream Cheese Bread

Prep time: 15 mins | Bake time: 55 mins | Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices) Ingredients Bread Batter  2 cups all-purpose flour  1 cup granulated sugar  1 1/2 tsp baking powder  1/2 tsp baking soda  1/2 tsp salt  1 large egg  3/4 cup orange juice (or milk)  1/4 cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)  1 … Read more

Fudgy Brownie Mix Cookies

Prep time: 10 mins | Bake time: 10 mins | Yield: 18–20 cookies Ingredients  1 box (18 oz) brownie mix  1/4 cup all-purpose flour  2 large eggs  1/4 cup vegetable oil  1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate) Instructions 1. Prep Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with … Read more

High-Protein Salted Caramel Pecan Fluff

Prep time: 5 mins | Chill time: 15 mins | Servings: 1 Ingredients  1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese, blended smooth)  1 scoop (30 g) salted caramel whey or casein protein powder  1 tbsp sugar-free caramel syrup  1/2 tsp vanilla extract  1/8 tsp sea salt  2 tbsp chopped pecans  2 tbsp sugar-free … Read more