Salsa Chicken Tacos

Salsa Chicken Tacos

Salsa Chicken Tacos

Kristen Richardson
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 32 oz salsa of your choice
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Romaine lettuce
  • aco toppings of choice

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken and salsa in crockpot and set on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Shred with forks, and make tacos the way you like them!

Notes

If you run out of shells, just use the toppings and lettuce to make a bowl out of it. It makes a great lunch!
Crockpot Meatballs & Ravioli

Crockpot Meatballs & Ravioli

Crockpot Meatballs & Ravioli

Kristen Richardson
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp italian seasoning
  • 1 bag fresh or frozen ravioli
  • 26 oz (1 jar) sauce of choice

Instructions
 

  • In large bowl, mix all ingredients except for ravioli and sauce. Form mixture into meatballs.
  • Line crockpot with non-stick spray or liner.
  • Spread 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of the crockpot and add meatballs, keeping in a single layer.
  • Add the remaining sauce, cover and cook for 3 hours on high.
  • The last 15 minutes before meatballs are done, add ravioli and mix.
  • After 15 mins, serve immediately.

Notes

To keep variety in this recipe, try using different sauces. You could use red, white, rose or pesto sauce to really change the flavor.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash & Meat Sauce

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash & Meat Sauce

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash & Meat Sauce

Kristen Richardson
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Italian seasoning
  • Red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 lbs hot italian sausage (or sausage of choice)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 jar diced tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Stab the squash with a fork or knife all around to poke holes in the flesh.
  • Microwave for about 5 minutes..it will be hot, use oven mitts to remove it.
  • Slice the stem off the squash, then slice in the half lengthwise.
  • Scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
  • Brush with 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with your favorite seasonings (I used s&p, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning).
  • Place squash side down on a lined cookie sheet and bake for 1 hour.
  • While that’s cooking, set your pressure cooker on the sauté setting. 
  • Add 1/2 onion chopped and drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil to sauté.
  • Add 1lb ground beef (I used wagyu), and 2lbs ground sausage (I used hot Italian) mix to combine until cooked through and cancel the sauté function.
  • Add 1 cup (1/2 jar) of tomato sauce and 1 can diced tomatoes.
  • Cover and cook for 35 minutes. Once everything is done, plate it up and devour! 

Notes

For a crockpot version, make the squash as directed. Sauté the onion and meat in a pan, throw in the crockpot. Add the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes and cook on high for 3 hours. 
Edible No-Bake Cookie Dough

Edible No-Bake Cookie Dough

Edible No-Bake Cookie Dough

Kristen Richardson
Servings 15

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup oat flour (process oats in food processer until ground to a powder)
  • 1 cup protein powder of choice (I used chocolate plant-based powder)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (and 1-2 tbsp for topping)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Mix oat flour, protein powder, peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla in a large bowl.
  • Add chocolate chips and stir to mix.
  • Dump cookie dough in 9×13 pan lined with parchment paper and sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
  • Press down to flatten and put in fridge for about 30 minutes.
  • Take out of the fridge, chop into bite-sized pieces and store in air-tight container. Throw back in the fridge to keep them fresh or store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • Enjoy bites of cookie dough for that afternoon pick-me-up or an on-the-go snack!

Notes

Adding protein powder is a great way to boost protein. Use whatever flavor you have. You could also use 2c oat flour if you don’t want to use a protein powder. Get creative and use different toppings as you see fit!
Recipe adapted from: https://www.mealswithmaggie.com/no-bake-cookie-dough-bars/#tasty-recipes-3743
Original & Maple Brown Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

Original & Maple Brown Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

Original & Maple Brown Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

Kristen Richardson

Ingredients
  

  • ​Pumpkin Seeds (extracted from 3 pumpkins)
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp maple extract

Instructions
 

  • Separate pumpkin seeds from what I call “pumpkin guts” and rinse well in cool water in a colander. Make sure most of the pumpkin is off the seeds. 
  • Preheat oven to 300⁰ and line cookie sheet with parchment paper, separated in the middle for both flavors. 
  • Lay out a dish drying mat and lay pumpkin seeds in a single layer on mat. 
  • Pat dry with paper towels and try to get as much moisture out of the seeds as possible. 
  • In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, half the amount of seeds, and mix. 
  • In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, maple extract, and the other half of the seeds and mix. 
  • Lay out pumpkin seeds on cookie sheet, in a single layer. 
  • Roast in oven for 45 minutes or until crispy. 
  • Take out of oven and serve immediately!

Notes

Pumpkin seeds are a great snack since they offer up a great deal of protein fiber, and healthy fats. Sure, you can buy store-bought pumpkin seeds, but the sodium content in them is extremely high. Making them yourself allows you to control the sodium content.