Grilled Garlicky Pork Chops with Lemon & Rosemary
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Place the pork chops in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Turn to coat well. Refrigerate…
Berry Banana Protein Smoothie
Instructions Add cottage cheese, banana, mixed berries, honey, protein powder, and milk or juice to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy!
Protein-Packed Cheesy Dip
Instructions In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk to the pan, stirring constantly until the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth. Stir in…
Protein-Packed “Cheesecake” Dip
Instructions In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust sweetness, adding…
Cottage Cheese and Avocado Protein Toast
Instructions Toast the bread slices until golden brown. Spread a layer of mashed avocado on each slice of toast. Spoon cottage cheese over the avocado and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if…
Smoky Paprika and Honey Marinade for Spatchcock Chicken
How to Spatchcock a Chicken Place the chicken breast-side down on a cutting board. Using sharp kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone from tail to neck, removing it completely. Discard or save…
Grilled Chicken with Bourbon-Peppercorn Marinade
Instructions In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, rosemary, crushed peppercorns, garlic, and olive oil. Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up…
Mango Cucumber Salad with Chili-Lime Dressing
A simple, no-cook way to dress up fresh berries. Great on their own or spooned over yogurt, pancakes, or ice cream. Instructions In a large bowl, combine mango, cucumber, and red onion. In a small…
Summer Berries with Mint Sugar
A simple, no-cook way to dress up fresh berries. Great on their own or spooned over yogurt, pancakes, or ice cream. Instructions In a small bowl, mix sugar and chopped mint. In a larger bowl,…
Roasted Stone Fruit with Honey and Yogurt
Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange fruit halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Brush with oil and drizzle with 1 tbsp honey. Sprinkle with cinnamon if using. Roast for 15–20 minutes, until softened and…
Cucumber and Watermelon Summer Salad with Feta
Instructions: Combine the watermelon, cucumber, and feta in a large bowl. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh mint and serve chilled.
Spicy Mango Salsa
Instructions: Combine mango, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt to taste and serve with your favorite grilled dishes.
Quick Refrigerator Dilly Beans
Instructions: Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer to an ice bath to cool. Drain and pat dry. Pack the beans vertically into a clean quart jar, along with garlic…
Summer Herb Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Instructions: In a bowl or jar, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and honey. Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Stir in chopped herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Store in the…
Grilled Chicken Legs with Cajun Spice Rub
Instructions: In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub the chicken legs with olive oil and season them generously with the Cajun spice rub. Preheat the…
Grilled Zucchini with Lemon and Parmesan
Instructions: Toss zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill until tender and charred. Transfer to a plate, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle with zest and Parmesan.
Balsamic Herb Grilled Chicken
For the Chicken: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs) Instructions: In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, garlic, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken in the marinade and…