Italian wedding soup

 Adapted from: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/healthier-italian-wedding-soup/#wprm-recipe-container-85975

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Meatballs:

1 lb turkey

1 egg

1/2 c panko

1/2 c parmesan

2 tbsp oregano

2 tbsp smoked paprika

1 tbsp garlic powder

Salt pepper

Mix and set aside

Soup:

1 onion

12 cloves garlic

~2 c celery

~2 c carrots

1 bunch of chard

1 can white beans

10 c chicken broth

Red pepper flakes

2 lemons

Israeli couscous,  or small pasta

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil. Add celery, carrots and beans. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add red pepper.

Drop in meatballs to simmering soup- cook 20 min.

Add in chard and lemon juice, simmer 5 more minutes.

Separately prep the couscous (1.5 c salted water, bring to boil, add 1 c couscous, bring back to boil, cover and simmer 15 min.)

Serve the soup over the couscous!

Fall Salad

 Great combo:

• Roasted delicata
• Red onion (soaked)
• Avocado
• Candied pecans
• Feta
• Dressing: dijon / sweet spicy mustard / golden balsamic / oil

Hamburger Helper

 The girls *loved!*

Adapted from halfbakedharvest

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• spices
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 lb pasta (shells)
• 1 zucchini, grated
• 2 c beef broth
• 1 1/2 c milk
• 2 c cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp ketchup

1. Brown beef in olive oil & onion
2. Add spices
3. Add pasta, zucchini, then milk and broth + ketchup
4. Bring to boil, then simmer until pasta cooked (~10 min)
5. Add cheese

Whole Roasted Onions

 400 degrees

Line glass baking dish with parchment

Prep onions by slicing tops/bottoms (flat surface so they don't roll)

Drizzle balsamic and oil on top, add pat of butter to each top, then sea salt

Bake 60 min

Mashed Potatoes

• 3 lbs - Cut potatoes into equal pieces
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1/3 c milk

Place potatoes in large pot, cover with cold, salted water ~1 inch or more above potatoes

Bring to boil, cook 15 min

Drain, let it dry for ~1 min

Add butter, milk and mash!

Roasted Mushrooms

 Simple and yum

• 1 lbs mushrooms
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• 3 tbsp balsamic
• 2 tbsp soy
• 4 garlic cloves, minced or grated
• 1/2 tsp brown sugar
• Fresh herbs - thyme

400, coat mushrooms in mix, roast 15-20 min.

Chickpea Buddha Bowl

 Adapted from minimalistbaker

Components:

• Kale or other greens
• Sweet potatoes - roasted, 400 deg 30-40 min
• Red onion - soaked cold water
• Chickpeas
• 1 15 oz can
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• ~ 1 tsp oregano
• ~1 tsp turmeric
• Toss altogether, saute ~10 min medium heat in coconut oil
• Tahini Sauce
• 1/4 c tahini
• 1 tbsp maple
• 1/2 lemon juice
• ~hot water
• Cilantro Sauce
• Cilantro
• Lime
• Mayonnaise
• Cream cheese
• garlic (1 clove max)

Beef & Coconut Rice Bowls

 Adapted from: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/20-minute-thai-basil-beef-lemongrass-rice-bowls/

Rice

1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Follow instructions for rice cooker.

Beef & Vegetables

2 large carrots cut into matchsticks
4 baby bells peppers sliced
2 green onions chopped
1 tablespoon fish sauce
~1 tsp honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Juice of 1 lime + zest
Grated garlic, ~4 cloves
Grated ginger, ~1 inch
1 pound ground beef
pinch of black pepper
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup sweet thai chili sauce / or garlic chili sauce + sugar
2 cups fresh basil leaves

1. Brown the beef + sesame oil 
2. Add ginger and garlic
3. Add soy sauce and chili sauce - let it simmer ~5 min
4. Add basil
5. Mix up the veggies: carrots, bell peppers, fish sauce, honey/maple, and 2 tbsp soy
6. Top with toasted sesames, green onions, and/or cashews!

Creamy Farro Risotto

 Ingredients

• (tons) Mushrooms
• (a cup or so) Frozen peas, thawed
• 1/2 Onion
• ~2 cloves Garlic
• 4 cups chicken stock (better than bouillon)
• 3/4 c white wine
• fresh thyme
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1.5 c farro
• Parmesan (.5 - 1 cup), sour cream (2 dollops), cream cheese (dollop) - or creme fraiche

Directions

1. Saute mushrooms and onions with butter; add garlic
2. Add farro
3. Add white wine, let it reduce
4. Add thyme and chicken stock; bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 45-1 hr
5. Take off lid ~45 min, add peas
6. If too much water remains at 1 hour, pour off excess
7. Add the creamy stuff
8. Enjoy!

Bacon-wrapped Scallops

 Super easy

1. Preheat oven 425
2. Pre-bake the bacon ~3-5 min. then wrap around scallops with toothpicks. Salt/pepper/olive oil. 
3. Bake 12-15 minutes