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Find meal inspirations here of what your fellow peers have made! There are recipes for quick snacks that are perfect to carry on the go. Not sure what to cook for dinner? You've come to the right place! There are also plenty of full on meals that can be made, either to share with the roommate that's eyeing your delicious meal or meal prep to save time.  

Main Dishes

Thai-Inspired Coconut Curry

(Serves 3-4)


For the sauce:

1 sweet potato, chopped
1 lb. assorted vegetables
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water

To complete the dish:

1 teaspoon coconut oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons curry powder 
1 (13.5 oz.) can coconut milk
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt


  1. Combine the quinoa and water in a small saucepan 
    cover the pot and reduce the heat to low, allowing 
    the quinoa to cook for 15 minutes while you work 
    on the curry sauce.
  2. Melt the coconut oil in a 3-quart saute pan over 
    medium heat, and saute the onions and garlic 
    until tender, about 5 minutes. Add in the coconut 
    milk, curry powder, soy sauce, sugar, and salt 
    and whisk well to combine. (Since curry powders 
    can vary by brand, start with a smaller amount 
    and add more to suit your tastes).
  3. Taste and adjust any other flavors as needed, then 
    bring the sauce to a simmer and add in the chopped 
    sweet potatoes. Cover the pan, and allow the sweet 
    potatoes to steam in the sauce for 5 minutes. Finally, 
    add the rest of the vegetables, toss in the sauce to 
  4. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork, then serve with
    a generous portion of the vegetables and curry sauce!


Tempeh Stir Fry With Bell Peppers in Teriyaki Sauce

(Serves 3)


2 tbsp. rice vinegar
3 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. teriyaki sauce
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp ginger powder (optional)
1 tbsp. vegetable oil or olive oil
1 8-oz. package tempeh, chopped into cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2/3 cup diced pineapple (optional)
1 tbsp. sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)


  1. Whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, sugar, garlic and optional ginger powder in a small bowl. Set aside.

Asian Turkey Bowl

(Serves 3)
Total Time: 20 minutes
(Cost per Serving of $2.22)


2 ounces vermicelli rice noodles or angel hair pasta
¼ cup rice vinegar seasoned
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon peeled and freshly grated ginger
1 kosher salt
1 red bell pepper, core and seeds removed, julienned
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, if desired for heat
3 ounces snow peas
½ cucumber, cut in half, then sliced into ¼" pieces
1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1 pound ground turkey
¼ cup hoisin sauce
2 each scallions, thinly sliced into rings, separate the white from the green


  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the vinegar, sugar, a third of the ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the peppers, snow peas, and cucumber and toss to combine.
  4. Serve the noodles with the cucumber salad and turkey. Garnish with the green onions.

Brown Rice with Black Beans and Cilantro

(Serves 2-3)

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4 teaspoons of oil
1 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup) 
1 green bell pepper, chopped fine 
3 garlic cloves, minced 
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups brown rice, long-grain 
1 teaspoon salt 
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper  
1 lime, cut into wedges 


  1. Rinse rice and boil on stove. Once boiled, reduce to a simmer and cover rice for 15-20 minutes until all water is evaporated. Fluff rice with fork when rice is done cooking. 
  2. Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 375 degrees. Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  4. Remove pot from oven, uncover, stir in beans, and replace lid; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro and black pepper. Serve, passing lime wedges separately.

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

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1 turkey breast, about 41/2 – 5 pounds
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, chopped fine
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped fine
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola or blend oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup dry white wine


  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place turkey breast skin side up in roasting pan.
  2. In a small bowl, combine garlic, mustard, herbs, salt, pepper, oil, and lemon juice to make a paste.
  3. Loosen the skin from the meat gently with your fingers and smear half the paste directly on the meat. Spread the remaining paste evenly on the skin.
  4. Pour the wine into the bottom of the roasting pan.
  5. Roast the turkey for 1 ½ to 1 ¾ hours, until the skin is golden brown and a thermometer registers 165 degrees when inserted into the thickest area of the breast. If the skin is over-browning, cover the breast loosely with foil.
  6. When the turkey is done, cover with foil and allow to rest at room temperature at least 15 minutes. Slice and serve with the pan juices spooned over the turkey.

Turkey Meatballs

(Serves 6)
(Cost per serving: $2.04)
Prep Time: 35 mins

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1 tbsp. canola or vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion
kosher salt
ground black pepper
½ c. chopped fresh parsley
2 each cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
¼ c. quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoons dry thyme leaves
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1¼ lb. ground turkey
2 cups marinara sauce (preferably low sodium)
Green salad (romaine, tomato, cucumber, snow peas)

  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Heat the oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the onion, season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes; stir in the parsley.
  2.  Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and their liquid is nearly evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, 2 tablespoons water, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir in the oats and thyme. Add the turkey, sprinkle with the Parmesan, and mix to combine. If using your hands to combine, be cautious to do so quickly so as to avoid warming the mixture too much.
  4. Add the mushroom mixture. Form the mixture into 24 balls and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
  5. Warm the marinara sauce in a large skillet. Toss the meatballs in the sauce to coat. Serve with a salad, utilizing the remaining vegetables from the Asian Turkey Bowl.

Garam Masala Chicken

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4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 1⁄2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
1⁄4 cup water
2 teaspoons garam masala, divided


  1. Heat oil in skillet on medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn chicken. Add green onions. Cook and stir onions 2 minutes longer.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, garlic salt and water. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of the garam masala over chicken and vegetables. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until chicken and vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir remaining 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.

One-Pan Southwestern Chicken Quinoa


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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 chicken breast, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 jalapeño, diced
½ cup quinoa
½ cup vegetable broth 
15 oz black bean, 1 can
15 oz fire-roasted diced tomato, 1 can
1 cup corn
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 avocado, diced - optional
1 lime, juiced - optional
fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish - optional


  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Dice chicken breasts and cook thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Add crushed garlic and a diced jalapeño pepper (leave the jalapeño seeds in for extra spice).
  3. Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Cover and simmer until quinoa is cooked through, roughly 30 minutes.
  5. Stir in diced avocado, cilantro, and lime juice.
  6. Serve garnished with extra cilantro.



Chicken Adobo

(4 Servings)

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1 head of garlic
2 green chiles (such as serrano or jalapeño), divided
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and 4 drumsticks, or 4 whole chicken legs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¾ cup distilled white vinegar
¾ cup soy sauce (not low sodium)
5 dried bay leaves
1 tablespoon light or dark brown sugar
freshly ground black pepper
1 cup uncooked brown rice
(add vegetables)


  1. Without separating or peeling the cloves, cut entire head of garlic in half through the “equator” (it’s fine if some cloves become detached). Thinly slice 1 green chile, removing seeds if desired for less heat.
  2. If you got whole chicken legs (if not, go to the next step), cover surface of cutting board with a double layer of plastic wrap and place legs skin side up on top (this is to protect your board from any possible contamination; if you have a cutting board that you use for raw meat, use that). You’re going to split the legs into thighs and drumsticks. Working one leg at at time, wiggle drumstick so you can see the joint connecting the thigh and drumstick. Slice down with your knife crosswise between the two, aiming for the joint, until you hit bone. Grasp leg with thigh in one hand and drumstick in the other and break the joint, then cut the rest of the way through with your knife. Repeat with remaining legs.
  3. Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium. Add chicken skin side down and cook, lifting pieces with tongs once or twice toward the end to let hot fat flow underneath, until fat is rendered and skin is crisp and golden brown, 7–10 minutes. Transfer skin side up to a plate. Because drumsticks are covered entirely in skin, you can brown both sides, but it’s not necessary.
  4. Add ¾ cup vinegar, ¾ cup soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, 5 bay leaves, and reserved garlic and sliced chile to Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, stirring to dissolve sugar. Season generously with pepper.
  5. Return chicken to pot skin side up. Cover and cook chicken very gently, adjusting heat to maintain a bare simmer and turning pieces once, until meat is very tender and pulling away from bone (but not so tender that it’s falling apart), 35–40 minutes.
  6. While chicken is simmering, cook 1 cup rice in medium pot according to package directions.
  7. Transfer chicken to a clean plate. Increase heat to medium-high and boil braising liquid, shaking pot often, until liquid has formed a rich sauce thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat and return chicken to pot, turning to coat in sauce.
  8. Serve chicken and sauce over rice. Thinly slice remaining chile and scatter over, then season with more pepper.

Egg Drop Soup


4 cups organic chicken stock or homemade chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
inch of sugar
inch white pepper
5 drops yellow food coloring or large pinch of turmeric powder(optional, but if you want “the look…”)
¼ cup cornstarch mixed with ½ cup water
3 eggs, slightly beaten
scallion, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (optional)

  1. Bring the chicken stock to a simmer in a medium-sized soup pot. Stir in the sesame oil, salt,    sugar, and white pepper. Add in 5 drops of yellow food coloring, if using. Taste the soup, and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  2. Add the cornstarch slurry; make sure the cornstarch and water is mixed well, as the cornstarch settles very quickly. Stir the soup continuously as you drizzle in the slurry. Use more or less starch if you like a thicker or thinner soup.
  3. This recipe calls for the egg to be slightly beaten, which results in both white and yellow egg swirls. The speed at which you stir the soup when adding the egg also determines whether you get large “egg flowers” or small egg flowers (i.e. swirly bits of egg). Once the soup’s consistency is to your liking, use a ladle to stir the soup in a circular motion, and slowly drizzle in the egg until you have added it all. Ladle the soup in a bowl, top with scallion and cilantro, drizzle some sesame oil over the top, and serve!


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1/2 pound dried white beans, such as Great Northern or Cannellini
Kosher salt
1/4 cup good olive oil, plus extra for serving
1/4 pound large diced pancetta or smoked bacon
2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
1 cup chopped carrots (3 carrots)
1 cup chopped celery (3 stalks)
3 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups coarsely chopped or shredded savoy cabbage, optional
4 cups coarsely chopped kale
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
4 cups sourdough bread cubes, crusts removed
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, for serving



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2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1 medium onion, peeled, small diced
6 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
2 cans (4 ounces) green chilies
1 quart chicken stock
1 whole pickled jalapeno pepper, plus 2 tablespoons pickling liquid from container 
1 can (15 ounces) white navy beans, great northern beans, or cannellini beans
4 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 2 pounds)
1 pound pepper jack cheese, shredded (divided)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (divided)
Kosher salt
4 to 6 scallions, thinly sliced

  1. Add oil to large pot over medium high heat until shimmering. Add cumin and coriander and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onions and garlic, sautéing until translucent. 
  2. Add chilies and cook, stirring, until incorporated. Add chicken stock and chicken breasts. Add water if needed to completely submerge chicken breasts. Bring to a boil, reduce to a bare simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken breasts register 150 degrees on a thermometer, about 15 minutes. 
  3. Transfer chicken breasts to a bowl and let rest. Continue simmering broth and add beans and their liquid.
  4. When chicken is cool enough to handle, shred into bite-sized pieces and add back to the pot. Stir in half of the cheese until melted. Stir in the jalapeno pickling liquid, lime juice, and half the cilantro. Season to taste with salt. 
  5. Serve immediately with additional shredded cheese, lime wedges, cilantro, and scallions. 


(Serves 4)


3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 ½ pound pork shoulder or stew meat, ½” cubes
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves (or 1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano)
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 each ancho chilies in adobo
1 can (28 ounce) tomatoes, crushed
1/2 cup chicken broth or water
1 large red bell pepper, cut into ½” pieces
1 pound fresh pumpkin or hearty squash (butternut or kabocha), peeled and cubed

Serve with: warm flour tortillas, chopped white onion, cilantro sprigs, slices of avocado, and grated cotija or cheddar cheese


  1. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until very hot. Add pork in batches, careful not to overload the pan or it will stew and not brown. Season pork with salt and pepper. Transfer browned pork to another container until all pork is done. 
  2. To the same pan, add cumin, coriander, and oregano and toast, shaking pan, until fragrant, about 1 minute (don’t toast dried oregano if using). Add the garlic and onions, stirring, for 1 minute. 
  3. Add chilies and tomatoes. Bring mixture to a boil. 
  4. Add the pork back to the pan, reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until meat is very tender, about 1 hour. Add broth or water if chili becomes too thick.  
  5. Stir in bell pepper and pumpkin. Continue to simmer, covered, for 20-30 more minutes or until pork and vegetables are tender. Add more liquid if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 

Serve with warm tortillas, chopped white onion, cilantro sprigs, slices of avocado, and grated cotija or cheddar cheese, if desired.


(Serves 6)


1 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 large cloves of garlic, crushed or minced
2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cups juicy chopped fresh tomatoes
1 cup water (or red wine)
1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
1 cup chopped zucchini
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup chopped white or portobello mushrooms
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, packed
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste





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2 cups green lentils 
1 bunch of Swiss chard 
1 medium diced onion 
1 tbsp. garlic, mashed
2 diced potatoes 
4 tbsp. vegetable or canola oil
1 bunch of chopped cilantro 
2 lemons, to taste
Salt, to taste 


  1. Add diced onion to a pot and caramelize them with oil and crushed garlic
  2. Wash the lentils, put 8 cups of water at high heat for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat and cover the pot when the dish begins to boil.
  3. Add the Swiss chard stems, potatoes, and more water. Allow this to boil for another 5 minutes before adding the chopped Swiss chard leaves at high temperature.
  4. Add more water for preferred soup consistency, add diced cilantro and lemon juice
  5. Salt may be added to taste
  6. Serve with fresh lemon


  1. Trader Joe’s Pre-diced onion 
  2. Trader Joe’s frozen crushed garlic 
  3. Trader Joe’s Pre-cooked lentils 




3 cans of vegetable stock
1 cup of celery
1 cup of carrots
1 potato
½ cup of onions
½ can of kidney beans (drained)
1 tsp of salt
1 tsp of pepper


  1. Chop celery, carrots, potato, and onion on medium high heat.
  2. Saute celery, carrots, potato, and onion on medium high heat
  3. Add vegetable stock and drained kidney beans.
  4. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper for taste.



1 tbsp. olive oil 
⅔ cup 1-inch pieces broccoli florets
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ sweet onion, chopped
3 eggs
2 tbsp. 2% milk
1 pinch each, salt & pepper (adjust to taste)
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

  1. Beat eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together with a whisk in a small bowl and set aside.
  2.  Heat olive oil in a skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Cook and stir broccoli, bell pepper, and sweet onion in hot oil until hot, about 3 minutes. 
  3. Place a cover on top of the pan or skillet and continue cooking until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes more.
  4. Pour egg mixture into the vegetable mixture and sprinkle feta cheese on top.
  5. Replace cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the egg is lightly browned on the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip the frittata and cook until the bottom is again lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  6. Serve.


(One Serving)

⅛ sweet onion, thinly sliced
⅓ cup vegetable stock
⅓ cup water
1 tbsp. Mirin
⅛ tsp. Salt
⅓ tbsp. Soy sauce
2 eggs
1¼ cups cooked short or medium grain white rice
Green onion and seaweed strips for garnish (optional)

  1.  In a medium sized saucepan (preferably non-stick), add onion, mirin, salt, soy sauce, and vegetable stock and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.
  2. Lightly beat eggs in a bowl and add the eggs to the mixture in the saucepan.
  3. Wait until the eggs start to coagulate (approx. 1 minute). Slowly push the edgeof the egg mixture to the center of the pan with a spatula, cover and reduce heat to low and cook for approx. 30 seconds.
  5. Pour egg mixture into the vegetable mixture and sprinkle feta cheese on top.
  7. Serve.


(4-5 Servings)


1 bunch carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/8 yellow onion sliced very thin
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

  1. Using short strokes with a vegetable peeler, shave carrots into thin shavings about 2 inches long.
  2. Whisk olive oil, rice wine vinegar, and lemon juice together in a bowl; pour over carrots and onions and toss gently with a rubber spatula. Season carrots with salt and pepper; sprinkle with parsley 



1/2 cup fine bulgur
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup boiling-hot water
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  2. While waiting for the bulgur, chop parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumber.



2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. cayenne pepper
¼ tsp. ground cardamom
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large carrots, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
7 Tbsp. olive oil or canola blend
½ cup walnuts
1 cup red quinoa
2 cups water
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
5 oz. baby mixed greens
½ tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ cup dried cranberries
2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk paprika, turmeric, ginger, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, cardamom, and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  3. In a medium bowl, toss carrots and onion with 2 tablespoons oil. Add 1 tablespoon of the spice mix and toss to coat. Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast 20-25 minutes, stirring once or twice, until tender.
  4. Meanwhile, spread walnuts on baking sheet and bake 7 minutes, until golden. Remove to cutting board, allow to cool slightly, then coarsely chop.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons of the oil with 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add the salad greens and toss to coat.
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk remaining oil with lemon juice and zest, mustard and 1 teaspoon of the spice mix; season with salt.
  9. Add the quinoa, walnuts, cranberries, parsley, and roasted vegetables, and toss well.
  10. Add the salad and toss once, then serve.



1 large head cauliflower
1 clove garlic, halved
2 Tablespoons olive oil or canola blend
3 Tablespoons. Dijon mustard or spicy brown mustard
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
¼ cup parsley leaves, roughly chopped
2 Tablespoons parmesan, grated
1 each lemon, cut into wedges

  1. Position oven rack in lower part of oven and preheat to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Remove the leaves from the cauliflower, trim the stem flush with the bottom so it sits flat. Rub the outside of the cauliflower with the cut garlic.
  3. Whisk together the oil, 2 Tbsp. mustard, ½ teaspoon salt and a large pinch of black pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Put the cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet and brush the entire outside with the mustard-oil mixture. Roast the cauliflower until golden and tender, approximately 50 minutes to an hour. Let rest for a few minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, combine the parsley and parmesan in a small bowl. Brush the outside of the roasted cauliflower all over with the remaining mustard and parmesan mixture.
  6. Cut the cauliflower into thick wedges or allow guests to serve themselves. Serve with salt, lemon wedges, and extra parmesan mixture, if desired.

DIY POPCORN (Za'atar Spiced)


Yellow corn kernels, ½ cup
Crumbled pita chips, 1 bag
Kosher salt, to taste
Olive oil, 4 tbsp.
Unsalted butter, 1 tbsp.
Za’atar (any variation), ¼ cup

  1. Crumble pita chips, set aside in a bowl.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter on medium-high heat in a pot, add three corn kernels.
  3. When three corn kernels begin popping, add the rest of the corn kernels and cover.
  4. Shake pot in a circular motion at 15-30 second intervals to prevent popcorn from burning, approx. 2-3 minutes or until you hear one pop every 2-3 seconds.
  5. Remove pot from heat and add kosher salt to taste and Za’atar, cover and shake to mix.
  6. Pour popcorn into large serving bowl and serve!



2 ½ cups Gluten Free Honey Nut Cheerios cereal
1 TBSP sugar or firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted

2 eggs
½ cup brown sugar
1 each 15-oz. can pumpkin
1 each 12-oz. can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon dried ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar, for dusting

  2. Crush Cheerios into fine crumbs inside a large re-sealable plastic bag using a bowl or pan. (Alternatively, pulse the cereal into fine crumbs with a food processor.)
  3. Combine Cheerios crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt and blend until combined.
  4. Press crumb mixture into the bottom of the greased baking pan. Bake until just golden, about 7-8 minutes. Let cool while making filling. Turn the oven temperature up to 425 degrees.
  5. Combine eggs, pumpkin, milk, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, and salt in mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients together until smooth.
  7. Sift powdered sugar over sliced squares before serving.



8 cups of water
2 cups peeled barley
6 tablespoons of sugar or to taste
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground anise
Serve with coconut, walnuts, pistachios etc.

  1. Place 2 cups of peeled barley in a pot with 6 to 8 cups of water per cup; bring to a boil and let it cook for about 45 minutes; bring to a simmer my lowering heat, add the sugar, cinnamon and grounded anise and stir until thoroughly cooked. Cook a few minutes longer and serve warm or at room temperature along with toppings.



1.5 cups of semisweet or dark chocolate chips
1 tbsp. coconut oil
2 cups of fresh blueberries

  1. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, add chocolate chips and microwave in 20 second intervals. Mix in coconut oil halfway through.
  3. Spoon a small dollop of chocolate on parchment and top with 4 to 5 blueberries. Drizzle chocolate over blueberries to set them with the base.
  4. Freeze until set (around 10-20 minutes).



1&1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/4 cup milk
2 tsp. Honey
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup of blueberries
1/2 cup of strawberries, quartered
1/2 cup of raspberries

  1. In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, milk, honey and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
  2. In an ice tray, distribute fruit in each of the cube molds.
  3. Spoon yogurt mixture over fruit, filling molds completely. Freeze for 3 hours, or until frozen solid.



Rolled oats
Unsalted butter
Whole wheat flour
Shredded coconut
Baking soda
Dried fruit (raisins, dates, figs, etc.)
Sunflower seeds
Brown sugar

  1. Place all ingredients in a medium bowl, combine until evenly mixed. Amount of ingredients is to one's preference
  2. Roll mixture into a ball shape, add more honey if mixture is not sticking together



1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces fully cooked Italian sausage (about 4 links), sliced into 1/4"-thick coins
2 pints cherry tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, pressed or finely chopped
4 sprigs thyme
2 bunches broccolini (about 1 pound), trimmed, halved lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
Crusty bread (for serving; optional)

  2. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes, garlic, and thyme, stir to combine, and cook, pressing down on some of the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon to encourage bursting, 2 minutes
  4. Add broccolini; season with salt and pepper. Cook, covered, 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.



2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated*
3 eggs
4 cups brown rice (cooked, cooled, and separated)
3 cups frozen mixed veggies
1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
2-3 tablespoons soy sauce

  1. Heat one tablespoon oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and ginger and stir fry for one minute.
  2. Crack the eggs directly into the pan and gently push them around in the pan until barely cooked, 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the cooked rice and stir fry for a few minutes, adding the other tablespoon of oil and turning the heat up to get it sizzlin’. The eggs should sort of incorporate and stick to the rice.
  4. Add the frozen veggies, rice vinegar, and soy sauce and stir fry for another 1-2 minutes.



1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 avocados
1 lime, juiced
1 cup corn (canned)
2 tablespoons red onion, minced
2 carrots, julienned
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Cayenne or chili powder, to taste
Sprouts, cilantro, and any other greens you want to add!
Whole wheat wraps

  1. Add chickpeas and avocados to a medium bowl. Mash using a potato masher or the back of a fork.
  2. Add lime juice, corn, red onion, cilantro, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper/chili powder, and stir to combine. *Taste and adjust flavor as needed.
  3. Scoop onto a whole wheat tortilla and top with fresh sprouts, cilantro, carrots, and any other ingredients.
  4. Roll into a wrap and enjoy!



1 cup frozen raspberries
3 cups of unsweetened almond milk
¼ cup coconut palm sugar (or preferred sweetener: maple, agave, dates, etc.)
⅓ cup frozen strawberries (optional)
1 banana (optional)

  1. Blend the almond milk with the fruit and sweetener of choice.
  2. Pour into bowl and add toppings!


(Serves Two)

3- 4 Eggs (preferably fresh if you can get them )
White Vinegar, 2 tsp.
Salt, 1 tsp. (for the water)
Salt & Pepper to taste
Wheat Toast, sliced

  1. In a deep saucier, saucepan, or pot, fill with water, about 1-2 inch up the side.
  2. Add the tsp. of salt and white vinegar to the pot, bring to a simmer on medium heat.
  3. As the water is heating up, crack eggs into individual, small containers (ramekins are ideal but any small cup will do).
  4. Use the handle of a spatula or large spoon to create a whirlpool in the pot by stirring quickly in one direction.
  5. Carefully drop 1-2 eggs into the whirlpool, and immediately cover and turn off the heat.
  6. Set a timer for 5 minutes (DO NOT LIFT COVER).
  7. After 5 minutes, remove egg(s) with a slotted spoon, sprinkle salt & pepper to taste, and serve over wheat toast.



2 ounces rice vermicelli
8 rice wrappers (8.5 inch diameter)
1 1/3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 leaves lettuce, chopped
4 teaspoons fish sauce
1/4 cup water

  3. Serve rolled spring rolls with the fish sauce.



Dozen Roma Tomatoes
3/4 medium onion (red or yellow)
2 cups fresh cilantro
2/3 Jalapeño (optional)
1 lime
Salt to taste




3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
¼ cup olive oil or canola blend, divided
1 can chickpeas, 15 oz., drained and rinsed
1 cup pumpkin, canned
Juice of 1 lemon, large
2 Tbsp. tahini
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. harissa
¼ tsp. honey
1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. pepitas, toasted, optional
Pinch paprika, optional




1 medium butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds) peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can coconut milk
¼ cup chopped walnuts and sage
¼ teaspoon dried sage

  1. Place squash onto a small rimmed baking sheet. Toss with oil and sage; season generously with salt and pepper. Roast until squash is very tender, about 40 minutes, tossing once halfway through.
  2. Transfer squash and garlic to a pan over medium heat.  Add coconut milk, walnuts, and sage and simmer 5 minutes.  Mash with a whisk of fork and add water to thin if necessary. Season again generously with salt.