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Lasagna Soup

I like this b/c I can food prep it easily. I make the meatballs in batches each 6 months, and they are essentially just 1/3 each of ground beef, ground turkey, and hot sausage. One bag is probably 1 pound of meat. My kids thought this needed more noodles, but I was just glad to have a warm meal, so I guess expectations change as you get older, haha. Sauté the following:  1 onion 1 small package of mushrooms Add: 6 cups chicken broth 2 T. tomato paste 1 jar. Trader Joe's vodka sauce 14 oz. crushed tomatoes 1 dozen meatballs, chopped into small bits 1 T. garlic powder 3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 T. dry basil 1 t. salt 1 t. dry parsley 1 t. dry oregano 10 lasagna noodles, broken into 4 pieces When the noodles are almost done, add: 4 cups spinach Boil until soft, about 20 minutes, then garnish with cottage cheese and mozzarella cheese

Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives

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  This is a keeper. I really loved the flavor combo, and the honey mellowed out the sharpness of the feta. It gets an 8.5 and came from halfbakedharvest.com. You can serve it with crackers or bread.  2   cups   mixed olives pitted ▢  1/3   cup  extra virgin olive oil  ▢  6   cloves   garlic, smashed ▢  1   shallot, quartered  I used 1/4 onion ▢  1   lemon, quartered ▢  2   sprigs   fresh thyme ▢  2   sprigs   fresh oregano ▢  chili flakes   I left these out HONEY WHIPPED FETA ▢  1  cup (8 ounces)  crumbled feta cheese ▢  3   ounces   cream cheese, at room temperature ▢  2-3   tablespoons   honey ▢  black pepper

Jamaican Rice

This was awesome. I love Jamaican spices and flavors, so this is definitely a keeper.  0g / 3 tbsp   unsalted butter   (or 2 tbsp olive oil) ▢  2   garlic cloves   , finely minced ▢  1   small onion   , finely chopped ▢  1   tsp   dried thyme ▢  1   tsp   all spice powder   (sub mixed spice) ▢  2   bay leaves   , preferably fresh ▢  1   scotch bonnet or habanero chilli – any colour   (optional), I left this out ▢  2   x 400g / 14oz cans   red kidney beans   , drained  ▢  1   x 400 ml / 14oz   coconut milk   , full fat  ▢  1   cup   water ▢  1   tsp   cooking salt ▢  2   cups   long grain white rice   (Note 4) https://www.recipetineats.com/jamaican-rice-and-peas/#wprm-recipe-container-80579

Sourdough Irish Soda Bread

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  I've always wanted to make Irish soda bread, and finally made it with Irish beef stew for St. Patrick's Day. Yes, I'm behind on my posting. Sad times. Anyway, this was fine. It basically tasted like a big biscuit, which is fine, but I prefer angel biscuits if I"m going to have a biscuit. It gets a 6 and came from ourgabledhome.com. 1   cup   sourdough starter 4   TBSP   butter, at room temperature 1   whole   egg ¾  cups   buttermilk 3   cups   AP flour 1   TBSP   sugar 1   tsp  baking soda 1 ½  tsp   sea salt melted butter for brushing top of bread https://ourgabledhome.com/easy-sourdough-irish-soda-bread/

Mediteranean Chicken

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  I had to find a lot of healthy meals when Jared did his elimination diet last month, and this was a good one. I didn't serve it with rice or quinoa, but I'm sure it would be good with lemon rice. It gets a 7 and came from feastingathome.com. Marinade 1/4   cup  olive oil zest of  1  lemon 4  garlic cloves, minced or pressed 1 tablespoon  fresh rosemary, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano, dried 1 teaspoon  coriander, ground 1/2 teaspoon  smoked paprika 1 tablespoon  dijon mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon  pepper ____ 1   1/2   pounds  skinless boneless chicken thighs ( or breasts) 15   ounces  chickpeas, canned or soaked and cooked 1/2   cup  kalamata olives 15   ounces  artichoke hearts (in water or frozen) 1  yellow bell pepper  1   cup  cherry or grape tomatoes 1  small or  1/2  a large red onion 1/4   cup  lemon juice Serve over rice, couscous, or quinoa, with lemon wedges and feta if desired. https://www.feastingathome.com/mediterranean-chicken/#tasty-recipes-62267

Chickpea Salad with Grilled Vegetables

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  I probably should have positioned the sourdough differently, but oh well. This had really lovely flavor and was light and healthy. I used zucchini instead of eggplant, so you could easily use different vegetables. I give it a 7.5. It came from lazycatkitchen.com. ZHOUGH DRESSING 20 g / 0.7 oz coriander / cilantro* 10 g / 0.35 oz flat leaf parsley* I used 1 tbsp dried 1 garlic clove I used 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp ground cardamom ¼ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp ground coriander a pinch of chilli flakes (optional) I left this out 60 ml / ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil* 20 ml / 1½ tbsp lemon juice + zest of 1 small lemon I forgot to add the juice, but it tasted nice and lemony just with the zest.  salt and pepper, to taste SALAD 1 large eggplant / aubergine I used zucchini olive oil 300 g / 2 scant cups cooked chickpeas* I used canned chickpeas 25 cherry tomatoes, halved I used I added 1 regular tomato and didn't grill it 1 spring onion / scallion, finely sliced I used 1/2 red onion