Italian Meatball Soup

 

1 tbsp Avocado Oil

1 medium Onion , diced

3 cloves Garlic , minced

1/2 tsp Oregano

1/2 tsp Basil, dried

1/2 tsp Parsley

1/4 tsp Salt

1/8 tsp Onion Powder

1/8 tsp Garlic Powder

2 cans Fire-roasted Diced Tomatoes

4 cups Chicken Broth

2 pounds Frozen Meatballs

Heat the oil in a large stockpot on medium. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.

Add everything else to the pot. Raise the temperature to high and bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the meatballs are heated through.

Healthy Homemade Lemon Garlic Dressing

Healthy Homemade Lemon Garlic Dressing

8 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

6 tbsp Lemon Juice

1 tsp Oregano

1 tsp minced Garlic 

1/2 tsp Salt

Combine all of the ingredients in a jar or bottle. Give it a good shaking. Serve.

This dressing should be refrigerated after you make it. You can pull it out about half an hour prior to use to come to room temperature.

NOTE: Also makes a great marinade for chicken.

Healthy Homemade BBQ Sauce

Healthy Homemade BBQ Sauce

15 oz Tomato Sauce

1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar

2 tbsp Coconut Aminos

1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

2 tsp Dijon Mustard

1-1/2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp Black Pepper

1/2 tsp Onion Powder

1/2 tsp Paprika

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add all ingredients. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring often.

Healthy Homemade Ketchup

Healthy Homemade Ketchup

1 cup Tomato Paste

1/2 cup Apple Juice

1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp Salt

1/8 tsp ground Cloves

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the tomato paste, apple cider, and vinegar. Stir to combine and let the mixture come to a simmer, but do not allow it to boil.

Add the garlic powder, salt, and cloves. Cook, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. You may need to turn the heat down to low or simmer here. Cook until the ketchup has thickened enough to evenly coat the back of a spoon, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Serve when cool or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Healthy Homemade Ranch Dressing

 Healthy Homemade Ranch Dressing

1 cup Healthy Homemade Mayonnaise

1/2 cup Coconut Milk

1 clove Garlic - minced

1/2 tsp Onion Powder

1/4 tsp Black Pepper

1 tsp dried Dill (or 1 tbsp fresh)

1 tbsp fresh Chives - finely chopped

2 tsp Lemon Juice

In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap (or put in a bottle) and refrigerate for one hour.

Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Healthy Homemade Mayonnaise

Healthy Homemade Mayonnaise

1-1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

1 Egg(s)

1/2 tsp Mustard, dry

1/2 tsp Salt

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Place 1/4 cup of the olive oil, the egg, mustard and salt in a blender, food processor, or mixing bowl.

Blend or mix thoroughly.

While the mixer is running, slowly drizzle the remaining 1 cup olive oil until the mayonnaise has emulsified. Add the lemon juice and blend on low or stir to incorporate.

TIP: The key to this emulsion is making sure all the ingredients are at room temperature.

Greek Chicken and Red Potatoes

3-4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Black Pepper

1 large Onion sliced

10-12 new Red Potatoes - Small

2 tbsp Olive Oil

2 tsp Oregano

2 tsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning

First, wash and quarter as many red potatoes as you like and place them in the bottom of your slow cooker. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. (I always spray my crock pot with Olive Oil Pam first, to make clean up easier.)

Cut a sweet onion into large chunks and toss into the slow cooker on top of the potatoes.

Place chicken on top of the potatoes and onion.

Drizzle chicken with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with oregano and lemon-pepper seasoning.

Turn crock pot to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or however long it takes in your crock pot.

Serve cooked chicken and potatoes with the delicious broth served over top.