A Thyme to Eat

  INGREDIENTS: -3lbs of beef chuck roast, cut into 4 equal pieces, fat trimmed off very well. -8 medium carrots, peeled & cut into chunks -About 6-8 small potatoes, cut in half. -1 heaping tbsp tomato paste -1 cup beef broth -1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce -Garlic powder -Onion powder -Dried rosemary -Dried thyme -Cumin -Salt/pepper -Olive oil -3 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp of water (slurry for the very end) INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Season meat pieces evenly with all seasonings listed above. Set instant pot to "sauté" & add a generous drizzle of olive oil. Brown each piece of beef on all sides in the pot (2 pieces at a time). Side aside. 2. To the pot, add tomato paste beef broth & scrape off ALL the browned bits off of the bottom to prevent burning. Add Worcestershire sauce & season broth with salt & pepper. 3. Place meat back into the pot & pressure cook (or manual) for 50 mins. When time is up, do a natural release for 5 mins & then quick release. 4....

  INGREDIENTS: -4 chicken breasts, cut into small cubes -Two 10.5oz cans of cream of chicken soup -1 cup of sour cream -Two 16 oz bags of frozen mixed vegetables, thawed (I found a medley from Aldi that has carrots, peas, green beans & corn) -2 boxes of instant stuffing (I used chicken flavor) -Milk (as needed, see notes) -Dried thyme -Dried rosemary -Poultry seasoning -Salt/pepper -Olive oil INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Heat a large skillet & drizzle with olive oil. Cook cubed chicken & season with dried thyme, rosemary, poultry seasoning, salt & pepper. Stirring as you season to coat all sides. Remove from pan & drain of excess liquid (I use a fine strainer for this). Set aside. 2. Cook both boxes of stuffing according to package directions.  3. In a large bowl, combine soup & sour cream. Whisk until smooth. ***Note*** loosen this mixture by adding milk a few splashes at a time. You want it to be a thick but also want to thin it out slightly. About 1 cup of milk....

INGREDIENTS: FOR CHICKEN MARINADE: -1 lb boneless chicken breasts (or thighs) -3 cloves garlic, smashed -2 tbsp olive oil -1 tbsp honey -1/2 lemon, juiced -1 1/2 tsp ground cumin -1 1/2 tsp paprika -3/4 tsp ground cinnamon -3/4 tsp ground ginger -3/4 tsp oregano -3/4 tsp ground turmeric powder -dash of cayenne pepper -1/2 tsp salt -1/2 tsp pepper  FOR RICE: -1 1/2 cups white jasmine (or basmati) rice rinsed thoroughly & drained -2 1/4 cup waiter -1 tbsp olive oil -1/2 white onion, chopped -2 cloves garlic, minced -1/4 tsp ground cumin -1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder  -salt/pepper to taste -fresh cilantro  TOPPINGS: Totally optional depending on what you like! Pictured is pre-made tabouli salad (from Trader Joe's, it's sooo good), roasted red pepper hummus, crumbled feta cheese, diced cucumber & banana peppers. 1. For chicken: Place chicken & ALL seasonings + oil in a large zip lock bag. Massage...

NOTE: Do not substitute the low sodium soy sauce or low sodium chicken stock for regular. It will be way too salty! INGREDIENTS: For the sauce: -1/2 cup LOW sodium soy sauce -2 tbsp corn starch  -1/2 cup LOW sodium chicken stock -3 tbsp brown sugar -3 cloves garlic, minced For the stir-fry: -1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes  -3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided  -2 packages of Ramen noodles (do not use seasoning packet) -2 cups chopped broccoli florets, (fresh or frozen)  -1 red bell pepper, diced  -Chopped green onions (not pictured but optional for garnishing) -Pepper -Onion powder INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients for the sauce until well combined and no lumps remain.  2. Coat a medium sized skillet with 2 tbsp of oil over medium high heat. Cook broccoli and pepper until softened. Remove from skillet and set aside. Add remaining tbsp of oil and cook chicken, ...

INGREDIENTS: -2 large boneless chicken breasts, diced into small cubes -5 strips of bacon -1 lb pasta (you can use ANY kind, I used large macaroni because I love when the sauce goes inside the noodles) -1 large head of broccoli or 2 small heads, cut into small florets without stems -3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided -1 26ounce can cream of chicken soup -1 cup sour cream -1 cup milk + more (see note in #4) -Olive oil -Italian seasoning -Garlic powder -Onion powder -Salt/pepper NOTE*** The best way to make this is to cook all of the components separately and then toss them all together before baking! INSTRUCTIONS: *Preheat oven to 375*  1. For the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium high heat & drizzle with olive oil. Add chicken pieces & season generously with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, for 5-7 minutes until pieces are cooked through. Drain o...

NOTE: I used thick sliced brioche bread from Trader Joe's for this sandwich which was absolutely amazing. But you can use ANY kind of bread that will hold up to the ingredients. Also, my plan was to make fried *green* tomatoes but I couldn't find any at the store so I substituted red tomatoes instead and they still turned out great. If you can find green tomatoes you can follow the same instructions below. INGREDIENTS: -Sliced & lightly toasted bread -2 chicken breasts -2 large tomatoes (green or red) -1/2 cup flour -1/2 cup corn flake crumbs -1/2 cup yellow cornmeal -2 eggs, beaten (for tomatoes) -Bacon -Lettuce -1 avocado, cut into slices -Miracle Whip (or Mayo) -Garlic powder -Onion powder -Italian seasoning -Paprika -Chili powder -Dijon mustard -1 clove grated garlic  -Salt/Pepper -Vegetable oil for frying tomatoes PREP NOTE: In order for the tomatoes to fry up perfectly without getting soggy you need to d...

INGREDIENTS: -4 chicken breasts pounded 1/2 inch thick & sliced in half vertically (8 total pieces) -1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt -1 box plain Israeli couscous (I purchased mine from Trader Joe's) -1 English cucumber, chopped -Mini Heirloom tomatoes, cut in half (I found a perfect sized pack at Aldi) -1 avocado, diced -1/4 cup red onion, diced -Crumbled Feta cheese (I purchased the fresh blocks in water at Costco but you can use any kind) -Olives ***Optional*** -3 Lemons -2 tbsp minced garlic -1/4 cup white wine (cheap Pinot Grigio works) -Dried oregano -Dried parsley -Garlic powder -Onion powder -Salt/pepper INSTRUCTIONS: 1. For yogurt sauce, mix Greek yogurt with juice from 1 half of 1 lemon. Season with garlic powder, parsley, salt & pepper to taste. Set aside. 2. For salad, mix chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, & olives (optional) in a large bowl. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, juice from other half...