Blueberry Coconut Parfait

Hey! I made these little gems for #mealprep and it WAS amazing. So, let me share this recipe with you asap. You can make it with me. Because you know, I love a good recipe for meal prep. Blueberry Coconut Parfait Fage 2% yogurt, or Greek unsweetened yogurt Unsweetened coconut flakes Bob’s Red Mill Coconut…

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Roasted Strawberry No- Bake Cheesecake

This new recipe was inspired by my friend Shelli. It was her bday, and I wanted to make something super special for her celebration. I love roasted fruit, and I was aching to make something light and lemony. So here’s the new recipe, Roasted Stawberry No-Bake Cheesecake. Yum. This would be a perfect dessert for…

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Moroccan Meatballs

One of my most requested recipes for meal prep, Moroccan Meatballs. It’s a great recipe, freezes well, and reheats just as nicely. Also, who doesn’t love meatballs? Moroccan Meatballs 1 lb. ground turkey 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. cardamom 1 tsp. coriander ½ tsp. garlic 1 tsp. basil 1 tsp. Kosher salt 28 oz can…

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Turkey Mushroom Burger

Turkey Mushroom Burger & Gravy 1 ½ lbs. ground lean turkey 1 tbsp. coconut oil 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1 small onion, diced 1 tbsp. basil 1 tsp. Kosher salt ½ tsp. black pepper ½ tsp. garlic powder 2 tbsp. gluten free flour 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup lite coconut milk 2 bay leaves…

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Teriyaki Chicken Pizza- more Japanese Italian Fusion

First let’s talk authentic pizza crust. My cousin gave me this recipe YEARS ago, and I’ve never made another crust since. It’s the perfect combo of crunchy, chewy and soft all rolled into one recipes. Authentic Pizza Crust 1 ¾ cups warm water 4 cups flour 1 tablespoon instant yeast 2 teaspoon salt Mix water,…

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Better than TAKEOUT- Vegetable Tikki Masala

This recipe is so fast! And it’s totally delicious. Win-Win. Vegetable Tikki Masala 2 cups cooked Jasmine rice 1 medium potato 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks diced 1 small onion 12 oz. garbanzo beans, drained 2 bay leaves 1 tsp. Kosher salt 1 tsp. Garam Masala 1 jar Patak’s Tikki Masala sauce 14 oz.…

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Fried Angel Food Cake

Here’s some proof that most everything is BETTER with BUTTER. Fried Angel Food Cake is just that. I used a store bought angel food cake and made it even better by frying it in a little butter, in a non stick pan. Then topping it with fresh whipped cream, strawberries, and caramel sauce because my…

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Japanese- Italian Fusion with Studio 5

This was probably one of the best assignments I’ve been given since I joined Studio 5 as a food contributor. Really. The best. Japanese- Italian Fusion. It’s a 2020 food trend, that you’ll start to see pop up. But why wait? I’ve created a fantastic recipe you can make at home inspired by my time…

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Pizza Chicken on Studio 5

Grilled Pizza Chicken & Veggies 4-6 chicken cutlets Olive oil Kosher salt Badia complete seasoning 1 cup crushed tomatoes 6 slices fresh mozzarella cheese Toppings: Black olives Green pepper Pepperoni Cooked sausage Parmesan cheese Sliced onions Mushrooms Fresh basil Asparagus Broccoli Prepare your grill to 400 degrees. You can also bake the chicken or use…

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Sunday Pot Roast on Studio 5

My favorite dinner of all time. I believe sometimes this meal gets a bad rap. But really, take away all the extras that are added and it’s healthy. Plus, this recipe is packed with lots of flavor. YUM. Sunday Pot Roast 2-3 lb.s Beef Chuck roast 4 medium carrots 1 small onion 6 russet potatoes…

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