Easy Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients 1 cooked rotisserie chicken, meat removed (or 1-2 raw chicken breasts/thighs) 1 can crushed tomatoes 1 cup chicken broth 1-2 cans diced tomatoes with chilies (fire-roasted or regular) 1-2 cans black beans 1 can corn 2 packets taco seasoning 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 head garlic, peeled 2-4 tablespoons butter Optional Toppings Tortilla […]

Better-Than-Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Ingredients 2-4 tablespoons butter 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 head of garlic, minced or grated 2-4 carrot rods, chopped 1 head broccoli, chopped (frozen vegetables also work) 1/2 cup milk 1 box (32 oz) chicken broth 1-2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon onion powder Salt to taste […]

Mom’s Extra Special Chili

Ingredients 1-2 lbs. ground beef, turkey, or pork sausage 2 cans crushed tomatoes 2 cans diced tomatoes (fire-roasted recommended, or diced with green chilies) 2 cans chili beans 2 cans kidney beans, drained 2 packets hot chili seasoning (mild is too boring – live a little!) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 medium onion, diced 1/2 […]

Perfect Fried Eggs (Over-Easy Style)

Ingredients Eggs Pad of butter Seasonings (get creative): Salt Pepper Red pepper flakes Garlic powder Paprika Water (for steaming) Optional cheese toppings: Parmesan (best option) Cheddar Any sharp or salty cheese Instructions Heat pan to medium (4-6 setting). Add a pad of butter and let it melt. For easy shell removal: Wet your finger slightly […]

Perfect Foolproof Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients 2-3 eggs 1 tsp salt (approximately – adjust to taste) Splash of milk (optional) 1 pad of butter   Optional toppings: Green onions Everything bagel seasoning Red pepper flakes Cheese Deer summer sausage Any cooked meat Sautéed onions Bell peppers (best heated) Fresh tomatoes Instructions Heat a pan on medium-low heat. Low heat (2-4 […]

Tropical Orange Julius-Inspired Smoothie

Ingredients ½ cup frozen tropical fruit mix ¼ cup milk ½ cup orange juice Splash of lemon juice (optional) 1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder Splash of vanilla extract Instructions Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.

Coffee Chocolate Banana Protein Shake

Ingredients ¾ cup coffee (optional but recommended for long-lasting energy) ¼ cup milk (can substitute with non-dairy alternatives) 1 scoop (30g) chocolate protein powder 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter Splash of vanilla extract 1½-2 frozen bananas Ice (optional, to taste) Instructions Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass […]

Protein Waffles

Ingredients 1/2 Cup of Flour 1/2 Cup of Protein Powder 1/4 Cup of Coconut Flour 2 tsp. Baking Soda 2 tsp. Salt 4 Eggs 1 Cup of Almond Milk 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract Coconut Oil Spray Instructions Active Cook: Mix Dry Ingredients: Flour, Protein Powder, Coconut Flour, Baking Soda, and Salt Mix Wet Ingredients: Eggs, […]