Grilled Bruschetta Pizza

4 pieces Stonefire mini naan bread (about 50g each) 

Marinara sauce (1/2 Cup)

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1/2 C)

Grilled/cooked chicken tender 1 per pizza (8 oz cooked (10 oz. raw)) 

Dash paprika 

Dash garlic powder 

Dash onion powder 

Bruschetta Salad:

Chopped Tomatoes (6 oz)

Chopped Cucumbers (4 oz)

1 Tbs. olive oil 

½ tsp. minced garlic 

Dash sea salt 

Dash ground black pepper 

Pinch fresh basil, chopped 

Topping:

Grated Parmesan Cheese (2 Tbsp)

Balsamic Glaze (2 Tbsp)

Directions:

1. Grill or cook chicken.

2. Heat grill to low heat.

3. Spread marinara sauce over each piece of naan bread. Add mozzarella and chopped grilled chicken to each pizza. Sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder and onion powder. Place on the grill and cook until the cheese is melted.

4. Combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, pepper and fresh basil together in a bowl. Top the pizzas with the bruschetta salad mixture, Parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze.

Makes 4 servings 

Macros: 350 calories / 12F / 33C / 27P / per serving – Clean Simple Eats

Cheesey Fondue

Ingredients:

·       2 cups lightly packed shredded Gruyere cheese (about 8 ounces)

·       1 1/2 cups lightly packed shredded Swiss cheese (about 6 ounces)

·       2 tablespoons cornstarch

·       1 cup low-sodium, good-quality chicken broth

·       1/8 teaspoon lemon juice (don't leave this out! I just gave a quick squeeze of a lemon without properly measuring)

·       1 tablespoon finely minced or pressed garlic

·       1/4 teaspoon ground black or white pepper

·       1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

·       Dash of paprika

Instructions

1.       Place both the shredded Gruyere and Swiss cheeses in a gallon-size resealable bag with the cornstarch and shake until evenly coated.

2.       In a stovetop-safe fondue pot (or in a regular saucepan or electric fondue pot), add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the cheese, a small handful at a time, stirring constantly, but not briskly. It works best to use a wooden spoon and and stir in an S-shaped motion, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot so it doesn't burn.

3.       Once the cheese is melted and begins to just barely simmer, add the remaining spices and move it immediately to the table on the fondue stand with the sterno flame below. It should be the consistency of warm honey. Add more or less cheese for perfect consistency and additional salt and pepper to taste if needed.

4.       Serve with your favorite fondue dippers: steamed broccoli and/or cauliflower, carrots, apples, chicken sausages, bread (and more bread!), lightly sauteed mushrooms, tender potatoes - the options are endless!

Notes

Don't use pre-shredded cheese. It has a very different consistency than what you grate yourself - worth the tiny bit of extra work, I promise!

Yield: 4-6 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

From: Mel’s Kitchen Café  https://www.melskitchencafe.com/classic-fondue-recipe/

Mexican Haystacks

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth (if using regular broth, cut down the salt in the recipe)
• 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels (no need to thaw)
• Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

For serving:

• Hot, cooked rice or quinoa 
• lettuce
• sour cream
• cheese
• olives

Directions:

1. In a large 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or turkey, salt and pepper, and cook, breaking the meat into small pieces, until cooked through. Drain excess grease, if needed.
2. Stir in the paprika, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, oregano, garlic powder and flour. The mixture will be crumbly. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the meat and spices are fragrant and sizzling.
3. Whisking quickly and constantly, slowly add the beef broth and tomato sauce about 1/2 cup at a time, letting the mixture thicken and bubble between additions before adding more.
4. Stir in the back beans and corn. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook 5-7 minutes until thickened.
5. Serve the sauce over rice (or quinoa) with lime wedges and taco toppings of your choice.

From Mels Kitchen Café
https://www.melskitchencafe.com/mexican-haystacks/

Pull-Apart BBQ Chicken Sliders

Ingredients:

• 2 tbps olive oil
• 1 small onion (sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 1/2 cups shredded roast chicken
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• 12 dinner Hawaiian rolls
• 12 slices American cheese or cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.  Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray
2. Add butter, garlic and parsley in a medium bowl and microwave till melted. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Cook onions until soft (about 2 minutes).  Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).  Add the chicken, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and BBQ sauce.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Stir to combine and cook until everything is heated through (about 2-3 minutes).
4. Cut the slider buns in half. Place the bottom halves of the slider buns in the baking dish.  Layer half of the cheese on the bottom buns. Top with bbq chicken mixture, then layer with the remainder of the cheese.  Place the top halves of the buns on top.
5. Brush the tops of the buns with the melted garlic parsley butter.  Bake until the cheese melts and everything is warmed through, 10-15 minutes. Serve warm.

Spicy Garlic & Lime Shrimp

Ingredients:

Lime juice from one fresh lime

1 Tbls Olive Oil

1 Clove Garlic (pressed)

36 peeled Shrimp

1/2 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Black Pepper

1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

1/4 tsp dried Parsley Flakes

1/4 tsp Paprika

1/8 tsp dried thyme

1/8 tsp Onion Powder

Directions:

In a small bowl mix all dry ingredients together.  In a large skillet over medium heat add the oil.  When the oil is heated stir in garlic then add shrimp.  Add all the lime juice into the pan over the shrimp.  Then sprinkle the dry seasonings blend over shrimp and saute for 5-8 minutes.   

Recommended to eat with rice.  The shrimp can have a kick. 

Roasted Parmesan Potatoes

Ingredients:
5-6 Potatoes diced with skins on
3-4 Tbs. Olive oil
1/4 C. Parmesan Cheese
1 1/2 tsp Paprika
3/4 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Season Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper

Directions:
Mix all together in a bowl.  Bake at 425 degrees on a foil lined sprayed cookie sheet for 45 minutes.  Stir every 15 minutes.