Recipes for Thursday Sept 17th, 2026
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Entrees
E1 – Moroccan Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potato
Ingredients
· 4 medium sweet potatoes
· 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs see notes for vegan option
· ¾ tsp salt, divided
· 2 Tbsp coconut oil, divided
· 1 small onion, sliced
· 1 C diced eggplant
· 1 can full fat coconut milk
· ½ tsp cinnamon
· ½ tsp cumin
· 1 ½ Tbsp finely chopped, fresh mint (about a small handful before chopping)
· 1 ½ Tbsp finely chopped, fresh cilantro (about a small handful before chopping)
· ½ C dried apricots, cut into fourths or just roughly chopped
Instructions
E2 – Eggplant Burgers
Ingredients
eggplant, peeled and sliced into 3/4-inch rounds
1 tablespoon margarine
6 slices Monterey Jack cheese
6 hamburger buns, split
6 leaves lettuce
6 slices tomato
½ onion, sliced
½ cup dill pickle slices
6 tablespoons ketchup, or to taste
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
Instructions
E3 – Mediterranean Ground Beef Sweet Potato Bowls
Ingredients:
Sweet Potatoes
· 2-3 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes)
· 2 Tbsp. olive oil
· Salt and pepper (to taste)
Ground Beef
· 1 lb. ground beef
· 3 cloves garlic (minced)
· 1 tsp. dried oregano
· 1 tsp. ground cumin
· 1 tsp. paprika
· Salt and pepper (to taste)
Cucumber Salad
· 1 English cucumber (diced)
· 1/4 small red onion (finely diced)
· 1/4 cup kalamata olives (chopped)
· 1 medium tomato (diced)
· 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
· 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
· Salt and pepper (to taste)
For Serving
· Cottage cheese (I’m loving Good Culture)
· Hot honey
· Fresh cilantro/fresh Dill
· Lime wedges
· Crumbled feta (optional)
Instructions
Sides
S1 – Southern Fried Corn
Ingredients
· 8 to 10 ears fresh sweet corn (I prefer the Silver Queen variety)
· 2 tablespoons bacon grease (not necessary but sure makes a big difference)
· 4 tablespoons butter (divided; use 6 if you’re not using bacon grease)
· salt & pepper
Instructions
S2 – Sauteed Baby Broccoli with Lemon & Garlic
Ingredients
· 12 ounces broccolini baby broccoli, broccoletti
· 3 cloves garlic
· 1 lemon zest of whole, juice of half, slices for garnish
· 2 tablespoons olive oil
· ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
· ¼ cup water
· salt to taste
Instructions
S3 – Cucumber Tomato Salad
Ingredients
· 1 large English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 1/4 cups)
· 1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
· 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
· 4 medium tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
· 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, dill, or mint leaves
· 2 tablespoons red wine or white wine vinegar
· 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
· 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
· Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
S4 – Cucumber Salad With Tomato & Feta
Ingredients
FOR THE SALAD
· 2 cups chopped cucumber
· 4 cups chopped lettuce * I use romaine
· ¼ cup chopped bell pepper
· ½ medium red onion
· 1 cup quartred tomatoes
· ¼ cup feta cheese
FOR THE DRESSING
· ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
· 2 tbsp olive oil
· 2 garlic cloves *minced
· 3 tbsp chopped mint leaves
· 1 tbsp feta cheese
· ¼ tsp sea salt
· ¼ tsp dried parsley
· ¼ tsp dried oregano
Instructions
S5 – Pear Cucumber Salad w/ Balsamic & Shaved Romano
Ingredients
2 cups diced pears
2 cups diced English cucumber
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (preferably aged)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
4 ounces Romano
Romaine lettuce
Instructions
S6 – Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Salad
Ingredients
· 6 Small, Firm Eggplants (About 4-5 Inches In Length)
· 1/3 Cup Olive Oil
· 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
· 1 1/2 Cups Ripe Cherry Or Grape Tomatoes Cut In Half
· 3 Tablespoons Chopped, Fresh Herb Of Choice (I used Basil and Mint In The Photo)
· 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
· Salt And Pepper To Taste
Instructions
Desserts / Beverages
D1 – Banana Pear Smoothie
Ingredients
· large frozen banana - roughly chopped
· 1 pear - core removed and chopped in cubes
· 1 tbsp almond butter
· ½ cup plant-based milk - or enough for desired consistency
· pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
D2 – Spiced Tequila Poached Pears
Ingredients
· Spiced Tequila Poached Pears
· 1 cup water
· 2 cups decent tequila - see post or notes
· 1 cinnamon stick
· 2 star anise
· 4 cloves
· 1 tablespoon agave nectar
· orange peel - without pith; reserve orange for the sauce
· 4 pears - or 1 per person
· Orange Pomegranate Sauce
· juice of 1 large orange
· 8 ounces pomegranate juice
· 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
· 1 tablespoon triple sec - optional
· 1 tablespoon corn starch
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Instructions
D3 – Gluten Free Agave Nectar Banana Bread
Ingredients
· 1 1⁄4 cups agave nectar
· 1⁄2 cup safflower oil or 1/2 cup canola oil
· 2 large eggs
· 3 medium mashed very ripe bananas
· 1⁄2 cup of plain Greek yogurt
· 1 teaspoon vanilla
· 2 1⁄2 cups gluten-free flour (Pamela's or Bob's)
· 1 teaspoon baking soda
· 1 teaspoon salt
· 1⁄2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
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