Easy-peezy Homemade Biscuits

If you’ve ever felt like biscuits were out of your wheelhouse, think again! Truly.
These are incredibly simple biscuits. All you have to remember is numbers 3-2-1… And the results are fluffy, buttery, melt in your mouth, biscuits.
Once you have the basic recipe down, feel free to mix add-ins to the dough; pieces of ham & cheese; fresh herbs; chives; cinnamon & sugar, etc.
Or, use them for a tasty fried chicken biscuit or smothered in creamy sausage gravy.

Prep time doesn’t include, mixing the ingredients together, so if you have them on hand it all comes together fast. If not, just factor a few extra minutes.
This recipe makes about 6 biscuits.

Chicken Shawarma + Yellow Rice

There’s a NYC street food vendor, the Halal Guys, who feature many tasty middle eastern dishes. This is a take on the immensely flavor packed chicken and yellow rice bowl.

Don’t skimp on the white sauce and a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce. Serve with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, onions and fresh naan or pita. I promise this will be a hit!

Please forgive the spices that aren’t currently in the Bethel pantry. I’m hoping they are in your personal stash. Or you could snag some from a neighbor and in return share the dish…
Allspice is really the flavor front runner in the chicken, definitely try to track some down!

This can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
Marinate the chicken for at least an hour or up to about 6-8 (marinating it to long will start to “cook” the chicken).
Serves 4

Chicken + Bok Choy Sauté

This meal comes together super fast! The flavors are reminiscent of a typical stirfry, so don’t forget to serve it atop a bowl of freshly steamed rice. Additional veggies can be added, just account for different veggie cooking times.

Baked Feta Tomato Pasta

The feta is baked with tomatoes and a bunch of olive oil. After the feta and tomatoes have been baked, it’s then tossed with fresh garlic, bowtie pasta, and basil. EASSSYY PEASSYYY

Mustard and Crouton Crusted Pork Chops

These pork chops are a true straight forward and easy recipe. Simply breaded and oven roasted.
Using pantry friendly ingredients and a mere 30-40 minutes and your table with be graced with a winner.
Serve with steamed veggies, mashed potatoes, a garden salad or the pictured, Alfredo broccoli.
This recipe makes 4 pork chops.

Beyond Basic Tomato Bruschetta

Wanna spotlight that fantastic baguette? Maybe, it’s homemade or your friendly neighbor shared with you. Toasting slices create a perfect canvas for a tangy, juicy tomato bruschetta. You can serve atop sliced pieces of steak or fresh ahi tuna.

Tomato bruschetta, is a simple combination of tomato, onions and herbs. Dressed with a light drizzle of vinegar and oil. For starters. You can adapt and add other ingredients depending on your preference.

This recipe is for about 5 baguette slices, or about 2 cups of bruschetta.
Enjoy!

Quinoa + Mushroom Puffs

These exclusively veggie puffs are a great addition to your appetizer table, or wrapped in a pita for an easy lunch.

Depending on the size you make the puffs, you can get 24-48 puffs. As per the directions, you can coarsely chop the veggies in a food processor. Alternatively you can finely chop them if you’d like larger veggie pieces.

Saucy Black Eyed Peas

Black-eyed peas are a great source for protein and fiber. (Plus folate, copper, thiamine and iron).
Ok, logistics out of the way…now on to a very simple recipe!
The recipe calls for cooked black-eyed peas- if your using dried; soak 2 cups of beans overnight in about 8 cups of water.
Rinse and drain. Cook in pressure cooker (instant pot) with 4 cups of water for 30 minutes.
Recipe prep doesn’t include cooking beans….
This recipe will serve about 4 as a side.

Homemade Chocolate Milk

One of the best food choices after a workout (and soccer!!) is chocolate milk. Besides being a childhood favorite, chocolate milk is great because:
– It has fluid and electrolytes for hydration
– Has protein for muscle repair (about 8g per 8oz serving)
– Quick, and easy to eat post workout, especially if on the go
– Usually easier on the stomach than solid food after a workout

Roast Pork Sheet Pan Dinner with Potatoes and Cauliflower

AS EASY AS …
1. Place the seasoned pork roast on one side of the rack.
2. After an hour of roasting, place the potatoes next to the pork, and roast another hour.
3. Finally, add the cauliflower florets for the final hour of roasting.

Makes 4 servings Total time: 4 hours