Jessica Poole

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One-Hour Sheet Pan Thanksgiving SidesRoasted Herbed Squash:1 butternut squash, peeled and diced, + olive oil and salt1 t...
04/24/2024

One-Hour Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Sides

Roasted Herbed Squash:

1 butternut squash, peeled and diced, + olive oil and salt
1 teaspoon Simply Nature Organic Thyme Leaves
1 small onion, thinly sliced
Maple Mustard Brussels with Walnuts and Cherries:

1 package brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut + olive oil and salt
1/2 cup Southern Grove Walnuts
1/2 cup Southern Grove Dried Cherries
2 tablespoons Specially Selected 100% Pure Maple Syrup
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes:

1 1/2 pounds round potatoes + olive oil and salt
6 cloves garlic, + olive oil and wrapped in foil
1/4 cup Countryside Creamery Salted Butter
1/4 cup broth or milk
1/4 cup Friendly Farms Sour Cream
kosher salt to taste (I used about 1 teaspoon)
Optional extras to serve from ALDI:

Butterball Turkey
Chef’s Cupboard Stuffing Mix
Sweet Harvest Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
L’oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

Cozy Veggie KormaThe Base:4 tablespoons butter1 small onion, thinly sliced2 large garlic cloves, thinly slicedone 1-inch...
04/23/2024

Cozy Veggie Korma

The Base:

4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
one 1-inch piece ginger, thinly sliced
6 cardamom pods
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon each turmeric and cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
The Veggies:

2 gold potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups)
1 cup water
2 cups green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1–2 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups cubed paneer (optional)
The Sauce:

1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup plain full-fat yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 cup of water (if needed)
cilantro to garnish
rice for serving

Red Curry Lentils1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed and picked over1/2 large onion, diced2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons red c...
04/22/2024

Red Curry Lentils

1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed and picked over
1/2 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1/2 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
a few good shakes of cayenne pepper
1 14-ounce can tomato puree
1/4 cup coconut milk or cream
cilantro for garnishing
rice for serving

Creamy Tomato Lasagna Florentine1 tablespoon olive oil2–3 cloves garlic, minced4–5 cups fresh spinach2 cups 4% cottage c...
04/21/2024

Creamy Tomato Lasagna Florentine

1 tablespoon olive oil
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
4–5 cups fresh spinach
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
2 eggs
1/4 cup ground flaxmeal (optional, see FAQs)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (mine was salty – if you’re using a non-salted variety, add an additional 1/4–1/2 teaspoon salt)
a very tiny dusting of nutmeg
a squeeze of lemon juice
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
4 cups tomato sauce
12 no-boil or oven ready lasagna noodles
3–4 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
Chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Creamy Kale PastaFor the Sauce:1/4 cup pine nuts1/4 cup packed parsley1/4 cup packed basil2 tablespoons capers or pitted...
04/20/2024

Creamy Kale Pasta

For the Sauce:

1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup packed parsley
1/4 cup packed basil
2 tablespoons capers or pitted olives
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
juice and zest of half a lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Pasta:

8 ounces farfalle
2 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 stalks kale, stems removed, leaves chopped into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup white wine, reserved cooking water, broth, or any combination
lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan to finish (omit Parmesan if vegan)

5-Minute Spicy Chickpea SaladChickpea Salad:two 14-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed1/2 cup mayo 2–4 tablespoons ...
04/19/2024

5-Minute Spicy Chickpea Salad

Chickpea Salad:

two 14-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup mayo
2–4 tablespoons sriracha
lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste
For Serving:

toast or crackers
avocado
greens
everything bagel seasoning

15 Minute Cauliflower Fried Rice1 medium-sized head of cauliflower2 tablespoons sesame oil1 large carrot, cubed2 garlic ...
04/18/2024

15 Minute Cauliflower Fried Rice

1 medium-sized head of cauliflower
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 large carrot, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup frozen edamame
2 beaten eggs (use scrambled tofu for vegan)
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (use tamari for GF)
6 green onions, minced

Garlic Butter White Wine Shrimp Linguine4 tablespoons butter, divided4 cloves garlic, minced, divided4 cups chicken or v...
04/17/2024

Garlic Butter White Wine Shrimp Linguine

4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 lb. linguine
1 1/2 lb. jumbo raw shrimp
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup minced fresh sage
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste

30 Minute Spicy Ancho Turkey Chili1 cup farro (another grain like brown rice or quinoa would work)2 cups chicken broth3 ...
04/16/2024

30 Minute Spicy Ancho Turkey Chili

1 cup farro (another grain like brown rice or quinoa would work)
2 cups chicken broth
3 cups water, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 red onion, minced
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
2–3 jalapenos, minced (remove ribs and seeds if you don’t want it to be spicy)
1 lb. ground turkey
one 14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup salsa (works best with a “fresh” salsa brand like Salsa Lisa)
two 14-ounce cans crushed fire roasted tomatoes
toppings (sour cream, cheese, green onions, tortilla chips)

Creamy Chicken Quinoa and Broccoli Casserole2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon poultry seasoning...
04/15/2024

Creamy Chicken Quinoa and Broccoli Casserole

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup flour
2 cups water, divided
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon (optional… sort of)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons seasoning (like Emeril’s Essence or any basic blend you like)
1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (any kind will work)
3 cups fresh broccoli florets

The Best Detox Crockpot Lentil SoupFor the crockpot:2 cups butternut squash (peeled and cubed)2 cups carrots (peeled and...
04/14/2024

The Best Detox Crockpot Lentil Soup

For the crockpot:
2 cups butternut squash (peeled and cubed)
2 cups carrots (peeled and sliced)
2 cups potatoes (chopped)
2 cups celery (chopped)
1 cup green lentils
3/4 cup yellow split peas (or just use more lentils)
1 onion (chopped)
5 cloves garlic (minced)
8–10 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 teaspoons herbs de provence
1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
Add at the end:
2–3 cups kale (stems removed, chopped)
1 cup parsley (chopped)
1/2 cup olive oil – rosemary olive oil or other herb infused oil is delicious
a swish of sherry, red wine vinegar, or lemon juice to add a nice tangy bite

Rainbow Chicken Salad with Almond Honey Mustard DressingFor the Salad2 teaspoons olive oil8 ounces boneless, skinless ch...
04/13/2024

Rainbow Chicken Salad with Almond Honey Mustard Dressing

For the Salad
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (mine were cut into smaller, thinner pieces which made the sautéing a bit easier)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups grapes, halved
1 cup fresh blueberries
3 cups curly lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese
1/2 cup almonds, chopped or crushed
For the Dressing
3 tablespoons almond butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon stoneground mustard
1/2 tablespoon raw honey
1/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
1 clove garlic

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