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The Best Tuna Salad Ingredients Two 6-ounce cans white meat tuna packed in water, drained 2 tablespoons minced celery 2 tablespoons minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained 1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley 1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard Freshly ground black pepper Freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)Continue reading “Cooking Broke”

Parmesan Chicken Linguini with Sunday Gravy Ingredients One 28-ounce can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes Kosher salt  1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling  2 ounces diced bacon  1 medium shallot, finely chopped  1 tablespoon tomato paste  1 teaspoon plus a pinch crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup dry white wine  1 tablespoon freshContinue reading “Cooking Broke”

The Best Banana Cake Ingredients Banana Cake: Nonstick cooking spray 6 very ripe bananas 2 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup sour cream 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook’s Note) 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking sodaContinue reading “Cooking Broke”

Cajun Chicken Pasta Ingredients 1 pound fettuccine About 3 teaspoons Cajun spice mix  3 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 whole green bell pepper, seeded and sliced  1 whole red bell pepper, seeded and sliced 1/2 large red onion, sliced  SaltContinue reading “Cooking Broke”

Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Ingredients 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 4 slices bacon, chopped 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 pork tenderloins (2 to 2 1/2 pounds total), trimmed 1/2 teaspoon gratedContinue reading “Cooking Broke”

Healthy Grilled BBQ Meatloaf Foil Pack Ingredients 1/4 cup 2-percent milk 1 large egg 3 tablespoons whole-wheat breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce 2 cups baby spinach 2 scallions, trimmed 1 large clove garlic 12 ounces lean ground beef 8 ounces 99-percent fat-free ground turkey Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepperContinue reading “Cooking Broke”

Keto Mint Chip Breakfast Smoothie Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup ice 1/2 cup packed baby spinach leaves 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 ounce unsweetened vanilla protein powder (about 1/4 cup) 2 to 3 tablespoons erythritol sweetener, optional (see Cook’s Note) 2 tablespoons packed fresh mint leaves 1/2 avocado 1 teaspoon cacaoContinue reading “Cooking Broke”

Slow-Cooker Pork Chops Ingredients 4 boneless pork loin chops (about 1 inch thick) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup whole-grain mustard 2 tablespoons honey 1 small shallot 1 large Pink Lady or Fuji apple Cooked grits or buttered rice, for serving, optional Directions

Mini Frittatas Ingredients Nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray 8 large eggs 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 ounces thinly sliced ham, chopped 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 2 mini muffin tinsContinue reading “Cooking Broke”

Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake Ingredients CAKE FROSTING TOPPING Directions