Amanda Townsend 1/9/23 Amanda Townsend 1/9/23

Air Fryer Beer Battered Cod with Tartar Sauce

Light and crispy beer battered cod that that will satisfy your cravings for fried fish without leaving you feeling greasy or weighed down. My homemade Lemony cajun tartar sauce makes for the perfect dipping sauce.

Amanda Townsend 5/3/21 Amanda Townsend 5/3/21

Shrimp Ceviche

Meaty chunks of shrimp paired with sliced cherry tomatoes, jalapeños and creamy avocado. Healthy, fresh and bursting with citrus flavor, this ceviche is incredibly simple to make and has beautiful color. It’s the perfect appetizer to bring to that summer picnic.

Amanda Townsend 4/9/21 Amanda Townsend 4/9/21

Vegan Cabbage Rolls with Brown Rice & Mushrooms

Plant-based cabbage rolls stuffed with mushrooms and sweet chewy currants bursting with flavor from Chardonnay wine and savory coconut aminos. This dish is light, fresh and nourishing. For extra protein, add in one of your favorites such as beyond meat or lentils!

Amanda Townsend 3/22/21 Amanda Townsend 3/22/21

Cilantro Feta Turkey Meatballs

These turkey meatballs are flavorful yet so simple to make with just a few ingredients including my homemade creamy cilantro lemon dressing. An added bonus of using the creamy dressing in the meatball filling is that it makes the meatballs juicy and keeps them from drying out. Serve them as an appetizer with the same dressing for dipping, or coat them in your favorite sauce and pair with pasta and a side of veggies for a complete meal!.

Amanda Townsend 3/7/21 Amanda Townsend 3/7/21

Creamy Cilantro Lemon Dressing

Made creamy with protein packed Greek yogurt, this versatile dressing is perfect to for salad or as a sandwich spread. The bold flavors of lemon, cilantro and garlic make this great as a marinade and can even be brushed on salmon before baking! Use it as a healthy condiment for turkey burgers or as a creamy bright dressing for a pasta salad. Having this simple nutritious dressing on hand is a great way to add tons of flavor fast to any dish.

Amanda Townsend 1/25/21 Amanda Townsend 1/25/21

Kabocha Squash Gnocchi with Pea Arugula Pesto

Pillowy soft gnocchi packed with vitamin A, vitamin C and Magnesium from Kabocha squash, also know as the Japanese pumpkin squash. This delicate gnocchi is paired with lemony pesto made with peas, greens, and fresh herbs resulting in a delightfully bright and nutritious dish!

Amanda Townsend 12/29/20 Amanda Townsend 12/29/20

Green Bean Casserole with Air Fryer Onions

Green bean casserole is a Holiday classic especially in the midwest. My recipe is for mushroom lovers! Forget the cream of mushroom soup and instead use real mushrooms and real cream for an elevated comfort side dish. To make this extra special, I fried some onions in my new air fryer to keep it scratch-made and light. You won’t miss those plastic can french fried onions, I promise.

Amanda Townsend 12/15/20 Amanda Townsend 12/15/20

Balsamic Mushrooms with Sausage Stuffing

There is something about pairing mushrooms with sausage and green pepper that I cannot get enough of. It’s the perfect flavor combination. These stuffed mushrooms are extra special with the addition of luxurious balsamic glaze that adds a slight sweetness and complexity to this show stealing appetizer. Serve as an Hors d'oeuvre for the Holidays or just enjoy paired with a salad for a deliciously satisfying meal.

Amanda Townsend 11/21/20 Amanda Townsend 11/21/20

Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Sriracha Dipping Sauce

This coconut shrimp is gluten-free, keto and incredibly easy to make! Pan fried in heart healthy avocado oil to make it extra crispy!

Amanda Townsend 11/19/20 Amanda Townsend 11/19/20

Mejadra

Mujadara or mejadra, however you spell it, is one of my favorite items to order from the Mediterranean restaurants here in Ann Arbor, MI. These lentils and rice are so flavorful and filling while still feeling somehow light. This dish is all about the caramelized onions which adds a touch of sweetness pairing perfectly with the warm Middle Eastern spices we all love.

Amanda Townsend 10/29/20 Amanda Townsend 10/29/20

Fall Turkey Chili with Pumpkin

I’m always looking for more ways to enjoy the flavors of fall. Pumpkin adds a wonderful creamy texture to this chili making it even more hearty and tasty. I added in some delicate squash for more texture and fall spirit! A tiny bit of cinnamon is the secret ingredient — trust me on this, the cinnamon flavor is not easily recognized but it adds such warmth and depth to the chili.

Amanda Townsend 10/20/20 Amanda Townsend 10/20/20

Crispy Spiced Chickpeas

Amanda Townsend 10/19/20 Amanda Townsend 10/19/20

Cottage Pie with Sweet Potatoes

It’s getting cold outside which means cozy comfort food season is here. Cottage pie, or Shepherd's pie, is one of the top comfort foods in my opinion. Cottage pie is just Shepherd's pie, but with beef instead of lamb, both being delicious! I swapped white potatoes out for sweet potatoes to add a lower GI starch and I love the bright orange color it adds to this dish. This hearty meal kept me full and satisfied for hours while leaving me feeling energized and nourished.

Amanda Townsend 10/7/20 Amanda Townsend 10/7/20

Chicken Enchiladas

Made with corn tortillas to keep them Gluten-Free and loaded with chili pepper flavor! These enchiladas have been a friend and family favorite. Definitely a crowd pleaser!

Amanda Townsend 9/27/20 Amanda Townsend 9/27/20

Salsa Canning

This is my favorite way to preserve tomatoes and peppers grown over the summer. I have yet to find a quality store bought salsa without any added sugar and homemade salsa is so easy to make in large batches so it can be enjoyed anytime!

Amanda Townsend 9/15/20 Amanda Townsend 9/15/20

Herb Turkey Meatballs with Buttery Sage Apples

Thanksgiving inspired Turkey meatballs packed with fresh herbs tossed in sage butter and warm apples. A hint of apple sweetness and fragrant sage pairs perfectly with these meatballs bringing in the fall vibes.