This easy black bean chili recipe is fast and delicious! It makes fantastic leftovers, and the warm seasonings perfectly complement the ground beef and black beans. It makes a great weeknight meal since it’s ready in just 40 minutes. Suggested toppings: sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, tortilla strips, fresh tomatoes, crumbled bacon, cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend), avocado, scallions, cilantro, and chopped jalapeños.

If the skin is too tough to easily cut into crescent shaped slices, cut in 1/2 or 1/3rds horizontally, then cut each section in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, sprinkle with olive oil and salt or garlic salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Bake 45 minutes, or until the squash is fork-tender and caramelized.

Fresh veggies like red onions, sweet bell peppers and cherry tomatoes are chopped up and combined with black beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas) and a 2 minute dressing ... FYI, the juice of 1 Lime = 2 tablespoons fresh juice (1 fl oz) and the juice of 1 Lemon = 2-3 T juice, (1 fl oz)

Please don’t waste the juices: while roasting cherry tomatoes, they will begin to burst and release their juices. Make sure to pour these juices over your dish for extra flavor!

Also see Marje's Stewed Tomatoes

We like to substitute garbanzo beans for the white kidney beans. And, we don't add any sugar ... this recipe doesn't need it.

Cook's Note: Be sure to dry the spinach well after washing, so as to not add any extra unwanted liquid to the sauce.

Easy and delicious stuffed peppers without rice make a comforting low carb and gluten free dinner. The recipe calls for 1 ¼+ cup chunky marinara sauce; we like to make our own Simple, 3-Ingredient Tomato Sauce - Marcella Hazan Also, in addition to sprinkling a little more grated cheese on top at serving time, we set out a bowl of sour cream on the table for those desiring extra deliciousness.

You can make the filling and assemble the stuffed mushrooms a day or two in advance. Store the stuffed mushroom caps in an airtight container in the fridge. When you’re ready to cook, simply bake according to the recipe.

Nice for company. Not only is this keto pizza casserole easy to make, but you can make as little or as much as you like. You can make a big family-sized version, or you can make individual servings.

Chef's Note: I have seen many recipes that call for wrapping the bacon around the jalapeno and then baking. These are delish of course, but I always seem to get that one jalapeno popper that has soggy bacon on the bottom. Using individual slices, placed on top, guarantees that every popper will have a perfectly crispy piece of bacon whose juices have soaked into that glorious cream cheese mixture. Also, I like to wear a surgical glove on my left hand to strip out the strings and seeds. And, I like to cut the bacon into small pieces and nuke them for a couple minutes or more before putting on top of the cheese/peppers. Also, I have substituted grated cheddar cheese successfully for the parmesan cheese.

Using canned black beans cuts down so much time so it's ready to serve in about 25 minutes. And since it uses fresh vegetables and savory spices you still have the flavor of traditional Cuban black beans! It's the perfect weeknight dinner recipe! Cook's Note: I like to mash up at least a half can of the black beans as I am adding them to the pan. This helps add a nice thick consistency to the dish. I also like to serve sprinkled with chopped cilantro and cotija cheese or queso fresco and diced onion. Serve with fresh limes. Below, in Notes, are instructions on cooking dried beans for this recipe.

A traditional Southern dish served on New Year’s Day to bring good luck. FYI, we've used canned black-eyed peas with this recipe and they tasted just fine. Also, we like to serve one or two Hard Boiled Eggs with this dish. When we serve it in a bowl, we halve the eggs and add to the bowl at serving time.

Serve it with raw vegetables and crisp crackers. Great for company visits.

Perfect as a standalone dish, or a side to your favorite roast or grilled meats. It’s the chameleon of casseroles, fitting into any meal situation.

Baked whole chicken with vegetables is a meal prep miracle. Roasting a chicken on top of a bed of vegetables not only makes for a one-pan meal, it also allows the vegetables to soak up all the beautiful flavor of the chicken and ensures that none of that flavor goes to waste.

Delicious served with mushrooms.

Sheet pan chicken and vegetables

You can make this in advance (it's best to sit and merry together for at least 2 hours in the fridge), so it's a great recipe to make ahead for company, family gathering, or for meal prep. A great thing about this side dish is that you can add all kinds of salad ingredients depending on what you like. Try olive oil with red wine vinegar, red bell pepper, some dried oregano or Italian herbs, kalamata olives, fresh dill, or even add in greek salad dressing.

A family favorite -- we use this recipe for the Country Style Ribs (boneless loin) we purchase at Aldi. Cook's Note: These easy baked pork ribs are something I made for a quick meal one night and they made a great salad topping for lunch the next day by slicing them into thin bite-size pieces. I also slice up a few of the baked boneless pork ribs to put into a vegetable stir fry the next day. Also, we like to add 4 large quartered mushrooms.

The only time-consuming part of this recipe is halving the tomatoes. The rest is quick and easy. We like to pound the chicken breasts thin. Also, we recommend not cooking the tomatoes too long. You will lose too much of their liquid.

These creamy baked brussel sprouts are packed with loads of melted cheese, garlic, and Italian seasoning for the ultimate flavor combo. Coming together in one-pan in less than 30 minutes, it’s the perfect side dish!

This recipe includes oven, slow cooker, and Instant Pot instructions. We use 3 T of Home-Made Ranch Spice Blend & Dressing for this recipe. We've used Banana Peppers and only 1/4 to 1/3 C of their juice when Pepperoncinis were not available. Wonderful dish for company, especially served with cauliflower rice.

So easy to make! The marinade comes together in a flash in a blender or food processor and you can prep it a day in advance. Leave the chicken to marinate in the fridge overnight and the next day you will be enjoying a delicious grilled chicken dinner.

Roasting squash helps to maintain squash's delicate flavor. Once roasted and cooled, there are a plethora of cooking options available. Note: We roast our Candy Roaster Melon Squash for a full hour. One option is to mash the squash and use it in any recipe calling for squash purée. Roasted squash freezes extremely well and reheats easily. Don't be afraid to roast several squash at once and freeze it for use during the holidays

While I suggest Italian seasonings, you can add in your favorite herbs and spices to change it up or to complement your meal. The cheese can be replaced with any cheese you like as well!

This simple chicken marinade infuses the classic Greek flavors of lemon, garlic and oregano plus marinating chicken in yogurt for a more tender bite