Week 2: Cozy Comforts
APPETIZER / SIDE
Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Cranberry
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DIRECTIONS
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MAIN COURSE
Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs in Tomato-Basil Sauce
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place spaghetti squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix turkey, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs and cook in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Add tomato-basil sauce to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Scrape squash with a fork to make "spaghetti" strands and top with turkey meatballs and sauce.
- Garnish with basil.
DESSERT
Coconut Macaroons with Dark Chocolate Drizzle
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COCKTAIL / MOCKTAIL
Apple Cider Mule
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MOCKTAIL DIRECTIONS
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add apple cider, lime juice, and top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slices.
COCKTAIL DIRECTIONS
- Fill a pitcher or individual glasses with ice.
- Mix apple cider, lime juice, and vodka or bourbon in the pitcher.
- Top with ginger beer, stir gently, and serve with cinnamon sticks and apple slices as garnish.
VEGETARIAN MEAL OPTIONS
APPETIZER / SIDE
Butternut Squash and Sage Crostini
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DIRECTIONS
- Roast butternut squash cubes with olive oil, sage, salt, and pepper at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
- Top crostini with roasted squash and serve warm.
MAIN COURSE
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
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DIRECTIONS
- Sauté onion and garlic in a pot until translucent. Add sweet potato, black beans, tomatoes, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes until sweet potato is tender.
- Adjust seasoning and serve.
DESSERT
Mini Berry Cheesecakes (Gluten-Free)
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DIRECTIONS
- Press almond flour and coconut oil into molds for crust.
- Fill with cream cheese and top with berries.
COCKTAIL / MOCKTAIL
Ginger Turmeric Tonic
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MOCKTAIL DIRECTIONS
- Simmer ginger, turmeric, and water for 10 minutes.
- Strain, add lemon juice and sweetener to taste.
COCKTAIL DIRECTIONS
- Simmer the ginger, turmeric, and water in a saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes. Strain the mixture and let it cool.
- Stir in lemon juice and sweeten with stevia or honey to taste.
- Add rum or vodka to the mixture and pour into a pitcher or divide among glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices or ginger slices before serving.
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