Follow Food & Supply Source on Instagram & Facebook to see fresh, new menu ideas every Monday!  #MenuMonday Ingredients: 8 stand taco shells 1 lb ground beef 1 cup salsa 1 tbs taco seasoning 15oz black beans (rinsed and drained) 1 1/2 cups taco blend shredded cheese 1 cup lettice (shredded) 1 cup tomatoes (diced) . Directions; 1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepares a casserole dish by lightly spraying cooking spray and then placing taco shells standing up into the dish. 2.Cook and crumble ground beef in a skillet. Once fully cooked drain fat. Add salsa, taco seasoning, and rinsed and drained black beans. Mix together well on low heat until...

 Follow Food & Supply Source on Instagram & Facebook to see fresh, new menu ideas every Monday!  #MenuMonday Ingredients: 12oz chocolate 8oz mini pretzels 11oz caramel for melting Sprinkle of sea salt . Directions; 1.Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. 2.Melt 8 ounces of the chocolate chips gently in the microwave (on low heat, stirring every 15 seconds) until smooth. 3. Spread the chocolate evenly over the parchment. Immediately add the pretzel twists over the top (it’s ok if they overlap!) and gently press them into the chocolate. 4. Add caramel bits to a microwave safe bowl with 2 tablespoons water and melt according to package instructions (on high...

 Follow Food & Supply Source on Instagram & Facebook to see fresh, new menu ideas every Monday! #MenuMonday Ingredients: 3 hard Boiled Eggs 1-2 pieces bacon 3 slices cheese . Directions; 1.Cut the hard boiled egg lengthwise, and layer on one piece of cheese, and half a slice of bacon. 2.Use a toothpick to hold it together if not eating it right away . . . . Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets Olive oil to drizzle 2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1 Tbsp melted butter. Use coconut oil for vegan option 1/2 to 3/4 cup Frank’s Buffalo Wing Style hot sauce or other...

They say hindsight is 20/20 but in the new year, we’re looking ahead instead of behind us. Many are referring to 2020 as the “The Year of Focus”. When we have perfect eyesight, meaning everything can be seen clearly whether it’s near or far, it’s called 20/20 vision. Here are some tips to improve your overall focus so you can achieve more in the year ahead.   Studies have proven that what you eat, and drink can have a major effect on your ability to focus and the level at which your body and brain function throughout your day. Caffeine is beneficial for focus because it makes you more alert...

 Follow Food & Supply Source on Instagram & Facebook to see fresh, new menu ideas every Monday! #MenuMonday Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 2 cups carrots, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (2 large breasts) 9 cups chicken broth 8.8 ounces tortellini 1/4-1/3 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp packed frozen spinach or 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach leaves 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley 1 1/2 tsp dried leaves or 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 1 1/3 cup heavy cream . Directions; 1.Place a large sauce pot over...

Follow Food & Supply Source on Instagram & Facebook to see fresh, new menu ideas every Monday! #MenuMonday Ingredients: 1 small yellow onion 1 small butternut squash (4-5 cups cubed) 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth 3/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup shredded cheese- Recommended Gruyere but any kind will work Parsley for topping Salt and pepper to taste Directions; 1.Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside. 2.Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. 3. Cut the onion into thin rings and add the butter in the pan, sauteing over low heat until fragrant and golden, about 20 minutes. 4.Meanwhile, remove the...

Follow Food & Supply Source on Instagram & Facebook to see fresh, new menu ideas every Monday! #MenuMonday Ingredients: 1 cup packed Medjool dates pitted 1/4 cup honey 1 1/2 cups rolled oate (certified gluten-free if necessary) 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped dried apple 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Directions; 1.Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal. Set aside. 2.In the bowl of a food processor, process dates and honey until they form a paste 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats and cinnamon. Stir in the dried apple and walnuts. 4.Add date mixture to oat mixture and mix,...

Follow Food & Supply Source on Instagram & Facebook to see fresh, new menu ideas every Monday! #MenuMonday   Ingredients: 5 (6-7) bone-in, skin on chicken thighs 4 Tbsp olive oil divided 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 3 cloves garlic minced (1Tbsp) 1 Tbsp each minced fresh thyme, sage, & rosemary salt & pepper to taste 1 large sweet potato (about 16oz) chopped into 3/4-inch cubes 1 lb brussels sprout, sliced into halves 2 medium fuji apples, cored and sliced into half moons about 3/4- inch thick 2 shallot bulbs, peeled and sliced about 1/4 inch thick 2 slices hickory smoked bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces 2 Tbsp chopped parsley, for...

Follow Food & Supply Source on Instagram & Facebook to see fresh, new menu ideas every Monday! #MenuMonday   Ingredients: 2 Bananas sliced thick Peanut Butter or nut butter alternative Jam flavor of choice Directions; 1.Peel bananas and slice bananas approx 1.5-2cm thick (1/2- 3/4 inch) 2.Add a small amount of nut butter to a banana slice and top with a small amount of jam. Top with another banana to make a sandwich. 3. How many you make will depend on the size of your banana and how thick you slice. Slice until whole banana is used. 4.Line a baking tray with a silicon mat/baking paper and place the banana treats on...

Follow Food & Supply Source on Instagram & Facebook to see fresh, new menu ideas every Monday! #MenuMonday Ingredients: 1 heaping cup raspberries 1 Cup blueberries 1 Cup vanilla flavored Greek yogurt Directions; 1.In a food processor or blender, puree raspberries & blueberries (separatly) until smooth. Set aside. If your blueberries are too purple, add a little blue food coloring. 2.Put yogurt and berry purees in small measuring cups with pourable spouts. Use water to thin them so they pour easily. Keep these cups chilled in the refrigerator when you are not suing them. 3. To layer your pops, start by pouring a little of the blueberry in the bottom of each...