Spaghetti Squash Marinara

• Cut a spaghetti squash in half and microwave it for 12 minutes 
• As it cooks, heat a jar of your favorite store-bought marinara sauce
• If you are not a fan of store bought, you can make your own with diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and any combination of Italian seasonings such as oregano or basil
• When the squash is done, shred it with a fork and top with marinara sauce

Apple Cider Herb Dressing 

• Combine ¾ cup of olive oil with ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar 
• Add one teaspoon each of oregano, garlic powder, dried basil, salt, and pepper 
• Use this dressing in place of Italian dressing on all your favorite dishes 
• Apple cider vinegar has been known to reduce cholesterol levels, so feel free to lay it on

Chicken Fajitas 

• Slice and grill two chicken breasts seasoned with salt, pepper, and red chili powder 
• In a separate grill pan, toss a sliced green bell pepper and a sliced yellow onion 
• Squeeze a lime over the finished product 
• Serve with guacamole and salsa. 

Dark Chocolate Coconut Mocha 

• Brew a cup of coffee 
• Add one square of 95% dark chocolate, one tablespoon of coconut oil, a few drops of vanilla extract and a tablespoon of whipping cream 
• Blend until frothy 
• Though this hot mocha may seem like a treat, dark chocolate has been known to lower the bad cholesterol known as LDL

Chicken salad and sweet peppers

• Mix one can of chicken with two tablespoons of olive oil mayo
• Add granulated onion, garlic, salt, and pepper to taste
• Scoop the chicken salad with sliced sweet peppers

Berry Salad

• Grab all your favorite berries
• Slice strawberries and combine with whole raspberries and blueberries
• Toss with fresh spinach and a balsamic vinaigrette
• A helping of berries has been shown to reduce LDL buildup

Avocado and Everything

• This one may be too easy to qualify as a recipe
• Peel and slice an avocado and sprinkle “everything” bagel seasoning on top
• Makes a quick cholesterol-free snack

Roasted Olives

• Drain a jar of kalamata olives
• Dump them in a roasting pan with a few springs of rosemary
• Roast in the oven for 10 minutes at 375
• Let cool down and start snacking