30 Minute Chicken Mole with Lime Rice
30 Minute Chicken Mole with Lime Rice Tastes like it’s been cooking all day…but alas, only 30 minutes, and dinner is on the table. It’s rich with chipotle, green chiles, tahini, cinnamon and that ending of chocolate. Dig into the buttery lime rice with the fresh tomatoes and warm saucy chicken. I love serving it […]
Saucy Gochujang Chicken Bites with Sesame Cucumber Slaw
Saucy Gochujang Chicken Bites with Sesame Cucumber Slaw Tender chicken bites covered with layers of a gochujang paste, ketchup, garlic and ginger sauce all wrapped up with a quick tahini cream, peppery arugula and sesame cucumbers. It comes together very quickly and is a great meal for these late Summer nights. I love meals like […]
Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers
Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers Outdoor dining, how I love you. This meal, just speaks to that. Simple and quick 30 minute marinate, grilled on a hot grill and served with your favorite pesto. I’m all about easy meals that are full of fresh and bright flavors. The chicken takes on the lemon flavor, dried herbs […]
My Favorite Honey Mustard + Chicken Tender Salad
My Favorite Honey Mustard + Chicken Tender Salad Chicken and honey mustard go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s a magically combination, I tell you! Have you tried it? And then of course ‘chicken tenders’ on top of greens is always called a salad. With some fresh garden tomatoes, avocado, crispy bacon and chopped […]
Mexican Beef Stew
Mexican Beef Stew You have to try this. Grab your Instant Pot, Slow Cooker or Dutch Oven…let the heat do it’s thing and marry all these delicious flavors together to make the ultimate Mexican Beef Stew. Classic beef stew meat, paired with smoky New Mexico chiles, garlic, red onion and all the dried spices. Don’t […]
Creamy Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken
Creamy Artichoke + Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken When you need a hug – MAKE THIS! Do I really need to tell you how delicious this is? Don’t the photos do it all for you! This is my NEW favorite comfort food! The chicken is tender while soaking up all the flavors of the sauce. The leeks, wine, grilled […]
Beef Curry Stew
Beef Curry Stew This next level beef stew is nothing to ignore. The meat is tender, the sauce is crazy good and give me all that gluten free naan to soak it all up. Make sure you have a big bowl – because this is a good one. I love a good curry – this […]
Not My Grandmother’s Shepard’s Pie
Not My Grandmother’s Shepard’s Pie Chunky steak bites in the richest sauce with deep garlic and worchestershire topped with crispy potato pieces. Don’t fret – it’s healthier, taster and faster than ever before. I took a couple short cuts, updated some flavors, used different ingredients and it became a great one pan meal! What’s with […]
My Easy Pork Verde Stew
My Easy Pork Verde Stew Give me this bowl. It’s piled high with all the tender pork bites, bone broth with the best verde sauce, fresh cilantro and scallions with red bell peppers, carrots and onions – brings it all together. Grab all of these ingredients – you are going to want to make this […]
Vegan Sweet Potato Caesar Salad
Vegan Sweet Potato Caesar Salad This creamy and rich dressing is my new favorite – I love how the lemon, garlic and honey works so well together. But the tahini base, truly has my heart. Keeping this salad simple, I added in roasted sweet potato pieces, simple gluten free garlic bread crumbs and all the […]
Gluten Free Roasted Butternut Squash + Pesto Lasagna
Roasted Butternut Squash Pesto Lasagna The creamiest vegetarian lasagna I’ve made. With a simple yet delicious béchamel cheese sauce with hints of herbs and all those layers! With over 6 layers with cheese and squash, it’s my new favorite comfort food meal. Make this on the weekend – cherish the leftovers and then make it […]
Weeknight Lemongrass Ramen Bowl with Crispy Chicken
Lemongrass Ramen Bowl with Crispy Chicken We all could use a soup that is full of immune boosting qualities while tasting amazing. This broth is crazy good and with some crispy and tasty chicken and all the vegetables I could load up in the bowl – it’s a great weeknight treat. Everyone in my family […]
Herb Chicken + Olive Tapenade Spaghetti Squash
Herb Chicken + Olive Tapenade Spaghetti Squash Imagine the simplest homemade olive tapenade on top of cute little herb covered chicken bites with creamy spaghetti squash. Give me all the olives, pine nuts and herb chicken. Plus garlic, shallots and coconut milk – it’s fancy, yet really simple to make. I made this for a […]
Ginger & Apple Roast Pork Chops
Ginger + Apple Roast Pork Chops The simplest meals, are sometimes the best. Short cooking time, pantry staples and great quality meat. I love the combination of fresh ginger, apples and tender pork. The pan sauce is simple and pulls in all the flavors from the browned pork. The pork is perfect cooked in the sauce and charred […]
Horseradish Mustard Cream Sauce with Hanger Steaks
Hanger Steaks with Horseradish Mustard Cream Sauce You can’t have delicious hanger steaks with a sauce. And this 3 ingredients sauce takes 1 minute to put together. Spoon it over perfectly cooked steaks and you will be dipping all the way through this meal. The tangy and spicy horseradish with the grain mustard – so […]
Brown Butter Zucchini Pasta with Carrot Top Pesto
Brown Butter Zucchini Pasta with Carrot Top Pesto Quickly seared zucchini and Summer squash all tossed together with goat cheese, tender gluten free pasta, lots of carrot green pesto and pine nuts. Top it off with fresh Parmesan cheese, if you must. The pesto is like your typical basil pesto but replaced with carrot greens. […]
Lemon Pork Mini Meatball Pita Pockets
Lemon Pork Mini Meatball Pita Pockets Who doesn’t love a little pocket full of crazy good flavors? The mini meatballs fit perfectly into the small pockets, with lots of arugula, sriracha hummus, cucumber and tomato salad and topped off with feta cheese. I also added more garbanzo beans and fresh mint. Whoa, that was a […]
Sheet Pan Red Pepper Cashew Chicken
Sheet Pan Red Pepper Cashew Chicken Sesame, roasted red pepper with moist and tender chicken – it’s really good. Coconut aminos and fish sauce add the right about of salt and sweetness. Add in some sriracha hot sauce, roasted cashews and garnish with fresh cilantro. Oh, so good. I served this with jasmine rice and scallion […]
Saucy Sesame Ginger Short Rib Ramen Bowls
Saucy Sesame Ginger Short Rib Ramen Bowls I love pairing a fancy cut of meat with raw vegetables and simple and easy ramen noodles. So many textures and colors in every bite. Perfectly saucy and tender short ribs – cook them in your slow cooker or Instant Pot. Use the pan sauce as your noodles […]
Gluten Free Orange Ginger Steak Stir Fry with Broccoli
Orange Ginger Steak Stir Fry with Broccoli Take Out Fake-Out is what I call it. AND I’m in love. Gosh, I’m a sucker for take out food – love the tastes from all over the world BUT what I don’t like – is NOT knowing what ingredients are in the sauces. Did you know? There […]
Beef with Peanut Rice Noodles
Beef with Peanut Rice Noodles I’ve been looking at new ways to use ground beef. I mean, a burger and meatballs are always good BUT I need to change things up. AND I’m sure you do too! Ground beef cooks up super fast – add an amazing sauce and its even more delicious. And add noodles […]
Cumin Salt Rubbed Steak with Cilantro Chimichurri
Cumin Salt Rubbed Steak with Cilantro Chimichurri This screams summer! Nothing like a juicy grilled steak with bright green fresh cilantro sauce drizzled on top – plus pine nuts. Love how tomatoes grill up nicely and green bell peppers are always nice with a salted steak. The sauce comes together quickly in a blender – […]
Molasses & Brown Sugar Center Cut Pork Ribs
Molasses & Brown Sugar Center Cut Pork Ribs Falling off the bone GOOD! This simple recipe – using very few ingredients highlights the tender meat while providing richness from the dark molasses and extra sweet brown sugar. Salt and pepper those ribs up first to activate the juices and natural flavors. It’s a good one. 3 […]
Roasted Tomato Chicken & Sweet Potato Hash Tacos
Roasted Tomato Chicken & Sweet Potato Hash Tacos Starting the weekend off right. Simply cooked shredded chicken with bites of roasted tomatoes, layered over smoked paprika sweet potato nuggets – YES! Top it all with creamy avocado cream – lots of lime and garlic. I love to add more cotija cheese and hot sauce at […]
Your Everyday Steak Salad with Celery Leaves + Blue Cheese Dill Ranch
Your Everyday Steak Salad with Celery Leaves + Blue Cheese Dill Ranch Simple, good and fresh ingredients make the difference in staple recipes. This recipe isn’t earth shattering but when you use high quality steak, creamy blue cheese and all the farmers market juicy heirloom tomatoes, red bell peppers, romaine lettuce and cucumbers – the […]
Bacon Dill Ranch Chicken with Sautéed Garlic Greens
Bacon Dill Ranch Chicken with Sautéed Garlic Greens Anything wrapped in bacon is good, right? I love the salty and tender pieces of bacon and chicken together – this is a good combination. Then you have the fresh herb and garlic dressing to top it all off with. Finish with some bites of sautéed greens […]
Hanger Steaks with Roasted Tomato & Basil Chimichurri
Hanger Steaks with Roasted Tomato & Basil Chimichurri with Buttered Potatoes Check out these colors. Loving the bright red and orange hues of this sauce! It’s delicious with tender hanger steaks, browned bites of buttery potatoes and the tang of the freshly roasted tomatoes. It’s for sure a twist on pesto – since I’ve been […]
Basil Garlic Butter Steak
Basil Garlic Butter Steak Revised from 2020. Nothing says a long weekend more than firing up your grill and cooking a great steak. Then with all the fresh herbs (and garlic too) and butter, spread it all over the juicy steak. I love grilling vegetables, halved onions, and potatoes. Less dishes and all the heat […]
Easy Vegetarian Pad Thai
Easy Vegetarian Pad Thai It’s really the sauce for me. This simple Vegetarian Pad Thai is crunchy, saucy and colorful. Everything I look for in a healthy vegetarian side dish. And the crunchy veggies with the peanuts and cilantro. Basically everything I love about this bowl full of noodles. With a few classic ingredients, you […]
Gluten Free Cauliflower Parmesan
Gluten Free Cauliflower Parmesan Breaded delicious herb covered cauliflower steaks with all the marinara and mozzarella you would want…plus your favorite gluten free pasta. Ah, and don’t forget the basil, red pepper flakes and flake salt, because they are keys to a good life. You won’t miss the chicken or meatballs. Trust me. The cauliflower […]
Arugula + Pistachio Pesto Chicken Salad
Arugula + Pistachio Pesto Chicken Salad The best Spring time pesto that coats roast chicken just right, served with mixed greens, buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes. Simple salads unite. Ah, this pesto is killer. With lots of peppery arugula, lemon zest, and nutty salty pistachios all mixed with olive oil and garlic. Give me a […]
Chicken Skewers with Tomato + Date BBQ Sauce
Chicken Skewers with Tomato + Date BBQ Sauce Anything on a skewer looks amazing – trust me. Simply cut chicken thighs into smaller pieces, skewer them all up, season with salt and pepper and slather with your homemade Tomato + Date BBQ sauce. Grill to perfection and you have some deliciousness. And if you don’t […]
One Pan Artichoke Chicken + Rice
One Pan Artichoke Chicken + Rice This dish is inspired by the rich flavors of marinated canned artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes with each seamed rice, earthy greens and tender chicken. It’s a weeknight meal that gives you healthy leftovers for lunch or more dinner the following day. It’s creamy without the cream or cheese, full […]
Crispy Shredded Beef Tacos
Crispy Shredded Beef Tacos I’ll always been in love with tacos. BUT crispy tacos are over the top. I mean, for real. The toasted tortillas with tender and saucy slow cooked beef and the best melted cheese…Ah, I can’t get enough of these. Yes, they take some time. Slow cooked and then a bit of […]
Kielbasa Sausage and Rice
Kielbasa Sausage and Rice Hold on, people. This here is leveled up rice where the kielbasa, roasted tomatoes and garlic bring it all together. Just think when you have to think fast and make a good quality meal for your family – I’m right there with you most evenings. When this comes together in less […]
Sesame Garlic BBQ Chicken Skewers + Broccoli
Sesame Garlic BBQ Chicken Skewers + Broccoli I mean for real. You have to give this recipe a try. Think tender sauce covered chicken with the right amount of balance between sweet, spicy and flavorful..and then you have that quick roasted broccoli that leaves it crunchy and full of flavor. Pour any extra sauce on […]
Pine-nut Garlic Basil Oil Grilled Tri-Tip Steak
Pine-nut Garlic Basil Oil Grilled Tri-Tip Steak My taste bud’s are slowing returning…but through this process (read my blog post about lossing my tatse bud’s here) I’ve been craving salty foods. I’ve actually been able to taste salt the most over the past 2 or so weeks…and this delicious steak fits the bill. I mean, […]
Sheet Pan Honey Chile Chicken & Sweet Red Pepper Tacos
Sheet Pan Honey Chile Chicken & Sweet Red Pepper Tacos We LOVE tacos in this house. We love how everyone can make them the way they want and we all can eat together in harmony. I love making my spicy with hot sauce and salty with cotija cheese…extra cilantro is always good too. The chili […]
Saucy Sesame Chicken + Cauliflower
Saucy Sesame Chicken + Cauliflower Healthy sesame chicken…it’s takeout at home – it’s so much better! A one pan meal that brings the flavors – everyone at your table will love it. Oh that sauce. Sesame, ginger and garlic with all that tender chicken and cauliflower. It’s a great Paleo friendly dinner. No gluten. No […]
Blackened Salmon with Greens
Blackened Salmon with Greens It’s a homerun for a crazy weeknight dinner. Tender salmon with an crunchy crust and fresh greens. It can’t get easier than this recipe. The spice blend is perfect – double the recipe for next time. My kids love adding a teaspoon of honey to the tops – it’s makes a […]
Smoked Gouda Cauliflower Soup
Smoked Gouda Cauliflower Soup A warm, creamy and delicious soup is what we need to start this week off. I love pured soups that aren’t completely smooth and feel like you are eating way more than you are…this fills you up fast! The smoked gouda, cauliflower and bacon need no more explaining. It’s a rich […]
Healthier Beef Green Chile Soup
Healthier Beef Green Chile Soup I love a good hearty soup…but without the gut bomb feeling. This soup is SO flavorful, simple, a great broth and fresh herbs. So good. Not only is this a healthier version of a traditional green Chile – which is usually made with pork – it uses chicken bone broth for a lighter soup […]
Creamy Roasted Squash Risotto with Crispy Sage
Creamy Roasted Squash Risotto with Crispy Sage Tender and roasted butternut squash with buttery risotto, lots of brown butter and sage. I top it with more Parmesan cheese, salted butter and all the fresh thyme I have patience for. It’s really delicious. Don’t be fooled – risotto isn’t hard. You don’t need to go to […]
Quick Sesame Pork Meatball Ramen Bowls
Quick Sesame Pork Meatball Ramen Bowls I really don’t ever need an excuse to make a broth soup. It’s so comforting and warms the soul. I love a good bowl of ramen inspired soup. This version is quick and easy. With a few staple ingredients – like miso, ground pork and dried mushrooms you can create great […]
Peanut Steak & Cucumber Salad
Thai Peanut Steak & Cucumber Salad Let’s talk steak – for this I used a top sirloin steak from Five Marys Farms. Top Sirloin steak is a great vertical cut, that is great on the grill, hot smoker or even a hot cast iron pan. It is super lean and cooks very fast. PLUS its cheaper […]
Salted Hanger Steak with Red Chimichurri
Salted Hanger Steak with Red Chimichurri “I could bathe in this sauce!” “Ok, but in all seriousness, keep this on the rotation.” What are your dinner table conversations? I’m not going to tell you how amazing this dish is…WELL maybe I should. A simple salted steak (hanger is my new favorite) grilled quickly on a […]
Hasselback Honey Roasted Carrot + Chickpea Salad
Hasselback Honey Roasted Carrot + Chickpea Salad This salad has it all. It has a fresh bite from the pomegranates and crunchy chickpeas and almonds…the goat cheese and parsley add unexpected balance to the greens. But let’s talk about those carrots. Hasselback carrots are a fun treat – easy to slice and all that butter […]
Teriyaki Salmon Noodle Bowls
Teriyaki Salmon Noodle Bowls The BEST teriyaki covered salmon bowl with roasted vegetables, gluten free ramen and crunchy cucumbers. The sauce coats the noodles just right – it’s hard to grab everything into one bite with chop sticks, but you should try. I cut the salmon filets into 3 little portions so we had 6 […]
Sun-dried Tomato + Parmesan Mac and Cheese
Sun-dried Tomato + Parmesan Mac and Cheese So creamy, you will need a spoon. Perfectly salty, rich and tender. All the flavors in an updated version of mac and cheese. Sun-dried tomatoes with all the herb oil, shallots, salted fresh Parmesan cheese, spinach and a touch of milk. It’s really that simple. I used chickpea […]
Potato Chip Chicken Tenders with Two Dips
Potato Chip Chicken Tenders with Two Dips Tender chicken strips that are moist and crunchy on the outside with hints of garlic and thyme. Dip into one or both of the sauces and a complete bite. Never would I think that potatoes chips would have a place at my dinner table, but they do know. […]
Salted Maple Roasted Salmon with Butternut Squash
Salted Maple Roasted Salmon with Butternut Squash Whoa! Tender salted salmon with a drizzle of maple syrup and then all the perfectly cooked buttery butternut squash and brussels. My mouth is watering. It’s really a simple meal highlighting the ingredients for what they are. Combination of fats. Yes, I said that. There is just something […]
Braised Gochujang + Garlic Chicken with Broccoli
Braised Gochujang + Garlic Chicken with Broccoli Week night braising – you’ve got this! It’s really simple. Mix together chicken bone broth, gochujang paste, garlic, ginger, honey and coconut aminos. Lather your chicken up and let the oven slowly cook your tender chicken to perfection. I like to add fresh broccoli towards the end – […]
Vegan Mac + Cheese with Pine Nut Bread Crumbs
Vegan Mac + Cheese with Pine Nut Bread Crumbs Crispy, crunchy, tender and creamy all in one – with all the saucy pasta, sweet potatoes and kale you could want. The toasted bread crumbs with the pine nuts and Parmesan cheese, can’t be beat. I love all the textures and combinations of flavors. While it […]
Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken + Brussels Sprouts
Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken with Bacon Brussels Sprouts Salty, tangy and sweet – basically the best 5 minute pan sauce to have with pan seared chicken breasts. Add in some crispy brussels sprouts and bacon. Fresh thyme and black pepper seal it all together. It’s a great cooler weather meal, it’s gluten and dairy free […]
Fall Spicy Sausage + Pumpkin Soup
Fall Spicy Sausage + Pumpkin Soup You are going to be blow away from the flavors of this soup! They are crazy good. The combination of the smooth and creamy pumpkin and butternut squash, roasted tomatoes and spicy sausage – it just works. Chicken bone broth, garlic, salty Parmesan cheese, spinach and all that fresh […]
Smoky Spinach + Zucchini Raviolis with Rustic Tomato Sauce
Smoky Spinach + Zucchini Raviolis with Rustic Tomato Sauce Not your typical ravioli – with smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, lots of garlic, sautéed buttery shallots and thick ricotta cheese…all wrapped up in seasonally fresh zucchini. I love a simple and rustic tomato sauce with olive oil and fresh cherry tomatoes. Toss in extra basil […]
Lemon Pepper Basil Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes + Burrata
Lemon Pepper Basil Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes + Burrata We ALL need a fresh tasting chicken dish in our back pocket for quick dinners. PLUS one that is on the healthier and lighter side. Fresh basil and parsley with slices of lemon and cherry tomatoes – all the fresh flavors with simply seared chicken breast. […]
Berry Chicken + Cornbread Panzanella Salad
Berry Chicken + Cornbread Panzanella Salad I’m here for all the colorful salads! I mean, just check out those textures, colors and just imagine the flavors! I loved using roasted chicken, day old cornbread croutons, fresh fruit and herbs and a mountain of baby salad greens. I’m hanging on to Summer as long as I […]
Cast Iron Steak + Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Butter Corn
Cast Iron Steak + Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Butter Corn Piled high is how I like my tacos. Yes, it’s a huge mouth full and falls apart but grab a fork and it’s still delicious. The tender sweet potatoes with the seared steak pieces go so well with the simple avocado cream and buttery […]
Smothered Mexican Pork Chops with Black Bean Salad
Smothered Mexican Pork Chops with Black Bean Salad Seared thick cut pork chops generously sprinkled with salt and pepper and smothered with a mountain of peppers, onions and smoky black bean salad. It’s simple and delicious. It’s unexpected too – I love the creamy avocado with the crisp cherry tomatoes, warm peppers and salted cotija […]
Basil Beef and Rice Bowl with Spicy Sesame Cucumber Salad
Basil Beef and Rice Bowl with Spicy Sesame Cucumber Salad Mouth watering, right?! The beef is so tender, saucy and filled with garlic and ginger. The cucumber and snap pea salad is full of all sorts of flavors and textures – the cold crunches are perfect with a fork full of rice and beef. Don’t […]
Creamy Caper Sauce with Pan Seared Chicken
Creamy Caper Sauce with Pan Seared Chicken High five for decadent mid week meals! Even though, it’s Thursday – this easy cream sauce comes into in less than 5 minutes and coats the chicken just right. Pan sear the salt and pepper chicken. Set aside and use the same pan with all the drippings to […]
Buttery Dinosaur Kale and Cauliflower Gnocchi Stir Fry
Buttery Dinosaur Kale and Cauliflower Gnocchi Stir Fry When dinner is ready in less than 10 minutes, it’s just amazing. Toasted creamy gnocchi with hearty and crunchy kale all coated with butter. Then top it all with fresh cherry tomatoes, large pieces of Parmesan cheese and walnuts. It’s a good one. I prefer to cook […]
Easy Gluten Free Pizza Dough
Easy Gluten Free Pizza Dough I’m going into the weekend with good intentions, self love, spreading more kindness, feeling successful….AND, A pizza dough recipe! I know, maybe not what you were thinking. BUT having a good homemade dough recipe in your back pocket isn’t a bad thing. Weekly Tradition. We have a tradition. Every FRIDAY […]
Salt and Pepper Grilled Steak with Blue Cheese Butter and Yum Yum Sauce
Salt and Pepper Grilled Steak with Blue Cheese Butter and Yum Yum Sauce Ready for 2 simple steak sauces? 1 is a little bit traditional and the other is one you may not have tried. They required no additional cooking – just stirring in a bowl and you have it! They are completely different flavor […]
Crispy Apricot Bone-In Chicken with Bone Broth Pan Sauce
Crispy Apricot Bone-In Chicken with Bone Broth Pan Sauce Bone in is better than boneless. Skin on is better than skinless. It’s just my opinion BUT I think I’m right. It’s a good one. Simple, delicious with different layers of flavors and with crispy skinned chicken! The bone in chicken breasts are great – they […]
Cuban Spiced Flank Steak Sandwiches with Fontina Cheese
Cuban Spiced Flank Steak Sandwiches with Fontina Cheese Sandwiches for dinner. YES, please! Super simple recipe with a great spice blend that does a lot of the work for you! A saucy garlic tomato and herb puree coats the tender steak along with charred mushrooms and onions – you don’t even, need the ciabatta. But […]
Quick Peanut Butter Beef and Shishito Pepper Stir Fry
Quick Peanut Butter Beef and Shishito Pepper Stir Fry Mark this as another way to enjoy ground beef. I can’t get over how tasty it is – I mean, melted peanut butter and sweet chili sauce. Start by charring the peppers in a hot and dry pan – they cook in less than 5 minutes. […]
Garlic Dill Chicken Wraps with Hummus + Tzatziki
Garlic Dill Chicken Wraps with Hummus + Tzatziki Summer meals that require little effort but have TONS of flavor, texture and layers – I’M ALL FOR. These wraps are just that. Dill and garlic covered chicken, with peppery arugula, crunchy cucumbers and juicy tomatoes. So good. Add in some tzatziki and hummus – on top […]
Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake
Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake Creamy gorgonzola sauce, spiced with buffalo sauce and fresh herbs. The chicken and squash are all saucy – you can’t even tell it’s a vegetable. Such a simple recipe for any day of the week! Again I used Covey Rise Farms ground chicken – it’s lean with some fat so there is […]
Chicken Ceasar Salad Pita Pockets
Chicken Caesar Salad Pita Pockets Hot Summer nights are here in our house and I just don’t always like to be hanging out near the stove and oven. I love a quick meal, that has layers of flavors, textures and is a SANDWICH of sorts. How fun are these?!?! Quick and easy caesar dressing, herby […]
Sugar Steak with Salty Worcestershire Mushrooms
Sugar Steak with Salty Worcestershire Mushrooms I marinated this gorgeous flank steak in coconut SUGAR. WHAT? Yes, I did. It gives it great color and caramelizes the outside from the heat of the grill. Serve it with this salty Worcestershire sauce – there you have it. The best sweet and salty combination! Give me more […]
Chicken and Black Bean Poblano Peppers with Roasted Chicken
Chicken and Black Bean Poblano Peppers with Roasted Chicken Stuffed smoky poblano peppers with the perfect Mexican spiced rice – filled with cumin, garlic and tomato flavors. Mix in some black beans, roasted chicken and cilantro…OH, and CHEESE. Don’t forget the cheese. I love using store bought roasted chicken in this recipe – the flavor […]
Sheet Pan Lemon Chive Butter Chicken
Sheet Pan Lemon Chive Butter Chicken Doesn’t this scream Spring?!?! It also screams, easy week night meals on one sheet pan! YES. Now, that is something I can get behind and fully support. Less dishes and more letting the oven do the work, is always a good idea. This chicken is coated with all the […]
Baked Tandoori Spiced Chicken
Baked Tandoori Spiced Chicken Garam Masala is such an amazing spice blend. The depth of flavors is insane, mixed with creamy Greek yogurt, garlic and smoked paprika, it’s rich and keeps the chicken moist and spicy without being too over powering. This recipe came together because of the NAAN. Ha. AND, because I was in […]
Spaghetti Squash Chicken Artichoke Bake with Bacon
Spaghetti Squash Chicken Artichoke Bake with Bacon I can’t get over these flavors. Creamy herb garlic sauce with grilled artichokes and fresh spinach…with small bites of chicken and spaghetti squash noodles. It’s a good one! But then again crispy bacon might just steal the show… For all you, PALEO lovers – this is for you! […]
Greek Steak and Cucumber Salad with Herb Oil, Olives and Naan
Greek Steak and Cucumber Salad with Herb Oil, Olives and Naan This herb oil is off the charts good. Simply stirred together and poured over grilled steak and cucumber salad. Don’t forget to make extra for dipping. Add in some pine nuts, olives and feta cheese. Gosh, it’s a meal. And naan. Always naan. Don’t […]
Chicken Bahn Mi Style Pitas with White Bean Sriracha Spread
Chicken Bahn Mi Style Pitas with White Bean Sriracha Spread I can’t get over this meal. It is full of ALL the textures, spices and fresh herbs. It’s a mouthful and has a few components but it all comes together quickly. Marinade the chicken in fish sauce, sesame oil and garlic is just amazing. After […]
Honey Chicken Bites with Charred Green Beans
Honey Chicken Bites with Charred Green Beans I mean HONEY CHICKEN people! What can be better and its served with charred green beans cooked in the same pan. Yes, another ONE pan meal. I love how quickly this meal comes together, the sweet and salty sauce along with the little chicken bites all coated in […]
Grilled Fajita Steak with Quick Guacamole
Grilled Fajita Steak with Quick Guacamole I haven’t had Mexican food since we got back from our trip to Todos Santos over Christmas – because we basically had chips + salsa every second of the day. We have been in a bit of a detox since then BUT now we are craving some good old […]
Garam Masala Butter Chicken
Garam Masala Butter Chicken Put this on your meal prep list to make this coming weekend! When you have some time to put together the spices, marinade the chicken and let it cook on the stove top. You won’t be disappointed! The chicken is tender (hello, chicken thighs) all coated with tons of ginger, cumin, […]
