Hey, friends, how are you on this fine Monday? You all know how I feel about turning on my oven in the middle of summer. I avoid it as much as possible. No central air + oven = sauna kitchen! No more sauna kitchen rants. Read about my previous one here! Chicken is one of my main go-to proteins that we will have throughout the week. I often like to roast a whole chicken in the oven, cut off the meat and then use it however needed all week long. Juicy chicken with crispy skin: … [Read more...]
Italian Turkey Meatloaf Muffins (GF)
Meatloaf; you either love it or you hate it. Am I right? I have never been particularly fond of it. The recipes I always have tried seemed to turn out either too dry or bland. To be honest meatloaf makes me think of a hamburger gone wrong. I recently changed my tune about meatloaf when I watched a video that Dani Spies at Clean and Delicious made—btw I love her site, you must check it out. The video was about turkey meatloaf muffins. Don’t give me that disgusted, confused … [Read more...]
Coconut Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Lime Sauce (GF)
As a food blogger I post 2 recipes a week, or about 8 recipes a month. Most of the time I don’t have much of an issue with coming up with enough recipe ideas. I get my inspiration for recipes from family, friends, cookbooks, restaurants, and other bloggers. The change of seasons calls for the use of a seasonal ingredient. Holidays beg for certain types of dishes to be made. I keep my phone on me at all times to write down any visions of recipes that may come to me. Yet, with all of my insight … [Read more...]
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Paul and I absolutely love Asian food. We love Chinese, Indian, and Thai. I especially love Thai foods; exhibits A, B, and C. Most of my filling up on Thai food has been on the occasions that we treat ourselves to eating out. Although this is an enjoyable approach to satisfying my Thai food cravings, we might be on the streets if we ate at a Thai restaurant every time a craving for Thai food struck. Solution: I am cooking more Thai foods at home! Among my favorite items to enjoy at a Thai … [Read more...]
Basic Whole Roasted Chicken
Basic whole roasted chicken has become a staple in our little household. The smell of a whole chicken cooking in the oven is divine. It creates this nice homey feel that wraps me in a warm blanket. The crispy skin covering juicy chicken meat is simple, yet nothing short of delicious. If you are intimidated by the thought of cooking a whole chicken, don’t be. It just takes a little knowledge and practice to get it right. The salt and pepper really add so much flavor to the meat and help to lock … [Read more...]
Coconut Chicken Curry with Zucchini and Quinoa
There is nothing better than a heartwarming curry dish. The robust, earthy curry spices melded with rich coconut milk and stir-fried veggies makes me swoon. I jump at the opportunity to eat at a good Thai restaurant! I could literally eat at a Thai restaurant every day and my belly would be perfectly satisfied, but it would empty my wallet. It became obvious that I must cook these mouth-watering Thai dishes at home to help keep my sanity in check and to keep my wallet happy. When I began … [Read more...]
Spinach Salad with Chicken & Gorgonzola Cheese
Spinach salad with chicken, Gorgonzola, and cinnamon candied nuts is a light, flavorful, healthy meal. If you are sick of eating just plain old, ho-hum salad, look no further! This salad is packed with veggies and with a bold flavor from the Gorgonzola cheese, crunchy sweet cinnamon candied nuts, and fresh, flavorful salad dressing with dried herbs! The succulent chicken is the perfect way to guarantee some protein. Give this salad a try and I promise your taste buds will never be bored and … [Read more...]
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