We're addicted in this family to having these tiny bundles of goodness on hand! So much so, that together my daughter Grace and I, created a new flavor combo so we could mix it up and add some variety to the daily grind! We are in LOVE with these new power bites and we think … Continue reading Power Bites, Take 2!
You asked, so here it is... the recipe for last night's Thai chicken lettuce wraps! I use the sauce as both a marinade and a condiment. Enjoy! Ingredients: Feeds 4 3/4 cup almond butter 3/4 cup light coconut milk Juice from 1 lime 4 tsp red chili paste 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced ginger … Continue reading Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This is one of my favorite grilling recipes! The brine tenderizes the pork while infusing boatloads of flavor. I pair the pork chops with seasoned sweet potato fries, a green salad and skillet corn bread, making this meal a real crowd pleaser and the perfect spring/summer outdoor meal! Ingredients: 3 cups light buttermilk 3 tbsp … Continue reading Brined Pork Chops
First off, thank you to all the incredible chefs and home cooks out there! I can't tell you how many times a simple scroll through my Instagram motivates me to try a new recipe or to re-create a special dish. Tonight's meal is the result of such inspiration! I recently saw a gorgeous food pic featuring … Continue reading Stuffed Turkey Meatballs with Mushroom Marinara
I saw Nigella Lawson make a similar dish on the Today Show last week and decided to put my own spin on it! What's great about this dish, besides its amazing flavor, is its simplicity. It's not only easy to make (requiring one large bowl and one baking dish), the result is a simple meat/potato/vegetable ensemble that … Continue reading Chicken with Peas and Potatoes
The homemade stir fry sauce used in this recipe is a total game changer! That, and the tender sliced flank steak and fresh snow peas, complete this dish! Best part, everything came together in less than 20 minutes (cook time)! Ingredients: Feeds 4 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup low sodium beef stock 1 … Continue reading Beef Stir Fry
You'll never buy the packet again! Ingredients: Makes enough to season 2 lbs of meat or veggies 1 tbsp corn starch 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp dried cilantro 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Directions: Mix … Continue reading Fajita Seasoning
This is a quick share based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback I received on Insta for this dish! Read on to learn how I pulled off a delish, healthy, no fuss meal in about 30 minutes! Salmon I purchased a salmon filet weighing approximately 1 3/4 lbs and left the skin on. I mixed 2 … Continue reading Salmon for Supper
I don't bake from scratch very often, but when I came across this recipe for carrot cake, I knew it was something I had to try and make! For me, there's nothing worse than dry cake... but in this case, this cake is particularly moist thanks in part to the addition of crushed pineapple. The original … Continue reading Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Back by popular demand... Chicken and Waffles! These tender, crunchy coated chicken strips rival any piece of southern fried chicken; and the best part is they're baked not fried! Stack them on top of a warm, buttermilk waffle drizzled with Sriracha-Maple syrup and you've got a dish that will quickly become your favorite "Breakfast for … Continue reading Chicken and Waffles
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