I'm sitting here at my computer with a warm bowl of this delicious stew as the snow begins to fall! It's the perfect way to spend a Saturday and dare I say... the stew tastes even better after sitting overnight in the fridge?! This dish may not be on your radar but I highly recommend … Continue reading West African Peanut Stew with Chicken
This lasagna will change your life! Not really traditional yet totally "comfortable". This twist on a classic uses pan roasted chicken, portobello mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach in a white cream sauce as well as fresh pasta sheets. I guarantee your diners will be pleasantly surprised by the creative combination of flavors and unique … Continue reading Tuscan Lasagna
School is back in session and so is Sunday afternoon meal prep! Check out these easy and super tasty baked, not fried chicken tenders which can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for several days. My kids take them in their lunch boxes or eat them as an afternoon snack and dip them … Continue reading Baked not Fried EBTB Chicken Tenders
Can't decide between chicken or shrimp tonight... how about both?! These grilled chicken and shrimp kababs with pineapple are sure to please. They pack a little heat with the addition of chili powder and red pepper flake, but it pairs nicely with tangy lime and cooling cilantro! Enjoy!! Ingredients: Makes 10 - 12, 12 in kababs, … Continue reading Grilled Chicken/Shrimp/Pineapple Kababs with Chili Lime Vinaigrette
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
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
After watching an episode of Rachel Ray in a doctor's waiting room, I was inspired to create my own version of her Mediterranean Chicken Salad which uses Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise as the binding ingredient. This chicken salad is light on calories but full on flavor; a few that might even surprise you! Lighten up and go … Continue reading Lighten Up, Chicken Salad
Tuesday belongs to the taco!!! And this recipe promises to deliver! Don't let the long list of ingredients deter you... they combine to make a flavorful sauce while your crockpot does all the hard work! Ingredients: Serves 4-6 people 2 dried ancho chiles 1, 28 oz can whole tomatoes 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1/2 … Continue reading Chicken Mole Taco Tuesday
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