This recipe was ridiculously easy. I mean, the rice was the hardest part.. and the reward was AWESOME. This sticky sweet but savory sauce was so easy to make, it made no sense that it taste so good. Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs bone in and skin on 1/2 tsp Kosher salt 1/4 tsp coarse ground black pepper 1 packet dry … Read More
Recipe: Chicken Piccata over Gnocchi
The recipe was supposed to be made with artichokes but I just didn’t have any handy… so they were omitted. This dish was tangy, savory, crispy, salty and just super well rounded. The gnocchi provided a great neutral but texturally different backdrop that really helped the chicken steal the show. 5 stars. Totally recommend. Ingredients: 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, … Read More
Recipe: Shrimp and Faux Grits
Listen ya’ll. I was skeptical of this one. shrimpandgrits holds a very special place in my heart. Start messing around with substitutions and alterations and I’m bound to have my reservations…. but this was damn good! I did add a few things, though. Instead of relying solely on spices, I sautéed up an onion, some garlic, a red bell pepper … Read More
Recipe: Egg Roll in a Bowl
Easy peasy and totally tasty. This meal CAN BE made keto or paleo friendly with just a couple substitutions/omissions. Ingredients: Ground turkey Red onion Carrots Cabbage Ginger Garlic Green Onion Sesame oil Soy sauce (or coconut aminos) Yellow pepper Celery Garlic chili paste Rice vinegar Yum yum sauce Directions: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet and place over medium heat. … Read More
Recipe: Blackened Chicken over Cauliflower Mac n Cheese
Do I dare say I like this better than real mac and cheese!?!?!? I think I might. This recipe is decadent and LOADED with cheese so if you are #dairyintolerantthis is NOT the one for you!! Ingredients: 2 heads fresh cauliflower (approx 8 cups chopped) 2 tbsp butter 1 block cream cheese 2 cups heavy whipping cream 12 oz sharp … Read More
Recipe: Jalapeno Popper Chicken Burrito Bowls
I’ll be honest, I didn’t really read the ingredients on this one so I didn’t realize the recipe was dairy free and grainfree until I was dumping cashews into my blender. The taste on this was Ah. Maze. Ing. You can taste the flavor of the jalapenos but without all that burn your face from the inside out that too … Read More
Recipe: Bruschetta Chicken
Here’s an easy but delicious week day meal. Fresh and light, this chicken dish is amaze-balls. Ingredients: Chicken Breast Mozzarella Cheese Grape Tomatoes Fresh Basil Olive Oil Balsamic Vinegar Directions: Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray a large baking sheet lightly with spray. Place chicken on baking sheet, top with sliced mozzarella and bake in the oven for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, chop … Read More
Recipe: Summer Berry Salad
A fresh, bright salad made with fruit, feta and sweet candied cashews. Ingredients: Mixed Greens Blueberries Raspberries Blackberries Strawberries Kiwi Fruit Apple Red Onion Feta Toffee Covered Cashews Poppyseed Dressing Directions: Peel and slice the kiwi fruit and apple. Assemble the salad of mixed greens topped with fruit, onion, feta and cashews. Blend Poppyseed Dressing with sliced strawberries and pour … Read More