Can you tell that I love Trader Joes’ Roasted Red Pepper Spread? I’ve practically made an entire recipe around it. This delicious chicken cutlet sandwich is something I’ve been making almost every day. A batch of chicken cutlets are the ultimate, easy weeknight dinner that can be converted into anything. Last week I decided to make [Read More…]
Skinny Coconut Shrimp
If you like quick and easy, then this coconut shrimp recipe is for you. Coated in a coconut/panko mixture, with a little sprinkle of cayenne, your taste buds get a sweet-meets-savory taste of heaven. To complement the summery shrimp, I made a Chilled Hawaiian Bean Salad (definitely recommended – throw this together while the shrimp [Read More…]
Southwestern Turkey Sloppy Joes
This sloppy joe sandwich has a little bit of everything, with bursts of flavor in each bite! I’m pretty sure I could have guacamole every day and never get sick of it. So I was very happy to slop it on this sandwich (no pun intended). I’m also a huge fan of ground turkey (it’s [Read More…]
Broccoli Chicken Mac & Cheese
You’ll love this Broccoli Chicken Mac & Cheese – it’s creamy, savory and hearty with the bits of chicken. But, I have to ask… Why are carbs and cheese SO GOOD?! WHY?!?! This is a battle I’ll fight the rest of my life, I just know it. I can barely say “no” to the bread basket whenever [Read More…]
Balsamic Glazed Flank Steak
The superstar of this dish is the the balsamic sauce – delicious goodness that’s equally savory and sweet. Oh yeah, the steak is pretty good, too. Here is why this sauce will be added to my weekly dinner schedule: At any given time, I have all of its ingredients in my fridge/cabinet. AKA: No food [Read More…]
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Taquitos
Chicken + Pineapple + BBQ Sauce? Yes, please! Those three flavors remind me so much of my Maui honeymoon – savory and sweet, all in one! {Wah! I wanna go back!} In each bite you’ll taste sweet pineapple, sauteed red onions and gooey cheese, wrapped in a crunchy tortilla. You’ll love how this recipe is super [Read More…]
Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas
Easy chicken quesadillas, ready within minutes! Just another example of how a rotisserie chicken uses are endless! I made these chicken quesadillas for dinner one night and they were easy and so delicious. In retrospect, I would’ve piled on a side salad and maybe some avocado slices. And maybe a little more cheese. Because we roll [Read More…]
Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Zucchini stuffed with ground turkey, caramelized onions, spinach and parmesan cheese. It’s pretty much a one pan dish, which makes clean up very nice. This recipe was born from the low-carb diet Hubs and I are trying out. Also happy to report that these boats make for a great leftover lunch that can be reheated [Read More…]
Crunchy Thai Chicken Wraps
A quick dinner with the promise of an awesome work lunch? YES, PLEASE! Thank you, Pioneer Woman, for the inspiration. Aside from the tortilla, this wrap is loaded with protein (why hello, chicken and peanuts!), veggies and an amazing crunch. I was a very happy lady when these crossed my kitchen last week. I have [Read More…]
Asian Beef with Snow Peas
I’ve told you about my recent obsession with the Pioneer Woman, right? Oh my god, I love her blog and her Food Network TV show is everything I hope to one day have in a home, minus the home schooling (sorry!) and maybe cows (although Hubs in chaps wouldn’t be a bad sight). This Beef [Read More…]
Sunday Stuffed Shells with Meaty Tomato Sauce
There’s something so deliciously comforting about macaroni and red sauce on a Sunday. Between the hours of 1 and 3 pm to be exact. It’s one Italian tradition that gives me warm fuzzies and flashbacks to childhood. Growing up, nearly every Sunday morning I woke up to the scent of onions and garlic sauteing in [Read More…]
20-Minute Shrimp Scampi
This shrimp scampi is soooo good that Hubs went back for seconds, thirds and fourths! That’s pretty good feedback. An easy white wine sauce with citrusy lemon and garlic… you will fall in love with how this is all ready within 20 minutes. What I don’t like — thanks to Hubs’ aunt who brought this to [Read More…]
Marinated Flank Steak Sandwiches
I couldn’t pass up trying this recipe – first of all, it’s from Martha Stewart. Second of all, I’ve been lucking out with her stuff – my latest being the Pound Cake Tiramisu (YUM!). My only advice with this sandwich is this: pick a tender cut of meat, flank if your grocery store has it. [Read More…]
Skinny Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
Looking for a creamy, pasta dish without the guilt? This is it! You would never know that cream was omitted and replaced by Greek yogurt. It’s cheesy, garlicy and the roasted broccoli gives it that extra “pop”! Cooking this dish requires a lot of multi-tasking, but I’m confident that you can do it. Start off [Read More…]
Skinny Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos
An easy go-to weeknight dinner… warm-your-bones slow cooker pulled chicken tacos! In my Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork post a few months ago, I mentioned how I wanted to try a chicken version. Well, I’m about two months late but I finally did it! What’s better pork or chicken? I’ll leave that up to you. But [Read More…]
Quinoa and Kale Crustless Quiche
This is a staple in the Kinder household: Quinoa and Kale Crustless Quiche. It’s great to have in the fridge for a healthy snack, work lunch or easy dinner. I like pairing this quiche with a side salad or bowl of soup. Over the last year kale has really risen in popularity. From kale chips [Read More…]