Let’s get down to business. These easy enchiladas inspired by the Pioneer Woman are some serious eats. Ready to get your hands dirty? These enchiladas are so fun to make. Plus, they pretty much have every Tex/Mex ingredient that I love– corn tortillas, extra sharp cheddar, avocado, green chilies and refried beans. Mmm! There’s lots [Read More…]
Turkey Bolognese
These cold nights in New Jersey have been screaming for a big bowl of pasta. And like the thoughtful cook I am, I obliged. Like any bolognese, this recipe will take a few hours to make. But the results will be amazing and completely worth the effort. Perfectly savory with that je ne sais quoi, [Read More…]
Take Out, Fake Out: General Tso’s Chicken
I just love ordering take out, it’s like a mini vacation from cooking. One of my all-time favorites is General Tso’s Chicken. Spicy, with an amazing brown sauce. With some inspiration from Creme de la Crumb blog, I decided to hit the kitchen to make this with ordinary items in my cabinet. The results? Delicious. [Read More…]
Quick Turkey Chili
A chili that’s ready to eat within an hour, with no slow cooker or hours of simmering needed? Sold! I picked this recipe up from Food Network Magazine (Sept. 2014)… and with a little tweeks of my own (which I think you’ll love!), this recipe was born. Seriously, this is an awesome weeknight recipe. And makes [Read More…]
Skinny Turkey Enchiladas
There are few things I love more than Taco Tuesday… or in this case, Enchilada Friday! Any night that calls for Mexican is a favorite in the Kinder household. Minimal dirty dishes? Fresh ingredients with spicy sauces? Don’t have to ask Hubs and I twice. The idea for these skinny turkey enchiladas sparked after reading a [Read More…]
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Molé
While this is not an authentic Mexican molé sauce, it is a very convenient alternative for busy weekday nights. Made with cocoa powder, you’d never imagine that you put chocolate and savory in the same category. But with one taste, you do. The first time I had molé was in California. A pulled rib enchilada, covered [Read More…]
Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
These stuffed peppers are the ultimate healthy weeknight dinner, with leftovers to boot! Stuffed with ground turkey, rice, garlic, caramelized onions and spinach, these peppers are bursting with flavor! As a family of two, Hubs and I ate these peppers for practically a week! It probably didn’t help that I cut every pepper I ate [Read More…]
Skinny Balsamic Rosemary Chicken
This Skinny Balsamic Rosemary Chicken is a super easy go-to weeknight dinner. Especially now in December it’s dark by 4:30pm and feels like bedtime by 6pm (ugh!). Lightly coated in flour, this chicken is first cooked until golden brown, then coated with a reduced sweet and savory balsamic sauce. I love a potato side dish [Read More…]
Chicken Marsala
Hands down, this is my favorite chicken marsala recipe. It’s absolutely amazing – the rich marsala sauce, with bits of garlic and pops of parsley is OUT. OF. THIS. WORLD. Trust me on this one. Whether you have a hot date coming over for dinner or you’re entertaining family/friends, this is a dish that will [Read More…]
Kung Pao Chicken
I took a stab at making Kung Pao Chicken, and while I improvised some ingredients (e.g. jalapeno in lieu of chili peppers), it was a fun, quick dinner to make. The sauce has a slight sweetness to it, with bites of garlic and hints of ginger. I added steamed vegetables which gave the dish some [Read More…]
Grilled Chicken Caprese Pasta Bake
A dish that LOOKS like it was a lot of work, but was really a big mosh of ingredients mixed together in a big bowl. *sly grin* This grilled chicken caprese pasta bake is just. so. simple. The only trick I threw in here was using Greek yogurt in lieu of cream to save on [Read More…]
Garden Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Onions
What’s second best to beef burgers and hot dogs? TURKEY BURGERS! Don’t get me wrong, it’s hard to say “no” to the all-American classics, but sometimes… say, after a Friday night rehearsal dinner food binge, followed by a Saturday night wedding with massive amounts of food… your body needs the healthy alternative. Hubs and I had [Read More…]
BBQ Rotisserie Pulled Chicken
This is the easiest pulled chicken recipe you’ll ever make. Grab your favorite BBQ sauce and a rotisserie chicken, and you’ll have yourself a big bowl of pulled chicken in under 10 minutes. Over the weekend Hubs and I moved into a new place… and in doing so, had to first use up the leftovers [Read More…]
Homemade Margherita Pizza with Chicken
Who doesn’t love homemade pizza? This homemade margherita pizza so much fun to assemble – zesty tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, flecks of garlic, fresh basil… è deliziosa! Hubs and I have been trying for a low-carb diet, but even we need our fix from time to time. Yesterday I saw the funniest post on Twitter (follow [Read More…]
Asian Chicken Fingers
Eating these chicken fingers instantly brought me back to my childhood – specifically Burger King’s 8-piece chicken strips with sides of BBQ and sweet & sour sauces. They’re a unique take on the traditional breaded chicken cutlers… subtle hints of Asian flavors with a crunchy panko crust. I don’t have kids, but I would imagine [Read More…]
Chicken Cutlet Sandwich with Roasted Red Pepper Spread
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…]
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…]