Archive for March 2019
Sesame Ginger Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Have you ever eaten a scrumptious peanut sauce at a restaurant and said to yourself, “I wish I had the recipe so I could make it at home!” Well, my friends, this is that recipe. I use this peanut sauce in so many recipes that my friends make awkward jokes about it, like “you’re going…
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How to Roast Vegetables
How to Dice an Onion
Chicken Marsala
I simply love when crafting a delicious meal requires only a few ingredients, most of which I have in my fridge and pantry. Chicken Marsala, even though it may seem a bit fancy, is one of those meals. We just need chicken, mushrooms, shallots or onion, sweet Marsala wine, stock or broth, butter, parsley, and…
Read MoreChicken Cobb Salad
There was a time in my life when I thought eating a salad as a meal was slightly boring, and definitely not satisfying. But then I realized by including high-protein and high-fiber ingredients, other fun mix-ins and a delicious dressing, the salad life could actually be pretty awesome. Here’s how to make that happen: High-protein…
Read MoreMake-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches
Breakfast can be a hectic time, especially during the week. That’s why I find it super helpful to prep breakfast in advance, whether it be overnight oats, an egg casserole, mini egg cups or these breakfast sandwiches. This recipe specifically outlines how to prep several breakfast sandwiches in advance to be refrigerated or frozen, then…
Read MoreCoconut Curry Lentils
Lentils. They’re one of those ingredients that, for many years, had been an afterthought. But with the rise in popularity of plant-based cooking, lentils have become a staple in many kitchens and the highlight in many dishes. Lentil trendiness excites me for many reasons, with the first being that lentils are packed with nutrition, including…
Read MoreDill Tuna Cakes with Yogurt
Talk about a quick, easy, high-protein meal! Tuna cakes have similar flavor and texture to crab cakes, but they’re made with albacore tuna, making them inexpensive and accessible, yet still totally scrumptious. These cakes also feature zippy Dijon, fresh lemon and dill, dried oregano and just a hint of spice from crushed red pepper flakes.…
Read MoreRoasted Vegetable Soup
There is simply nothing more comforting than a bowl of homemade soup. And it’s not just the eating part – although that part is pretty stellar – but the act of cooking something from scratch using fresh ingredients can be immensely therapeutic. Sitting down in front of a bowl of soup you hand-crafted in your…
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