Recently, I have read The American Heart Association recommends eating salmon or any fatty fish at least twice a week for the cardiovascular benefits such as omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon is also a great source of protein. I am a big fan of salmon and will eat salmon over chicken any day. Salmon can be…
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Meal Planning- Chicken Done 3 Ways
Chicken! Chicken the go to poultry of choice in most households. Trying to figure out what to make everyday can sometimes be difficult. These days, it has become more and more common to plan meals for the week. I have received some requests to help with different flavors for chicken that is versatile and can…
Chicken Tikkal
There are many versions of the very popular Indian dish chicken tikka. I have made chicken tikka many times but always thought it was just ok, but recently I made this and changed up a few things to see if it made a difference. I was surprised to see that simple changes made a huge…
Grilled Greek Chicken Salad with Feta Dressing
Salads are standard in our household. No matter what the main dish is a side salad is always on the dinner table. From time to time I will make a salad as a main dish for a lighter meal. Recently, I wanted some grilled chicken to accompany my salad. Ingredients are totally up to…
Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken & Creamy Sriracha Garlic Sauce
It was one of those days where I was in the mood to grill some meat. Something easy and quick but flavorful. The easy part is the one bowl marinate and the minimum 25-30 min marinate time or overnight. This is an any night of the week meal and THE talk about dish at a…
Mejadra-Rice & Lentil Pilaf Topped off with Caramelized Onions
This traditional Lebanese comfort food is a combination of rice, lentils, and fried onions. I can not stress enough how good this dish is! It’s so flavorful and can also be made with ground lamb or ground beef. Today, I made it meatless but don’t under estimate this dish just because there is no meat. The caramelized…
Coconut Curry Beef Meatballs
Hi everyone! I’ve been missing in action since December. Lots been going on! Lots of changes in the new year! Hope everyone had a great start to their new year and started the 2016 new year with a bang! I’m eager to get back in the swing of things and excited to share new recipes!…
Spicy Salmon Tikka Masala Taco
This taco is not like any other taco you have had before. Flavors of India are present and if your are a fan of chicken tikka then you will be a fan of this! You can make it mild or spicy as you like. I’m a big fan of salmon and make it…
Chicken Pesto Spinach Cannellini Orzo Soup
So, I make a spinach cannellini bean chicken soup all the time. Today I made a spin off this same dish, but added some lovely ingredients that made this dish even better in my opinion! Both versions are great and it all depends on what you are in the mood for. Soups are all about…
Fettuccine Alfredo- Guilty Pleasure
Ah pasta! Another weakness of mine as I mentioned before. Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic. When I prepare this dish my kids go crazy! I try not to make this too often just because of the obvious! It’s too rich and definitely something you indulge in from time to time. Most people make Alfredo by…
