The classic Chinese chicken salad. The one featured on every chain restaurant menu. It always sounds so good with the supposed crispy noodles and tangy dressing, but then you take a bite and you either have a way too sweet dressing, overcooked bland chicken, or a salt explosion in your mouth. This Asian chicken salad…
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How To: Quickie Meal – One Pan Roasted Chicken Breasts with Lemon, Brussels Sprouts, and Butternut Squash
I survived. I made it through the 8 days of Passover. 8 days of forgoing my usual oatmeal breakfast. 8 days of giving up muffins and granola bars. 8 days of choosing a salad over a sandwich for lunch. 8 days of Matzah pizza. Well, that last part was okay. And I did it without eating quinoa 27 million…
How To: Slow Cooker – Mexican Shredded Chicken
For every recipe you see me post on this blog, I can promise you there were at least one or two others that I thought would be hits, but instead were major recipe flops. While I love my slow cooker for chicken, meat, and the occasional vegetarian curry, it does have the tendency to turn…
How To: Quickie Meal – Hoisin Chicken and Vegetable Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
This past weekend we purchased our first two pints of local Ontario strawberries of this season. I think there may be some strawberry jam happening in the near future. June is prime time for local produce – rhubarb and strawberries and asparagus, oh my! While June may not scream SWEET POTATOES, this recipe is too…
How To: Quickie Meal – Thai Chicken Enchiladas
It seems we like us some enchiladas. Tortillas filled with everything from butternut squash to corn and zucchini, wrapped up and topped with sauce and lots of cheese. What’s not to like? These enchiladas are unlike any enchiladas that have come before. There is not an ounce of cheese in sight. Now don’t go closing…
How To: Make Your Own – Chicken Burgers
This recipe just screams “winner winner, chicken dinner!” Okay, maybe I just wanted to use that line somewhere and couldn’t think of how. So I thought, perfect post opener, right? Can we also talk about how it’s pretty impossible to make raw chicken look good? But I tell you, these burgers are GOOD! So good,…
How To: Kitchen Tip – Multi-Purpose Spice Mix for Meal Prep
We have obviously been inspired by summer to light up the grill. Or in my case, turn on my electric stove and bust out the indoor grill pan. Whatever method you choose, this do it yourself seasoning mix and meal prep tip will become a staple in your house too. Prepping a batch of freshly…