With summer in full swing, I am all about the entree salads! My husband has different thoughts, but I like the challenge of creating filling, delicious, and complex salads that will satisfy even the pickiest of salad eaters! Especially in the summer, but really year round, I could probably live off the notorious "Big A$$ Salads" I have in my repertoire. I just love the variety of flavors and textures they offer, plus they fill you up without making you feel TOO full. And also, vinegar. I've always been a big fan of vine[...]
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Today, I am sharing a new flavorful and delicious entree salad just in time for Mother's Day! I don't know about yours, but my mom LOVES a big entree salad. She will usually get hooked on one flavor combo and stick with that same salad until she discovers a new one she likes. Well, move over Strawberry Spring Salad, there's a new sweet and savory salad in town! This particular salad was inspired by a few of different things. First off, it is very similar to a salad that I order every time I go to my favorite Arizona r[...]
I think I've mentioned it here before, but growing up, my momma was a hard-working, dedicated elementary school teacher/single mom and often didn't get home until after dinner time. And if she DID get home at a reasonable hour, asking her "what's for dinner?" was risky business. So, as teenagers, we realized pretty quick that if we wanted to eat, we needed to take on some responsibility in the kitchen! My oldest brother first took the lead and I can totally remember him cooking up a storm from an early age. We had a r[...]
I want to start by saying THANK YOU to all of the amazing people that responded to my post on Monday. I have to say, it felt strange putting it all out there and sharing more about my personal life than ever before, but in a way, it was empowering and cathartic. I know that with so much support from friends, family, and even strangers, we will be able to continue on this journey with a positive attitude! But for now, let's get back to sharing delicious, easy, and healthy recipes! I know when I first started cooking, ma[...]
Today I have a super simple recipe full of all the classic flavors of a loaded baked potato, but bolstered up a notch with the addition of chicken and broccoli. You just cant go wrong with this combination of flavors. This dish is hearty, but totally healthy and perfectly filling. I love that you get a complete meal in one pan-so easy for serving and after dinner clean-up! It's a great "make-ahead" dinner-get everything ready for the final bake in the oven, but then store until you are ready to eat. In fact, I made this o[...]
I think there is a common theme around here in regards to recipes: quick, easy, and healthy! While I do love cooking and eating wholesome and delicious food, I just don't have the time to spend hours in the kitchen! I love meals I can throw in the crockpot (so much!), ones I can prepare ahead of time and then pop in the oven, and ones I can brainlessly whip up in less than 30 minutes. I would imagine that most people out there feel the same way...not many people have a ton of spare time to kill! (And even if I DID have some[...]
I think I've mentioned it here before, but Travis and I recently turned a major corner when it comes to eating mushrooms. I am honestly not quite sure what did it, but suddenly I am buying mushrooms on a bi-weekly, if not weekly basis. They say your taste buds change as you get older, so I'll chalk it up to that! I know people usually feel pretty strongly, one way or another about mushrooms, but if you are on the fence, you gotta give this recipe a try. The combination of the mushrooms with garlic, shallots, and of course[...]
When I ask Travis for suggestions for what to make for dinner, I can pretty much expect 1 of 2 responses: Tacos (any combination of beef, chicken, shrimp, whatever, as long as it's in a tortilla, he's happy) or burgers. Typical, right? To be honest, I would be pretty content with alternating between those 2 meals too, at least for a while. I am a creature of habit, but also live by the mantra that "Variety is the spice of life." I'm a Gemini-I can't help this split personality. Annnnyway, I was strolling down the ai[...]
I've said it before and I'll say it again..I LOVE an entree salad! This particular salad is easily one of my favorites, and I have been waiting (im)patiently for Fall to arrive to make it. OF COURSE, I could make it any time of the year, but it is just so quintessentially fall that I like to save it for the most wonderful time of the year. This salad is loaded with all the best Fall flavors like dried cranberries, pepitas, beets, bacon, and sweet potatoes, to name a few! If you are an entree salad skeptic like Travis, I[...]
I think I made it a full 2 weeks without posting a Mexican cuisine recipe! It was tough, but I got through it...by eating a bunch of Mexican food! #cantstopwontstop I couldn't hold on to this recipe any longer...it was just TOO delicious not to share! It involves a few of my favorite flavors including, but not limited to, Green Chile enchilada sauce, sweet potatoes, easy shredded chicken, and CHEESE. This healthified, grain free, layered "stack" will be perfect for any crowd, any night of the week! Ingredients: T[...]