Skinny Turkey Tacos + Black Bean Dip + Fresh Pico De Gallo
Tex-Mex often coins a bad rap for being a “weekend indulgence” with many unwanted calories — I know I have had my fair share of queso and enchiladas + margaritas (do […]
Category Archives: quick dinners
Caprese Quinoa Bake with Herbed Mini Turkey Meatballs
This summer Italian main dish works great for hosting a crowd, and I recently served it at a “pre-4th of July” dinner party…and considering there were no leftovers, I believe it […]
Quinoa Chicken Stir Fry
This lightened up version of “chicken fried rice” was ready in less than 30 minutes and full of flavor and healthy ingredients. The great thing about substituting your rice with […]
Seared Chicken With Scallions, Okra and Tomatoes, and Spinach Summer Salad
Summer is officially here, and SO is the heat in Texas… the upside to that is the fresh produce and all of the ingredients that are in season and available. […]
Dill Salmon + Detox Infused Water
Grilled dill salmon is one of the simplest and most flavorful fish dishes, and this is actually my father in law’s recipe – so thanks big Rick! The salmon is packed with […]
Healthy Grocery List: how to maximize what’s in your shopping cart all week with 20 recipe ideas
I can’t tell you how many times I hear over and over how people go to the grocery store to buy fresh produce but end up wasting it. Either they live […]
Sir Kensington’s Taste Test + Grilled Chipotle Rosemary Flank Steak + Super Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries
I arrived home last Friday afternoon to find a nice little package at my doorstep courtesy of Sir Kensington’s – “the divine alternative”, and it was divine indeed. Sir Kensington’s […]
“A Night In Tuscany” Dinner Party… The Essentials + Recipes
Since it’s Mother’s Day, I am dedicating this post to my incredibly loving mother who is in my opinion an exceptional host and entertainer. I have been fortunate enough to […]
Tex-Mex Tuesday // Cinco de Mayo Recap: Blackened Halibut + Mexican Corn
Well… last night turned out to be way more eventful than my typical Monday evening – and I believe that the term “blackened” was taken much too literally in our […]
Spicy Kale Salad And Lightened Up Chicken Spaghetti
Who doesn’t love a good pasta dish? – especially one of the classic’s – Chicken Spaghetti. This dish has been a go to for many families since the 1950’s – […]
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