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Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken fried rice is possibly one of the easiest and quickest recipes I have in a monthly rotation. It is especially useful when you’ve prepared too much rice in another meal and are not sure what to do with the leftovers. Rice is a food that doesn’t keep too long as leftovers. While proper storage of cooked rice is important, the typical refrigerated shelf life of rice, any type of white rice, is only 3 to 4 days. After the 4th day, you run the risk of the rice already beginning to grow a specific bacterium called Bacillus cereus which produces a toxin that can cause a very serious food…
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Better-Than-Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
I’ve said it…I’ve staked my claim…my cinnamon rolls are WAY better than Cinnabon’s. The cinnamon roll craze began with my dad. At least a few Sundays each month, he and I would spend the afternoon making cinnamon rolls and binge watch the Back to the Future Trilogy. Dad’s specialty is anything involving dough. His call-sign when he was in the Air Force was Dough Boy. Although, for years I assumed that was due to his love of donuts, pastries, bread…all things sugary and yeasty. It wasn’t until much later when I realized it was also because his name is Doug H…Dough. Apparently I am not as quick witted as I…
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Moroccan Chili and Couscous
Back before Pinterest, I watched the Food Network channel religiously. Rachel Ray, Giada, and Sunny Anderson were some of my favorites. I especially loved Rachel’s 30 Minute Meals. If I could make an amazing meal for my family in the time it would take my boys to watch 2 Curious Georges then it was a huge win for me. I hoarded recipes like crazy. It would drive Matthew nuts because our DVR would fill up with all of the food shows I recorded. Now, I mostly create my own recipes and when that fails I search Pinterest. BUT, I have my favorites from the good o’le days…and Moroccan Chili and…
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Paleo Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops
Growing up, pork chops and applesauce was a staple meal in my house. It brings back a lot of memories, but it is also a very simple flavored meal. When I saw some amazing cuts of pork chops at my local butcher I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them. This recipe is a zhuzhed up version of my childhood applesauce and pork chops. Not only are the ingredients in season, which makes me super happy, but this recipe is Whole 30, Paleo, and Keto all rolled into one. It may look complicated, but it is ALMOST as easy as grilling pork chops and pouring applesauce on top. Keep…
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Chorizo 3 Bean Chili
The weather has turned cooler here in Las Vegas, which means I can now comfortably consume chili and soup. I absolutely love chili and soup, but I just can’t bring myself to eat either when the temperature is high. This time of year just makes me want to hibernate (which is why I’ve been so lazy and neglectful on social media) and consume all sorts of comfort foods. I have several chili recipes that are family favorites, but this one is definitely towards the top of the list. Each part of the country has their own way to correctly make chili, Texans think it’s an abomination to put beans in…
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Keto Avocado and Lime Sour Cream
Guys…GUYS!!!! This keto and paleo friendly avocado and lime sour cream dip is A.MAZING! I threw it together last week in an effort to tszuj (pronounced zhuj…I may or may not have spelled it zhuj the first time. Hey, I never said I was good at spelling) up the street tacos I had planned on having for dinner. My avocados weren’t 100% ripe so I decided to puree them with other yummy ingredients. This dip is yummy on top of tacos, enchiladas, as a spread in a sandwich and as a dip with chips. You definitely need to try this ASAP. Avocado and Lime Sour Cream Dip ingredeints: 1 large avocado…
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Fennel & Orange Focaccia
Sometimes I like to plan meals with flavors that are the same in each food. The other night I made a Spicy Blueberry & Orange Pork Tenderloin with this Fennel & Orange Focaccia. Not only does each food compliment the other, but it also is a great way to be able to use every part of the specific ingredient. In the pork tenderloin I used the orange zest, and then in the focaccia, I used the orange slices and the juice. The only waste I had from the oranges was the pith. Also…have you ever tried fennel? It has this amazing licorice scent and flavor. It looks like celery, dill…
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Quick Dinners & Pantry Staples
Now that school is in full swing, extracurriculars are consuming our lives, and germs are being passed around…quick dinners have become the norm around here. I definitely love pouring my heart into preparing meals for friends and family, but most often I just don’t have the time or energy during the week to be very elaborate. Healthy, yummy meals are still my top priority…but there are plenty of meals that can be prepared quickly and are still healthy. Quinoa, Jasmine rice, and various types of pasta are always in my pantry. Quinoa bowls are a weekly occurrence in my house. It is easy to cook and easy to flavor. Some of my…
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Cream Cheese Chicken Salad Wraps
Another chicken salad recipe for the books. This recipe is actually been a regular in this house for a few years. I just LOVE chicken salad…it’s quick, easy, and yummy. Although, this chicken salad isn’t as healthy as the quinoa & arugula chicken salad posted last week. It is equally yummy though. And…if you omit the dried cranberries, it would be keto friendly as well. This recipe makes a lot, and it great for meal prep. My favorite way to eat is on a fluffy, butter croissant, but that would cause it to be super unhealthy…so in an effort for moderation, lettuce wrapping the chicken salad is a great substitute. …
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Quinoa & Arugula Chicken Salad
This week has been the week of chicken salads. It is easy to create and easy to make a lot of for food prep. I really wanted to figure out a way to incorporate arugula into a recipe, especially a recipe the amigos would hopefully eat. Arugula is super yummy, it is a leaf that has a peppery taste. It is also packed with nitrate which has been proven to help lower blood pressure. It is the same nitrate family as broccoli, brussels sprouts, and kale…and I don’t know about you, but I would MUCH rather consume broccoli and arugula than kale or brussels sprouts. Other fun facts about arugula……
