It’s getting cooler outside and a good time to include some one pot stews and soups like this Moroccan Grass Fed Lamb and Chickpea Stew Homemade stew doesn’t have to mean slaving over the stovetop for hours. This comes together in about 30 minutes, and can even be pressure cooked in the Instant Pot for […]
Easy Asian Skillet Chicken Thighs
These thighs are moist and juicy, and need no marinating thanks to this zesty glaze Dark meat chicken has a bad rap because of fat, but a majority of the fat in chicken thighs is unsaturated You can significantly reduce the saturated fats by opting for skinless thighs This recipe uses mostly pantry items, can […]
Chimichurri Grilled Flank Steak with Sides
What is Chimichurri and How is it Used? Chimichurri is an intense marinade or sauce that typically contains fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and chili pepper. With Mexican and South American roots, it is used to marinate meats like steak, chicken, and pork, and top cooked meats and vegetables. I make chimichurri […]
Thanksgiving Sides to Wake Up Your Plate
Most Thanksgiving dishes are soft, brown, fat laden, and sweet. Think: Buttery mashed potatoes, green bean casserole with mushroom soup and fried onions, sweet potatoes with maple syrup and marshmallows, decadent mac and cheese, and of course, stuffing loaded with oily sausage, covered in gravy. Wake up your plate by balancing your Thanksgiving meal with […]
A Far East Flair to Resurrect Your Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers
Skip the fat laden turkey stuffing sandwich, and the turkey pot pie Asian flavors add a twist, while staving off holiday pounds by transforming leftover Thanksgiving turkey and veggies into your new favorite ways to use up turkey with curry turkey salad, turkey miso soup, and turkey spring rolls that you can enjoy during […]