Turkey Taco Bean Enchiladas are easy to make, kid-friendly, and freezer-friendly for busy weeknights. My youngest son loves Mexican food. In fact, I think he could survive on tacos, nachos, burrito bowls and enchiladas all week long. I’m going to Costa Rica with my oldest son this week, and it will be the first time…
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Healthy Main Course Recipes for health conscious food lovers.
Vietnamese Beef Pho Noodle Soup Recipe
Learn how to make Vietnamese Beef Pho Noodle Soup on the stovetop or pressure cooker, and what to serve this traditional noodle soup with. I love shopping at ethnic markets, and although there aren’t a lot near where I live, I’ve managed to find markets of all kinds within a 45 minute radius, including a…
Crockpot Shredded Hawaiian Chicken Tacos Recipe
Crockpot Shredded Hawaiian Chicken Tacos will transport you to a tropical island. The sweet and tangy slow cooked chicken filling falls apart and is so tender and juicy. You can also serve this shredded Hawaiian chicken filling on a bun with cabbage slaw, or in a rice bowl. Sponsored by Peapod. Is anyone reminiscing about…
Thai Green Curry Chicken Zucchini Noodles Recipe
These Thai Green Curry Chicken Zucchini Noodles take less than 20 minutes to cook. The rich, creamy, slightly spicy coconut Thai curry sauce is delicious and zucchini noodles are a low carb alternative to rice and rice noodles. This post is sponsored by Peapod I love Thai curry – sweet, salty, spicy flavors that are melded together…
Easy College Dinner Recipes with Printable Weekly Meal Plan and Shopping List
This post contains lots of Easy College Dinner Recipes with a Printable Weekly Meal Plan and Shopping List (at the end of this post) for the beginner college cook. One of my boys is living off campus this year and will be off the meal plan. Like most college students who are no longer on the meal…
Turkey Beef Kofta Kebabs Recipe
These Turkey Beef Kofta Kebabs are packed with flavor. Serve in a pita or on top of a salad with tzatziki sauce. I love trying grilling recipes from all different countries. This summer, I’ve made these Turkey Beef Kofta Kebabs several times already. These little meatballs have tons of flavor, with a variety of warm…
Chinese Five Spice Ground Turkey Zucchini Noodles Recipe
Chinese Five Spice Ground Turkey Zucchini Noodles are a great low carb option for a delicious dinner. There’s a local restaurant that has a few zucchini noodle options on their summer menu. One was served with ground turkey and tomato sauce. It was light with just a little bit of tomato, and surprisingly, served room temperature,…
Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Cilantro Chicken Recipe
Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Cilantro Chicken is delicious in salads, sandwiches, summer rolls, or as a main course. I visited Vietnam many years ago as part of a corporate incentive trip, and I still remember how hot it was. Lunch was a cold buffet, nothing too memorable. It wasn’t until I met a local Vietnamese American woman that…
Thai Chicken Satay Recipe
Thai Chicken Satay Skewers are perfect for summer barbecues as an appetizer or dinner. These chicken skewers make perfect party food during the summer, either as an appetizer or for dinner. Thai Chicken Satay Ingredients The ingredients for this recipe are available in most supermarkets these days, including fish sauce (look in the Asian grocery…
Thai Barbecue Pork Chops Recipe
These Thai Barbecue Pork Chops are moist, juicy and so flavorful. Know Your Food Source I believe in knowing where our food comes from, and how it’s been treated. I strive to feed my family chemical-free, hormone-free food that’s been raised with care wherever I can. One of the best ways to ensure this is…
Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts Recipe
This Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts is one of my husband’s favorite dishes. This post is sponsored by Circulon®. I’ve been married for twenty eight and a half years to my college sweetheart and we are committed to being lifelong partners. What’s the trick, you might ask? There’s not one easy answer, but I believe there are many factors…
Tropical Shrimp Salad with Mango Mint Lime Dressing Recipe
This Tropical Shrimp Salad with Mango Mint Lime Dressing will make you feel like you’re on a tropical island. Sponsored by Peapod. I love going to tropical islands like Hawaii or the Caribbean. There’s something about being surrounded by water, feeling the ocean breeze, and eating all the tropical fruits I can get my hands on. Last summer…
Grilled Thai Curry Cilantro Garlic Chicken Recipe
This Grilled Thai Curry Cilantro Garlic Chicken is a wonderful summer dish. Serve with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce. This post has been updated to include more photos and a video. Although it’s not quite summer, it sure does feel like it. School is almost out, my college boys are home, and grilling is back. We…
Salmon Roasted Beet Feta Salad with Dill Salad Dressing Recipe {Daniel Plan Recipe}
This Salmon Roasted Beet Feta Salad with Dill Salad Dressing is delicious, healthy and makes a complete meal. 347 calories/serving; 7 Freestyle points/serving. This past week, we covered the last of the five essentials of The Daniel Plan – Friends, the “secret sauce” of The Daniel Plan. Our special speaker made an observation that everyone is lonely in certain…
Slow Roasted Salmon Recipe {Daniel Plan Recipe}
This Slow Roasted Salmon is the easiest, most delicious way to cook salmon. It takes just 20 minutes! 223 calories/serving; 2 Freestyle points/serving. We are in our third week of The Daniel Plan study and this past week we focused on eating healthier. You can read more about the Food part of The Daniel Plan…
Sous Vide Chinese Drunken Wine Chicken Recipe
Sous Vide Chicken Drunken Wine Chicken is a modern interpretation of an authentic traditional Chinese chicken dish. I’ve been using sous vide to cook chicken over the past year and I love how moist and juicy the chicken comes out. There’s no chance of ending up with dry chicken when you use sous vide as…
Szechuan Red Chili Oil Wonton Sauce Recipe
This Szechuan Red Chili Oil Wonton Sauce tastes just like the one at authentic Chinese restaurants. Szechuan Red Chili Oil Wontons are one of my favorite foods when I see it on the menu at Chinese restaurants. Whenever I visit my parents in Maryland, we order these spicy wontons. My parents are very particular about their Chinese…
Kimchi Fried Forbidden Rice with Black Garlic Recipe
This Kimchi Fried Forbidden Rice with Black Garlic is a one bowl meal packed with flavor. I love one bowl meals for their convenience, especially ones that include whole grains, vegetables and protein with a spicy sauce. One of my favorite one bowl meals is Kimchi rice, topped with a fried egg. It’s pure comfort…
Healthy Ramen Noodles Recipe
These Healthy Ramen Noodles make a quick and easy meal for a busy weeknight. Ramen noodles have come a long way since I was in college. Sure, there are plenty of dried ramen products on the market, but there’s nothing like a bowl of ramen noodle soup made with fresh, whole ingredients, for a hearty and healthy…
Healthy Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Sauce with Spaghetti Squash Recipe
This Healthy Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Sauce with Spaghetti Squash is lighter and healthier than the typical bolognese, yet will leave you feeling satisfied. We’re in the thick of the holiday season, and it’s hard to resist all the treats that we seem to be surrounded by. This holiday season, I’ve tried to balance indulging…
15 Healthy Savory Apple Recipes
Enjoy farm fresh apples in these 15 Healthy Savory Apple recipes, including salads, sandwiches, stuffed chicken and more. Apples are in season and there are so many wonderful varieties to try. I’ve put together a roundup of 15 Healthy Savory Apple Recipes for Parade Magazine’s food site. From salads to sandwiches to stuffed apples and…