Ingredients: chicken cherry tomatoes 1/2 avocado spinach pine nuts balsamic vinegar Directions: Cut up the chicken and put it in a frying pan with a little oil. I seasoned it with pepper, salt, turmeric, garlic powder, chili powder, cajun seasoning and lime juice, but feel free to season it however you like. On a plate,… Continue reading Chicken-Avacado Salad
Month: February 2014
Ground Beef and Vegetable Stew
Boston gave us a taste of Spring this past weekend- a thunder storm and multiple days in the 50s. And while it is not spring yet, I figured that I needed to get some last minute stew in before it is too warm. This recipe comes from Southernplate.com and I improvised to make it my own!… Continue reading Ground Beef and Vegetable Stew
Guest Blog Post: Chocolate Stout Cookies with Salted Caramel Frosting & Pretzels
My friend, Erin, and I always bake insane desserts. One year for 4th of July we made brownies with marshmallows on top and tried to dye some of them red and blue. It turned into a sticky mess. We also once made homemade whiskey infused marshmallows (without an electric mixer), where in turn we made… Continue reading Guest Blog Post: Chocolate Stout Cookies with Salted Caramel Frosting & Pretzels
Pasta and Veggies Galore!
When I cook- pasta is normally the last starch I consider using. I love rice and quinoa, and often do not even use a starch. I used a bunch of random vegetables that I had in my fridge for this- the measurements are approximate so feel free to change it accordingly! Ingredients: Pasta Tomatos Carrots… Continue reading Pasta and Veggies Galore!
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
I found this recipe off Yummly, and it comes from Steamy Kitchen. It is extremely easy, healthy and a great snack. I changed a few minor things, but the recipe is almost the exact same. One 15-ounce can garbanzo beans 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil Salt Spice blend of your choice (I used cajun… Continue reading Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
Butterscotch Brownies
Again, another family cookbook recipe. It reminds me of growing up and my childhood when I make these recipes, which I really love! Preheat the over to 350 Melt in saucepan: 1/4 cup of butter (or butter substitute) Stir in 1 cup of brown sugar until dissolved Let the ingredients cool slightly then beat in… Continue reading Butterscotch Brownies
White Chicken Chili
This is another recipe from my family cookbook, an absolutely delicious white chicken chili – lactose and dairy free! 2 cans of white beans (any kind works) 1 large onion, chopped 1 stick of unsalted butter (if your stomach can’t handle that, a dairy substitute) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups of almond milk 1… Continue reading White Chicken Chili
Raspberry-Mint Sorbet (21+)
Happy Valentine’s Day! I know it’s cold outside, but sorbet is delicious at any time of the year. Sometimes sorbets have vodka in them to help with the texture, but I experimented with tequila because vodka is my least favorite alcohol. 2 packages of frozen raspberries package of fresh mint, chopped up 1 cup or… Continue reading Raspberry-Mint Sorbet (21+)
Easy-delicious-marinated Green Beans
This is another recipe from the “Abrams’s Family Cookbook.” An extremely easy and beyond delicious green bean recipe. Mix: 2 parts soy sauce (1/4 c) 1 part sesame oil (1/8 c) Blanch green beans in boiling water (3 minutes) Drain beans in colander and immediately immerse in cold water with ice cutes to stop them… Continue reading Easy-delicious-marinated Green Beans
Dairy-free Chicken Pot Pie
This recipe comes from a cookbook my mom made me of recipes I she cooked while I was growing up. Chicken pot pie is one of my favorite foods, but since it almost always has cream in it, it’s not something I can always have. This recipe is dairy free and delicious! 1 package of… Continue reading Dairy-free Chicken Pot Pie
Don't Cry Over Spilled Almond Milk 