I would say the secret ingredient to this Italian Chicken Stew is the Portobello mushrooms. They deepen the flavor of the stew and give it a real meaty texture. Another little secret weapon is a touch of cinnamon. I know! Sounds crazy, but don’t skip this step…just try a little. It gives it a slightly mid eastern flavor. …
Healthy recipes
We love anything with whole fresh flavors that comes together easily for cooks of all skill levels. We’re happy to share our healthy favorites such as Sheet Pan Fajitas, Power Spinach Salads, Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, or Healthy Lemon Chicken Soup.
Find all your healthy and easy to make recipes here!
Spinach, Bacon, Feta and Mandarin Orange Salad
This spinach salad is an old family favorite; Even the salad haters in our family LOVE this! That includes my son in law who usually only eat things that are between 2 slices of bread. With feta, mandarin oranges, and bacon – who wouldn’t love it? This spinach salad is a winner for everybody, and…
Fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette
All dressed up in pink and ready to party! Fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette – comes together in a minute and will brighten up your same old, same old salad! I am not sure what took me so long to make this – could have been the lack of raspberries in the fridge I suppose :)….but never the less – once…
Cold Poached Salmon
“Your poached salmon is only as good as the broth you cook it in” – words of wisdom from my Mom. The title of this post COULD be misleading- it is poached salmon, served cold. But tomato-tomahtoe- it is delicious and fresh. I would recommend you use fresh herbs– it makes such a difference in…
Panko Crusted Salmon and The Secret to Perfectly Browned Crumbs!
The panko adds a crunchy topping to the moist salmon for wonderful texture! But do you even notice sometimes your breading isn’t brown when your fish is done due to the short cooking time? We have got your fix! I am totally obsessed with Panko Crumbs lately. This is the first of three recipes that…
Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Feta
Crisp Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Feta, all tossed together in a simple vinaigrette! This dish is the first one to go when I serve it at BBQ parties! If I could go back in time, I would have watched my diet a little more. Less cheese, less wine, less cheese, less wine, less cheese, less…
Tropical Chicken Burgers
These Tropical Chicken Burgers are full of chopped mango and jalapeño for a big flavor easy to make and healthy burger! Tropical Chicken Burgers where have you been all my life! Chopped mango, jalapeño, red peppers and onions all mixed together with ground chicken – it’s a perfect burger that comes together quickly and can easily…
Chimichurri Sauce
This super simple and healthy recipe for Chimichurri Sauce will quickly become your favorite condiment! Simply toss fresh ingredients into a blender or food processor and it’s done! Healthy and delicious ! Chim chiminy, chim chiminy, chim-chim-churri – this sauce is as tasty, as tasty can be! (if you didn’t see that coming –…
San Marzano Tomato Soup
This San Marzano Tomato Soup is the read deal! A recipe ‘borrowed’ from a Seattle area restaurant that has a big tomato taste! Washington State is blessed with a wonderful wine country. There are over 690 wineries and growing! In order for us Seattle folks to enjoy the bounty and not drive the…
Quinoa Pilaf
What a fabulous way to get started on this new Quinoa kick! So easy to make, packed full of veggies and a great change up from rice. I finally took a sip of the Quinoa Kool-aid and I am hooked! Who ever saw that coming? I used to make fun of all the Quinoa and…
Southwest Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Dip
Who doesn’t love meatballs? They are the perfect snack food and these Southwest Turkey Meatballs are low fat and delicious! Superbowl food! Hawks and Denver will go at it this Sunday and us Seattleites are pumped! Whoot! Whoot! We have been busy planning the food we are going to eat and drink for 2…
4 Healthy Vinaigrettes!
These 4 Healthy Vinaigrettes will keep you out of the salad dressing aisle at the grocery store! Super easy to make with tons of flavor. Not to mention incredibly affordable compared to store dressings ! 4 Healthy Vinaigrettes….10 ways to lose 10 pounds…. 8 ways to improve your love life….15 ways to keep from going…
Gingerbread Granola
Easy to make gingerbread Granola makes a tasty treat for your family and even better gifts! I am exhausted! I have been cooking, cleaning, and wrapping all day – there is glitter everywhere! What is it with glitter? Why is it on everything! Today, after wrapping gifts, I literally sparkle. (which is kinda cool if you…
Chicken Avocado Burgers – Whole30 and Paleo
Chicken Avocado Burgers ! Ground chicken with fresh chunks of avocado mixed right into the burger before grilling! This is really a one of a kind burger! The avocado is mixed right into the ground chicken and becomes all warm and soft…it’s a burger bomb that’s super healthy and delicious! Why we love these…
Caprese Grilled Chicken
Grilled Caprese Chicken! Perfect for indoors or out…simply switch out your grill for a skillet and sear your chicken! We love our chicken around here! Easy, healthy and versatile. Now add some cheese and boom! Doesn’t get much better than this…easy, healthy, fast! I’d say those are three requirements that make this a perfect recipe. …
