It’s safe to say I’m still in a turkey coma from this past weekend. While Thanksgiving is the best holiday ever, after a few days of what seemed like an eating competition, today I was ready for a light meal. I don’t eat a lot of salads, but if they contain a combination of sweet … Chopped Chicken Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
As the nights become longer and the windy and colder days become more frequent, nothing beats a comforting, good-for-you meal. This dish has so many layers of flavor. Fresh veggies and herbs, red wine and warming spices like paprika and cayenne bring this dish to life. The chicken mixture is fine to be eaten all … Creamy Paprika Chicken with Egg Noodles
I’ve had several requests for gluten-free recipes lately, especially for kids. Chicken tenders are a favorite of my grown-up child (my husband, Josh) so I figured I would take what is normally a very simple recipe and amp it up with Thai flavors. The coconut and lemongrass add an awesome flavor punch and the Chex … Coconut Chicken Tenders with Red Curry Dipping Sauce
After a hectic few weeks, I was excited to finally get back into the kitchen today! Normally when I make pizza I’ll use flatbread, but today I decided to make the crust from scratch (and it’s still so simple). This delicious combination of fresh dough, salty cheese, sweet pineapple and hot pickled vegetables is so … BBQ Chicken Pizza
After returning from a long weekend in my home state of Michigan, I felt it was necessary to enjoy some of the wonderful cherries that are grown there. This time of year is when you will find the sweetest cherries around (I could seriously eat a whole bag). This sweet and spicy salsa is super … Grilled Chicken Thighs with Spicy Cherry-Peach Salsa
Since I’ve started working at a grocery store, I’ve become more aware of different diets and diet trends. One that stood out to me recently is the Paleo diet. While I don’t see myself being able to give up grains completely, I do see myself enjoying these recipes as they’re chock full of fresh vegetables … Chicken “Fried Rice” with Sriracha
I know what you’re thinking – grilled lettuce? I made this salad last year for a news segment called “Backyard BBQ” and the crowd went wild. The reason being, this dish is so fun and absolutely irresistible (and unexpected). Making Caesar dressing from scratch is much better for you than the bottled stuff. You may … Grilled Caesar Salad with Parmesan Crisps
I know it’s still April, but when I saw sweet corn for sale in the produce department that actually looked decent, I had to pick some up for my sweet corn salsa. Instead of having the salsa with tortilla chips, I decided to scoop it into a quesadilla with pepper jack cheese. And because I … Chicken Quesadillas with Fresh Corn Salsa and Chipotle Crema
The words “better-for-you” and “comfort food” don’t seem like two things that would go together but this dish will make you think otherwise. The spinach mixture is super creamy thanks to the small amount of tangy goat cheese and fat free cream cheese. The extra special “bite” comes from the sweet sundried tomatoes that become … Spinach and Sundried Tomato Stuffed Chicken
Chicken is one of my favorite proteins to cook with because it’s so versatile. Pan-seared, baked, stir-fried, you name it…I love it all. With that said, I do have some recipes I enjoy above others – one of my those being Chicken Piccata. This recipe is so simple, yet the flavors make it seem super … Chicken Piccata
