Month: May 2020

Hibachi Dinner

Hibachi Dinner

Yield: 8 servingsPrep time: 10 minsTotal time: 30 mins Ingredients 1 lb of your protein of choice (Either chicken, shrimp, steak, or salmon)1 zucchini1 yellow squash1 large yellow onion1 carrot1 lb linguine1-2 crowns of broccoli1 whole bulb garlic1 stick butter, dividedVegetable or olive oilSesame oil½ 

Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Meatballs

Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Meatballs

Yield: 6 servingsPrep time: 20 minsTotal time: 40 mins Ingredients 2 lbs ground chicken½ cup Parmesan cheese¼ cup chopped parsley1 onion, chopped1 cup Panko breadcrumbs½ tbsp fennel seeds1 tbsp Italian seasoning4 cloves garlic, minced or grated½ cup milk1 cup Italian breadcrumbs½ cup flour (may need 

Birria Beef

Birria Beef

Yield: 8-10 ServingsPrep time: 10 minsTotal time: 4 hours Ingredients 2 lbs chuck roast2 lbs boneless beef short ribs10 Guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed6 Ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed3 bay leaves6 cloves garlic1 tbsp black peppercorns1 tbsp coriander seeds1 tbsp cumin seeds6 cloves1 

Shrimp Scampi Florentine Bake

Shrimp Scampi Florentine Bake

Yield: 4 servingsPrep time: 10 minsTotal time: 25 mins Ingredients 2 lbs jumbo shrimp; peeled, deveined, and butterflied1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted½ cup white wine1 tbsp olive oil1 cup Panko breadcrumbs2 cups leaf spinach2 Roma tomatoes, diced4 cloves garlic, minced or grated½ shallot, diced¼ 

Stuffed Tilapia

Stuffed Tilapia

Tilapia is a popular fish because it tends to be cheaper and more widely available than other types of fish. As a mother, I like making tilapia because it has a very kid-friendly taste and texture. I suppose my mother had the same sentiments, because 

Cajun Quinoa Pilaf

Cajun Quinoa Pilaf

I had never eaten quinoa until I was an adult. I had never even heard of it before, honestly, until I began one (of many) weight loss journey and needed alternative “carbs” to eat. Since then, it has become one of my favorite side dishes 

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Cauliflower Fried Rice

I can’t say enough good things about rice. It is cheap, filling, and can be made a million different ways. My fiancé absolutely loves rice and would eat it every day if I let him. I, however, would weigh a million pounds if I ate 

Oven Fried Chicken Wings

Oven Fried Chicken Wings

Fried chicken is one of the most popular foods in the world. Just about every culture has their own rendition of fried chicken. No matter where you eat fried chicken, they all have one thing in common: it’s pretty unhealthy. I wish that I could 

Guacamole

Guacamole

Guacamole is one of the most popular Mexican foods here in the US, and for good reason. It is versatile and delicious, and it’s only a plus that avocado has many health benefits. I must admit I had never had guacamole before eating Chipotle; I 

Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken

Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken

Growing up in New York City, admittedly Chick-fil-A had to grow on me upon moving to the south. I did not get the hype about it until many years of living down here. Now that Chick-fil-A has expanded to many cities across the US, many