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Asian Glazed Orange Chicken

This sticky sweet and spicy orange chicken sauce with ginger and garlic dresses up juicy chicken thighs for a fast and easy dinner. Easy Orange Glazed Chicken In the world of family cooking, unless you're a vege/pesca/non-chicken-eating/atarian, you can never have too many easy ... continue reading... about Asian Glazed Orange Chicken

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup

This slow cooker Thai soup is packed with flavor thanks to the combination of curry paste, coconut milk, fresh ginger, and lime.Slow Cooker Thai Soup Recipe Here’s the thing about cooking with slow cookers. It’s convenient. But only if you’re creating a recipe where you ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup

Thai Quinoa Salad

This easy Thai quinoa salad combines protein-rich grains with healthy nutrients from fresh veggies, for a lime-infused flavor bomb with crunch in each bite.This easy Thai quinoa salad combines protein-rich grains with healthy nutrients from fresh veggies, for a ... continue reading... about Thai Quinoa Salad

How to Make the Best Chimichurri Sauce

This Argentinian chimichurri sauce is a fresh parsley and cilantro salsa that gives grilled steak, chicken, fish and vegetables a garlicky kick.Firing up the grill is a summer habit I'll never get enough of. The smokey flavor and char of any protein or veg is something I ... continue reading... about How to Make the Best Chimichurri Sauce

Shrimp In Thai Coconut Sauce

Coconut milk flavored with peanut butter makes a classic Thai-inspired, creamy sauce. When tossed with shrimp and bell peppers, it makes for an easy dinner!I feel that I've led you astray. That I didn't deliver. That I was just a being a big tease.Actually, there were ... continue reading... about Shrimp In Thai Coconut Sauce

Grilled Steak Tacos

Flat iron steak is an inexpensive but totally flavorful cut of meat, especially when marinated in a citrus adobo sauce to make my favorite steak tacos.Mexican Steak Tacos Whether it's 10 people or just two, having people over for a weekend meal doesn't have to put the host ... continue reading... about Grilled Steak Tacos

Grilled Shrimp Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Filled with herbs, veggies, and grilled shrimp, these fresh shrimp spring rolls take some patience to assemble, but they're so flavorful!One of the things I’ve read in self-help business books, absorbed from my favorite podcasts and basically just learned along the way of ... continue reading... about Grilled Shrimp Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Indian Butter Chicken and Friday Faves

Ready in under 45 minutes, this Indian butter chicken is an easy weeknight dinner recipe your family will gobble right up!There is a glaring omission in the recipe repertoire of FoodieCrush which I am in the process of remedying as we speak. Chicken. Simple, easy and basic ... continue reading... about Indian Butter Chicken and Friday Faves

Pico de Gallo Recipe (+15 More Salsas That Are Dip-alicious)

Made with fresh plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeño and a squeeze of lime, this homemade pico de gallo recipe is unbeatable. Serve it with chips or atop any Mexican food!What is Pico de Gallo? "Hi there, Heidi! I'm on the hunt for a yummy salsa to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with. ... continue reading... about Pico de Gallo Recipe (+15 More Salsas That Are Dip-alicious)

Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde

Avocado makes this simple, no-cook salsa verde recipe extra creamy for the perfect tortilla chip dipper or as a Mexican salsa topping for tacos, enchiladas, sandwiches, taquitos, and everything in between.I've heard many a time of recipes that are deemed the magic sauce, ... continue reading... about Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde

Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Mild-tasting tilapia fillets get a kick of cajun spices in one of my favorite ways to eat blackened fish: soft shell Blackened Fish Tacos that are topped with a cool avocado and cilantro tartar sauce to finish each bite.This post is brought to you by McCormickTilapia ... continue reading... about Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

This easy chicken tortilla soup is truly chicken soup for the soul, with a warm broth filled with chunky bites of black beans, sweet corn, shredded chicken and tomatoes topped with its namesake tortilla strips and a surprise crispy jalapeño topper.This recipe is brought to ... continue reading... about Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Thai Coconut Chicken and Rice

This easy Thai Coconut Chicken and Rice dinner has just the right amount of spice from jalapeño and ginger to flavor this creamy coconut sauce for a simple all-in-on meal.Thai Comfort Food: Thai Coconut Chicken and Rice "Make it with extra sauce!" my husband always ... continue reading... about Thai Coconut Chicken and Rice

Chicken and Mango Rainbow Veggie Wraps

If you're still debating whether a wrap is really a sandwich or not, you can use this one as proof that either which way the vote comes in, we all agree that healthy, crunchy rainbow wrap lunches are what make the world go 'round. This post is brought to you by Almond Breeze My ... continue reading... about Chicken and Mango Rainbow Veggie Wraps

Chilled Corn and Crab Soup

Sweet corn kernels and fresh snow crab meat make this simple chilled soup a summer-time staple that's made with almondmilk for a lightened-up, creamy slurp that takes only 30 minutes to prepare. This post is brought to you by Almond Breeze Just a few days ago, I saw reports all ... continue reading... about Chilled Corn and Crab Soup

Fresh and Easy Vietnamese Noodle Salad

This light and refreshing vermicelli noodle salad gets its inspiration from one of my favorite dishes of all time, Vietnamese bun salads, with fresh slivered veggies in a tangy Vietnamese rice vinegar dressing, making it a simple side dish to serve with grilled meats and chicken. ... continue reading... about Fresh and Easy Vietnamese Noodle Salad

Tomato Avocado Cucumber and Maui Onion Salad

This simple tomato, cucumber, and avocado salad gets a spicy Mexican-flavor kick from jalapeños and a fresh lime and chile dressing that makes it a terrific side dish for any meal. I'm not a chef. I'm a home cook. But many of my recipes are inspired by dishes I've enjoyed that ... continue reading... about Tomato Avocado Cucumber and Maui Onion Salad

Thai Chicken and Cucumber Salad

My favorite Thai flavors are lightened up in this chicken and cucumber salad with almond coconut blend almond milk subbing in for full-fat coconut milk. This post is in partnership with Almond Breeze When my sister was in high school she spent her season year on a year-long ... continue reading... about Thai Chicken and Cucumber Salad

BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad

This lighter version of a popular restaurant's favorite salad is packed with awesome flavor from BBQ-grilled chicken breast, jalapeños, cilantro, spiced tortilla chips, and a creamy homemade ranch dressing! Back in the day when I had office co-workers who weren't four-legged, ... continue reading... about BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad

Easy Mexican Coleslaw Recipe

This super simple Mexican-flavored coleslaw is perfect for picnics, BBQs and potlucks because its mayo-free and takes just a few minutes to toss together. There are some recipes I slave over. Working, reworking and working them again to make them just perfect. That's not this ... continue reading... about Easy Mexican Coleslaw Recipe

Latin Chipotle Quinoa Salad with Avocado

This simple Mexican-style quinoa salad gets tons of flavor from a dressing of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce sweetened over crunchy veggies, black beans and huge chunks of avocado. Be forewarned, this might be one of those recipes you make once, then the next time you make it ... continue reading... about Latin Chipotle Quinoa Salad with Avocado

Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri and Heather Christo

A garlic marinade infuses grilled skirt steak topped with a garlic and herb chimichurri sauce with fresh cut tomatoes and red onions. Everyone has a love language and blogger Heather Christo's is food. Her way of saying "I love you," comes in the form of sweet and spicy apricot ... continue reading... about Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri and Heather Christo

Peanut Noodles With Chicken

Loaded with fresh, crunchy veggies, this healthy Asian-flavored pasta salad is one of my most popular all-in-one meals, and it's also a great side dish for potlucks and picnics. One can't have too many pasta salads in their arsenal of recipes. This year I'm partnering with ... continue reading... about Peanut Noodles With Chicken

Southwest Quinoa and Grilled Corn Salad

This healthy salad features protein-packed quinoa and beans, grilled corn, queso, and a yummy honey-lime vinaigrette, for an easy and delicious side dish. I'm partial to recipes that put me somewhere in the vicinity of where their flavors hail from. New England Clam Chowder. ... continue reading... about Southwest Quinoa and Grilled Corn Salad

Thai Coconut Noodle Salad

Almond Breeze Almondmilk Coconutmilk is my secret to a lower calorie instead of canned coconut milk for dressing this flavorful, Thai-inspired noodle salad. This year I’m partnering with Almond Breeze to create and share recipes using almond milk. This noodle salad recipe takes ... continue reading... about Thai Coconut Noodle Salad

Portobello Mushroom Burger with Avocado Chimichurri and Capsule Kitchen Challenge

This grilled portobello mushroom burger is not only healthier than a beef burger, it's also super delicious and easy to make, plus, it features the most incredible avocado chimichurri sauce! My word for 2015 is constantly ringing in my ears. "Enough. Enough. Enough." Now if I ... continue reading... about Portobello Mushroom Burger with Avocado Chimichurri and Capsule Kitchen Challenge

Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Avocado Crema + Giveaway

These healthy shrimp tacos with tomatillo salsa, avocado crema, and broccoli slaw couldn't be easier, and totally fit the bill for Taco Tuesday or dinner any night of the week! New Years has always been a bit overrated for me. It was always that one holiday that put on the ... continue reading... about Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Avocado Crema + Giveaway

Miso Roasted Butternut Squash

Welcome to this month's #eatseasonal post! November has arrived and so has my cravings for sharing food and festivities with those I love.This month's #eatseasonal theme is centered around the Thanksgiving dinner table, with virtual Thanksgiving potluck from a bevy of food ... continue reading... about Miso Roasted Butternut Squash

Kale Salad with Butternut Squash, Chickpeas and Tahini Dressing

One of my favorite parts about cooking is gathering inspiration from different sources and then bringing them together into one, big recipe creating party.Normally, salads can have the tendency to be predictable, maybe even a bit boring. But if I'm going to sell my ... continue reading... about Kale Salad with Butternut Squash, Chickpeas and Tahini Dressing

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  • Another pantry/freezer pasta recipe that feels fresh and healthy to make now or save for later. This easy pasta combines fresh or frozen broccoli with crispy chicken thighs in a creamy, shelf-stable almond milk and jarred pesto sauce that's equally good served hot for dinner or chilled as a leftover lunch or pasta salad. Another twofer for the #winnerwinnerchickendinner. Search creamy chicken pesto with the link in my profile for the recipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Anyone out there doing a little stress baking? For those of us who aren't feeling overly ambitious or capable of mastering homemade sourdough bread yet 🙋‍♀️, how about starting your baking crusade with this super easy, perfectly domed and crumbed homemade blueberry muffin recipe instead. Be like @caangus @abigaill_smith and @cookingwithcameron and bake ‘em up this weekend. Tap the link in my profile and search blueberry muffins for the recipe.
  • Pantry staple based recipes are what we're all looking for now and these beyond easy chicken enchiladas answer the call. They start with a super easy, no-cook, homemade mole sauce for a delicious twist on a super fast Mexican dinner to eat now, or meal prep for later, or deliver to family or friends as a welcome surprise in this weird time we're in now. Even better, the leftovers are the best part, topped with a fried egg on top for a totally acceptable breakfast any time of day. Tap the link in my profile and search chicken enchiladas for the recipe. Keep cooking and stay safe!
  • Long-lasting ingredients are what we're cooking with now. Pan-roast the cauliflower, chop the pancetta (or sub with bacon), grate the spunky Parmesan cheese then toss it all with pantry staple penne and crispy, garlicky bread crumbs for a super easy but totally healthy dinner to make now. Totally satisfying. Tap the link in my profile and search penne pasta for the recipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Call it what you want — cheeseburger macaroni, homemade Hamburger Helper, or hamburger mac and cheese. It's all good! Whatever you call it, forget the box and make it from scratch, because it's 100% comfort food in a pan that will take you back to way more simpler times. Tap the link in my profile and search cheeseburger macaroni for the recipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Wondering what's for dinner? I got you. This quick sausage and gnocchi soup serves many purposes that apply right now but it's so good it's sure to become a favorite you'll be making for years to come. It's easy, calls for a mix of fresh and pantry staples, and of course, who doesn't love Italian? Tap the link in my profile and search gnocchi soup for the recipe.

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