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Juicy Roast Turkey Breast

The best way to cook roast turkey breast isn’t in the crockpot, but in the oven instead, and it only takes 30 minutes to cook!Thanksgiving isn’t the only time of the year to talk turkey. Sure, it’s a popular protein over the holidays, but it should totally be considered ... continue reading... about Juicy Roast Turkey Breast

Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe With Ground Beef

Classic stuffed peppers with rice, ground beef, and a rainbow of sweet red, yellow and orange bell peppers makes the best easy dinner idea any night of the week.Ever since I was a starry eyed pre-teen, I've been a fan of drawing rainbows. Now I eat them.But as a kid, I ... continue reading... about Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe With Ground Beef

Slow Cooker Hatch Green Chile Verde

Your slow cooker does all the hard work for you in this pork green chili recipe. Hatch green chiles are the star of this soup, but jalapeños can be used if needed!Searching for Hatch Green Chile Recipes Here is the thing about eating seasonal: You eat it while it's fresh ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Hatch Green Chile Verde

Easy Lemon Orzo Faux Risotto

Say it ain't faux! Yes it is! Faux ri-soh-tto to be exact.I'm a big believer in real stuff. Real butter. Check. Real friends. They're the only kind. Real flowers instead of fake? Always.So why go faux with risotto?1.  In my humble cooking opinion, using orzo makes ... continue reading... about Easy Lemon Orzo Faux Risotto

One-Pan Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce

You might have a secret desire to be Suzy homemaker. Or to be known as the Martha Stewart of your neighborhood. Or strive to be just like whoever that overachiever is on Pinterest who makes, creates and cooks every. single. thing. from scratch.I'm here to tell you that ... continue reading... about One-Pan Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce

Buffalo Chicken Fettuccine

Lazy, dazy comfort food days. That's what weekends are made of. And that's when my man takes charge in the kitchen.I've told you before about how my guy (I call him G-Dawg, because we're gangstas like that) makes appearances here on the blog as a pretty good hand model, a ... continue reading... about Buffalo Chicken Fettuccine

Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers

I wish I had a joke for you about when a chicken walked into a bar and met a lemon, some garlic and olive oil and they all got bagged together. But I'm not very good at jokes, that's my Uncle T's job.But this recipe does indeed call for lounging in a bag. Not sure where the ... continue reading... about Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem to Be: Sticky Glazed Asian Ham

As I was driving home from teaching class one of the past Tuesday nights of one of the past months since last September, my mind wandered as I zoned in and out, listening to my favorite part of my Tuesday night teaching gig—Tuesday Night Takeover with Karamea, her songlist is ... continue reading... about Things Aren’t Always What They Seem to Be: Sticky Glazed Asian Ham

Spring Vegetable Gnocchi

Before I talk about today's recipe, I want to send my heartfelt thoughts to those that were affected by the bombing yesterday at the Boston Marathon finish line. Thankfully my friend, and many of yours, Dara of Cookin' Canuck and her family—in Boston to cheer on her husband Steve ... continue reading... about Spring Vegetable Gnocchi

Seared Ahi Tuna with Asian Avocado Salsa

Are you a dinner recipe planner or do you fly by the seat of your desires once your cute striped TOD’s hit the front door of your favorite grocery store?I wish I was a better grocery shopping planner. But then if I was, I wouldn’t have found these amazing tuna steaks at ... continue reading... about Seared Ahi Tuna with Asian Avocado Salsa

10 Cranberry Recipes plus a Turkey Cranberry and Grilled Brie Cheese Sandwich

This year’s Thanksgiving dinner table conversation could turn from a mild meet-up to a combative melee depending on one’s beliefs. Why? Here's one reason why.Thanks for the stimulating conversation but I’ll be staying far from the fracas.Thanksgiving brings out ... continue reading... about 10 Cranberry Recipes plus a Turkey Cranberry and Grilled Brie Cheese Sandwich

Chipotle Shrimp Burritos with Simple Avocado Crema

I’m Heidi and I love Mexican food. It’s 100% true and I am 100% good with owning up to the fact that if you can give me something spicy to eat I’ll be more than happy to choose it over a mundane turkey on white bread sandwich. Unless that turkey on white bread sandwich also comes ... continue reading... about Chipotle Shrimp Burritos with Simple Avocado Crema

Dinner is for Kids: Spaghetti Tacos Recipe

I know, I know. You're sitting there, staring at this post and thinking this recipe is one of those "Oh let's see how outlandish we can be and create an oddball recipe just to be different."Well, it is and it isn't.Blame it on Spencer. He's Carly's big ... continue reading... about Dinner is for Kids: Spaghetti Tacos Recipe

Chicken Sliders with Pasilla Peppers and Chipotle Ketchup

I'm like my mom this way. I love a good burger. On our summer trips to visit my Grandma in San Francisco, my dad would make a huge bed in the back of the Suburban and my sister and I would travel the 600 miles there and 600 miles back sprawled out in the lap of luxury on a 6 ... continue reading... about Chicken Sliders with Pasilla Peppers and Chipotle Ketchup

Brined and Grilled Pork Loin Roast with Balsamic and Raspberry Chili Glaze

This week has definitely been one for the record books.Thank you, thank you for all of your amazing support of—and eyeballs on—the launch of the Summer 2012 issue of FoodieCrush magazine. Your comments through the blog, on Twitter and Facebook reinforce my belief that there ... continue reading... about Brined and Grilled Pork Loin Roast with Balsamic and Raspberry Chili Glaze

Garlic Soba Noodles with Grilled Shrimp

Wow, what a week its been. And before I can even think of digging into one of my favorite recipes, I have to say thanks. Thank you, thank you, thank you. This week Maria and I launched Cookie Cravings, Two Peas and Their Pod's first foray into the cookbook arena and another ... continue reading... about Garlic Soba Noodles with Grilled Shrimp

Mini Hot Dog Rolls and My Academy Award Recipe Round-Up

Paparazzi-chased limousines and never-ending flash of camera flashes. Form-fitted, haute couture-dressed beauties dripping in diamonds floating down the cascading red carpet. Acceptance speeches that have been rehearsed and rehearsed and rehearsed because, “It’s just an honor to ... continue reading... about Mini Hot Dog Rolls and My Academy Award Recipe Round-Up

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  • This Chinese Chicken Salad takes the healthier high road than the heavier versions I always see at those popular food chains that everyone loves. But this one with crunchy romaine, wontons, and an almond crunch, topped with protein-packed chicken breast, pasta noodles, and a flavor-flav sesame dressing won't weigh you down or add lbs to the numbers on the scale. And it makes an awesome meal-prepped meal to dish out all week long. Search "Chinese chicken salad" with the link in my profile for the recipe.
  • Perfectly crunchy with just the right clumps, this homemade granola has just the right amount of maple syrup sweetness to flavor a healthy combo of oats, nuts, dried cranberries, and flaky coconut for keeping those healthy eating resolutions alive and well. The recipe is from @twopeasandpod 's cookbook and like she says, is pretty much the best ever. Tap the link in my profile and search "granola" for the recipe.
  • This easy, purely plant-based Indian-inspired soup that eats like a stew is totally flavor-filled, organic, vegan, and so much more. It's a comfort food flavor bomb of lentil and butternut squash with Indian spices and healthy goodness that proves eating better for yourself is your choice, but with recipes like this, an easy one to make. Tap the link in my profile and search "lentil soup" for the recipe. ⁠
  • 2020 is delivering serious Mediterranean diet food moods with these quinoa bowls with crispy chicken + roasted veg that have staked their healthy claim on quick and easy meal-prep dinners that swap duties as take-to-work lunches too. Making it easy for keeping those healthy resolutions going is what I'm working on now. How about you? Tap the link in my profile and search "quinoa bowls" for the recipe.⁠⠀
  • This creamy BLT pasta salad is where healthy meets happy and it’s easy to eat more greens. It’s loaded with tomatoes, arugula, and avocado, plus crispy bacon that’s all topped with a super simple Ranch-style dressing made healthier with a combo of Greek yogurt and mayo. Tap the link in my bio and search “BLT pasta” for the recipe.
  • Mixing tortilla chips with super easy homemade enchilada sauce and topping it all with lacy edged sunny side ups, crunchy radishes, and creamy avocado, is one of the quickest and most satisfying breakfast + brunch recipes you’ll totally be making for a 20 minute dinner too. Search “chilaquiles” with the link in my bio.

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