Everyday Eats & Special Treats
Everyday Eats & Special Treats
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For busy weeknights, skip the take out and have a healthier chicken teriyaki bowl at home! It’s a quick, easy, and delicious dinner that’s sure to please everyone, including your waistline. If you have a little time, see my recipe below to make your own teriyaki sauce from scratch. It’s easier than you might think, …
Today’s forecast: cloudy with a chance of turkey spinach and feta meatballs! Use these meatballs any way you like: over your favorite pasta / noodle, over grilled zucchini or eggplant, in a sandwich, or with your favorite sauce. My favorite sauce to use is with a diablo marinara sauce (recipe coming soon) over some delicious …
When you want abs, but you NEED tacos, enter the low carb taco solution! Swapping a tortilla for a lettuce wrap is a quick and easy way to feed your craving when you want to try and stay on your health goals. Still just as delicious (well, it gets pretty dang close), but it won’t …
I’m going to admit something, and I hope you won’t think less of me. Up until about a year ago, I had never had stuffed peppers. That’s right, I went 23 years of my life without knowing how amazing these are for delicious weeknight dinners. You can stuff a pepper with almost anything, but my …
Fresh pesto and mozzarella balls… need i say more? Ok, how about seasoned chicken and roasted vegetables with whole wheat pasta. Do I have your attention now? I hope so! This pasta salad is equal parts healthy and delicious. It’s around 450 calories a serving, meaning you really can have your cake pasta and eat it …
Another quick, easy, and HEALTHY dinner coming at cha. Taco salad is super yummy and quick to make for busy nights. Also, if you make tacos pretty frequently (read: me) this is a versatile recipe that you can use basically whatever you need to get rid of in your fridge / pantry. Tonight I used …
Little saucy balls, aka my street name. Just kidding (maybe). These are some yummy teriyaki meatballs I made using ground turkey, ginger paste, garlic, and teriyaki sauce. You can make this into an easy dinner (under 30 minutes, woohoo) by making teriyaki bowls and pairing them with veggies of your choice and rice. Or double …
Both healthy and delicious, loaded sweet potatoes are sure to please everyone at your table. I was inspired by one of my favorite lunch places in Fresno, Farm Fresh Bowls. They do an awesome sweet potato bowl that’s one of my favorite go to lunches. One of the best things about this recipe is how …
What makes this burger a Cali burger? Well, it’s made out of turkey instead of beef for starters. Also, there’s avocado on it too. So yeah dude, it’s a Cali burger. The turkey is extra juicy and tender, with a gooey blanket of pepper jack cheese. If you want to go extra California style and …
Steak fajitas. Need I say more? Ok, I’ll say a few more words. Fajitas are a staple weekday dinner in our house. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal dishes and clean up afterwards. When it’s a busy night, I use a pre-seasoned carne asada from the grocery store. Trader Joe’s has a great one …
I’ve been eating a lot of really delicious things lately, but I felt like it was time to get back on track to having at least one healthy dinner this week. This salad is unique and it doesn’t feel like I’m eating a boring Caesar salad. Serve it as a side, or add your favorite protein to …
I absolutely love my local farmer’s market. Yes, I know, it’s basic but you know what I’m not ashamed! Living in California’s central valley, I’m so lucky that I have access to such amazing fresh produce. There’s something so fun to me about wandering and letting the food speak to you. “What am I having …
Parmesan and lemon make for a delicious and tangy combo on these chicken cutlets! Serve with your favorite veggie (my favorites are asparagus, broccoli, or cauliflower with this recipe). If you’re keto, swap the flour for more parmesan! Or hey just add more parmesan if you’re like me and always want the most cheese.
I’ve been trying to get back on the healthy meal game but it’s also still way too hot to turn on my oven (thanks, Fresno in August). This is a quick and easy salad that will leave you full and happy (as happy as a salad can make anyone… I mean it’s not a cookie …
Work has been really crazy lately, and it’s making me feel extra drained when I get home. Add the 105 degree heat to my already dwindled energy (I will complain about Fresno Summers until the day I die) and it’s really hard for me to muster up the energy to cook. For days like this …
A light and fresh salad for hot days! The watermelon gives this salad some sweetness and the feta balances it out wonderfully with a sharp bite. Eat it as a side dish, or pair it with balsamic marinated chicken for a meal.
You know I’m all about recipes that are fast, easy, and delicious. These Cinnamon sugar protein pancake muffins are sure to please the whole gang! The protein pancake mix is made with whole grain and packs 16 grams of protein per 2 muffins, which is pretty awesome if you ask me! I made these into …
This recipe has only 5 ingredients for 1 delicious dinner! All done on one sheet pan, the teriyaki sauce goes so well with the sweet and filling sweet potatoes and zucchini. Minimal ingredients and minimal clean up make for maximum delicious.
My parents have been eating a mostly Mediterranean diet, which inspired me to make some delicious grilled chicken tzatziki bowls! Tzatziki is a delicious creamy dill and cucumber yogurt sauce that adds a delicious tang to anything you put it on. I get mine pre-made from Trader Joe’s and it’s one of my favorite dips …
Here’s my latest result in my adventures of trying out ingredients I’ve never used before. Harissa is a Tunisian (located in the northwest region of Africa) hot chili pepper paste, but it’s got a deeper flavor than your regular chili paste. It’s got earthy notes from the spice blend and roasted red pepper flavor, with …
Well, it’s that annual time of year where it’s generally unacceptable to be so excited about fall / Halloween, yet here I am longing for pumpkins, chilly afternoons, sweet potatoes, and all things cozy. This harvest bowl is a super healthy way to partake in a little fall nostalgia no matter the time of year.
This Greek inspired salad is a little different than your traditional Greek salad, but just as delicious (maybe even more so?). A greek yogurt lemon tahini dressing is the star of this salad, making it creamy, bright, and tangy. Paired with lemon grilled chicken breast, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese to make for a …
To me, nothing says summer like deliciously flavorful ripe tomatoes, corn, and seafood. This recipe pairs pan seared scallops with a roasted tomato white bean sauce that’s tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet. Add some roasted corn, some buttery toasted bread, and of course some good white wine, and you have a perfect summer dinner.
This recipe is a crazy combination of flavors. There’s a LOT going on in the best way: bitter shishito peppers, sweet corn, spicy jalapeños, salty pistachios and parmesan, and brightness from fresh lemon, basil, and mint. But this is a symphony of textures and flavors that’s surprisingly subtle. It sneaks up on you and leaves …
This is my latest breakfast obsession, coconut chia seed pudding. My friend ordered this in a little coffee shop in Santa Monica and as soon as I had a bite I knew I needed to try and recreate it! Luckily it’s super easy to make. Just add all your ingredients together and mix, let chill …
Gochujang is a spicy paste that’s a staple in Korean cooking. It’s a savory, slightly sweet, spicy fermented condiment. You can pick it up at your local Asian grocery store, in the Asian food section of your grocery store, or Trader Joe’s seasonally carries it. Today I’m using it to make a sticky sauce for …
The perfect fall side dish! Spicy roasted pumpkin topped with feta, pumpkin seeds, and a hot honey drizzle. If you’re not a pumpkin fan, you can also swap out the pumpkin for butternut squash or sweet potatoes. This goes perfect in a fall salad too- toss it with more fall veggies and roast chicken to …
