Month: April 2021

Sheet Pan Mojo Chicken and Plantains

Sheet Pan Mojo Chicken and Plantains

Citrusy chicken and sweet plantains = Yum! This sheet pan meal is sure to bring a smile to your face. As a bonus the Mojo also makes a great salad dressing if you have some leftover. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs 

Espresso Mousse

Espresso Mousse

I love the flavor of espresso anytime of day.  This is a simple light dessert that won’t make you feel guilty for enjoying it. Ingredients: 1 package silken tofu drained ½ cup espresso chips ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch processed) ¼ cup water 

Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower

Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower

Turmeric is known for it’s anti-inflammatory properties.  It also adds flavor to dishes. 

Ingredients:

2 cups cauliflower in big chunks

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

¼ teaspoon cumin

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

1 garlic clove minced

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Spray a glass baking pan or line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray with nonstick spray.
  2. Mix olive oil, turmeric, cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl. 
  3. Pour the olive oil mixture over the cauliflower.   
  4. Roast for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Drizzle lemon juice over the cauliflower.
  6. Enjoy!
Sweet and Sour Chicken Sandwiches with Pickled Broccoli Slaw

Sweet and Sour Chicken Sandwiches with Pickled Broccoli Slaw

If you like sweet and sour chicken then you will like this healthier version on a bun, wrap, or even mixed as a salad. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- Sweet and Sour Chicken- 2 chicken breasts cubed ¼ cup hoisin sauce ¼ cup sweet 

Guacamole Salad

Guacamole Salad

If you like guacamole then you will enjoy this salad.  This has the flavors of guacamole lightened up a little bit by the addition of vegetables.  You can use this salad to top a taco, quesadilla, or as a side paired with a Mexican themed 

Warm Green Bean Salad

Warm Green Bean Salad

I almost didn’t make this salad, but I am so glad I did.  I am not a huge green bean fan, but they tasted fantastic in this dish.  The sun-dried tomato dressing was absolutely incredible.  I can’t wait to make this again.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing-

½ cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes drained, plus 1/3 of the oil

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

Salad-

1 cup mixed color cherry tomatoes halved

¼ cup red onion diced

1 pound green beans or wax beans trimmed

1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing

  • Add the sun-dried tomatoes, oil, vinegars, and honey to a blend or food processor. 
  • Blend/pulse until combined.
  • Set aside.

Salad-

  • Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with olive oil spray.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil.
  • Toss the tomatoes and red onion with olive oil.  Roast for 15-20 minutes.
  • Boil the green beans for 3 minutes.  Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Add the green beans to the baking sheet.  Bake for 5-10 minutes.
  • Transfer the green beans, tomatoes, and onions to a medium bowl.  Add in sun-dried tomato dressing to taste. 
  • If you do not use all of the dressing you can save it to use on salads. 
Grilled Potatoes

Grilled Potatoes

This was the first time I grilled potatoes, but it wont’ be the last.  The marinade made enough for several more uses making air fried potato wedges and baked potatoes as well. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 russet potatoes thinly sliced 4 cloves 

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Chicken drumsticks cooked in a slow cooker are so tender! They literally fall off the bone and into your mouth.  This simple recipe takes minutes to prep and produces chicken that will make you come back for more. Ingredients: 8-12 chicken drumsticks 16 ounces BBQ 

BBQ Coleslaw

BBQ Coleslaw

I love light coleslaws.  I try to complement the flavors of the meal I am making when I make a coleslaw.  I was making BBQ Slow Cooker Drumsticks (See recipe in Entrees), so I decided to make a BBQ coleslaw.

Ingredients:

½ head cabbage shredded

¼ cup matchstick carrots

2 green onions diced

2 tablespoons red onion diced

2 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons BBQ sauce

1 -2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:

  1. Add cabbage, carrots, and onions to a medium size bowl.  Mix to combine.
  2. Mix the yogurt, BBQ sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and olive oil in a small bowl. 
  3. Fold in the sauce.  Mix to combine.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to eat.  Remember to mix to redistribute dressing before serving.
Grilled Mojo Mahi with Pineapple Mango Salsa

Grilled Mojo Mahi with Pineapple Mango Salsa

Mahi tastes great when grilled with a great marinade and paired with a fruit salsa. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Mahi- 6 mahi filets 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup fresh lime juice (2-3 limes) Zest of 1 lime ½ teaspoon