Orange Chicken
Love Chinese takeout, but trying to eat on the healthier side? If so, this recipe is for you! It has all the crispness of fried Chinese takeout chicken, without the…
Carrot Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
This salad was inspired by, and is slightly adapted from, this Smitten Kitchen recipe. I found this combination of flavors unexpected, light and refreshing. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I make…
Red Curry Vegetable Soup
I created this soup to use up leftover veggies and noodles I had on hand from Vietnamese Noodle Bowls. -1 Tbsp canola oil -1 onion, sliced -6 c chicken or…
Slow Cooker Carnitas with Pickled Onions
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning, and turn to warm once the meat is done. -1 (3-4) pork loin, shoulder or butt,…
Brussels Sprout Salad
This is a festive salad for all of the winter holidays or dinners. Salad -1 lb brussels sprouts, shredded -1/2 c pomegranate seeds -1 green apple, sliced -1/2 c walnuts…
Fall Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
This is one of my top favorite salads. I serve it as a light lunch, or as a dinner side dish for a meat or pasta entree. To make this…
Moroccan Sweet Potato Lentil Stew
This is a hearty yet healthy stew. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the stew in the morning removing from heat before stirring in the spinach. Then I refrigerate…
Perfect Polenta
It took me years to perfect polenta. Time and time I ended up with lumpy polenta. The way I cook it now ensures that it is not lumpy, and the…
