When chicken breast gets boring…this is my solution! A succulent and savory chicken breast marinated in yogurt, saffron and garlic. Tons of deliciousness wrapped up in one marinated chicken breast! [wprm-recipe-jump] Every Sunday morning, I sit down in front of my steaming cappuccino and plan my menu for the week. It’s a piece of my…
A succulent and garlicky ONE PAN roasted Italian chicken recipe with white wine, fresh herbs and sinfully delicious potatoes to mop up the sauce with! This is ideal for the weekday when there are no plans for the defrosted chicken sitting in the fridge. The whole family will love this wholesome and delicious dinner. Just…
A comprehensive review of lovely New Orleans from a foodie and a hopeless romantic. Featuring restaurant faves, fabulous dives and stories galore! Get ready for the ultimate review for your Nola trip! “In the spring of 1988, I returned to New Orleans, and as soon as I smelled the air, I knew I was home….
These fun and easy spicy Asian meatballs are juicy, tangy and spicy! They are baked right in the oven and dipped in an uber flavorful glaze to create the perfect party appetizer or a quick dinner!!! In my household, we tend to eat pretty healthy. I eat a mostly plant based diet. (Psst here…
A vegan version of my favorite Chinese take out! This Mongolian “Beef” is tender, saucy and perfectly savory. All of the flavor and you can feel good about eating a great plant based meal! When I decided to go plant based , I decided that instead of trying to substitute my meat proteins with foods that…
A vegan soup full of flavor, spicy and body. Loaded with good for you green pea protein and deep earthy flavors from my Magic Onion sauce. Plus it all comes together in a blender in no time! Earlier this year, my cousin Tanya and her hubs Kenny (who has now let his fame go to…
Preparing an elegant piece of fish has never been easier. This is the ultimate dish when guests need to be impressed and time is limited! This perfectly seared Chilean sea bass with a spicy roasted red pepper sauce is just what the chef ordered! On a random weekend this summer our friends Tanya and Bo, invited…
An easy and unbelievably flavorful one pan roasted mushroom dish in a delicious lemon butter sauce. All made in one dish. Packed with flavor and leaves everyone asking for more. PLUS as a bonus they can be made VEGAN. I think I have mentioned my distaste for mushrooms. Eghk. I am NOT a fan. But…
Perfectly crispy and tender oven roasted Brussels sprouts that go from freezer to oven to done in under 20 minutes are the perfect party side dish or better yet entree for us plant based folk! Adorned with sweet dates and crispy, caramelized pecans this dish is hard to compete with for the top veggie of…
Every once in awhile, a certain dish comes around that is so simple and so delicious that no alterations need be made. Enter my mama’s easy pot roast. Full of flavor and and short on time this pot roast is cooked in a simple and savory broth that is perfect for quick dinners and…
Classic Chinese restaurant style sweet and sour chicken has gotten a bad rep. But not this baby! Full of aromatic, colorful roasted vegetables and a zesty and easy sauce, this sweet and sour chicken will change your restaurant carryout habits forever! [wprm-recipe-jump] It’s safe to say we all love the classic sweet and sour chicken….
An easy and healthy chicken marsala is just 20 minutes away! This classic Italian favorite is full of mushrooms and sweet marsala wine and is sure to please all the mushroom lovers in the house! Years ago, back in my good ole’ waitressing days, I worked at an amazing Italian restaurant. Everything there was delicious….