I love Chipotle’s Barbacoa meat so I decided to try and make my own barbacoa bowls! I wouldn’t say its exact because I obviously don’t have Chipotle’s recipe BUT it’s dang good and super easy to make! LITTLE PREP, BIG TASTE I got the Barbacoa recipe inspiration from Gimme Some Oven but then decided to try …
Recipes
Instant Pot: Chicken Noodle Soup
Who doesn’t love chicken noodle soup?? It’s a classic, it’s what most people think of when you say the word Grandma. I made this twice in one week and think its pretty darn tasty. This recipe was inspired by Crunchy Creamy Sweet but per usual I switched up the timing, instructions, some ingredients and measurements …
Easy Pumpkin Bread
It’s fall, so put your pumpkin pants on and get ready! This pumpkin bread is super easy to make and delicious. It is the perfect mix of pumpkin and spice and is moist and delicious every time. I like mine warm with butter, however my neighbor told me he loves to eat it with whipped …
Crock-Pot: Chicken Corn Chili
This Crock-Pot Chicken Corn Chili is bean free and deeeelicious! It is super easy to make and will satisfy the masses. It is perfect for those chilly days when you just want to hunker down by the fireplace with some warm food and a glass of wine. CHICKEN YOUR WAY I suggest cooking the chicken …
Magic Bars
Magic bars…. they don’t need an explanation. Just know that they are magical and you want one (or two). They are delicious and super easy to make. You literally just layer all of the ingredients on top of each other and bake! HOT TIPS Cooking Spray: Spray the baking dish with cooking spray. Believe me, …
Rocky Road Treats
These Rocky Road treats are a twist on your usual rice krispy treat! Warning: They are addicting! They are also super easy to make and delicious! Chocolate & peanut butter…. what more could you ask for! GLUTEN-FREE These rocky road treats are Gluten-free! Just BEWARE of the marshmallows that you use. If you use Jet …
Chinese Chicken Salad
This Chinese Chicken Salad is refreshing, crunchy and protein packed! I was inspired by a recipe I saw in Cooking Light but decided to switch it up a bit and make it easier and healthier. NUTRITION This recipe has 425 calories, 24g carbs, 14g fat (healthy fats from the almonds!) and 51g of protein!! If you …
Air Fryer: Teriyaki Chicken Wings
This recipe was my second attempt at using my new Cuisinart Air Fryer and these Teriyaki Chicken Wings did NOT disappoint! They were actually very crispy and reminded me of the Chinese chicken wings we used to get at Kings Garden or China Dynasty growing up! WHAT IS AN AIR FRYER? An Air Fryer is …
Air Fryer: Sweet Potato Fries
So I just got my new Air Fryer for my birthday and I was super excited to use it! I wanted to start off simple so I decided to make some sweet potato fries! I usually make them in the oven (click here for that recipe) and found that using the air fryer gives you …
Honey Lemon Salmon
This honey lemon salmon is super easy and delicious! With 10 minutes (or less) on the prep and 14 minutes on the grill (no supervision required) this is a slam dunk! NUTRITION Per serving (approx 1 – 6oz fillet) this recipe has 262 calories, 11g carbs, 7.5g fat and 35g of protein. It is seriously …
Alyssa’s Quinoa Salad
My friend Alyssa came over last weekend with this Quinoa Salad and it was DELICIOUS. Much like my Italian grandmother, she didn’t have measurements so I did my best to replicate it! (with her permission of course!) NUTRITION Per serving this recipes packs 164 calories, 23g carbs, 6g fat and 5g protein. It is loaded …
Lemon Garlic Tilapia
This lemon garlic tilapia is scrumdiddlyumptious! I can’t even say that I don’t like lemon anymore, because apparently I do!! This recipe is super easy to make and no clean up! That’s right… no clean up!! NUTRITION In addition to no clean up, this tilapia’s macros are on point. Per piece of 6oz tilapia there …