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Mexican Quinoa

I love this side!!! I made it for some friends earlier today with some grilled lime chicken. Loved it so much I made it again with a grilled pork loin for my family dinner! Done in under 15 minutes! Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 1 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1/2Continue reading “Mexican Quinoa”

Gazpacho

Ingredients: 2 large bushel boy tomatoes, quartered 1/2 cucumber, roughly chopped 1/4 red onion, roughly chopped 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Large handful cilantro Juice of 1 lime 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil Directions: Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender.Continue reading “Gazpacho”

Shrimp Ceviche

Ingredients: 1 lb deveined, shelled, and cooked shrimp, chopped 1/2 small red onion, diced 1 large clove garlic, minced 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 1 handful cilantro, chopped 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 cup fresh lime juice Tortilla chips Directions: Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate and let marinate forContinue reading “Shrimp Ceviche”

Caveman Pops (Turkey Drumsticks)

Ingredients: 3-6 turkey legs 1 tablespoon seasoned salt 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Canola or olive oil, for grilling Directions: 1. Preheat grill to 350°F. Combine seasoned salt, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub legs with oil then liberally rub mixture ontoContinue reading “Caveman Pops (Turkey Drumsticks)”

Caribbean Chicken with Cilantro Rice and Beans

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 6 chicken drumsticks 1 cup uncooked white rice 2 cups water 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 2Continue reading “Caribbean Chicken with Cilantro Rice and Beans”

Quick and Easy Beef Stew

It’s not pretty but dang it tastes good!!! Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons canola oil • 1 1/2 lbs chuck roast cut into ½ inch pieces • ⅓ cup all purpose flour • Salt and pepper • 1 tsp Seasoning salt (Lawry’s) • 1 yellow onion, chopped • 2 cloves of garlic, minced • 2Continue reading “Quick and Easy Beef Stew”

Spiced Meatballs, Butternut, and Tomato Stew

Ingredients: • 1/2 cup bread crumbs (gluten free is optional) • 1/3 cup 2% reduced-fat milk • 1 egg • 1 pound ground beef • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, divided • 1 tsp teaspoon kosher salt,Continue reading “Spiced Meatballs, Butternut, and Tomato Stew”

Pork and Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

I am cleaning out our fridge before spring break vacation. I had leftover pork chops from last night and a head of cauliflower. (Along with some other ingredients😉) I truly didn’t miss the rice in this “fried rice” and boys were shocked when I told them it was cauliflower!! We are mostly an egg freeContinue reading “Pork and Cauliflower “Fried Rice””

Skillet Potatoes and Kale

Dax (9), “Mom, these are my favorite potatoes ever!” If that doesn’t speak volumes for this side then I don’t know what I could say to make you try them! Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes, halved Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces kale, stems removed and leaves cut intoContinue reading “Skillet Potatoes and Kale”

Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

This recipe inspiration is from Half Baked Harvest. Easy one pan recipe. (I used a small bowl too 😉 ) These sweet potatoes are my favorite EVER! Ingredients: 1/4 tsp smoked sweet paprika 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp honey Juice on 1 lemon 2 garlicContinue reading “Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes”