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”

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”

Beef Stir Fry Noodles

INGREDIENTS: SAUCE 3 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1-2 Tbsp chili garlic sauce, sambal, or sriracha 1 tsp sesame oil STIR FRY 8 oz. spaghetti noodles 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp grated ginger, grated 1 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil 1/2 lb. lean ground beef 1 carrot, shredded 3-4Continue reading “Beef Stir Fry Noodles”

Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili

Ingredients: • 1 yellow onion, chopped • 1 lbs. ground turkey • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 tablespoons chili powder • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning • 2 sweet potatoes, chopped • 2 cloves garlic • 2 cups water • 2 cups broth (I used chicken broth) • 1 14-ounce can black beans • 1/4Continue reading “Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili”

Fish Tacos With Cilantro Lime Cabbage Slaw

Ingredients: 1-2 lbs firm white fish. (tilapia, sea bass, cod, mahi-mahi) Spice Rub: • 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder • 1 teaspoon cumin • 1 teaspoon coriander • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt • ½ teaspoon sugar (optional) • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder (or sub cayenne and a little smoked paprika)Continue reading “Fish Tacos With Cilantro Lime Cabbage Slaw”

Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps

This is such a simple recipe!! Also, so delicious and one of my favs! My 10 year old helped make this recipe. He also said, “tomorrow can we make a harder meal”. Listen. If a 10 year old thinks it’s easy…. Ingredients: 2 lbs ground pork 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 small shallots, diced 1Continue reading “Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps”

Grilled cilantro-lime flank steak

I’m a sucker for anything cilantro-lime. These two flavors together are heaven to my senses!! This is an easy marinade that adds a lot of flavor! It was a crowd pleaser in my house! Ingredients: 1 (2 pound) flank steak 2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juiceContinue reading “Grilled cilantro-lime flank steak”