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Chipotle Chicken Cabbage Rolls

I had a head of purple cabbage I needed to use and thought cabbage rolls would be fun. The cabbage turned the water an amazing shade of blue! I had some leftover filling that’ll go great in burritos or in a burrito bowl. Filling: 2 large Chicken Breasts 1 cup Red Onion; chopped 1 cupContinue reading “Chipotle Chicken Cabbage Rolls”

InstaPot Ancho Oxtail Tacos

It’s February, which means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Pink tortillas sounded fun and Andrew got a kick out of them. I’d never cooked or eaten oxtails before, but wow am I a fan now! The meat was so tender and rich. Perfect for tacos! Oxtails: 2 whole Oxtails 1 Tablespoon Ancho ChileContinue reading “InstaPot Ancho Oxtail Tacos”

Homemade Gluten Free Vegan Pasta

Fresh pasta is such a treat and it’s a lot easier than you think. While a pasta machine might be convenient, the good ol’ rolling pin and pizza cutter work just fine. ¼ cup White Rice Flour ¼ cup Tapioca Flour ½ cup Potato Starch 1 cup Brown Rice Flour ½ cup Amaranth Flour 2Continue reading “Homemade Gluten Free Vegan Pasta”

Curried Chicken Fried Rice

I love how easy and versatile fried rice is! Curry sounded delightful so I thought I’d toss the spices in some chicken fried rice. It was a hit! Chicken: 1 large Chicken Breast; cubed 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 teaspoon Curry Powder ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder Salt and Pepper to tasteContinue reading “Curried Chicken Fried Rice”

Sweet & Sticky Chicken Drumsticks

I found a really good deal on chicken drumsticks so I snagged a pack. The meat was so incredibly tender and delicious! This recipe would also work great with chicken thighs or wings. Chicken: 4 lbs Chicken Drumsticks 1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice 1 teaspoon Turmeric 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika 1 teaspoon Ancho Chile PowderContinue reading “Sweet & Sticky Chicken Drumsticks “

Italian Chicken Sandwiches

I wanted to make Chicken Parm for dinner, but cheese is off the menu for a little while. So I dub these Italian Chicken Sandwiches! They were really, really delicious and since they’re baked instead of fried, they’re better for my waistline! Chicken: 4 Chicken Breasts; pounded to 1” thickness 2 large Eggs; whisked 2Continue reading “Italian Chicken Sandwiches”

Cajun Fried Cabbage Soup

This soup was a hit! It’s low carb and packed with vegetables. You can use chicken or turkey instead of ham if that’s your preference. Definitely adding this to my go-to winter soup recipes! 1 Tablespoon Bacon Grease 1 large Onion; chopped 1 cup Carrot; sliced 4 cups Cabbage; shredded 1 cup Zucchini; chopped 1Continue reading “Cajun Fried Cabbage Soup”

Mongolian Beef & Noodles

I wanted to do something a little different with the ground beef I had defrosted. Mongolian Beef & Noodles! It was really good with a little bit of kick. It also comes together really quickly, which is really awesome! 8 oz. Fettuccine or Linguini 2 lbs Ground Beef 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch 1 Tablespoon Hoisin SauceContinue reading “Mongolian Beef & Noodles”

French Onion Beef & Veggie Bake

I love repurposing leftovers! I had some of the gravy leftover from the other night as well as some ground beef and veggies I needed to use up. I figured I’d toss them together in a casserole. 2 ½ lbs Ground Beef 3 cups Broccoli 1 large Zucchini; chopped 1 cup Carrots; chopped 1 cupContinue reading “French Onion Beef & Veggie Bake”

Spicy Thai Peanut Lo Mein

Spicy Thai Peanut Lo Mein is one of my favorite side dishes! Pasta + Satay = Yes, please! It’s rich, creamy, pasta-y and delicious! You can add whatever vegetables you like best, but I love cabbage, onion and zucchini. 16 oz. Thin Spaghetti 1 cup Onion; chopped 2 cups Cabbage; shredded 1 cup Zucchini; choppedContinue reading “Spicy Thai Peanut Lo Mein”