I love meals that come together quickly and have just a handful of ingredients. The other day on Master Chef one of the challenges was based around mushrooms which got me thinking, well shoot I haven’t used mushrooms in a while! So while keeping “simple” in mind I decided on topping some grilled chicken. I…
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Stuffed Cabbage with an Italian Twist
Stuffed cabbage is not typically a dish you hear about in Italian cuisine… Polish, German, Russian yes. No I am not the first to put an Italian twist on it, the great Lidia has her own version as well! Cabbage is a great vessel because it is super pliable when boiled, they really make for…
Braised Chicken with Artichoke Hearts & Olives
This Braised Chicken with Artichoke Hearts & Olives is a perfect example of a rustic Italian dish. There are just a handful of flavors but they all work perfectly together to create a delicious one pot chicken dish. A couple big juicy bone in skin on chicken breasts, artichoke hearts, onion, kalamata olives, white wine,…
Chicken Chili Topped Baked Potato
A typical topped baked potato at a chain restaurant is full of greasy bacon, tons of cheese, a giant dollop of sour cream… sure it tastes pretty darn good but we can definitely do better! One of my favorite cool weather foods is a big pot of chili! Yes I know, its summer but this…
Bruschetta Chicken
I’ve got a great chicken dish for you today!! The flavors are wonderful, its pretty simple to make and is always a huge hit! I made this for the boys birthday party on Saturday, a favorite of mine to make for a crowd because the “sauce” basically makes itself. The chicken is lightly floured and…
Mexican Chicken & Rice Soup
I love Mexican food and I love soup, so while working on my clean meals for the next week I came across a tortilla soup picture on Pinterest. I came up with my own version and it was seriously delicious!!! I devoured 2 bowls full and no guilt about it because its good for you!…