June Wrap Up

What I read this month: Wrong Alibi ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My first Christina Dodd novel and certainly not my last. A framed woman turned escaped convict, this thriller is not what you will expect. The Wives ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ READ THIS. Three wives, one husband. What is actually going on with these women and is the husband who heContinue reading “June Wrap Up”

Balsamic Grilled Chicken & Goat Cheese Salad with Fried Brussel Sprouts

ACTIVE TIME: 5 MIN. I COOK TIME: 35 MIN. I SERVES: 2-3 Ingredients: Dressing 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon of honey 1 small shallot, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Salt & pepper to taste Chicken ~ 1 lbs. Chicken tenderloins 2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Balsamic Grilled Chicken & Goat Cheese Salad with Fried Brussel Sprouts”

Spicy Maple Brussel Sprouts

ACTIVE TIME: 5 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN. I SERVES: 2 Ingredients: 2-3 cups of halved Brussel sprouts 2 tablespoons of vegetable or canola oil 2 tablespoons of maple syrup 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 teaspoon onion powder Kosher salt Instructions: In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredientsContinue reading “Spicy Maple Brussel Sprouts”

Quick Grilled Balsamic Chicken

ACTIVE TIME: 5 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN. I SERVES: 2 Ingredients: ~ 1 lbs. Chicken tenderloins 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Instructions: Marinate chicken in spices, oil and balsamic vinegar for at least 10 minutes. PreheatContinue reading “Quick Grilled Balsamic Chicken”

Grilled Chicken Pozole Verde

ACTIVE TIME: 20 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 50 MIN. I SERVES: 4 Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 chicken breasts 25 oz. can of hominy, drained 1 quart chicken stock 2 tablespoons diced jalapeños 1 can diced green chiles 1 sweet pepper diced 6 tomatillos, quartered 1 medium white onion, finely diced 6-8 cloves ofContinue reading “Grilled Chicken Pozole Verde”

My Favorite Veggie Lasagna

ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 90 MIN. I SERVES: 4 Ingredients: 6 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped 1/2 25.5 oz. jar of tomato or pasta sauce 1/4 cup olive oil 1 egg 15 oz ricotta cheese 2 cups finely shredded Italian cheese 8 slices of fresh mozzarella No-boil lasagna noodles 1 can ofContinue reading “My Favorite Veggie Lasagna”

Spicy Roasted Garlic, Pepperoni & Pineapple Pizza

ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 50 MIN. I SERVES: 4 Ingredients: 1 head of garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning 1 pound of prepared pizza dough, I use Bob’s Red Mill 1/2 cup of Garlic Parmesan Alfredo sauce, homemade or store-bought 1 small red onion, thinly sliced Pickled jalapeños,Continue reading “Spicy Roasted Garlic, Pepperoni & Pineapple Pizza”