I’ve recently started learning how to cook authentic Mexican food with the help of some friends who are “in the know.” Oh my goodness, it’s a whole new world! So, you can imagine my delight when my aforementioned friends gave me the ingredients and a recipe for sopes (pronounced SO-pace) as a birthday present. We … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Chicken
Chicken Pot Pie–tons of flavor, not fat and calories
Raise your hand if you like chicken pot pie! Would you like it even better if you could get the same great taste with less fat and calories? Clean Eating magazine came through with a yummy recipe in their October 2012 issue. I made it for the first time tonight and I know I’ll be … Continue reading
Chicken Gumbo with Brown Rice and Okra
I’ve only recently discovered that I like gumbo. So, when my Clean Eating magazine (June 2012) had a quick and easy recipe, I made a note to myself to make it as soon as the weather cooled. I’ve varied Clean Eating‘s recipe a tiny bit (mostly proportions, not so much the ingredients) and the result … Continue reading
Rice bowls
This is a do-it-at-home version of Chipotle’s burrito bowl or El Pollo Tropical’s rice bowl. It’s really simple and easy to cater to your family’s needs. Let each family member pick out what they have in their bowl. Don’t like black beans? No problem! Eat some peas instead, kiddo. (That happened at my house last … Continue reading
Orzo with chicken and broccoli
I’ve had this dish three times in the last month. The first time was when a friend made it for a playdate. I’ve made it twice more on my own because I. LOVE. IT. It’s easy, fast, delicious, and it has already passed the “all-ages” test. Veggies, carbs, and protein are all included in the … Continue reading
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