This is the perfect easy springtime dinner with asparagus, mushrooms, and onions. It's bright and flavorful. I love it because it fills me up {with all the veggies} but doesn't make me feel … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Pizza
May 7, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
Despite what the weather might suggest, summer is just around the corner. Which means it's about to be prime grilling season and time to make my own BBQ Sauce The recipe makes about 3 cups of BBQ … [Read more...]
Sunflower Seed Crusted Chicken Fingers
May 2, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
About this time last year, I gave you 3 simple recipes for beating chicken burnout. Apparently, May is the month where I just can't take boring chicken anymore because I wrote a guest post for … [Read more...]
Coconut Chicken Kabobs
April 13, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
Here's another Vita Coco coconut water recipe... Coconut Chicken Kabobs! I'm really glad I bought a lot of the coconut water because I keep drinking it while I've been testing recipes. I really … [Read more...]
Cajun Chicken Pasta
February 6, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
Happy almost Mardi Gras! I've been spoiled to have lived most of my life in a city that has Mardi Gras {New Orleans - now, Mobile - most of my life} I don't think it was until college that I … [Read more...]
Chicken Wings
January 28, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
It's time for the Super Bowl, so you might need some good recipes for a Super Bowl party. Most tailgating foods are pretty lacking in nutritional value. It's pretty easy to fill up on a bunch of … [Read more...]
sesame honey chicken
January 16, 2013 · by · 1 Comment
At best, the original recipe for this Sesame Ginger Chicken was ok. I just found it quite bland. Like "eh, I could totally throw this away and not ever think about this dish again if I wasn't so … [Read more...]
Mexican stir-fry
December 12, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
Another quick & easy dinner today! I assume you probably would't mind one more. Especially when there's avocados involved... and lots & lots of veggies! Oh and it tastes … [Read more...]
Leftover Turkey and Quinoa Soup
November 23, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
Are you still in a food coma? I hope not... But if you have leftovers and/or still feel bloated from yesterday's feast, I have the absolute perfect soup for you! You know me and my … [Read more...]
chicken and apple curry
November 13, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
Chicken & apple curry may sound a little strange, but it is a wonderful combination of flavors that makes for a nice party in your mouth! I was a little skeptical to try this recipe. I don't … [Read more...]
Chicken, Spinach, and Bean Soup
November 8, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
My cousin had the most adorable baby boy a few weeks ago. I wish I lived closer to Birmingham because I'd love love love to go play with him! Also, since I live 352.7 miles {to be exact} away I … [Read more...]
Brie Chicken and Vegetables
October 29, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
Brie = one of the best cheeses I mean, I pretty much love all cheese. Everyone in my family loves cheese. It's a regular before meals or as a snack or even breakfast My sister's favorite … [Read more...]
roasted chicken dinner
October 17, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
This is a perfect meal for a cool fall night. Quickly sear the chicken in a skillet, stick it in the oven with the veggies, and in less than 45 minutes dinner is ready. There's hardly any … [Read more...]
Top 10 Favorites plus a leftover meal!
October 3, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
I thought you might be interested in seeing what my most popular posts are from the past year. So I did the Top 10 with the highest amount of page views. And then I did my Top 10 favorite. But I … [Read more...]
Chicken and Roasted Poblano Casserole
October 2, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
Here's another one of my favorites: It's perfect to make on the weekend because it does take a little extra time But...the beauty of this recipe is that you end up with leftovers to … [Read more...]
Crock-pot buffalo chicken chowder
September 17, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
It could not be an uglier day outside. It's muggy, hot, rainy, and dark. It really just makes me want to crank down my air conditioner, put on pajamas, and watch movies all day. But alas, I … [Read more...]
Healthy Ranch Dressing
August 24, 2012 · by · 5 Comments
So, today is the last day of salad dressing week. I've made Lemon-herb vinaigrette {so easy!}, Caesar salad dressing {with Fried Green Tomatoes}, or Blue cheese {my personal fav} If you feel … [Read more...]
Sesame Chicken with Cilantro-Lime Dressing
August 8, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
Don't you love it when you decide to make something, and it ends up being really yummy? That's kinda how this meal went. I found this recipe for Sesame-Chicken Salad in an old Everyday … [Read more...]
chicken gravy
August 1, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
Mmm K, so now we have a whole chicken and some homemade chicken broth. But what do you do with all that chicken fat sitting on top of your chicken broth. For some reason, the other day when I was … [Read more...]
homemade chicken broth
July 31, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
One of the best things about cooking a whole chicken is using the leftover bones to make chicken broth. Homemade chicken broth is so much better than store bought, in my opinion. Store-bought … [Read more...]
Chicken in a Crock-Pot
July 30, 2012 · by · 8 Comments
Pull your Crock-Pot out immediately, go buy a whole chicken, and make this recipe. Right. Now! This is good. I really hate dealing with raw chicken, so I try to do it as little as possible. But … [Read more...]
no-cook chicken tostadas
July 13, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
Did you make the Crock-Pot Salsa Chicken yesterday? I hope you did because these Chicken Tostadas are deeelicious and super easy if you cooked the chicken before-hand. My recipe is based off … [Read more...]
Salsa Chicken
July 12, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
It's July. It's hot. I have no desire to slave over a hot stove or turn on my oven when it's 768° outside {yeah, it's that hot with the humidity...} Solution: Use a … [Read more...]
bacon wrapped chicken
July 10, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
I need to tell you something... I really haven't been in the mood to cook very much lately. I know I shouldn't let myself get lazy since I love cooking & baking and I have a food blog and I'm … [Read more...]
an adult happy meal
June 20, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
Who doesn't love a happy meal? If you happen to pass those golden arches, I bet you've been tempted to drive in there and grab a happy meal {or maybe something a little more substantial}. But … [Read more...]
no more boring chicken
May 31, 2012 · by · 5 Comments
One of the most common dinners I hear from people who are trying to eat healthier is "baked chicken." I'm not at all judging, but that sounds so boring to me. And baked chicken + steamed vegetables … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Dip
May 17, 2012 · by · 9 Comments
So I'm at the beach this weekend for a bachelorette party {partaayyyy! ha} which means I haven't been very good about posting - sarry. I made some buffalo chicken dip for us to snack on this … [Read more...]
cheesy chicken, broccoli, and rice casserole
April 12, 2012 · by · 8 Comments
The weather has been so nice outside. I'd even go as far as to say it has been a little chilly at times {haha I'm a cold weather wimp}. This "chilly" weather has me craving casseroles again, but I … [Read more...]
Poppy-seed Chicken Casserole
March 21, 2012 · by · 12 Comments
Did you know that Monday was National Poultry Day? Well, it was, and even though it's Wednesday I thought I'd give you another delicious chicken recipe - Poppy seed Chicken! Oh how I love me … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free, Egg-Free Chicken Fingers
March 8, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
Chicken fingers are probably one of the most standard items on any menu. Everyone loves chicken fingers. You're crazy not to love 'em; they're delicious! Unfortunately, they aren't the healthiest … [Read more...]
Skillet BBQ Chicken Pasta
March 1, 2012 · by · 12 Comments
So I'm not sure why I've been craving BBQ so much lately. Maybe because the temperature outside was 81° yesterday, and the sky could not have been a prettier blue. It was February but felt like May, … [Read more...]
happy Super Bowl day
February 5, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
So, I honestly could care less about who wins the Super Bowl; sarry. Next year it will be in New Orleans though, and that's what I'm excited about :) Here are some recipes from this blog that … [Read more...]
chicken taquitos
February 2, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
I love appetizers. I always end up filling up on appetizers and having no room for dinner. Unfortunately, appetizers aren't usually healthy. Mayonnaise-filled dips, fried wings covered in butter and … [Read more...]
my first “real kitchen” salad
January 6, 2012 · by · 10 Comments
In the summer before my senior year of college, I lived in Nashville with two of my friends. We rented a nice little 3 bedroom apartment that had a "real kitchen." Did I say real kitchen? What I … [Read more...]
crock pot chicken tacos
December 15, 2011 · by · 19 Comments
Recently, I had a friend ask me for some more slow-cooker recipes. The slow-cooker lentil soup that I posted in October is the most visited page on the blog, so she's right that I need more of those … [Read more...]
dinner for a cold night
December 13, 2011 · by · 2 Comments
Who doesn't love chicken pot pie? It's just so comforting. Unfortunately, not many recipes for chicken pot pie are very healthy, and when they are, it's just not like the real thing. But I … [Read more...]
quick and easy chicken
October 24, 2011 · by · 6 Comments
It's Monday. You may be tired, and the last thing you want to do is spend a lot of time thinking about and/or cooking dinner. So I'm sharing one of my favorite recipes with you today. Not only is it … [Read more...]
chicken and more chicken
October 14, 2011 · by · 11 Comments
Chicken is a great lean source of animal protein. It can be quick cooking, versatile, and tasty. Only problem is that I really don't like dealing with raw chicken. I mean, who does? This is why … [Read more...]
