THIS. RECIPE. RIGHT. HERE. Are you guys sick of the same old chicken? BBQ chicken, grilled chicken, baked chicken, breaded chicken. This recipe does amazing things to chicken. I’ve only really started experimenting with bringing fruit to the dinner table. Fruit? Fruit is for snacks and dessert. Man- was I wrong. You guys have to…
Month: September 2016
Caprese Salad
This right here is probably one of my favorite things in the world and it takes little to no effort at all. It is beautiful- it will impress your friends and family- but it also tastes amazing. You only need a few ingredients and it is a great summer staple (or really any time of…
Fish Bake with Pineapples, Black Beans and Rice
This is a recipe my mom printed out from (I think) the Food Network website. I don’t tend to make a lot of recipes from them, but every now and then, there’s a hit. The picture does not give this recipe justice. It’s actually rather pretty in person the way the whole thing lays out….
Chipotle Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps with Avocado Aoli
How many times am I gonna tell you guys that I make easy recipes? First of all- avocado aoli??? That sounds fancy as all hell. Second of all- CHIPOTLE pulled pork? Who doesn’t love chipotle?? This recipe is super simple, takes no time at all, and packs a punch of flavor. This is a great…
Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
I am obsessed with caesar dressing. It is so creamy, peppery, zingy- really packs a punch. I’ve tried to make it on several occasions, but anchovies really gross me out (understatement). Not only that, but when you’re trying to lose weight or eat healthy, caesar dressing isn’t exactly your best option. I’ve played around with…
Fish Tacos with Mango Slaw & Pink Chile Mayo
This recipe is kind of a combo with a couple of fish tacos recipes I’ve been playing with. Most fish taco recipes will have you batter and then fry the fish. I’m not a huge fan of this- first of all, I’d usually use my cast iron for that. I’m not a huge fan of…
Gluten Free Grilled Pizza
Pizza on the grill is probably one of the best ways to have pizza, in my opinion. It adds the whole grill flavor to one of my favorite dishes. This recipe isn’t anything “new,” but I thought I’d give you some tips on grilling pizza. If you’re into gluten free, like me, then I definitely…
Slow Cooker Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce
Chicken with peanut sauce is one of my favorite dishes when we get Thai food. I almost always get it. This recipe came out okay- I would make more sauce to pour over the dish, or have some on the side as these noodles really soaked up the sauce. Otherwise, it was pretty delicious. I…
Slow Cooker Orange Roast
This was an extremely simple meal. There’s a little bit of prep you can do in the morning or even the night before. It’s literally a full meal cooked in the crock pot. I also cooked up some green beans o the side for some extra veggies, but you don’t necessarily need it. If I…
Peach BBQ Pork Sliders & Apple Cole Slaw
This is a great summer or fall recipe and you get to use your slow cooker!! I’m always looking for new ways to make pork and incorporate that into our diet. I get a little sick of the usually chicken, beef and occasional fish. I also made the Hawaiian rolls from scratch and gluten-freed them….
Honey Mustard Chicken, Avocado & Bacon Salad
I’m always looking for ways to be more creative with my salads. I am famous for my salads. I can look in the fridge, pull out some veggies and fruit, grab some ingredients out of the cabinet and throw it all together. I know how to balance out crunchy, sweet, salty, creamy- it’s a gift,…
Gluten Free Pierogies
Ever since I went gluten free, I’ve been cheating when it comes to pierogies. I’ve never been much of a baker- I’ve always been a cook. Cooking is always so much safer- you don’t really have to measure things once you get the hang of how much a teaspoon looks like where baking is much…
Conscious Cooking with Jaqs! 