This dish came from the bowels of my deserted pantry. I usually always have rice, chicken, and bell peppers. I’ve been trying recipes from this one site [mentioned below] and so one of their recipes gave me some inspiration! Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup yellow rice + 1… Continue reading Southwestern Chicken and Rice
With a twist. If you a Tik-Tokker then you've this dish circulating. Just in case you want to only use complex carbs in your recipe, here ya go. And it was really still quite tasty. Trust me. Ingredients 16 oz cherry tomatoes1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces half way down the stalk8 oz… Continue reading TikTok Pasta
My foodie friend and I recently struck up a recipe/foodtography competition. We are taking turns challenging each other by choosing an ingredient to use in each recipe while also trying to capture the art of it. I'm really happy to do things like this because I get to practice my camera skills and also challenge… Continue reading Pumpkin, Caramelized Onion, and Goat Cheese Galette
Where I work, a lot of my patients like recipes. I found this recipe on goodhousekeeping.com and made it my own. It reminded me of comfort food, Thanksgiving and fall. Ingredients 15 ounces frozen cubed butternut squashOlive or canola oil1 lb mild or spicy sausage1 small onion, diced1 red bell pepper, diced2 stalks celery, diced2… Continue reading Acorn Squash with Sausage and Brown Rice
This is a standard meal if you're from south Louisiana. I usually always have a stock of beans in my pantry and I was very excited when I found Blue Runner brand at Publix. I chose to add grilled chicken to mine for a little extra protein and I also added a little kick of… Continue reading White Beans and Rice
Hibachi is delicious. Point blank. Without a flat top grill at home, I have to improvise with a skillet. Cook the rice. Cook the chicken and vegetables. Season it and add sauce. Boom. You've got homemade hibachi. Ingredients 1-1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces 1 large zucchini or 2 small,… Continue reading Chicken Hibachi
Do you know how hard it is to find orecchiette? Thank you, Kroger! I love the little ears and how they are tiny little soup bowls to hold tiny little bits of goodness in your dish. I've also been craving some fresh and crispy vegetables. I can finally sleep tonight (sarcasm). This is a simple… Continue reading Chicken with Veggies and Garlic Butter
Fresh veggies! What more can you ask for? Here's a delicious way to celebrate seasonal produce and carbs (OMG who doesn't love carbs). Ingredients 1 large yellow squash, chopped (about 3 cups) 1 large sweet onion, chopped 1 large tomato, chopped (about 1 cup) 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup… Continue reading Summer Squash Pasta
One of my favorite, but possibly not aptly celebrated, Cajun dishes is chicken and lima beans. The roux is key. If you don't know how to conquer a roux, you best come spend the afternoon with me, pay a Cajun to show you how, or place your bets on the Internet how-to's. My first roux… Continue reading Chicken and Lima Beans
https://www.healthscopemag.com/health-scope/a-serving-of-spears/ Just a simple recipe of chicken and fresh summer veggies! I was featured in Chattanooga's HealthScope Magazine's April 2019's 30th anniversary issue! Ingredients 2 tbsp olive or canola oil 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins Salt and pepper, to taste 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed, cut in half 1… Continue reading Creamy Pesto Chicken and Veggies
I wanted to share this recipe that I developed and I have since made it SOOOO many times. I love the idea of having so many vegetables and beans and taking something scary like TVP (textured vegetable protein) and turning it into a delicious meal! Ingredients 1 red, orange, and yellow bell pepper, deseeded and… Continue reading Veggie Tacos
I'm in the middle of facilitating and participating in a workplace weight loss competition so I'm extra inspired these days. I've had these two bags of frozen riced cauliflower sitting in my freezer for about 2 months now and I finally found the courage to use it. This recipe touts low carb, nutrient-dense, and moderate… Continue reading Cauliflower Fried “Rice”
