Balsamic Glazed Chicken and Veggies
Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup honey 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano Salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups cherry tomatoes 2 cups broccoli florets 1 red onion, sliced Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat until the mixture thickens slightly. Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour half of the balsamic glaze over them. Let …
Balsamic Glazed Chicken and Veggies
Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup honey 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano Salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups cherry tomatoes 2 cups broccoli florets 1 red onion, sliced Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat until the mixture thickens slightly. Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour half of the balsamic glaze over them. Let …
Loaded Chicken and Veggie Skillet
Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Salt and black pepper, to taste ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, seasoning it with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Introduce the bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli …
Loaded Chicken and Veggie Skillet
Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Salt and black pepper, to taste ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, seasoning it with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Introduce the bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli …
Spicy Pineapple Chicken Fajita Bowls
Ingredients For the Chicken: -4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts -1 cup pineapple juice -1 tbsp olive oil -1 tsp ground cumin -1 tsp smoked paprika -1/2 tsp chili powder -Salt and pepper to taste For the Bowls: -2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice) -1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed -1 red bell pepper, sliced -1 green bell pepper, sliced -1 red onion, sliced -Fresh cilantro for garnish For the Jalapeño Ranch Swirl: -1/2 cup ranch dressing -1-2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped -1 tbsp lime juice Instructions Marinate the chicken. Combine pineapple juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, …
Spicy Pineapple Chicken Fajita Bowls
Ingredients For the Chicken: -4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts -1 cup pineapple juice -1 tbsp olive oil -1 tsp ground cumin -1 tsp smoked paprika -1/2 tsp chili powder -Salt and pepper to taste For the Bowls: -2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice) -1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed -1 red bell pepper, sliced -1 green bell pepper, sliced -1 red onion, sliced -Fresh cilantro for garnish For the Jalapeño Ranch Swirl: -1/2 cup ranch dressing -1-2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped -1 tbsp lime juice Instructions Marinate the chicken. Combine pineapple juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, …
Honey Pepper Chicken with Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta
Ingredients For the Chicken Bites: 1 lb chicken breast, cubed Salt, pepper & paprika 1/2 cup flour (or cornstarch for crispiness) 2 tbsp oil for frying Honey Pepper Sauce: 1/4 cup honey 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional) 1 clove garlic, minced For the Pasta: 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine 2 tbsp butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Salt & pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish Instructions Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Dredge in …
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Honey Pepper Chicken with Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta
Ingredients For the Chicken Bites: 1 lb chicken breast, cubed Salt, pepper & paprika 1/2 cup flour (or cornstarch for crispiness) 2 tbsp oil for frying Honey Pepper Sauce: 1/4 cup honey 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional) 1 clove garlic, minced For the Pasta: 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine 2 tbsp butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Salt & pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish Instructions Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Dredge in …
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Fiesta Lime Chicken
Ingredients For the Chicken Marinade: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and pepper, to taste Zest of 1 lime For the Avocado Salsa 2 ripe avocados, diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Juice of 1 lime Salt and pepper, to taste Optional Toppings: Shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese Sour cream Lime wedges Directions Marinate the Chicken: …
Fiesta Lime Chicken
Ingredients For the Chicken Marinade: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and pepper, to taste Zest of 1 lime For the Avocado Salsa 2 ripe avocados, diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Juice of 1 lime Salt and pepper, to taste Optional Toppings: Shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese Sour cream Lime wedges Directions Marinate the Chicken: …
Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Ingredients For the Salad: 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 1 avocado, diced 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional) For the Lime Vinaigrette: 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp honey 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Directions In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using). In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well …
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Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Ingredients For the Salad: 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 1 avocado, diced 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional) For the Lime Vinaigrette: 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp honey 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Directions In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using). In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well …
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Lemon-Infused Greek Potatoes Topped with Crumbled Feta
Ingredients 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved 1/4 cup olive oil Juice and zest of 2 lemons 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved baby potatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss until the potatoes are well coated. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or …
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Lemon-Infused Greek Potatoes Topped with Crumbled Feta
Ingredients 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved 1/4 cup olive oil Juice and zest of 2 lemons 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved baby potatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss until the potatoes are well coated. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or …
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Grilled Peach Sundaes
Ingredients For the Peaches: 2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon For Serving: 1 pint vanilla ice cream 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup Crushed nuts (pecans or walnuts), optional Whipped cream, optional Fresh mint leaves, for garnish Directions Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat. Brush the cut sides of the peaches with melted butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Place the peaches cut-side down on the grill and cook for 3–5 minutes until grill marks appear and they begin to soften. Flip and …
Grilled Peach Sundaes
Ingredients For the Peaches: 2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon For Serving: 1 pint vanilla ice cream 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup Crushed nuts (pecans or walnuts), optional Whipped cream, optional Fresh mint leaves, for garnish Directions Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat. Brush the cut sides of the peaches with melted butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Place the peaches cut-side down on the grill and cook for 3–5 minutes until grill marks appear and they begin to soften. Flip and …
Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki
Ingredients For the Chicken: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste For the Tzatziki Sauce: 1 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cucumber, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste For the Gyros: 4 pita breads 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 tomato, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Directions In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and marinate …
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Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki
Ingredients For the Chicken: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste For the Tzatziki Sauce: 1 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cucumber, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste For the Gyros: 4 pita breads 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 tomato, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Directions In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and marinate …
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced 3 bell peppers, sliced 1 onion, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Salt and pepper, to taste Tortillas, for serving Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream, avocado, lime wedges Directions Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Prepare the Chicken and Veggies: On a sheet pan, arrange the chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat everything evenly. …
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced 3 bell peppers, sliced 1 onion, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Salt and pepper, to taste Tortillas, for serving Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream, avocado, lime wedges Directions Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Prepare the Chicken and Veggies: On a sheet pan, arrange the chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat everything evenly. …
Green Olive Dip
Ingredients 1 cup green olives, pitted 2 tablespoons capers, drained 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Directions Add the green olives, capers, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley leaves to a food processor. Pulse and process until the mixture is finely chopped but still has some texture – you want it smooth enough to dip easily but not completely pureed. This usually takes about 1-2 minutes of processing with some scraping down the sides. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in …
Green Olive Dip
Ingredients 1 cup green olives, pitted 2 tablespoons capers, drained 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Directions Add the green olives, capers, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley leaves to a food processor. Pulse and process until the mixture is finely chopped but still has some texture – you want it smooth enough to dip easily but not completely pureed. This usually takes about 1-2 minutes of processing with some scraping down the sides. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in …
One-Pan Summer Sausage and Veggie Skillet with Zucchini, Peppers & Corn
Ingredients 14 oz smoked chicken sausage, sliced into coins 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen) 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (for finishing) Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish) Directions Heat olive oil in a large skillet over …
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One-Pan Summer Sausage and Veggie Skillet with Zucchini, Peppers & Corn
Ingredients 14 oz smoked chicken sausage, sliced into coins 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen) 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (for finishing) Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish) Directions Heat olive oil in a large skillet over …
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