Ingredients: Chicken Salad: 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1 green onion, thinly sliced Yogurt Dressing: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper For Serving: 8-12 large lettuce […]
Italian Guacamole Salad Recipe
Ingredients: Avocados: 3 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and diced Tomatoes: 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved (or 2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced) Red Onion: 1/4 cup finely chopped Fresh Basil: 1/4 cup chopped Garlic: 1-2 cloves, minced Lemon Juice: Juice of 1 lemon (about 2-3 tablespoons) Balsamic Vinegar: 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil: […]
How To Make a Cheese Platter For Entertaining
Choose Your Board: Consider the size of your party: Options include large wooden boards, slate platters, marble surfaces, or even simple baking sheets. The Right Knives: Soft cheeses need spreaders, while harder ones need sharper knives. Have a small knife for each cheese. Room Temperature is Key: Take cheeses out of the fridge about 30 […]
Italian Chickpea Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 minutes Chill time (optional): 30 minutes Servings: 4-6 Ingredients The Base: 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 cup chopped cucumber 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color, or a mix) 1 cup chopped tomatoes (cherry or grape tomatoes work beautifully) The Dressing: 1/4 […]
Lazy Girl’s Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe
Ingredients: 1-1.5 pounds cooked chicken: Rotisserie chicken (shredded) or cooked and shredded chicken breasts work perfectly. 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce: Choose your preferred spice level (mild, medium, hot). 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup salsa: Pick your favorite brand and heat level. 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained (or 1 cup frozen […]
Lemon Pepper Chicken with Artichoke Salsa Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients For the chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin (about 1/2 inch) 2-3 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning (adjust to your preference) 41 tablespoon olive oil For the artichoke salsa: 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped 1/4 cup chopped red […]
Leek and Mushroom Chicken Skillet Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (optional, for coating chicken) 2 large leeks, white and light green parts, thinly […]
Lazy Girl’s Ravioli Lasagna Recipe
Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 60-70 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or substitute ground turkey, Italian sausage, or omit for vegetarian) 1 onion, diced (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder) 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 (24-26 oz) jars […]
Kombucha Mule – Gluten-Free Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients: 2 ounces vodka (high-quality for best flavor) 6 ounces ginger kombucha (choose a brand you enjoy) 1/2 lime, juiced Ice Copper mug (traditional, but optional) Lime wedge and/or fresh ginger slices (for garnish) Instructions Fill the mug: Fill your copper mug (or a standard highball glass) with ice. Add the spirits: Pour the vodka […]
Kung Pao Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Ingredients: For the chicken: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced into bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry (or rice wine vinegar) 2 teaspoons sesame oil For the stir-fry: 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts 2-4 dried red chilies (adjust for […]