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Grilled Chicken Breast Marinade

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This Grilled Chicken Breast Marinade tenderizes the chicken that is then grilled to perfection and served with Jalapeno Peach Salsa that your sure to love.

Perfect Summer meal idea for your next barbecue or family cookout!

If you like your chicken moist and juicy then you will love this recipe, added with just a hint of  sweet/spicy flavors then you can’t go wrong here.

HOW GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS

  • In order to make the best grilled chicken you will want to start by Marinating it the night prior or for at least 2 hours prior. 
  • The trick to grilling the best chicken breasts is in the marinade and the length of time that you marinade the chicken.
  • Along with the temperature at which you grill it, you will not want to burn the chicken rather cooking it at a slow medium heat is best. 

HOW LONG TO GRILL CHICKEN BREAST

Till it is no longer pink inside, ideally 9-10 minutes.  Then you will have the most moist and juicy chicken breast ever!

If you follow those tips alone you are sure to prepare the best grilled chicken breasts. Also feel free to use bone in breasts as well, those work for this recipe well also. 

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST GRILLED CHICKEN

  1. Marinate– Overnight or for 6-8 hours. 
  2. Grill– you can grill the chicken inside or outside. I used a stove top grill for mine!

You can serve these chicken breasts alongside a bed of grilled asparagus, salad or some other vegetable of your liking. 

IS GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST HEALTHY 

YES, because you are using no fat to make it. Your just allowing the heat from the grill to cook it!

Come summer I like to get my hands on a basket of fresh peaches and then will make the best “Jalapeno Peach Salsa“ there really is just nothing like it.

I have yet to find any restaurant that has ever been able to compare with the homemade stuff!

This salsa is amazing and can be enjoyed with nachos and over grilled chicken or pork chops. 

If you have never tried it, I encourage you to give it a go.  

You will just love the way the hints of spice from the Jalapeno peppers along with the sweetness from the fresh peaches merge to create the best salsa ever. 

First you will want to prepare the salsa in advance and store it in the fridge for more than one hour.

This really helps the flavors to set into the peaches and makes for an excellent topping to these chicken breasts.

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Soups & Stews, Toddler recipes, Vegetarian

Cauliflower Soup without Cream

Are you looking for a creamy and delicious soup that is also healthy? Look no further – Cauliflower soup without cream is the perfect solution! It is low in fat, high in flavor, and a great way to incorporate more nutritious veggies into your diet.

Who says you need cream to make a delicious cauliflower soup? Our recipe uses a unique combination of ingredients to create a rich and creamy texture without any cream. Discover the secret to making the perfect cauliflower soup today.

I like to leave some chunks in this soup as my toddler tends to enjoy it like this.

BEST CHEESE FOR CAULIFLOWER SOUP

You can use just about any type of cheese!

I really do like to use best cheese for cauliflower soup is either Gruyere or Monterey Jack!

HOW TO MAKE CAULIFLOWER SOUP

  • Start by boiling the diced cauliflower head in 5 cups of vegetable stock till tender
  • Cool down the pot before blending 
  • Place the cooled down cauliflower and broth in a blender and blend till smooth
  • Pour back into the pot along with more vegetable stock, cheese and seasonings.
  • Simmer stiring often over medium heat for 15 minutes then serve.

If you love creamy soups but want to avoid the heavy cream, this cauliflower soup without cream recipe is perfect for you! It’s a healthy alternative to the classic recipe, and it’s just as delicious.

The secret to this soup’s creaminess is cauliflower itself, which creates a thick, velvety texture.

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Chicken, Date Night, Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes

Firecracker Chicken Breast Recipe

This Firecracker Chicken Breast Recipe is made with 2 chicken breasts that have been each sliced each in a  sweet and spicy sauce that is ready to serve in 30 minutes flat.

WHAT’S FIRECRACKER CHICKEN

It is a spicy, sweet and savory marinade for chicken.

FIRECRACKER CHICKEN RECIPE

  • Chicken Breasts, Brown Sugar, Soy Sauce, Ginger, Garlic, Hot Sauce

What I love about this recipe is that it has sweet and spicy flavors.

FIRECRACKER CHICKEN MARIADE

You can use any type of hot sauce, but I highly recommend BUFFALO HOT SAUCE!

IS FIRECRACKER CHICKEN SPICY

Yes, the hot sauce makes this dish spicy!

Add more hot sauce or different kinds of sauces to make it spicer if desired.

 

How Long To Cook Chicken Breast

Stove top- cook each side on medium-high heat for 15 minutes. 30 total! Be sure the meat has no pink on the instead.

Oven – bake at 450 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes! Be sure the meat has no pink on the instead.

What To Serve With Firecracker Chicken

You can serve this with just about any type of side dish! Below are some awesome combinations to try!

Mashed Potatoes

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Breakfast, Drinks and Smoothies

Green Detox Smoothie

This Green Detox Smoothie is best for weight loss and is packed full of feel good fiber and nutrients to help fuel your day. Enjoy it for breakfast or as a meal replacement.

In no time you will start feeling and possibly seeing the benefits from this smoothie. Which is packed with Kale, Celery, Apple Juice, Pineapple, Ginger, Lemons and dates that naturally sweeten it up for you.

GREEN DETOX SMOOTHIE BENEFITS

I like to drink this at least once a week. As it helps to keep me sharp and feeling healthy. Also they say that if you drink this 3 times a day on an empty stomach for 2 days your  giving your liver a natural detox. 

Also, it helps to boosts energy is packed full of fiber and can aide in weight loss.

So why not replace this with your regular breakfast for a few days, you could lose one pound of weight per week and feel so great at the same time. What do you do to detox? 

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Date Night, Dinner ideas, Pasta, Toddler recipes, Vegetarian

Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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This Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe is as simple as it gets yet fancy enough to serve at a dinner party.

Easy baked macaroni and cheese is a classic recipe, that may just have you doing the happy dance.

This recipe has been passed down in my family for generations, it’s simple and the best. So whenever that craving hits for some real Macaroni and Cheese, this recipe is sure to please.

Don’t you ever just have a craving for some “Good Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese”?But not that  stuff you get from the box, more like the kind before the box stuff was ever invented. Well then you are in the right place 🙂

The ultimate comfort food ready to enjoy!

BEST CHEESE FOR MAC AND CHEESE

Gruyere, Velveeta, Brie, Gouda, Parmesan, Havarti and Monterey Jack. 

HOW MACARONI AND CHEESE IS MADE

I like to make my mac and cheese extra special by adding panko breadcrumbs on top along with fresh Parmigiano Reggiano, THIS is the stuff dreams are made of.

To make a very cheesy pasta ~ Boil one Box of Macaroni which is 375 grams typically  =8.82 ounces. To make a lighter less cheesy version, yet still very good pasta ~ Boil 450 grams of Macaroni.

We hope you enjoy it as well! Creamy with the right amount of crunch!

Also want to make two batches? Just double the recipe and use two baking pans. This freezes easily for another day, just let it cool and then seal it in a ziplock bag.

Transfer to a lightly oiled baking dish the day of baking and top with your breadcrumbs and bake.

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Drinks and Smoothies

Iced Raspberry Hibiscus tea 

This Iced Raspberry Hibiscus tea is a healthy and very refreshing summer drink. It is made with tea bags and has tons of healthy benefits.

Iced Raspberry Hibiscus tea 

You may have first heard of iced raspberry hibiscus tea from the oh so popular Starbucks commercials.

I tried that recipe too! And that is what had me seek out a way to make this recipe at home for less.

And let me tell you, I am saving a ton of cash doing it this way also.

I know know why the Hawaiian people love there Hibiscus tea so much, this flower is so very special. And full of health benefits!

To make this drink you will want to start by brewing some hibiscus tea, then simply set it aside to cool down and do it’s magic.

Traditionally hibiscus tea is sweetened with agave nectar or honey and though both those options are great. 

However ,today I’m sweetening mine with “white cranberry juice”, which I highly recommend you try.

I absolutely love this tea!

Packed full of Vitamin C hibiscus tea is a smart tea to be sipping on.

Want to learn more about the health benefits of this refreshing tea? Be sure to check the following link out below.

This recipe will make ruffly 2 liters of hibiscus iced tea. And a bit more if you add the “white cranberry juice” enough to share with a few people or enjoy yourself throughout the day.

I like to use Ocean Spray “White Cranberry” Juice to sweeten it up

Awww that is refreshing!

Note: Double this recipe up and store it in a container in your fridge to last throughout the week.

Check out all the Healthy” benefits of hibiscus tea” here.

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Drinks and Smoothies, Quick and easy recipes

Best Cold Coffee Recipe

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In need of a cold coffee fix? Then this Best Cold Coffee Recipe is sure to hit the spot! It is like hitting your local coffee shop every morning but in your own kitchen.

This Best Cold Coffee RECIPE saves me tons of money!

Now I don’t know about you guys but I’m a huge coffee addict. And during the Summer months I will switch from my hot brews to my cold. 

Every since the pandemic hit, long are the days, where I pulled up to the drive through to get my fix.

Now don’t get me wrong, I used to be one of those people in those long drive through lineups, saying… “can I order a large iced coffee please! 

So what’s the difference between an iced latte from your favorite coffee shop, vs an iced coffee? Well “latte” in Italian signifies “milk.” So that is the main difference between ordering an iced coffee vs the iced lattes.

Most people prefer the iced latte, for that reason. When I  have guests over I’ll prepare a BIG jug of iced coffee , then allow my guests to either have that or add milk to make it a latte. However when it’s just me, i’ll make this instant kind as its much quicker than brewing a huge pot. So if your in a hurry or just need a iced latte NOW, then you can make it like this too. 

HOW TO MAKE ICED COFFEE FAST?

Use INSTANT COFFEE = THERE IS NO BREWING! 

HOW TO MAKE ICED LATTE WITH INSTANT COFFEE?

  • Just add 1 tbsp of instant coffee mix to a glass of water and mix.
  • Then add 3/4 of ice cubes into your mason jar.
  • Then add your milk/soy/almond milk and fill almost to the top.
  • Finally add in 1 to 2 tbsp of creamier, depending on how sweet you like it and walla your done!

If you want a stronger tasting latte, you can add 1 more tsp of instant coffee or make coffee ice cubes and add them into your latte in replace of regular ice cubes.

To make the Instant Iced Latte

  1. Start by filling your glass up 3/4 of the way with ice cubes
  2. Then fill your 3/4 the way with your coffee/water mixture.
  3. Then add your milk of choice such as (rice, soy, coconut) to fill it nearly to the top
  4. Lastly add in your sweetener, i like to use COFFEE MATE.
  5. Enjoy!

Looking to make a BIG batch all at once, which tends to last someone throughout the week? Check this recipe out, enjoy!

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Air Fryer, Chicken, Dinner ideas

Air Fryer Marinated Beer Chicken

This Air Fryer Marinated Beer Chicken is cooked to perfection and come out juicy because it is pre-marinated the night prior in a zip-lock bag.

I used Chicken thighs, wings and legs for this recipe.

However you can use breasts, wings, legs or just thighs if you prefer.

BEST CHICKEN BEER MARINADE

  • 4 Chicken thighs & legs and 2 wings
  • 1 can of beer
  • 1/3 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt

If you want more spice you can add black pepper too!

HOW TO AIR FRYER CHICKEN

  1. You want to marinade it the night prior for sure to ensure it is juicy!
  2. Then once it has marinaded place it in your air fryer till golden brown
  3. My air fryer takes 20 minutes to make this dish, check your cooking instructions for chicken as yours may be more or less.

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