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Pappardelle Pasta Recipe

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This Pappardelle Pasta Recipe is absolutely delicious and is made with chicken breasts and mushrooms. 

Looking for more recipes that utilize pappardelle pasta. Try my Lobster Pasta or Pappardelle Bolognese!

WHAT IS PAPPARDELLE PASTA

Pappardelle are long, flat and broad ribbons of egg pasta, that originate in Tuscany, Italy.  

HOW TO MAKE PAPPARDELLE PASTA RECIPE

This dish uses dried uncooked pappardelle pasta, white mushrooms, whole chicken breasts and fresh parsley. 

Which comes in a creamy sauce that is sure to make enhance the flavor of the pappardelle noodles.

This dish is very elegant and would be very impressive to serve to a loved one on any special occasions. 

This versatile dish is so quick and easy to make and can really can be served on any day. 

Last year, me and my partner went out for Valentines day.

And it ended up costing us lot.

That is also because Valentine’s day is one of the most busiest dining nights out of the year.

So of course they are going to charge more, make sense right? 

So in the future I think I will be making this dish at home instead and then pairing it with a bottle of wine. 

Giving anyone a fancy dining experience for two for under $40 dollars.

Oh and expect leftovers because this pasta makes a few bowls 😉

If you’re looking for a vegetarian dish for tonight’s dinner?

Feel free to omit the chicken and just use mushrooms.

You can also add in some spinach if you’d like to replace the chicken!

This dish can be made vegan as sell. 

However you would want to replace the butter, parmesan cheese and whole milk with those vegan substitutes of course.

And of course you can use “gluten free” pasta if your on such a diet.

So really there is no excuse to not indulging once in a while in such an amazing dish.

To make this dish all you will need is one large cooking pot, what can be easier than that.

Since pappardelle pasta noodles are not very starchy it’s okay to throw them in dring the last phases of cooking.

If you are using another heavy pasta, then you may want to pre cook the pasta then through it in at the end instead. 

Squeeze the juice from a lemon overtop before serving and you will be in pasta heaven… Bone appetite!

Looking for a NEW MEAL PREP option for the week. This recipe is perfect for that 🙂

I like to make meal preps with my leftovers. They freeze well too! 

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Quick Chicken Pho Soup

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Warm up to a BIG Bowl of “Chicken Pho Soup” it’s super simple to make guys. And is great for kicking or preventing the common cold? give it a try!

This Chicken Pho Soup is allot like basic chicken noodle soup, in the sense that it has chicken broth and chicken along with noodles in it. However it has a Vietnamese twist that your sure to love.

Anyone can make Vietnamese food and this soup is no different. The difference between this soup and those that come from the street vendors in Vietnam is the stock. In Vietnam they make the stock from scratch which I am not going to lie is delicious, but time consuming.

Making any kind of Pho Soup from scratch can take hours.

My recipe will have this soup on the table for you in under 30 minutes, so I encourage you to use your favorite chicken stock for this recipe. The better the stock the better the soup of course.

I like to spice my soup up by adding chili paste! If you don’t like spice just omit the chili paste.
 

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Easy Chicken Pasta Salad

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This Easy Chicken Pasta Salad  is made with Chicken, Baby tomatoes & Romaine Lettuce and can be enjoyed warm or cold  for dinner or lunch. 

With only 3 main ingredients it’s easy to make and super healthy.

Keep in mind that if your wanting to enjoy this salad at a later time, it’s best to add the romaine lettuce when your ready to eat it. Otherwise it will wilt if left in the fridge for some time.

Also feel free to add a few cheese cubes to this salad, white cheddar would work really well here. 

Tossed in a low calorie vinaigrette, you are sure make this Chicken, Tomato & Romaine Balsamic Pasta Salad time and time again.

Or if you have a favorite low calorie dressing go ahead and use that in replace of mine. But first off try mine, you may be surprised at how simple at tasty it is.

What can be easier than this salad? You will start by cooking the penne pasta till al dente then during that time you can season and cook the chicken breasts.

Shredding the chicken then throwing all together. This Salad goes well as a side dish or served as the main course.

 


 

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Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

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This Thai Chicken Noodle Soup is allot like basic chicken noodle soup, in the sense that it has chicken broth and shredded chicken along with noodles in it. 

The main differences here are the addition of bean sprouts, spinach, lime juice, and chili paste that helps to spice it up! If you don’t like spice just omit the chili paste, simply enough.

Now there is a possibility that you were searching for a basic chicken noodle soup recipe and accidently stumbled upon this recipe.

And you may be thinking… “Thai Chicken Noodle” never heard of it? but that sounds good.

Well don’t let the name scare you, even if your not feeling so great this soup is sure to make you feel just as good as the traditional chicken noodle soups out there.

There are several ways to make a Thai chicken noodle soup, you can also make it with some red or green thai paste and coconut milk also if you’d like.

I have done that before and so you can find that recipe below! Otherwise if your looking for just a clear and more close to the original chicken broth soup you will want to follow this recipe.

I tend to make this soup more over the traditional chicken noodle these days. The elements of this soup are chicken broth, shredded chicken, rice noodles, green onions, bean sprouts, cilantro, chili paste and lime juice.

So if you like all those Thai flavors your sure to enjoy this soup. 

I can literally eat this for days, it’s that good! So if you like Thai food as much as me then you are sure to enjoy this soup. Don’t forget the lime juice it just works, trust me.

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Mexican Corn on the Cob Salad

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This is my take on a Mexican Corn on the Cob Salad! It is full of flavor and can be ready in less than 30 minutes! 

It’s made with fresh sweet corn on the cob, Szeged seasoned chicken breasts, avocados, baby tomatoes, orange peppers and some chives.

And it is topped with my homemade “Creamy Lemon Lime Vinaigrette” which makes for a very tasty carb and gluten free meal. 

The sweet corn and orange pepper give this salad a hint of sweetness!  Mix that with this tangy dressing and you have yourself one fantastic summer salad.

Who said you have to be Mexican to enjoy good food?

The first time I had a cob salad like this was down in San Diego, we were staying near old town and we ventured out and found this little Mexican spot that served one of the best cob salads I ever tasted.

Since that day, i vowed to learn how to make it. And this my friends is my favorite cob salad vertition, I hope you give it a try. 

As you may know I’m obsessed with “Szeged Chicken Rub” it’s so very versatile. I use it alot when I’m cooking chicken.

If you have never tried it, then I really encourage to order it either from the link that I provided below with Amazon or search your local grocery for it.

Trust me it’s the bomb!

So here we are full swing into summer, finally.

And fresh corn on the cob is now available at most grocery stores and outdoor markets!

Sweet corn on the cob is one of my most favorite summer time vegetables.

And I just picked up a bunch recently from my local farmers market along with a orange pepper that I used in this recipe. 

The baby tomatoes, cilantro and chives came straight from my little garden. 

Your going to want a light Vinaigrette to accompany this salad, so i’m sharing that recipe with you too.

It is not only perfect for this particular salad it also can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 weeks and used on plenty of other salads.

The Creamy Lemon and Lime Vinaigrette gives this salad  extra depth of flavor that you’re sure to love. It’s best to eat this dish right away, fresh is always best.

However you can store it in the fridge in a sealable container/meal prep type bowl for a couple days ahead if desired.

Just be sure to only pour the vinaigrette overtop once your ready to eat it, otherwise you bare the chance of having mushy avocados.   

 

Here is my recipe for: Creamy Lemon and Lime Vinaigrette

If wanting  your to feed more people than what this recipe does.

Then I recommend doubling this recipe up with my easy to use recipe adjuster above and then you can serve a larger group. 

Meal Prep Inspiration: Store in sealable containers for up to 3 days in the fridge, just make sure you are using firm avocados and not putting the dressing on top till your ready to eat.

What are some of your favorite summer time salads? 

Looking for more Summertime salads? Try these popular recipes below. 

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Chicken Pea Pasta Salad

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Looking for a quick and tasty lunch or dinner option? Then this Chicken Pea Pasta Salad is sure to do the trick.

This salad can be served warm or cold.

And makes for an excellent dinner or save it for the weeks meal preps.

Image making this on a Sunday, preparing for the Mon – Wed work week ahead all in one day. 

Talk about healthy and easy ready made meals!

Wanting to feed more people? Simply use my recipe adjuster above and it will calculate the serving size so that you can make as much as you need. 

Also, this simple pasta salad has it all and can feed a crowd easily.

Just simply throw it all together in one big bowl and it’s good to take anywhere!

I never really used to like pasta salads, mainly because I found them to be heavy and or covered with an unhealthy dressing.

But this salad is different, it is pretty healthy and you can really tweak it to your liking. 

I prefer to add equal amounts of pasta to chicken and peas.

However you can definitely add more pasta to stretch it if desired.

Also keep in mind that this type of salad can be refrigerating overnight.

Making it such a great recipe for any type of gathering that your going to attend or host.

Prepare this the night before and you can even have a weeks worth of meal preps ready to go for the work week ahead!

If your on a gluten free diet, simply switch out the pasta for a gluten free variety. 

EASY PEASY!

If you have been looking at other pea salads recipes and are still debating which one to go with.

I encourage you to really give this one a shot, it’s one of the most popular pasta salads on this site.

And is something my aunt makes for the family every summer.

Which always ends up being gone before the nights end!

If you’re still looking more simple pasta salad ideas? 

Simply use my search bar on the sites homepage and you will find other versatile pasta salad recipes.  

And you should not feel any guilt eating this one as it’s much lower in calories than most of those other recipes out there.

That is because we are not using any heavy dressings in here.

Also, feel free to add some different ingredients if desired.

Such as:

  • Cooked asparagus
  • Artichokes
  • Leftover spinach
  • Cucumbers
  • Chickpeas 
  • Shredded turkey etc

HOW TO MAKE A CHICKEN PASTA SALAD?

  • Simply saute the seasoned Chicken Breasts till cooked in a pan or cast iron skillet.
  • Cook the pasta till al dente, strain and set aside. 
  • Cooked the peas till hot, strain and set aside.
  • Then toss everything together in a large bowl along with the dressing!
  • Vulla, enjoy!

Your body will thank you for it eating such a healthy dish and you won’t even miss those high calorie dressings in those others, I promise. 

Or if you have a favorite low calorie dressing go ahead and use that in replace of mine.

But first off try mine, you may be surprised at how simple at tasty it is.

Tossed in a low fat lemon spiced garlic sauce this dressing is absolutely Dee-licious.

Plus this salad contains just 3 simple ingredients:

  1. Bowtie pasta
  2. Seasoned shredded chicken breasts
  3. Peas

Such an easy salad recipe that is perfect for anytime of the year. 

The only sad part is that it will most likely disappear before your eyes if you have others in the house.

It always does it mine, in fact it is me that tends to eat it all.

Sometimes I will add less pasta if I am the only one having it.

Then I will amp up the pea ratio to make it more filling. I encourage you to do what works for you, also if your on some kind of gluten free diet.

No a days they have gluten free bowtie pasta as well.

So the sky’s the limit here!

What can be easier than this salad? 

You will start by cooking the bow tie pasta till al dente then during that time you can season and cook the chicken breasts and peas.

Before shredding the chicken then throwing all together in a light dressing that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

I highly recommended using frozen or fresh peas for this recipe, canned just taste no good.

If your not really into peas you can replace them with frozen sweet corn.

Just make sure your pre cooking those peas or corn prior of course.

 

My favorite Chicken Rub = Szeged Chicken Rub

 

 

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Spicy Chicken Pad Thai Recipe

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What makes Chicken Pad Thai different than other popular Thai dishes is the crushed peanuts and tamarind along with a few more important spices. 

This dish can be pulled together in under 30 minutes so follow along.

This recipe is inspired by my partner’s favorite Thai dish = Pad Thai!

Pad Thai is also one of Thailand’s most famous stir frys and whenever we go to any new Thai restaurant, it’s the first thing my Man will order.

I can hear it now, what do you two want to order. PAD THAI!!

I like Pad Thai too, it’s just I find most restaurants make it way to sweet and I much prefer recipes with a little bit of heat.

So I decided to create the same dish but with the addition of a little more heat to make it more suitable to my taste.

If you prefer a more sweet Pad Thai simply omit the red chilies. 

And well my partner in crime… he is just super happy I now make it for him at home.

If you prefer the more sweet Pad Thai recipes, then you can simly up the sugar in this recipe by 2 tbsp.

Which will make a dish quite similar to those restaurant style pad thai dishes.

After all it’s your Pad Thai and I want you to make it how you like it.

So what gives mine the extra heat? It’s the chili powder and the “red chili paste”. Easy enough eh?

HOW TO MAKE PAD THAI

Make sure you are using Tamarind Concentrate vs the paste.

You will know the difference because the concentrate is sold in small containers vs the paste which is actually a pulp and has to be soaked in water and strained prior to using.

 

When in doubt, just read the tamarind directions prior to purchasing.

If you love Thai food as much as me, then you will want to try my other thai dishes! All are AMAZING and really are some of the best ways to make Thai at home in a fraction of the time. 

Note:  Feel free to use shrimp in replace of the chicken or just enjoy it as is.

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Singapore Laksa Soup

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Have you ever tried Laksa Soup? It is a spicy noodle soup that has been one of the most popular soups from Singapore to Thailand and throughout Malaysia for centuries.

And today has become very popular throughout europe and the west!  

What gives it its unique taste is the fresh tamarind and dried shrimp. 

If your not sure what that is follow along, it’s pretty simple to find now a days in a simple pre made package.

Once you get familiar with the basic ingredients of thai cooking, you will be shocked at how easy it is to prepare these at home.

Literally you can have this dish on the table in under 20 minutes.

Keep in mind a good coconut milk, will be half solid a half watery.

One that is all watery does not work as well for this dish, so be sure to buy a full fat one and organic if possible as I always find that to be the best. 

Whenever I say I’m making fresh homemade Laksa soup for dinner I get those frantic calls from my partner to remind me that he’s fast on his way home and will be making no pit stops along the way.

I guess he loves me so very much, no really he loves me and this soup equally very much ha!

Before I learned to make homemade laksa soup we would go out pretty often for a big bowl at our local dinner.

WHAT IS IN SINGAPORE LAKSA SOUP

Traditional Laksa soup has

  • Tamarind paste
  • Dried shrimp
  • Galangal
  • Lemongrass and some other Thai ingredients.

You can always go to your local asian store and find those ingredients and add them one by one or you can just use the premade paste which has it all in it! Saving you a ton of time and effort.

This is my favorite Singapore Laksa paste, serves 2-3 people!

HOW TO MAKE SINGAPORE LAKSA SOUP 

My soup is made with:

  • Singapore Laksa Spice Paste
  • One fresh Chicken breast
  • An egg
  • Creamy coconut milk
  • A few kaffir lime leaves
  • Vermicelli rice noodles
  • Fresh bean sprouts
  • Lime and Cilantro.

This soup is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of Laksa soup lovers out there.

Also feel free to add shrimp to this as well if desired.

Even though we use the premade “Laksa paste” in this recipe, which has all the ingredients one needs. I also like to add a few Kaffir lime leaves because I love that tangy lime taste, if you have any on hand feel free.

I always have Kaffir lime leaves in my freezer for whenever I’m making anything Thai. 

I find it really enhances this dish even more, however this is optional as the lime juice at the end does a good job to adding that similar taste. 

Also be sure to only squeeze the juice of a lime in at the end, you do not want to cook the lime. It will ruin the flavor of the soup. 

Notes: Things to keep in mind 🙂

  • Look for a good solid coconut milk, you do not want to use any low fat variety. One that is all watery does not work as well for this dish, typically organic or traditional Thai coconut milk varieties have the best products.
  • “Lemongrass”, “Galangal” and “Kaffir lime leaves” can be found in most Asian stores. But the paste that I use has all those ingredients in it.
  • Add in the lime last, you do not want to cook the lime because it will ruin the flavor.
  • Do not eat the “Kaffir lime leaves” there just for flavoring, if you’re going to use these for added flavor. Make sure to bruise each leaf before adding to the pot.
  • Want more heat, simply serve some red chili paste on the side like I do. I try to stay away from fresh thai chilies for this soup, because those babies are super hot and can burn the eyes and hands if not handle properly.

 


 

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