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Fruity Almond Couscous Salad

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This super healthy Fruity Almond Couscous Salad Salad is the perfect summer side dish. 

It has hints of sweetness but is by no means overpowering because the yogurt and almonds help to balance all those sweet fruits out just right. 

Also couscous can be served on its own as a main dish if desired as well.  Sometimes I will shred the leftover meat from a rotisserie chicken over top which goes really well with this type of salad.

Today I’m using instant couscous, which has been pre-steamed and dried. It saves a whole lot of time and is just as healthy for you as the ladder.

Did you know that Couscous is a staple food throughout the North Africa? And has only gained popularity throughout Europe and the West over the past century.

Yup it’s true and prior to becoming a global food group couscous took days to prepare by hand by large groups of woman.

Properly cooked couscous should be light and fluffy and should not be gritty.

In order to achieve this fluffiness one must boil some water or stock and then pour just the right amount over the couscous.

This allows it to fluff up perfectly then you can finish that fluffing with a fork. 

Today I  made mine fruity, by adding canned oranges, apples and dried cranberries. Feel free to chop up a “fresh orange” instead of the canned variety if you wish.

I just love this simple couscous salad and i’m sure you will too.

If you want to make it a little lighter feel free to omit the mayo and just add plain yogurt, which will make it a even less sweeter taste. 

This salad can be enjoyed pretty much any time of year, however I am sure this particular salad will be perfect for those long summer nights out on the back patio! I can picture it now 🙂 Can’t you?

Looking for a Awesome drink recipe to serve with this salad? Try my “Raspberry sweet tea” that is made with agave nectar or honey.


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Appetizers & Sides, Quick and easy recipes, Salads, Vegetarian

Chickpea Avocado Feta Salad

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This Chickpea Avocado Feta Salad is the perfect Summer Salad.

Spring has finally arrived and this is a time where my family starts to think about eating more high protein low carb foods to help the body get into shape. 

This stuff tends to go the moment I make it, so you may want to double it up if your having guests over.

Now I am not on any specific diet, I just like to add more protein vs carbs into it around the warmer months.

So if your looking to slim down a bit as well this summer, then you are going to love this salad. 

This salad is packed with good for you fiber, fats and protein. I was never a huge salad fan, that is not to say I don’t eat salad.

I’m just saying I never ordered it much or requested extras while at any type of gathering.

The reason for that is because most salads i’ve tried are not always that healthy and tend to be covered with some kind of unhealthy bottled dressing.

Today, however I love salad and that is because I learned how to make different and filling varieties such as with this Chickpea, Avocado & Feta Salad. 

Which has lead to my love of salad forevermore, and creating different kinds of salad that are not only healthy but also filling feels so good.

By adding proteins and fresh ingredients you can now have a meal in a salad which I love to do often.

This salad is one of those hearty, healthy salads, that is packed with just enough protein and healthy fats to make it a meal or great side if you like. Filling, Healthy and Delicious I hope you enjoy!

What are some of your favorite summer time salads? 

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

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Barbeque, Chicken, Dinner ideas

Cremini & Shiitake Mushroom Chicken Stew

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Camping and Cooking does not get much better or easier than this, think easy prep and easy clean up. I like to cook this simple dish at home also, however it works just as good for when we are camping. In the past I have used the “Original Campbells mushroom soup” for this recipe. 

However when I saw this new Campbell’s Cremini & Shitake Mushroom, I knew it would also work great and tried it on our last cookout. Oh boy was it good, the different type of mushrooms made it even better than the original. 

So if you’re a camper like us then you are well aware that everything tastes much better in the great outdoors, so be prepared to have your socks knocked off with this recipe. 

Camping with a large crowd? No problem simply double this recipe up by using a larger lasagna pan.

Also feel free to add some fresh Cremini & Shitake Mushrooms as well if desired. This would really like this dish up a extra notch.  

Everyone is going to love this recipe, it’s so simple yet so good!

Note: If you’re camping  in bear country, take appropriate precautions to keep your campsite as unattractive to bears as possible. To do this simply purchase and properly use a bear-proof garbage container or ensure all your garage is placed in a sealed bin in your vehicle or at a designated dump once your done cooking, this helps keep our wildlife safe and you as well.

 


 

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Chicken, Date Night, Meal Prep, Quick and easy recipes, Skip the takeout

Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

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Hi guys, I hope your day is going well. If not this Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables is sure to put a smile on your face. 

It’s super healthy for you and full of flavor.

I just know that your going to love it as much as we do.

Everything you see here is baked together on one pan making it a breeze to prepare.

You will have dinner on the table tonight in 30 minutes time. It doesn’t get any easier, tastier than this.

Be sure to pick up some mini potatoes for this recipe, they work best and cuts the cooking time down.

I like to place all the mini potatoes face side down on the bottom of the pan, this helps them to brown nicely in a little olive oil.

Then top with the asparagus and chicken before drizzling more olive oil over top along with balsamic vinegar and season appropriately.

Bake for 30 minutes and then you ready to serve or section off into meal preps for the week ahead.

Absolutely delicious!

You have three options when it comes to cooking the chicken, you can cube it like I do or you can slice it or leave the breasts whole.

Cubing or slicing it does dry the chicken out some, so be sure to drizzle more olive oil and balsamic overtop of it before baking.

If you end up giving it a try I would love to hear what you think of it in the comments below. 

This super satisfying recipe is sure to hit the spot tonight!

You can always skip the chicken and make this a vegan dish. I hope you give it a try, Bon Appetit!

MEAL PREP IDEA: Make enough to create a few meal preps bowls for the week ahead!  This recipe feeds four, so if your wanting more? Simply adjust the recipe above with my simple recipe adjuster.


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Curries, Date Night, Dinner ideas, Instant Pot, Slow Cooker recipes

Jamaican Curry Goat with Potatoes

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This Jamaican Curry Goat is made with cubed goat meat,  potatoes, garlic and ginger, scotch bonnet peppers and curry spice.

Make some Homemade Green Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce it goes so well in this dish. 

You can also use some pre-made Scotch Bonnet sauce instead if you choose. 

IS JAMAICAN CURRY GOAT HEALTHY

Yes, goat meat is a very lean meat almost like bison meat. Then with the addition of onions, tomatoes, and curry spices. This dish becomes everything you need to make a healthy meal. 

I will never forget my first bite of Jamaican food, it was at a local dinner in Ocho Rio, Jamaica.

The restaurant was situated in an tropical outdoor environment and the waiter came around to tell us the specials.

Every dish was very delicious looking so we ordered pretty much one of everything, we were hungry and wanted to try it all! 

Well let me tell you it was love at first taste, because it was de bess food eva.

In Jamaica this curry dish is very popular, I realize goat is an acquired taste and not easy to come by but I encourage you to try it for the sake of being a die hard foodie.

Mi luv Jamaican curry!

HOW TO COOK JAMAICAN CURRY GOAT IN THE SLOW COOKER

You can do this recipe in the pressure cooker or the slow cooker, today I’m making mine on the stove top. However, it is to prepare it in the slow cooker too. 

  • Start by setting your slow cooker to (simmer) while searing the goat meat, onions and tomatoes in curry sauce.
  • Once that has been done, simply place the lid on the slow cooker at set from 8-10 hours. 

Most Jamaican dishes are served up alongside some rice and peas along with a mango chutney.

Oh and you can’t forget an iced cold bottle of “Red Stripe Beer” Jamaica’s most popular beer.

So if you like curries as much as me then give this recipe a try, but make sure you are using the traditional ingredients of “Jamaican Curry” and “Scotch Bonnet peppers” otherwise you will change the flavor and you don’t want to do that.

IS JAMAICAN CURRY GOAT HEALTHY

Yes, goat meat is a very lean meat almost like bison meat. Then with the addition of onions, tomatoes, and curry spices. This dish becomes everything you need to make a healthy meal. 

Note:  It’s best to use boneless meat to prevent the bones from splintering if using pressure cooker.

Recipe: Inspired by my trip to Jamaica and by the lovely lady over at Immaculate Bites

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

Easy Tilapia Fish Tacos

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These Easy Tilapia Fish Tacos are one of my all time favorite Mexican recipes.

Not only are they absolutely delicious! They take less than 15 minutes to make. I like to serve these tacos with all types of salsa, such as the one you see here for my Pico de gallo . Also you can serve it with my award winning Jalapeno Peach Salsa as seen below.

ARRIBA MEXICO!

It’s that good guys, amo los tacos mexicanos! We make this in our house at least once a week.

Just make sure you have some either high quality fresh fillets or frozen always on hand and you can too.

ARE FISH TACOS HEALTHY

Yes, white fish is a lean protein then the taco shell itself is low in calories as well as the added ingredients and spices.

HOW TO MAKE TILAPIA FISH TACOS

  • You can use a high quality frozen fish for this recipe. Otherwise fresh fillets are always my top choice.
  • This type of fish can also be served in burritos, hard tacos or over rice with beans.

TYPE OF FISH TACOS

  • You can also substitute the tilapia for another white fish such as halibut or cod.
  • Shrimp too is also a popular option. 

WHERE DID FISH TACOS ORIGINATE

In Baja, California. Some say that the roots come from Japanese immigrants that made there way to Mexico in the 1950s – 1960 who brought them in.  Either way they this is a very MEXICAN recipe to most of us today!

TILAPIA FISH TACO SEASONING

  • Chili Powder
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Garlic Powder
  • Cumin Powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

These tasty tacos can be pulled together in less than 15 minutes.

Making for a super quick and tasty dinner option.

Just make sure to make the “pico de gallo” ahead of time.

But not to ahead of time as the tomatoes won’t be as fresh past a day!

WHAT TO SERVE WITH TILAPIA

  • Sour cream
  • Cheese
  • Avocado

WHAT IS PICO DE GALLO

These fish tacos are so darn delicious, pair them with fresh homemade “pico de gallo” and you can’t get a tastier or healthier fish tacos if you ask me.

It’s Mexican salsa y’all and it goes great with just about any type of Mexican food.

See below for the recipe!

Also don’t forget to squeeze some fresh lime juice over top the fish at the end.

This really helps the flavors to pop!

FISH TACOS FOR A CROWD

You can feed roughly 4 people with this recipe.

So if it’s just the two of you dining tonight then there certainly will be some leftovers.

If your wanting to feed more people, simply MAKE more by doubling the ingredients! 

Super easy to prepare too, all you are doing is a little prep work that takes less than 15 minutes.

If your wanting to serve this with the same  “pico de gallo” salsa you see in the picture here.

Be sure to make the salsa one hour ahead of time, as it’s best to let the salsa marinate which enhances it’s flavors. 

Check out my two favorite recipes for Pico De Gallo you will serious love them! 

  1. Pico De Gallo this goes great with these tacos.
  2. Cabbage Pico De Gallo this also goes great with these tacos.

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Looking for another way to make Fish Tacos? Try my Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos

Bread, Date Night, Dinner ideas, Instant Pot, Slow Cooker recipes

Bunny Chow

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Spicy lamb Bunny Chow originated in South Africa, in Durmas area. And then spread throughout the region from there. Today it is served in many European Restaurants and in many homes of “Afrikaans” as a staple food. And I see why, it is absolutely delicious! 

What is Bunny Chow anyway? Well it’s a curry that is traditionally made with Lamb or Mutton or just Vegetables and then it is put inside a loaf of bread for serving.

History tells the tale of some Indian sugar plantation workers that started to take this food to work daily in a loaf of bread with (no plate) and from there it just took off as one of South Africans famous foods.

Today this recipe has become a hit in Europe and beyond. I prefer to make this recipe and then place it into “Crusty Bread” as opposed to the traditional “Bunny Bread” which is a plain soft white bread.

Of course this is my personally preferences, you can choose to prepare it either way! And do not be afraid to eat this one with your hands either, that is how it’s done.

Inspired by: SAPEOPLE TASTY RECIPES


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Chicken, Dinner ideas, Meal Prep, Quick and easy recipes, Skip the takeout

Kung Pao Chicken with Brussel Sprouts

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This is my take on Kung Pao Chicken, traditionally peanuts are used in this dish and most definitely you can use those instead of the cashews.

Personally I much prefer cashews so that is why I have used them here. Kung Pao Chicken with Brussel Sprouts work so well together, and it’s a nice way to get in some extra fiber.

For this recipe today, I am using a skinless chicken breasts along with brussel sprouts, green onions and cashews.

You can use whatever vegetables you have on hand, such as red or green peppers, snow peas, broccoli etc.

If your wanting to serve more than 4 people, simply adjust the recipe with our easy to use serving adjuster.

An easy and healthy stir fry that anyone can make in under 30 minutes, the hardest part is washing and chopping the ingredients.

Serve over a bed of jasmine rice if desired I hope you enjoy this healthier version of Kung Pao.

MEAL PREP IDEA: Make enough to create a few meal preps bowls for the week ahead. Or have dinner for two with this recipe, and then create two meal prep bowls for the week ahead.

To make the bowls, simply place jasmine rice on the bottom and top with the Kung Pao Chicken with Brussel Sprouts. Want more preps? Simply double up the recipe with my easy to use recipe adjuster above.


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