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Chicken and Bacon in a Dijon Mustard Sauce

This Chicken and Bacon in a Dijon Mustard Sauce recipe is out of this world, you may think there is a lot of fattening ingredients in this one pan dish, but you would be wrong. 

If you know me, you know that I like to balance my cooking. So if I’m adding an indulging ingredient into my cooking such as bacon,. Then I will make sure not add too many other ingredient that could take away from such flavours.

This dish comes together beautiful in a mustard sauce that is not full of fat but rather flavour. Made with onions, Dijon mustard, lemon, apple cider vinegar and just the right seasonings that only enhance the dish not mask it.

I kid you not this recipe is pretty healthy for you, compared to other similar recipes out there which call for heavy cream, which I find ruins the dish. 

This recipe reminds me of a dish I tried many years ago, called Yassa Chicken (Poulet au Yassa) which is a very popular Senegalese dish.

So in this dish we are basically merging the flavors from that traditional dish with some other amazing dishes that are more popular in Europe to come up with this unique and out of this world recipe. 

So follow along below for the most mouth-watering dinner that you are your family are sure to love, it’s definitely become one of our family favorites.

You must try this dish over a bed of egg-noodles, it gives it that German snitches feel without all the heaviness, and goes so well with the sauce. 

On a gluten free diet?

No worries you can choose gluten free egg- noodles then you will have a completely gluten free meal.

Start by cooking your egg noodles first, because the rest takes less than 20 minutes to prepare and you want to be able to merge the two at the end. 

Next start with chopping the bacon and onions, and sauteing them together till cooked.

Be sure to remove the bacon and onions one cooked and set aside, before placing the chicken breasts back in the pan to saute the chicken.

Saute the chicken on medium heat in the bacon fat till cooked, approx 10 minutes or until they are lightly browned and cooked in the center.

Then remove the cooked chicken from the pan and finished off by making your dijon mustard sauce in the same pan. Merge everything back for one last time in the pan, allowing everything to simmer together before serving.

 I hope you give this absolutely mouth-watering recipe a try!

 

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Chicken, Date Night, Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes, Skip the takeout

Orange Chicken (tso’s)

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Orange Chicken has a combination between sour and sweet flavors. The rice vinegar gives it the tang, while the honey gives it the sweetness. 

Orange Chicken tso’s has some heat to it from the addition of the red chilies, typically we make the spicer version of this dish since we like a like a little heat. You probably have tried this before as its pretty popular in many Asian restaurants across North America.

Typically in the restaurants it’s made with boneless chicken breasts and mixed with onions, red peppers or other vegetables.  Today I’m making it with boneless chicken thighs, since this is what we have on hand. 

Keep in mind Orange Chicken tso’s is slightly spicier than regular Orange Chicken. If you prefer no spice to this dish, simply omit the chilies. 

 

Notes: You can use fresh oranges if you prefer that to orange juice in this recipe.

OR if you want to buy the Orange Sauce, which is not as healthy but just as good. I would recommend this brand, LEE KUM KEE it tastes most authentic!

 


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Curries, Dinner ideas, Instant Pot, Quick and easy recipes, Slow Cooker recipes, Vegetarian

Eggplant Chickpea Curry

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This Eggplant Chickpea curry is simmered in just the right spices of coriander, cumin, red chili powder, green cardamom, garam masala to name a few. 

And is similar to Baingan Bharta which is a popular vegetarian indian eggplant dish, however with my recipe we are not roasting the eggplant, rather frying it.

This is one of my favorite vegetarian curries, I tend to eat it once a week. Simple, healthy and not expensive at all to make you are sure to love it too.

Packed full of so many flavors and texture it’s makes a satisfying and hearty meal. Serve alongside some naan bread, or rice and don’t forget to share.

Eating vegetarian never tasted so good. Go ahead and sprinkle this dish with some dried Fenugreek leaves on top for that extra flavor.

 

Note: If you are cooking on the stove top, omit the water. Otherwise it’s needed in the pressure cooker.

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Chicken, Quick and easy recipes, Soups & Stews

Turkey Noodle Soup

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Well the holidays are coming to an end. And for most of us that means, having a leftover turkey in the fridge. Here is a great recipe to make, that utilizes the whole bird.

So you probably know how good homemade chicken noodle soup is, but have you tried homemade turkey noodle soup? Well then you are in for something special.

I will typically make a BIG pot of turkey noodle soup the day after the holidays or the night of. This way I am not wasting any food by utilizing the leftover turkey.

What I will do is fill a stock pot up with water and then I will put the carcass from my leftover Turkey inside. Then all there is to do is simply boil the bird for a good 30 minutes or more.

Then I will remove the bird and skim away anything that looks less appealing and use the remaining broth as my soup stock. Now there are plenty of ways to make this kind of soup, so I’m going to give you a few options here and let you decide what works best for you.

Really you cannot go wrong with making this soup, it’s healthy and also an excellent recipe to keep on hand after the holidays when you have leftover turkey. When I talk options, I mean you can decide what type of noodle to place in the soup and vegetables.

For the noodles there are thick or thin, large and small, options. So the type you use totally depends on what you prefer, however I do recommend using “egg noodles” because they are much lighter and work so much better in this kind of soup.

If you are feeling under the weather, feel free to add more garlic and onions to the stock as they carry antibacterial properties and have been proven to help people get better much faster.  I hope you give it a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy! 

 

Bubba has had enough excitement for one week and is now in a deep Turkey Slumber.

Note: If you have a leftover turkey, omit the chicken stock and boil your turkey carcass for one hour in 8 cups of water. And use the turkey stock in replace if the chicken stock. Also use the leftover white turkey breast instead of buying turkey breasts as that works great too for this soup.

 

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Drinks and Smoothies, Vegetarian

Healthy Peach Sweet Tea

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There are many ways to prepare traditional southern sweet tea, one has you cooking down those peaches and straining them afterward.

Personally I do not like that method to much because you are also straining out the peach pulp and throwing away a lot of your peaches, that is a crime if you ask me!

Also allot have you adding more than a cup of refined sugar… no way i am not doing that.

Now I am not saying i don’t consume refined sugar ever, i’m just saying that I try not to don’t drink it. Bubba just came back from our local farmer’s market earlier today with a basket of the plumpest peaches that worked perfect for this recipe.  

He says, if you can’t get your hands on fresh peaches then just make sure to boil out any excess water from the frozen variety before adding your honey for the initial steps and it will work just the same. 

So please forget that American sweet tea, which is filled with refined sugar and is not very good for you and give this healthy version a try, I’m calling this recipe my “Healthy Peach Sweet tea”.

It tastes very similar to the American kind, however it’s much better for you because we are blending the peaches whole, and thIs keeping all of the peach.

 

Also we use organic green tea bags and omit the refined sugar by replacing it with raw honey or agave syrup. Did you know that Choosing RAW honey will also help your immune system stay tough during seasonal allergy attacks, as it has a natural antibacterial nature? If that’s not more reason to sip this all year- long I don’t know what is. Well enjoy ya’ll… wait,  why am i talking like an American? Must be the sweet tea doing that…

HOW TO MAKE PEACH SWEET TEA

  1. Place 3 chopped up peaches in a blender and blend till smooth. 
  2. Now let’s make a simple syrup, pour those purred peaches into a medium sauce pan and add your honey, over low to medium heat cook them down together for about 4 mins.
  3. Make 1 gallon of unsweetened Tea, I use Organic Green Tea
  4. To make the tea, boil your water and add it to an unbreakable pitcher.
  5. Add in a pinch of baking soda (this takes away any bitterness)
  6. Steep your tea, by adding 6 tea bags into the hot water for 5-10 mins and be careful not to over steep otherwise your tea will be bitter.
  7. Remove tea bags and discard.
  8. Add in your purred peaches/honey and stir till dissolved.
  9. Once cooled, place in the fridge and allow it to chill.
  10. Serve over ice, and add some peach slices or mint if you’d like.
  11. Enjoy!

If you liked this recipe, check out my Healthy Raspberry ice tea recipe

Note: Allow your tea to cool before adding to any type of glassware and before placing it in the fridge. You don’t want a shattered pitcher or fridge shelf. Also you can use black tea or green tea for this recipe, both work great. I hope you enjoy!

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Drinks and Smoothies

Very Berry Mint Hibiscus Tea

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If you’re looking for a refreshing Summer drink then this Very Berry Mint Hibiscus Tea is sure to hit the spot!

My girlfriend introduced me to this tea some years back.

Actually it was around the Christmas holidays, and i received a nice gift package with a tea set and a number of teas. That is when i first tried and fell in love with this tea.

Then i was drinking it hot, but it’s much better brewed and chilled. And definitely one of my go to summer iced teas. So where did these BEAUTIFUL flowers come from anyway? 

Well the ancestors of today’s modern hibiscus hybrids were sprinkled all around the globe, following the Equator from one warm, tropical land to the next.

The eight hibiscus species that are considered to be the ancestors of the modern exotic hibiscus were originally native to Mauritius, Madagascar, Fiji, Hawaii, and either China or India.

Read more here about this amazing flower and its benefits.

You may have seen this beverage as of late coming out of Starbucks but i am telling you forget that over priced version and start make your own at home.

The health benefits of hibiscus tea are UNBELIEVABLE so go find yourself some shade, and allow yourself some time to relax because you deserve it darling!

HOW TO MAKE HIBISCUS TEA

  1. In a large pitcher, place 3/4 cup of dried hibiscus.
  2. Add 8 cups of filtered cold water.
  3. Cover pitcher and let chill in the fridge overnight or up to 24 hours.
  4. Tea will turn a dark red color then you know its ready.
  5. Strain your tea and discard the dried hibiscus (its to bitter to keep)
  6. Add your Agave or Honey and transfer back into your pitcher.
  7. Mix all together and serve immediately over a glass of ice cubes.
  8. Squeeze 1/2 tsp of lime and and enjoy!

To make the tea with tea bags:

  • In a large pitcher, place 8 hibiscus tea bags.
  • Add 8 cups of hot water and add 2 bruised mint leaves.
  • Cover pitcher and let chill in the fridge overnight or up to 24 hours.
  • Tea will turn a dark red color then you know its ready.
  • Strain your tea and discard the dried hibiscus (its to bitter to keep)
  • Add your Agave or Honey and transfer back into your pitcher.
  • Mix all together and serve immediately over a glass of ice cubes.
  • Top with a few fresh mint leaves and and enjoy!

Note: Makes one gallon of tea, double it up if you want more.

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Curries, Dinner ideas

Durban Mutton Curry

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Are you a curry lover like me? If so then this Durban Mutton is sure to knock your socks off it’s that good. 

Durban Curry hails from a city inside South Africa, originally it was said that the East Indians where the ones to bring it over and the story goes that they were seen eating it often while on the work sites. 

 

 

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