Category: Main Meal Dishes

Let’s play a game. I’ll say a word and you say the first thing that comes to mind. I’ll go first. Chicken. ……………………Boring. Oh, sorry. [so rude of me]. It just popped out. I would even dare to say it’s in my Top 5 Most Boring Foods, a close tie with steamed veggies. And we […]

Ah. Summer meals. You can’t argue the fact that food just tastes better this time of year. With so many great fresh foods in season now, putting meals together should be easy-breezy. No need for takeout, or lots of ingredients when everything is at it’s perfect ripeness. And who wants to spend time slaving over […]

  Wild salmon. It’s all the rage if you’re into eating healthy. Which, duh. Otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this now, would you? It’s got great omega 3 fatty acids to reduce inflammation all over your body and cooks quickly, making it a perfect weeknight meal. But eating it over and over again the same […]

Grilled Fish Taco Lettuce Wraps I have moments sometimes, as all people who love food do, where I am so perfectly happy and enjoying my food that a tiny little smile slowly appears as I eat. Most times, I don’t even know I’m doing it. Embarrassing, yes. Especially when other people notice it. But anytime […]

Honey Mustard Poppyseed Chicken: This is the best! A marinade for meat AND a salad dressing all in one. As we round into Summer and the official grilling season, what better way to cut back on dinner prep time than a dressing that does both? More time to enjoy your family & friends, or a […]

Brown Rice Risotto In honor of the first official day of Spring yesterday, and as we wait for the weather to catch up, a great little winter to spring transitional dish for you this week – a little Brown Rice “Risotto.” Spring crop veggies like green peas and asparagus season are almost upon us and […]

Chopped Greek Salad It’s time for another Q&A session, this one with a more practical twist. Q: So many clients and readers have been asking me lately what I eat for lunch or nights where I get home too late to do any sort of cooking. While I try to make all my recipes quick, […]

Twice Baked Potatoes: {A disclaimer my loyal readers: I know these do not fall under my usual requirement of 20 minutes or less. But, they are so very good, hearty and filling that it’s worth it, I promise. Plus, this recipe makes a big batch at one time, so there is less cooking to do […]

I’ve got one big super bowl (for Superbowl weekend, obviously) today. My most favorite chili recipe, and a little sneak peak of one of the recipes from The Simply Real Health Cookbook: Easy Real Food Recipes for a Healthy Life, Made Simple. This. Save this right now. Trust me. Poblano Quinoa Chicken Chili, coming in hot. Maybe […]

  The following recipe is a sneak peak of one of the recipes from the upcoming Simply Real Health Cookbook- easy, delicious recipes for a healthy life, made simple! Order your copy here.  So, a few of you guys have asked for more recipes with meat involved. It’s funny- I used to never really eat that […]