Month: September 2020

Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken

I love takeout Chinese, but making it at home gives me control of the ingredients. For the chicken, I simply mix equal parts flour and cornstarch, seasoned with salt, pepper, and onion powder in a plastic bag. I cut chicken breasts into chunks and mix 

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata

I’m going to be honest with you. The last time I made this at my house it was just because I really wanted the mashed potatoes. I love the way the piccata sauce tastes with them. That’s the thing, though. Sometimes, it’s not the protein 

Chimichurri

Chimichurri

One of the ways that I try to keep our meals on the healthier side is with trying to make beef an occasional protein instead of being something we go to multiple times per week. That said, we love a good steak!

Flank steak isn’t something that I grew up eating, but has become a favorite of mine. I love being able to toss it into my go to beef marinade for a few hours, throw it on the grill, slice and done!

Occasionally, I want to punch it up a bit – and chimichurri is the perfect choice to do that. This South American topping is fresh and garlicky, with the perfect amount of acid. It’s great on beef – but also works on any grilled meat or veggie.

Chimichurri

Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 1/4 bunch cilantro
  • 1 small red onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Add parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, onion, and vinegar to a food processor.
  • Pulse several times.
  • Add the oil and pulse until blended together.
  • Taste. Season with salt & pepper.
Keyword Sauce

Turkey Burrito Filling

Turkey Burrito Filling

First, this was a really hard recipe to name because I use it for SO many things. I use it in burritos, for nachos, on top of potatoes, with eggs for breakfast, and it is almost always in my burrito bowls. I use ground turkey