Category Archives: Main Dishes

Tri-tip steak topped avocado salad

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Alana

Ingredients: 2-4 pieces of tri-tip (4-6oz each) 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp corn starch 1 avocado 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh … Continue reading →

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Cilantro shrimp with rice pilaf

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Alana

This recipe will include both the shrimp and the rice. I suggest making the rice first because the shrimp are super quick. For the shrimp: Ingredients: 1 lbs of shrimp peeled and de-veined 1.5 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Sweet & spicy bacon wrapped chicken with kale and caramelized walnuts

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Alana

This meal was really amazing, especially considering that it came about from me thinking, “hmm what do we have in the house to eat?”. I has a really great flavor combination, its easy to make and it will leave your … Continue reading →

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Black bean burger and portobello black bean burger

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Alana

As I’m sure you guys can tell, I’m not a vegetarian. That being said, I’ve been trying to integrate at least one day a week when I don’t eat meat. I think it helps me expand my horizons a bit … Continue reading →

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Baked meatballs with parmesan and tomato sauce

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Alana

You’ll beed a baking/roasting dish for this. You should be able to place a rack or a perforated roasting pan on top of the baking dish. The reason for this is that the meatball with bake and yummy meat oils … Continue reading →

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The BEST baked Pork Chops with caramelized peaches, onions and goat cheese

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Alana

I finally did it. After trying to make the perfect pork chops with multiple trial and errors, I figured it out. A few things about this recipe, if you want it to turn out great: You need a meat thermometer … Continue reading →

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Broiled Garlic Butter Lobster tails

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Alana

Ingredients: 2 lobster tails 2 tbsp butter softened 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp black pepper Salt to taste (if you prefer, instead of paprika and pepper you can use a mixed seasoning like old bay or tony chachere’s or another … Continue reading →

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Salmon cakes with potatoes

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Alana

This is a simple recipe that reheats very well. If crab cakes are not your thing, you may like this salmon cakes Ingredients: 2 cans salmon, drained 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro (or parsley if … Continue reading →

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Baked Orange Chicken

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Alana

This chicken is delicious and tastes like the kind you can order from Chinese food restaurants. Its healthier too since its baked, and not fried and the sauce is home made without large amounts of sodium and other additives. Ingredients: … Continue reading →

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Ginger soy honey salmon

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Alana

You can bake it or pan cook it. If you plan to bake it, preheat over to 350 before starting. This recipe is very simple and quick. Prep time: 25 minutes (5 to actually prep, 20 to marinate) Cook time: … Continue reading →