This Weeknight Italian Chicken Pasta is so simple, I'm not even going to give you a recipe. Well... I am, but not a traditional recipe. It's more of a formula. A framework. It's for your own good. You see, I read a really interesting article the other day titled The Myth of Easy Cooking. Tag line: "An entire industry has been built on the premise that creating gourmet meals at home is simple and effortless. But it isn't true." Dang. It made … [Read more...]
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1 Banana + 2 Egg Pancakes
It's Friiidayyyyyy! Also known lately as Fri-YAY. Ummm, yes please. Are you dreaming of the weekend already? Oh wait, that was happening for me yesterday. Oops. Planning to make yourself a nice brekkie or brunch this weekend? Want to still feel healthy? Did you know you can make delish pancake out of TWO ingredients?? I'm serious. The epitomy of whole foods eating.... drumroll please... 1 banana + 2 egg PANCAKES! Have you heard of this … [Read more...]
Breakfast Chia Seed Pudding
I am sooo late on this bandwagon. The chia seed pudding bandwagon, that is. On a trip to Chicago last year that included a lunch with my bff and her beau I, finally tried chia seed pudding. We had it as the dessert to top off our to-die-for lunch at Le Pain Quotidien. Wow. Why hadn't I tried this delightful dish yet?! When I got home from that trip? You guessed it. I got straight into the kitchen to play around with making chia seed … [Read more...]
Parmesan Chicken Tenders + GIVEAWAY!
"Would you like some chicken with your ketchup??" Yeah, a co-worker said that to me once. We went out to eat on a work trip and like a little kid, I ordered chicken tenders. (Ok, so I wasn't in the mood for a kale salad. It happens. Even to dietitians.) Apparently, I like a lot of ketchup on my chicken tenders. More than the average person, so I've learned. I'm fine with that. Are you a good protein eater? Eating protein has been a … [Read more...]
Shredded Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad
Are you ready for a hearty yet light fall and winter salad?? Simply combine orange juice, olive oil, dijon mustard, shallot, salt and pepper in a jar and shake. Hello, salad dressing. Make the dressing up to 1 week in advance and store in the fridge and you're golden. In fact, the flavors are even better when the dressing has time to marinate in itself for days. When you're ready to serve, shred kale and Brussels sprouts. I used a sharp … [Read more...]
Creamy Pesto and Pasta
It's that dreaded question... "What's for dinner?" Listen for the dramatic "Dun! Dun! Duuuun!" to follow. I've been known to make things complicated before. To lean toward elaborate dishes. Impressive. Fancy. Because when I have time to blog, I usually also have time to cook. Let's be real, I started food blogging when I quit my full time job at the end of October 2013. I had lots of time then because I intentionally took time to myself … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Menu – Recipe Roundup!
Soooo as I mentioned in my last post, I wasn't able to share with you Thanksgiving recipes (besides BreakingFall, the best cocktail ever) before the holiday. Working a new full-time job and moving on top of trying to have a life and take some time for myself won over stressing out. So alas, this will turn into a Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup... a recap of this year's menu, and the best Thanksgiving Menu Plan for years to come!! I'm … [Read more...]
Sous Vide Salmon with Lemon Miso Sauce
Let this be the first of many sous vide recipes. Have you heard of this thing?? It makes you look like a pro chef! First off, I'm guessing most of you reading this don't own a sous vide cooking appliance. Don't worry. You're normal. I didn't even know what it was until Santa brought it for Christmas last year! Let's make sure you know that you totally should still make this Lemon Miso sauce and put it over salmon -- I mean, hello, … [Read more...]
Tropical Cashew Cream Strawberry Smoothie
I've been soooooo into smoothies lately. That is a weird thing for me say, because I'm finicky when it comes to smoothies. Too thick? Can't drink it. Protein powders with weird textures? Can't drink it. Tastes weird? Can't drink it. Too cold outside? Can't drink it. Smoothie not cold? Can't drink it. Geeze! Goldilocks much? So for me to be into a smoothie? Big deal. I'm clearly particular. Here's what I've found helps me to make a … [Read more...]
Quick Honey Candied Nuts
Crunchy + sweet + spicy + salty. That's what you'll get with this 5-minute recipe! These quick honey candied nuts are all over my blog. You can find them on Hot and Cold Power Salad, … [Read more...]
White Wine Chicken Thighs with Creamy Polenta + I’m an RD!!!!
Oh hey, there. What's up? I'm Alicia Shaw, RD!!!!!!!! Nice to meet you. <-- That's right, RD. Registered Dietitian. Holy crap I did it. I passed my test and am officially an RD. I cannot believe it!!! I have to take a small minute to thank all of my friends and family who supported me on this journey. My husband and parents who listened to my cry and whine for months as I lamented leaving a promising career to explore my true passion. … [Read more...]
Summer Frittata with Creamy Herb Dressed Greens
Greetings from a new home base!! We officially U-Hauled it from Durango up to Denver and everything made it in one piece. Except our bodies. Moving yourself is freakin' hard. But that's done for now! Thank the lawd. So I'm giving my body a little rest by sitting down, propping my feet up, and bringing you this yum-tastic frittata recipe. Is it sad that as good as it is my favorite part of this recipe is the salad?? The herb-y salad dressing … [Read more...]
4-Minute 2-Ingredient Homemade Creamy (or Crunchy!) Peanut Butter
Add peanuts then salt to food processor. Blend for four minutes. Bam, peanut butter. I mean, really. Does it get any easier? C'mon. Don't believe me? I made a video for you just in case you doubted me. And because videos are fun. This one has bloopers at the beginning AND the end. Cause bloopers and laughing are the best parts. Why skimp?? (Don't forget the rest of the post below the video!) … [Read more...]
Grilled Pizza Brava
Grilling pizza. Wow, what an addition of flavor to pizza I can't describe. You've GOT to try this. Because I was making pizza dough by hand for the first time, I watched this very helpful video from Food Network. If you're uneasy about making your own dough this will be very helpful and put you at ease! I used the same method in the video. What I liked the most was that I could do it all by hand! I didn't need a mixer. The video doesn't … [Read more...]
Intern Quinoa Salad with Pan Seared Salmon and Balsamic Greens
Prepare yourself. Might be one of my most fav food pics I've taken! If that pic doesn't make you want to eat this you might be blind. What you see above isn't even the completed dish, but it certainly could be a meal on its own! (All that's missing from the recipe is the salmon on top.) If you're fan of plant-based/vegan food, eat your heart out! (Just sub your favorite liquid sweetener in for the 1 teaspoon honey that's in the balsamic … [Read more...]