This marinade is very interesting in that it will leave your chicken tasting tangy and aromatic. It is absolutely delicious! You need to marinade your chicken for a minimum of 4 hours so please plan ahead. Here is what you are going to need for this: 8 skinless chicken thighs 2 cups plain yogurt 1 [...]

Here is another version of vegetarian lentil stew. I used grated carrots to sweeten it and they turned out delicious! Lentils are a great substitute for red meat because they are an excellent source of protein. They are also full of fiber, high in vitamin B (specially B3), iron, calcium and zinc. You do not [...]

Some might argue that it is too hot to make chicken tortilla soup these days but I think it is always welcome! It is comforting, easy, super frugal and down right delicious! Here’s is what you are going to need: 1 whole chicken breast 4 scallions (2 cut in half for the stock and 2 [...]

Chicken satay is really good and very easy to make despite the many ingredients it requires. You can serve it as an appetizer or as a light meal. Typically it is skewered and grilled but I made these under the broiler, in the oven and forgot about the skewers. Another change I made was use [...]

Garlic shrimp pasta is so easy to make it almost doesn’t seem true! This particular recipe has 6 ingredients and can be made in a snap. It is loaded with flavor and can be very healthy if you use whole wheat pasta.  I used brown rice pasta and the result was great! Here is what [...]

These ribs are absolutely delicious! You do need to plan ahead because you will have to marinate them for 24 hours. I promise you that the final result will be amazing! You can make these as a full rack if you would prefer but I have the butcher go ahead and separate the ribs for [...]

I learned to love fish tacos when we moved to Southern California. Until then I had always had carne asada ones. The healthier way to make these is to grill the fish instead of deep frying it. You can make it either way. In this recipe I battered the fish and then fried it. The [...]

I think Crock-pots are a must have in any kitchen! They are so convenient and great to use! Nothing better than getting home and having dinner ready to serve. This recipe is super easy and super healthy! You do not need to soak the beans as they will cook for 8 hours on high and [...]

This recipe needs some planning ahead because the chicken needs to marinate for a good 4 hours so make sure you take that into consideration. You will be very happy with the end result! It is delicious! Here is what you will need for this: 10 medium, skinless chicken thighs 2 tablespoons Chinese five-spice powder [...]

Here’s a nice variation on your everyday burger!  It is tasty and quite easy to make.  Enjoy it with some tortilla chips on the side. This is what you are going to need for this recipe: 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced 1 teaspoon cumin ¼ cup [...]

Tabbouleh requires some work but it is certainly worth it. You need to make sure to chop the parsley and the mint very finely. You also need to make sure the bulgur wheat is soaked enough that it is soft but not mushy. Lastly, it is important to balance the acid from the lemon juice [...]

This is a very nice salad that can be made as a side dish or a light summer meal. It is very easy to make and incredibly tasty. It is also quite inexpensive. You will love the contrast of the sweet corn and the salty Cotija cheese. Here is what you are going to need [...]