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Dinner · Easy Recipe · Gluten Free · Meal prep · quick dinner · Uncategorized

French Onion Chicken Pilaf

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I love the flavors of French Onion soup, but it is not hearty enough for a full meal. I added some chicken and rice to make a hearty one-pot dinner. I also served this with roasted brussels sprouts to add some greens.  This recipe makes enough for four people or a great meal prep option.

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4-5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Olive oil

1 onion, sliced thin

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup sherry wine

1 cup rice, I used white basmati

2 1/2 cups beef broth

1 t granulated garlic

1 t granulated onion

2 t dried thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

In a cast iron dutch oven or 5 qt saucepan, sear chicken thighs in about 2 T olive oil. Remove chicken to a plate.

Add onions to the pan and caramelize on medium heat. Try to remove the seared bits on the bottom of the pan with a spoon

Add garlic and rice, saute for about 1 minute

Deglaze with sherry wine, reduce to sec

Return chicken to the pan, add beef broth and seasonings. Stir to combine

Bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer for about 25 minutes or until rice is cooked.

Enjoy.

I garnished with fresh parsley and rosemary.

 

Dinner · Gluten Free · quick dinner · salmon · Uncategorized

Mustard Glazed Salmon

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This might be one of the simplest yet flavorful recipes ever. I grilled it but you can also roast it in the oven.  I served it with roasted sweet potatoes and grilled broccoli.

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2 salmon filets

1 T whole grain mustard. (Trader Joe’s makes a fantastic one)

Spread about 2 t of the mustard onto the top of each salmon filet

Grill:  on medium heat for  10 minutes or until cooked to preferred temperature. I usually cook to medium, about 140 degrees F. You do not need to flip the salmon.

Oven Roast: 400 degrees. Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cook about 10 minutes until desired temperature.

 

Seasoning for Potatoes

1 lb sweet potatoes, diced with skin on

2 t kosher salt

2 t granulated garlic

2 t granulated onion

1 t paprika

1 t turmeric

2 T olive oil

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Toss all ingredients in a bowl to combine.

Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until tender.

Dinner · Gluten Free · Meal prep · Post workout · quick dinner · turkey

Ground Turkey Tikka Masala

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I threw this together really quick because our planned dinner did not cook all the way while we went for an evening ride. This recipe took less than 15 minutes to make.

I served it with roasted potatoes and fresh spinach. Rice and veggies would be a nice accompaniment as well.

This would be a great meal prep option.

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1/2 onion, diced

3 inches of fresh ginger, minced

4 cloves of garlic, minced

1 lb ground turkey

1  28 oz can of crushed tomatoes

1 can chickpeas, drained

1 cup plain yogurt

2 T curry powder

1 lemon juiced

Salt to taste

Sauté the onion, ginger, and garlic in 2 T olive oil until golden.

Add ground turkey and stir. Cook until mostly brown.

Add tomatoes, yogurt, lemon juice, curry powder, and salt. Stir to combine.

Bring to a simmer for several minutes until everything is cooked through and hot. Stir often.

Serve

Dinner · quick dinner · Vegetables

Grilled Chicken and Vegetables

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This is an easy dinner to make on a hot summer night when you don’t want to use the stove or oven in your house.

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Grilled Chicken

8 oz chicken breast

2 T olive oil

1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes

1 sprig of fresh rosemary, or any herb you have on hand

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup of water

Mix all ingredients except chicken in a blender. Pour over chicken in a bowl and mix to combine. Allow marinating for at least 30 minutes. You can also prep this in the morning to extra flavor and tenderness.

Grill until center has reached 165 degrees F

Vegetable Mix

1 small zucchini, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 ear of corn, kernels removed from the cob

1 sweet potato, diced and roasted

2 T olive oil

Pinch of salt

2 T shredded Parmesan cheese

Place a grill skillet on the grill to preheat

Mix veggies, oil, and salt in a bowl. Put onto grill skillet to cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally.

Return veggies to bowl and mix with cheese before serving.

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Super Easy Tomato Soup

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Sometimes you just need some soul food to make you feel better. 

When my husband feels a cold coming on or has a really bad day he requests grilled cheese and tomato soup for dinner. I can easily whip this up in about 8 minutes

Tomato Soup

1 can crushed tomatoes

2 cups heavy cream

1 T dried basil leaves

2 t granulated garlic

2 t granulated onion

1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Combine all the ingredients, except cheese, into a sauce pot and bring to a simmer, stir often. Once it has heated through add the cheese and stir, then serve.

Literally takes less than 10 minutes. Boom.