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Spicy Basil Chicken {One Pot }

January 6, 2021 15 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

One Pot Spicy Basil Chicken has a delicious spicy sauce, is easy to make, and is also healthy- it's the perfect dinner! This One Pot Spicy Basil Chicken is seriously such a simple recipe, and everyone always loves it. If you like easy healthy recipes (scroll all the way down for nutritional info) that pack a punch of flavor, this one is definitely for you! One of the things that makes this One Pot Spicy Basil Chicken so easy, is that the ingredients are minimal, and you might even have most of them in your fridge or pantry, especially if you cook asian style food ever. The other ...

Instant Pot Asian Meatballs

June 20, 2019 47 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Instant Pot Asian Meatballs are the perfect easy appetizer; done in under 20 minutes! The sweet and slightly spicy sauce will have you hooked year round! Throughout the year there are tons of opportunities where you need to make an appetizer for a crowd; pot lucks, community events, girl's night out, game night, and holiday parties are just a few times when these Instant Pot Asian Meatballs will come in handy! This delicious recipe takes barely any time to cook, and by using frozen meatballs, you won’t be stuck in the kitchen or stressed while entertaining! Making Instant Pot ...

Big Mac Salad (low carb)

May 13, 2019 19 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

All of the classic Big Mac ingredients and flavors fill this delicious salad, but with no bun there's no guilt! This low carb Big Mac Salad will become a dinner staple! The last few weeks I have shared recipes for Big Mac Sauce and Big Mac Lettuce Wraps, which are both majorly delicious! Sticking to the Big Mac Theme, I wanted to share this easy and delicious Big Mac Salad! It's low carb, full of fresh ingredients, and you will NOT miss the bun! Making the Big Mac Salad could not be easier! Using all the classic burger ingredients, you just throw them together in salad ...

Big Mac Lettuce Wraps (low carb)

May 1, 2019 18 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

These Big Mac Lettuce Wraps have all the classic Big Mac flavors, but none of the guilt! A delicious low carb spin on this popular recipe! Big Mac Lettuce Wraps are the perfect low carb solution for this classic recipe! It's also great because if you don't feel like lettuce wraps, you can use the same ingredients in a wrap or thrown on a bun! Not to mention, the BIG MAC SAUCE is to die for and good on everything! This meal is versatile, easy, and most importantly, majorly delicious! Using the BIG MAC SAUCE recipe I shared with you last week, it's fairly straight forward how to ...

Big Mac Sauce (Copycat Recipe)

April 15, 2019 47 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Big Mac Sauce is perfect on burgers, fries, and salads! With just a handful of basic ingredients, it's simple and delicious! Big Mac Sauce is one of the reasons people buy the big mac, but little did you know, it's so easy to make it! Most of the ingredients are probably already in your fridge and pantry! This Copycat Big Mac Sauce is delicious on a Big Mac Lettuce wrap, in a Big Mac Salad, or on burgers, fries, or whatever you want! Whip up a batch and keep it in the fridge to use as needed! I love trying copycat sauces such as the delicious ZAX SAUCE, In-n-Out Sauce, or Outback Bloomin' ...

General Tso’s Tofu (Vegetarian)

February 26, 2019 117 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

General Tso's Tofu will have you forgetting about the meat and devouring dinner! This is the BEST vegetarian version of the famous General Tso's dish. General Tso's Tofu is one of my favorite dishes, mostly because I love Chinese take out, but sometimes it’s hard to find a great version at Chinese restaurants. It's not a problem though, because it's very easy to make Vegetarian General Tso's Tofu at home. It's great knowing exactly what ingredients go into the recipe (no MSG like a lot of restaurants add), and it's majorly delicious! General Tso's Tofu is the perfect vegetarian ...

Homemade Pizza: Spinach & Tomato Ranch Pizza

October 11, 2018 48 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Easy Homemade Pizza is the perfect weeknight meal or game day appetizer! Load it up with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Ranch for a delicious pizza! Homemade Pizza is such an easy meal for during the week, but it also makes the perfect appetizer for game-day, parties, potlucks, and birthday parties. Whatever the event, everyone can get behind a good pizza. Making homemade pizza dough is simple, and it freezes well too, so making it in bulk is a great idea because it's available whenever you want to make pizza! This homemade pizza is loaded with fresh spinach, tomatoes, cheese, and everyone's ...

Bang Bang Shrimp Egg Rolls

September 26, 2018 44 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Bang Bang Shrimp Egg Rolls are filled with delicious shrimp, slaw, and the super popular Bang Bang sauce! Perfect game day snack or appetizer! With football season in full swing, making creative delicious appetizers is a MUST! These Bang Bang Shrimp Egg Rolls take the popular Bang Bang Shrimp recipe to the next level! They are incredibly easy to make, and everyone will LOVE them! Be sure to whip up some extra sauce because it will NOT last long! Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Sauce is popular for a reason, it’s delicious! It’s also VERY easy to make yourself. I’ve used it for Bang Bang Chicken ...

Instant Pot Asian Pork

August 13, 2018 32 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

This Instant Pot Asian Pork recipe cooks up in just minutes, and is the perfect healthy dinner! Use the juicy meat in lettuce wraps, sliders, or a salad! Most people have incredibly busy weeknights, but making healthy weeknight meals does not have to be difficult! Utilizing an Instant Pot is a great way to cut down on dinner prep time, and save yourself trouble and time! This Instant Pot Asian Pork is super flavorful, healthy, and cooks in barely any time. Double the recipe to have meals throughout the week! I use the instant pot for healthy meals all the time; Checkout these super ...

General Tso’s Shrimp (One Skillet)

February 26, 2018 25 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

One Skillet General Tso's Shrimp takes only 10 minutes to cook and is majorly delicious! With under 300 calories per serving, it's the perfect healthy meal! General Tso's is one of the most popular Chinese food menu items, so I know most people love it! Making General Tso's Shrimp at home allows you to know exactly what is put into your meal and saves you money on take-out. Not only that, but you also save time since it only takes 10 minutes to make from start to finish. Whip up the sauce, saute the shrimp, cook it up - BOOM - dinner is served! Being that this General Tso's Shrimp only ...