A simple recipe for a healthier take on fajitas. No more onions swimming in oil at restaurants! This is the lean, plant-forward version of fajitas I really want when I order it. Fajita Bowl with Guacamole Serves 4-6 Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breast 1/2 cup orange… Continue reading Easy weeknight dinners: Fajita Bowl with Guacamole
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Easy batch recipes: Quinoa bowl with balsamic roasted veg and lentils
This is a great fall dish to use lots of root vegetables in the oven. It’s best served a little warm. It’s naturally vegetarian and vegan. Some of the root vegetables take a little time to cook in the oven, but it’s a great batch recipe that keeps well in the fridge. Here is a… Continue reading Easy batch recipes: Quinoa bowl with balsamic roasted veg and lentils
Easy batch recipes: Parsley pesto salad with seasonal vegetables
This recipe is for a homemade pesto. I made this when I was traveling and didn’t even have a blender, so it took a good amount of work. Luckily, you can blend these ingredients and have it done in a couple seconds. This is a bright and lemon-y pesto sauce that’s perfect for spring or… Continue reading Easy batch recipes: Parsley pesto salad with seasonal vegetables
Easy weeknight dinners: Steak Chimichurri bowl
Chimichurri is a delicious and simple sauce that comes from Argentina. Its full of parsley and oregano and is always served on meat, but tastes great on vegetables too. Make extra sauce to pour over other meats or vegetables. Steak Chimichurri Bowl Serves 2Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 12oz-1 lb. skirt… Continue reading Easy weeknight dinners: Steak Chimichurri bowl
Steak Con Chiles
This recipe is a Barajas family staple. We live in California and like it spicy! If you don’t enjoy spicy food, you can substitute the chiles for green or red peppers. The roasted red peppers will give the dish a hint of sweetness, while the green peppers will keep the flavors neutral. You can choose… Continue reading Steak Con Chiles
Easy weeknight meal: Baked Pork Chops and Chunky Apple Sauce
With Roasted Root Vegetables and Kale Salad An American classic. George Washington and apples just seem to go hand in hand. The fabled story of young Washington cutting down an apple, or perhaps a cherry tree, was to illustrate his honesty and integrity as a young boy. He could not lie to his father. I… Continue reading Easy weeknight meal: Baked Pork Chops and Chunky Apple Sauce
Easy weeknight meal: Apricot Salad with Grilled Pork Tenderloin
In this simple grilled recipe, the apricots are the stars. The juicy pork and tender salad are complemented by the delicious flavor of the grilled apricots, it’s an elegant dish to add to your summer table. Serve with your favorite chilled beverage to pair nicely with the smoky-sweetness of the grilled apricots. Ingredients (4 servings)… Continue reading Easy weeknight meal: Apricot Salad with Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Soba Noodle Bento Lunch
Lunch time is all about planning, and sometimes it can be very stressful not knowing what foods to use, or what to put in your child’s lunch box/bag. A bento box can make planning easier because you won’t forget the fruit or the salad, and you always have the right type of container for the… Continue reading Soba Noodle Bento Lunch