Looking for a healthy grilled chicken recipe? This delicious Maple Dijon Chicken is so juicy and flavorful, and it only calls for five ingredients! When it's summer time, the thought of heating up the oven for dinner is just unbearable. That's when the grill comes to the rescue! I love that I can have a delicious meal without making my house unbearably hot. The grill is definitely the way to go for juicy and flavorful meat. This Maple Dijon Chicken is simple and quick to make, and so delicious! I visited my local SAFEWAY store to pick up a few simple ingredients, and then I was ready to cook! Their O Organics® line, which is exclusive to Safeway and Albertsons company stores, features high quality organic foods at an affordable price. Their mission is to make great tasting organic food available to everyone, at a great value. I love using O Organics® boneless skinless chicken ... [Read More]
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Easy Summer Rolls Recipe – A Tasty Lunch or Dinner
These easy summer rolls make a great lunch or dinner! Summer rolls are one of my favorite ways to include more veggies into our diet, while keeping it simple, light and healthy. These vietnamese summer rolls are made with rice paper filled with whatever you like - chicken, shrimp, vegetables or even fruit. They are flavourful and crunchy, and if you make a tasty dipping sauce, you've got yourself a delicious meal in no time at all! I usually like to make them ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They easily stay for a few hours as long as they are covered. How to Make A Summer Roll - Tips Rolling your summer rolls can take a little practice but trust me, you'll be wrapping them up like a pro in no time! Here are a few tips to get you started: Don't over soak the wrapper. You just need to place them in a pan of water, and flip them once to make ... [Read More]
Spinach Salad with Onion Poppyseed Dressing
This spinach salad pairs great with a hot day and is the perfect side dish for an outdoor party or BBQ! Nothing says SUMMER like a fresh, delicious salad. This spinach salad recipe is loaded with spinach (yum!) plus it has an added surprise - bacon - (double yum!) Not only does this one taste amazing, it is also SUPER easy to put together! Spinach Salad and Onion Poppyseed Dressing First, let's make the Spinach Salad Dressing : Onion Poppyseed Dressing Ingredients - 1 cup oil 3/8 cup rice vinegar + 3/8 cup white vinegar = 3/4 cups total 3/4 cups sugar 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard 1 medium purple onion, thinly sliced Onion Poppyseed Dressing Directions - In a large jar (I used a Mason jar), combine all the ingredients, except the onions. Mix well. Put the thinly sliced onions into the dressing, then place the dressing in ... [Read More]
3 Ingredient Cherry Pie Filling Recipe
An easy cherry pie filling recipe that uses fresh or frozen cherries! At the risk of making a few enemies here, I'm going to go on the record and say I am not a huge cherry pie fan. (Gasp! I know!) I mean, I will totally eat a slice here and there (mostly because I can't say no to dessert!) but I'm just saying that cherry pie wouldn't be my first choice of sweet treats or after-dinner indulgences. But this cherry pie filling? Oh.my.goodness. I can seriously eat it with a spoon! Not only is it sweet and delicious, it is also SUPER simple to make. It is a great way to use all those cherries you've picked this season because this pie filling also freezes extremely well. (I usually always make a double batch and save the rest for later!) And don't limit the possibilities of this pie filling by including it only inside your pies! This stuff is amazing over vanilla ice cream, pancakes, ... [Read More]
Peach Lemonade – Refreshing and Sweet!
This refreshing and sweet Peach Lemonade only takes ten minutes to make and is the perfect drink to get you through the hot Summer! Summer is officially here! Turn off the oven and bring on allllllll the refreshing drinks! I’m dreaming of tropical fruit and popsicles, homemade lemonade and ice cream… it all sounds so blissful right now. This Peach Lemonade is served best outside, with a good book! Place some ice cubes into a glass and then sip away on this gorgeously sweet, yet slightly tart sparkling beverage. (It might be my favorite homemade lemonade flavor combo yet!) PEACH LEMONADE Total time: 10 minutes // Serves: 6-8 PEACH LEMONADE INGREDIENTS: 1 cup (240ml) water 3/4 cup (150g) white sugar 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice 6 peaches, de stoned and cut into chunks 4 cups (960ml) sparkling or still water Lemon slices and mint sprigs to ... [Read More]
