Honey Chipotle BBQ Pulled Chicken with Creamy Broccoli Slaw

  Has there ever been anything as beautiful and wonderful as a sunny, 65°, spring day in Minnesota?  I don’t think so.  Meal prep was a real sacrifice today since it was a perfect day to be outside. Thankfully, I was done in time for us to take a quick walk around the neighborhood to…

Chicken Cacciatore over white rice

Now that we are eating really clean, we gotta keep it interesting in the kitchen. Chicken and vegetables is definitely a weekly go to – but adding different flavors is important. The hubby is perfectly fine eating the same thing for weeks in a row, if he likes it. But not me… I need variety.…

Sheet Pan Dinner – Honey Garlic Chicken

I know that global warming is a bad thing… I get it. But c’mon. There is nothing wrong with hiking outside in February, watching boats drive by on the river. The mud, I was less fond of – now I have to clean my combat boots.  It was a chilly but beautiful afternoon for a…

Street Cart Style Chicken & Rice { With a Twist }

This time, I did not forget to take pictures. I’ve been so excited to make this recipe again. There’s just something really delicious and comforting about a big bowl mixed with rice, protein and veggies.  This meal comes together easy and keeps you full! The original recipe is for a food truck style dish that…

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Thank goodness for my husband. Friday night, I was enjoying some Angry Orchard cider while planning out this weekend’s meal prep. I had a long list that was pretty exciting – but then he reminded me that we are only in town until Wednesday. Thank goodness he reminded me before I ordered the groceries or…

Chicken Gnocchi Carbonara

Can you believe how fast the weekend comes and goes? There is seriously never enough time. Yesterday I got to watch a friend participate in her first strong man contest. The events included press medleys, atlas stones, and keg toss. It looked so tough but was so fun to watch. I was super impressed by…