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It’s crispy, it’s tender, it’s full of flavor, and it’s vegan! This spicy fried cauliflower “chicken” is just as delicious as the real thing, but no chickens were harmed, and it’s so much healthier. Cauliflower is a great replacement for chicken in this recipe because it’s juicy, hearty, and tender. The double batter guarantees a perfect crunch! Becoming vegan has opened my eyes up to the many ways of preparing Southern staples without using animals. In every case, the vegan recipe is as delicious and fulfilling as the non-vegan alternative. So much of what we like about a traditional recipe is the seasoning, and technique. As you’ll see in this recipe, you can use classic fried chicken seasoning (which is accidentally vegan) and the same technique of double battering and dredging cauliflower through seasoned flour. Just like my Nana does it! This spicy fried cauliflower recipe has been updated since I created the video. The flax "egg" has been replaced with arrowroot which i...

Baked chicken cutlets covered in parmesan bread crumbs and topped with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. If pizza and chicken Parmesan fell in love and had a baby together this is what it would look like. The pepperoni adds a spicy punch that kicks up the flavor a notch or two. That’s where the ‘pizza’ in the ‘pizzaiola’ comes in. Combined with the mozzarella and the tomato sauce your taste buds think you’re eating pizza, with the chicken acting as a stand-in for the crust. If you’re craving pizza, this might not do the trick but if you’re looking to change-up your traditional chicken Parmesan routine or just need a quick dinner idea, then this is your answer. Baked chicken cutlets covered in Parmesan bread crumbs and topped with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, served with spaghetti and an easy tomato sauce. Ingredients Sauce {substitute 1 jar (24 ounce) premade sauce to save time}: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium-ish yellow onion, diced ½ bell pepper, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 ...

Oh hey, my new Pan Fried Spinach & Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken. Aren’t you a lovely, healthy chicken dish that is fast and simple to prepare. What was that? You can also use low-fat cream cheese and Parmesan and you have a healthy dinner full of protein and veggies? This Pan Fried Spinach Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken is one of the best skillet dinners I have made in a while! INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts (1) 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/2 cup cream cheese at room temp 1/4 cup of Parmesan  cheese 1 tbsp minced garlic 1-2 tbsp minced chives or green onions 1/4 tsp pepper salt to taste INSTRUCTIONS  Place plastic wrap on top of each chicken breast and using a meat mallet, pound them slightly thinner. ( they will fry up faster if you do this step.) To butterfly your chicken breasts, lay them flat on sturdy surface. Place one hand on top to hold it in place and then slice 3/4 of the way through the chicken breast. Do not slice all the way ...

Quick to cook and difficult to fail, spicy cumin chicken thighs with green beans is inspired by a popular Chinese street food. An easy pan-fried dish full of flavour.  This is not a classic Chinese dish, but inspired by a popular street food I used to have back in my home province of Gansu, in China. It’s called Yang Rou Chuan In my recipe, I use both cumin powder and whole cumin seeds, the same for chilli too (both powder and flakes). This helps to maximize the fragrance of the spices, and to create an appealing finished look. If you are not accustom to very hot food, please feel free to reduce the amount of chilli powder and flakes (or use milder ones). However, I wouldn’t suggest reducing the cumin as it’s really the soul of this dish. Quick to cook and difficult to fail, spicy cumin chicken thighs with green beans is inspired by a popular Chinese street food. An easy pan-fried dish full of flavour. Ingredients 300g / 10oz green beans 1 pinch salt 6 skinless, boneless chicken th...

This classic American salisbury steak from scratch is seared and simmered in a rich brown luscious onion gravy. Mouth watering, tender, salisbury steak is so delicious and easy to make. Salisbury steak with gravy will become you favorite weeknight ultimate comfort food!  Salisbury steak isn’t a steak it’s basically a fancy hamburger traditionally served with mashed potatoes. When I was a kid. I didn’t think salisbury steak was fancy at all. I cringed at my plate of ugly dark brown food. INGREDIENTS: For the salisbury steak: 1 1/2 lb ground beef 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 eggs 1 1/4 tsp garlic powder 3 onions (1 onion diced the other two sliced thin) 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce salt for taste (I used 1 1/4 tsp) pepper for taste (I used 1 tsp) Pinch of celery salt small handful of chopped parsley Beef gravy  2 cups beef broth (I use Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base) 3 tbs flour 1 tsp heavy whipping cream (optional) 1/4 cup unsalted butter Salt for taste Pepper for taste Intruc...

Here’s a deliciously simple weeknight dinner for you that I prepared for Goodbite.com and the Real Women of Philadelphia.  This is one of those dinners the the whole family loves.  Creamy with lots of chicken and full of flavor 🙂  Enjoy!! INGREDIENTS: Chicken Florentine Bowtie Pasta 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup finely chopped white onion 1 clove minced garlic 4 cups baby spinach leaves 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 Cups Philadelphia Cooking Creme 1 pound bowtie pasta or other small noodle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Intructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.  Place oil in Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Stir in spinach leaves, cook, stirring until wilted about 2 minutes. Add chicken, salt, an...

Finding a foolproof recipe for a kitchen staple like chicken is kind of like finding the holy grail these days. But today, you just might be in luck. Our friends at GFF Magazine have shared with us what they think could be the best chicken recipe . . . EVER. We tried the GFF Mag chicken recipe ourselves and discovered that it really does create a supercrisp skin with flavorful, moist meat. INGREDIENTS 1 large whole chicken (about 4 1/2 pounds), deboned (ask the butcher to do it for you) 1 teaspoon kosher salt DIRECTIONS Salt the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt 1 to 3 hours prior to cooking and reserve in the refrigerator until 10 minutes before cooking. Preheat the broiler. Put the chicken, skin-side up, on a rimmed sheet pan and place it under the broiler, about 3 inches from the heat, to brown and crisp the skin, about 10 minutes, rotating the pan a few times for even browning. Turn the oven temperature down to 250°F and cook for 25 minutes. Cut the chicken into entrée-size pieces, t...

My slow cooker is my best friend and I use her at least 3 to 4 times a week (yes, my slow cooker is a girl). 🙂 If I can’t throw it together in a matter of minutes, it just is not going to happen. However, every once in a while, I completely space to put my food in the crock pot in the morning and so when dinner time rolls around, I am scrambling to find something to feed my family.  I was in that exact dilemma a couple of weeks ago and came across a recipe for Baked Chicken.  I love how tender and perfect my chicken cooks in the crock pot and feared that this chicken might be dry.   The end result was amazing!  This is definitely being added to our regular dinner rotation. This baked chicken is so incredibly tender and full of flavor- the honey adds sweetness while the soy sauce adds savory- I promise that it will quickly become one of your favorite meals! INGREDIENTS 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast tenders 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon grou...

Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken – Easy crock pot recipe for chicken thighs cooked in an incredibly delicious honey garlic sauce. Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken - Easy crock pot recipe for chicken thighs cooked in an incredibly delicious honey-garlic sauce. Ingredients 6 boneless , skinless chicken thighs* 4 garlic cloves , minced 1/3 cup honey 1/2 cup low sodium ketchup 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons fresh parsley 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds Instructions Arrange chicken thighs on the bottom of your slow cooker; set aside. (please look at the notes section) In a mixing bowl, combine garlic, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, oregano and parsley; whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs. Close with a lid and cook for 4 to 5 hours on LOW, or 3 to 4 hours on HIGH.** (please look at the notes section) Remove lid and transfer chicken to a serving plate. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds...

First off, I must say I have to give Carrian from the amazing food blog Oh Sweet Basil top notch credit for this fantastic recipe! If you are looking for an incredible, delicious and healthy meal to feed your family- this is it! This Teriyaki Chicken Casserole is one you’ll love and even the kiddos too. I think casseroles get a bad rap, and I can totally see why. Especially when they’re packed with a bunch of processed ingredients and cream-of-whatever soups everyone loves to hate. (I use them but not all the time.) For me though, I adore a good casserole. As a main or side dish. They’re comforting, yummy and usually pretty darn easy to whip up. I love that.  This one happens to be full of ingredients that are good for you and it is so delicious! When I made it for dinner the other week it hit a home run with my family. When my quiet hubby raves about a meal while we’re eating- I know it’s a winner. This will make an appearance often in the dinner rotation. 🙂  INGREDIENTS 3/4...

Quick and easy Balsamic Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin is so tender and delicious! Perfect meal for your family. INGREDIENTS Pork tenderloin (3-4 lbs) 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of pepper 1 cup of water For the Glaze: ½ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ½ cup of water 2 tablespoons of soy sauce INSTRUCTIONS Place pork tenderloin in the instant pot. Season with salt and pepper. Add in 1 cup of water. Add the lid and set to sealing. Press the manual button and set the pressure to 20 minutes. Once cooking cycle is done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before releasing the steam. About 20 minutes before the tenderloin is done, combine the ingredients for the glaze in a small sauce pan. Heat and stir until the mixture thickens. About 3-4 minutes. Remove the the pork tenderloin from the crock pot and slice. Brush or drizzle the pork tenderloin with the glaze. Serve immediately. More Deliciouse Recipe   BALSAMIC INSTANT POT PORK TENDERLOIN RE...