Leek Risotto

 

It’s my first risotto and Chef Gordon Ramsay would be proud. It’s very easy. I guess after watching all the donkeys on Hell’s Kitchen screw it up, I’ve been very, very afraid. Psht, nothing to it.

I was inspired by Special K’s low-cal version, but as always, I changed the recipe to be [...]

Red Lobster® Nantucket Baked Cod

I didn’t make it exact, but this recipe inspired me. The Boy loved the tomatoes, but I’m not a big fan of baked tomatoes. I’m not sure why. I think it might be the mushy texture. Nonetheless, I still enjoyed it. We had been cleaning and organizing all day trying to get the house back [...]

What’s for dinner? Barbecue Pulled Chicken

A Slow Cooker Meal

I made this Thursday night after work. I tossed it into the slow cooker around 7 PM, and it was done at 10:30 – just in time for bed. Then all I had to do today was toss the buns into the toaster and heat the chicken in the microwave [...]

Chicken and Creamy Basil Sauce with Baked Peaches

Chicken with Creamy Basil Sauce (low-calorie)

INGREDIENTS 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts iodized sea salt and cracked pepper to taste 2 Tbsp cornstarch 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 large shallots, finely chopped 1 ¾ cup fat-free, no MSG, reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 (6oz) plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 package [...]