Skinny Beer Cheese Apple Soup (Instant Pot)

September 16, 2020 Amanda Plott

As we get closer to my all time favorite month of October, I naturally start to gravitate towards beer-centric recipes. I guess it has something to do with Oktoberfest, that or there tends to be more pumpkin spice beers readily available, and those are super fun to play with in the kitchen.

In fact, an ‘October’ themed beer is what I used in this Skinny Beer Cheese Apple Soup! Don’t let the ‘skinny’ title of this soup fool you, it tastes AMAZING. Apples and cheese go together like peas and carrots, throw some beer in there too and you’ve got it made…

'Everything' Salad

September 5, 2020 Amanda Plott

This 'Everything' Salad is just that, everything. It’s based off the famous ‘'Everything' bagels that are known for their ‘everything’ seasoning that you can now buy at just about any grocery store. While I’m not generally a fan of croutons, I decided to grab some of the bagels and use them to make croutons for the salad. That paired with a homemade dijon dressing and some cream cheese makes for one great salad.

I decided to leave this salad meatless, making it a great option for a meatless Monday meal, but feel free to add some chicken or whatever other protein you might enjoy to the salad. This salad would also be great for a meal prep lunch box. Make it ahead of time and enjoy through the week!…

Vegetarian Sushi

July 10, 2020 Amanda Plott

So… I don’t like sea food. That is why you will never see any sea food recipes around here. No, I’m not allergic to it, I just don’t like it. It’s not a taste thing or a texture thing. It is flat out just that I don’t like sea food. BUT. I do like sushi. I love vegetarian sushi.

Sushi can be a little pricy. Especially consider what it is. Seaweed, rice, and an assortment of veggies, meats, and sauces. Seems simple enough, right? While there is a certain art to making sushi traditionally, I’m a modern girl and a simple girl. So, let's make some damn sushi…

Skinny Baked Garlic Parmesan Boneless Chicken Wings

June 30, 2020 Amanda Plott

I’ve got to say… I’ve been holding off on making chicken wings for a lot of reasons. Mostly because I don’t like to eat meat off the bone, and also it can be pretty tricky to make wings in a better-for-you way. That’s probably because most wings are deep fried and the closest thing I have to that is an air-fryer which isn’t quite the same.

I came across a little trick though that helps baked chicken get nice and crispy brown on the outside and yet still juicy on the inside. So, these aren’t ‘battered’ boneless wings but they are still crisp and loaded with intense garlic and parmesan flavor!…

Italian Chicken Tenders

June 25, 2020 Amanda Plott

Who doesn’t like a good baked chicken tender? No one I know. These Italian Chicken Tenders are breaded in Italian seasonings and spices (and even some cheese) before being baked to perfection. They’re simple, delicious, and sure to disappear quickly from any family style dinner.

These tenders turn out low carb and kept friendly while also being another fun kid friendly Italian night dinner option. I made them just a bit better-for-you by using whole wheat bread crumbs that I seasoned myself with various dried Italian herbs and spices…

Greek Pork Kabobs

June 20, 2020 Amanda Plott

These Greek Pork Kabobs are easy-peasy lemon squeezy! Whip up a delicious Greek inspired marinade with a handful of spices, olive oil, and lemon. Skewer and grill. These kabobs can be made well ahead of time and kept in the fridge up until you’re ready to grill and enjoy, making them great for a weeknight meal prep!

There really isn’t any way to keep these kabobs light because they’re naturally lean. I went with a pork tenderloin, but chicken would be a great choice of protein here as well…