Spanish Rice with Chicken and Shrimp

Ingredients 8 ounces fresh or frozen large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 6 3/4 ounce package Spanish rice pilaf mix or one 6.8-ounce package Spanish-flavored rice-and-vermicelli mix Nonstick cooking spray 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium green sweet pepper, chopped (3/4 cup) 1/2[…]

Spanish Rice with Chicken and Shrimp

Sauteed Zucchini with Spinach and Basil Pesto

Ingredients: 3-4 medium sized zucchini 1 T olive oil 2-3 large cloves of garlic, sliced 1/2 cup Spinach and Basil Pesto (or use store-bought pesto like I did in this recipe for a slightly different version) salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste Instructions: If using pesto that has[…]

Sauteed Zucchini with Spinach and Basil Pesto

Asian Chicken Kebabs

Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: For the Marinade 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons honey 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha (or other hot sauce) 3 slices fresh ginger root 2 cloves garlic, crushed For the Kebabs 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed 1 large green bell pepper, cut[…]

Asian Chicken Kebabs

Grilled eggplant roll-ups with ricotta pesto

A combination of robust herby pesto and creamy ricotta rolled up in slices of smoky, tender grilled eggplant. You can serve them as part of an antipasto selection, or as a side dish with Mediterranean-style grilled fish, chicken or skewers. 2 medium eggplants 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½[…]

Grilled eggplant roll-ups with ricotta pesto

Biltong & Parmesan stuffed beef fillet

600g beef fillet, centre cut 50g sliced biltong 75g parmesan, cubed5 caper berries, stems removed 2 shallots, peeled 1 t coriander seeds, toasted 1 t fresh thyme 1 tn fresh rosemary leaves 1 t salt 1/2 t black pepper 3 T butter 2 T olive oil for the plum compote[…]

Biltong & Parmesan stuffed beef fillet

Five-Spice Beef Kabobs

Skip the forks in favor of skewers with this quick and easy recipe for Five-Spice Beef Kabobs that can be cooked on the grill or on the stove. Five-Spice Beef Kabobs Nothing says “it’s almost summer” quite like food on a stick, from fruit-filled popsicles by the pool to crispy[…]

Five-Spice Beef Kabobs

Perfectly Seared Scallops

Ingredients 1 pound sea scallops, patted dry 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil Freshly ground sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Lemon for squeezing, optional Instructions Remove tiny side muscle from the scallops if they have them, then rinse with cold water and pat dry with a paper[…]

Perfectly Seared Scallops

Grilled Chicken & Strawberry Salad Wrap

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Difficulty:Easy Servings: 8 Ingredients 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts 1/2 cup Bottled Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 whole Package (12 Ounces) Mixed Salad Greens 12 whole Medium Strawberries, Hulled And Quartered 4 whole Green Onions Sliced (white And Light Green Parts) 1/4 cup[…]

Grilled Chicken & Strawberry Salad Wrap

Steak and Sautéed Kale Salad with Miso Dressing

2 (10-ounce) boneless rib eye steaks, about 1 1/2 inches thick, trimmed of excess fat salt and pepper 1 small bunch kale, rinsed, ribs and stems removed and torn into bite-sized pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes 1/2 yellow or red bell[…]

Steak and Sautéed Kale Salad with Miso Dressing

Easy Fajita Chicken Bake Recipe

Ingredients 3-4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts 1-2 tsp Taco seasoning 2 Bell peppers in assorted colors, deseeded and thinly sliced 1 Red onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1-2 Tbsp Oilve oil 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar or Mexican Blend Cheese Instructions Trim the chicken breasts then lay them in a single[…]

Easy Fajita Chicken Bake Recipe