Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Approx Cook Time 15 mins

Ingredients

-Salmon

-Pistachios 

-Panko Bread Crumbs

-Honey

-Soy Sauce

-Rice

-Green Beans

This meal was super delicious and easy to make.  I put some water to boil for my white rice.  I then preheated the oven to 400 degrees.  While that was preheating I put the pistachios in a blender and blended them until they were semi fine sized.  Poured that in a bowl and mixed in a little bit of panko bread crumbs.  Earlier I had placed the salmon in a dish and sprinkled with a little bit of soy sauce and drizzled a little bit of honey on both sides.  I grabbed that from the refrigerator and coated the salmon on both sides, then placed it on a baking sheet.  The salmon was baked for 10 minutes.  While the salmon was cooking I prepared the greenbeans.  Once the salmon was done I placed it to rest on the counter and waited the five minutes remaining for the rice to be cooked.  Then serve!!! 

Cilantro Lime Chicken, Shrimp and Rice

Approx. prep and cook time 15 mins

Ingredients

-Rice

-Chicken 

-Shrimp

-Fresh Cilantro

-Lime Juice

-Garlic Salt or Garlic Marinade

-Fresh crushed garlic

-Olive Oil

I know this is late but this was my “stay at home cinco de mayo” meal.  We didn’t feel like going out so I made us a bite to eat that was still cinco de mayo like.

First I put some rice to cook. Rice takes about 15 minutes on the stop top.  While the rice was cooking I marinated the chicken with a garlic marinade.  I sort of cheated and purchased Lowry’s herb and garlic marinade.  I put that aside and marinated my shrimp with a little bit of olive oil, fresh crushed garlic, cilantro and a splash of lime juice. You can add some garlic salt for more flavor if you’d like.

I grilled the chicken and shrimp (shrimp were placed on skewers) for about eight minutes turning at the four minute mark.  These were thin sliced boneless skinless thighs but you can use boneless skinless breast that are sliced thin as well.  Thinner sliced cuts down on cooking time.  

Once the rice is cooked I fluffed it with a fork and added cilantro as well as lime juice (to your specific taste.

As an option you can grill some peppers and onions. We had a yellow pepper on hand so we grilled and sliced it up as part of our meal.

Serve and enjoy!!! 

“Just winging it” Chicken Sandwiches

Approx. Prep and Cook time 10 minutes or less

Ingredients

-Chicken (breast or thigh)

-Rolls or Buns

-Cheese

-Shredded Lettice or cole slaw mix

-Dressing

Today our meal was supposed to be (according to my menu) teriyaki chicken and rice with veggies. However, when I got home I just didn’t feel like eating that. So, as I often do I “winged it” and after searching the refrigerator and pantry I decided on chicken sandwiches.  I seasoned the chicken with sazón (puertorican go to seasoning) and grilled the chicken on a foreman grill.  You can use any seasoning you like but with the cole slaw mix And seasoning its best to keep it simple or it will taste weird!  While the chicken cooked I grabbed some cole slaw mix and tossed it in ranch dressing.  I can’t have dairy so I used a dairy free version which was delish! Below is the picture of what I used.

I put some buns to toast and went to grab the chicken off of the foreman grill.  Since my little one wouldn’t eat the coke slaw I simply layered his roll with chicken and cheese.

Then I layered mine with chicken and the coleslaw. I used a Gluten free bun for me since I also don’t eat Gluten and omitted cheese.

Finally I made my husbands with the works. The end result as a quick dinner that was delicious and kid approved. Also, I packed these babies for lunch the next day!!

  The works includes a regular bun, chicken, cheese and cole slaw!!

French Bread Pizza

Approx. Prep and Cook time 10 mins.

Ingredients 

-French Bread 

-Pizza Sauce (or pasta sauce)

-Mozarella

-Toppings

This meal took me 10 minutes start to finish and was an instant hit.  I placed the oven to heat on 400 degrees.  I sliced the French bread in half, scooped pizza sauce on the bread and spread it lightly.   Sprinkled mozzarella as well as any toppings. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. 

Quick, easy and cheap meal for a busy day! 

8 Minute Breakfast Quesadilla

Approx prep and cook 8 minutes

Ingredients

-Tortillas

-Eggs

-Cheese

-Turkey or ham (deli cut)

I made these breakfast quesadillas in a rush on a very early and busy sports day. First I made a “fried” egg. I don’t fry anything so when I say fried I mean some nonstick spray on a pan.  Once cooked I moved that egg to the side. In a pan I placed two tortillas down to warm up, I added shredded sheddar and let it heat. I added the fried egg and a slice of turkey. I took one of the heated tortillas placed it on top of the other, pushed a little bit to make sure the cheese melted adhering both sides and then removed from the heat. I sliced this in four and it was ready to go.  Everyone loved them, they were filling and delish! 

Chicken Sausage Orzo

Approx. prep and cook time 15 minutes

Ingredients

-Orzo Pasta

-Chicken Sausage

-Tomatoe

-Spinach

-Olive oil

This meal took me about 15 minuets to cook, prepare and plate.  I started by putting my grill to preheat.  While that was happening I placed some water with a little bit of olive oil to boil for the Orzo.  I placed the sausage on the grill.  For this recipe I used a chicken and kale sausage.  While that was cooking I diced some tomatoe.  I turned my sausage.  The water was now boiling and I put the Orzo into the boiling water.  The Orzo I used was Gluten free so it took 11 minutes to cook but regular Orzo cooks in about 7-9 minutes.  I turned the sausage several more times to ensure even cooking.  After about 5 minutes of boiling I added spinach to the Orozo while it cooked. Once cooked I drained my Orzo but left about a cup of the cooking water in the pot with the Orzo. I added the tomatoe and sausage (which I cut into small pieces).  I mixed well and served.  For the cheese lovers in my house I added shredded Parmesan. 

This dish was creamy and delish.  It was quick and low fat.  Enjoy! 

Teriyaki Chicken and Rice

Approx. prep and cook time less than 15 mins.

Ingredients 

-Boneless, skinless chicken thighs

-Teriyaki sauce 

-Peas and carrots

-Rice

This meal took me just under fifteen minutes.  I purchased my favorite teriyaki sauce at the grocery store and poured that over some Chicken thighs to marinade it while the grill was preheating.  You can certainly use any kind of chicken.  While the grill was preheating I put the white rice to cook with some frozen peas and carrots in it.  You can use brown rice but that will take about 50 mins unless you make it in a pressure cooker, that reduces the time to 15 mins for brown rice. I grilled the chicken about 5 mins per side (that will be dependent on how thick they are). Once cooked I cut the chicken in slices and served over rice! My youngest LOVED this dish and ate it with no complaints. 

Enjoy!