Author Archives: Jessy

No-Butter Chicken

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

I’m not gonna lie. I get pretty excited about anything involving butter. Even if it is only in the name. This is a lightened up version of butter chicken, not because it doesn’t have butter (there isn’t butter in butter … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken Dishes, Quick and Easy Recipes | 3 Comments

Menu Plan: 2/26-3/3

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

Man this week is going to be aweeeeesome. Not so much for menu planning though. We will be out most the week, so hang in there until next week. Meanwhile, I will be doing some cooking this week, just not … Continue reading →

Posted in Menu Plan Suggestions | 1 Comment

Super Crispy Oven Fried Fish

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

I really wanted to say fishy so my title would rhyme. I am such a nerd. I was pretty skeptical when I first saw this recipe over at Cooking with the Big Dogs. It looked delicious, don’t get me wrong … Continue reading →

Posted in 500 Calories or less, Seafood Dishes | 10 Comments

Fresh Whole Wheat Pasta

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

I feel like it should go without saying that I love pasta. Honestly, who doesn’t? It’s hard to really compare fresh pasta to dried pasta. Dried pasta, like what you buy in the store, really needs to be cooked to … Continue reading →

Posted in Side Dishes, The Basics... | 4 Comments

Quinoa Pilaf with Corn and Jalapenos

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

It’s hard to believe I had never had quinoa. I see it everywhere and when you are trying to eat healthier, variety with your side dishes really matter! After seeing this recipe over at Cooking with the Big Dogs, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Side Dishes, Vegetarian Dishes | 5 Comments

Menu Plan: 2/19-2/25

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

Man oh man. This week is going to be great! This week our friend Abby is throwing a SLUMBER PARTY for myself and my twin sister for our 7th birthday. You read that right. We are indeed leap year babies … Continue reading →

Posted in Menu Plan Suggestions | 1 Comment

Youvarlakia

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

I think Elly at Elly Says Opa said it perfectly. Youva-whata? We spent a solid 5 minutes trying to figure out how to pronounce this dish while making it. Call it whatever you want, I call it delicious. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in 500 Calories or less, Beef Dishes | 3 Comments