Chicken can be tricky to cook on an outdoor grill. The good news is, you don't have to. You can get the same delicious grilled taste using a grill pan on your stove! This tender and delicious chicken recipe is one of my standards. As part of my weekly meal prep, often I'll make several pieces so I can have with salad all week long. It's a restaurant-quality meal in minutes! For this recipe Continue Reading
Easy London Broil recipe is high in protein, iron
Looking for a healthy dinner option that's high in protein and iron, and low in calories? And budget friendly, to boot? Look no further than London Broil! A 4 oz. serving boasts 40 grams of protein, 20.3% of the recommended daily allowance for iron, and just 224 calories. Plus, it's only 4 grams of fat, and because this recipe has no added sugar it's low-carb. London Broil is a family favorite Continue Reading
Simple and delicious balsamic vinaigrette dressing recipe
As a clean eating label-reader, I prefer to make my own dressings. And besides, it’s simple: just whisk together a few things. Here’s my easy, delicious balsamic vinaigrette recipe. UPDATE: I've started using 1 tablespoon of honey instead of the brown sugar, and I like this even better. Best to store in the refrigerator. The oil will thicken, but let it set out for a few minutes and it Continue Reading
VIDEO: How to pick blueberries + Lemon-Blueberry Muffins recipe
It's blueberry season! Last weekend, I did something I'd been wanting to do for a few years now -- blueberry picking. We have a number of u-pick farms in my area. I chose Minka Farm in Efland, N.C. I had the pleasure of visiting this lovely place on the Piedmont Farm Tour -- see my story here. Since it's my first time picking, I thought I'd contact the farm owner for some tips on what to do Continue Reading
Tender, delicious dry rub baby back ribs recipe
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Our dry rub baby back ribs are surprisingly easy to make and SOOOO good! And because they are slow cooked in an oven, they're falling-off-the-bone tender. This recipe uses a dry rub, also known as Memphis-style, which forms a scrumptious crust around the meat, making them tender and flavorful. That's right, there's no messy sauce. We started Continue Reading
How to pick strawberries at a u-pick farm + 4 delicious recipes
Strawberry season is finally here! I love going to pick strawberries at a u-pick farm here in central North Carolina, McAdams Farm. Last weekend I went there to get the first of this year's crop. The berries are so sweet and delicious! If you haven't been, you should go try it. Strawberry picking is great exercise, and an outdoor activity the whole family can enjoy. Kids especially love Continue Reading