Crock Pot Honey Ginger Chicken

July 16, 2013 Amanda Plott

It's all about the crock pot for me right now! I'm not supposed to be on my foot any more than I need to be for another full week. And let me just say, I cannot wait to get out of this boot and be able to shower again!

Yes, I've been downgraded to bathing since I can't get my bandaged foot wet after a minor surgery I had a week ago.

When I registered my 'shower complaint' with the doctor this morning at my post-op check up... he said it was one of his most common fusses.

Thankfully I haven't had much physical pain. Just the nuisance of not being able to get around very well...

Crock Pot Bang Bang Chicken Lettuce Wraps

July 1, 2013 Amanda Plott

Let's have a moment of honesty here. These were so damn good that I ate two instead of just the one that I originally planned on. Do I feel guilty? Not for a second...

Skinny Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad & Avocado Ranch

June 13, 2013 Amanda Plott

Buffalo chicken and avocado ranch dressing?

Uhm. Yes. Please. Anytime. Anyplace.

Generally when I do anything with buffalo chicken I like to use blue cheese and/or blue cheese dressing, but I really really wanted to make an avocado ranch dressing this week. I am so glad that I did...

Skinny Crock Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

June 5, 2013 Amanda Plott

Tikka masala is one of those things that completely varies from one recipe to another and is claimed to be the true British national dish.

Though tomato and coriander are generally components... there is just no standard recipe. Out of a survey of 48 tikka masala recipes, the only common ingredient was chicken...

Grilled Caprese Chicken

April 30, 2013 Amanda Plott

It's getting hot.

I was wanting something light and refreshing this week, but still full of flavor. Enter the Caprese Salad. It's a simple salad that's generally comprised of sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, and balsamic vinegar. Easy enough...