We’ve been on a bit of an Asian food kick.
Trashy takeout teriyaki, to be honest.
I finally decided to class it up and make a healthier version of our current teriyaki addiction using our Sizzlefish stash.
When you eat the take out variety of teriyaki, you’re limited to chicken. At home, you can teriyaki any protein you like. I chose to make a Shrimp Teriyaki Stir Fry.
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These flavor-packed Middle Eastern Spiced Chicken Skewers with Herbed Tahini Sauce are the perfect summer dinner on the grill!
I needed a vacation from my vacation. So I took one. I returned from my birthday adventures on Tuesday… but I was SO tired I couldn’t think of blogging. Instead, I hung out with my sister who was in town, caught up on work, got back to the gym, and made something tasty – Middle Eastern Spiced Chicken Skewers with Herbed Tahini Sauce.
Like many Middle Eastern dishes, this one has quite a few spices in it. Don’t be scared. It doesn’t take long to throw a bunch of spices in a bowl, and the flavor punch is awesome.
This recipe’s bonus is that you’ll have leftover spice blend AND tahini dip to use in other dishes. The spice blend makes an awesome addition to a frittata, and that tahini is really good mixed with shredded chicken or turkey for lunch.
I guess I’m still “vacationing” because I don’t have much more to say… it’s been a wonderful start to my 33rd year. Thank you for all the birthday wishes. xoxo
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I’m going to do a few posts about my birthday adventures along the California coast… eventually. For now, check out the San Fran portion here and the rest on Instagram!
Do you like Middle Eastern food?
What’s your favorite food to skewer?
This Greek-inspired, quick and easy Baked Feta & Chicken Recipe is packed with flavor. A small amount of rich feta cheese over lean chicken adds a big punch of flavor without adding a ton of calories and fat.
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There’s no better excuse to eat dessert than a holiday weekend.
Like I need an excuse to eat dessert…
I’m not a raw foodist by any means, but I love raw desserts. These raw Chocolate & Peanut Butter Krispy Squares are quick and easy, plus you can make extra to keep in the freezer for a satisfying sweet tooth quickie (#TWSS).
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I’m the most competitive person I know.
With the exception of Vegas.
As women, it seems we often have a hard time with competition. We’re too worried about being nice, well-liked, feminine… it reminds me of a quote I read long ago that went something like: Why is a woman a bitch and man is strong?
One of the most competitive women I’ve ever seen died yesterday at 64, just 5 years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. She even coached and won the year she was diagnosed. That’s something I loved about Pat Summitt. She wasn’t afraid of being competitive and fighting to win. She knew that competitive drive is what makes you great.
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We’re big pizza fans.
But who isn’t?!
When I saw that this month’s Recipe Redux topic was to celebrate another ReDuxer, I knew immediately I was going with the pesto flatbread from the walnut round up.
At least once a week some form of pizza happens in my house. Vegas would eat if for every meal if I let her! Pizza, flatbread… same difference, no? I added my own #strangebutgood twist by making it a Walnut Pesto & Shrimp Cauliflower Crust Flatbread.
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Pavlova has been on my bucket list for years.
Yes, I have a strange bucket list.
Pavlova is a gorgeous dessert. It’s perfectly light and airy; aptly named after a Russian ballerina. My take on this sweet treat is a healthy Walnut Pavlova with Blueberry Sauce. It’s sugar-free, gluten-free, and naturally high in protein!
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Have you guys been on Instagram lately?
That’s a rhetorical question.
Last week my feed was filled with peeks inside my trip to the NOW Foods headquarters in a Chicago suburb. I was one of 7 lucky FitFluential bloggers that spend 2 days immersed in NOW, getting an insider look at the company and their passion for providing high-quality, affordable products.
But first, schwag:
At the end of this post, there is an opportunity for YOU to win ALL of these goodies too. It’s filled with supplements, gluten free-pasta, sugar-free sweetener, and even an oil diffuser!…
