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Chicken Tawa Masala

July 27, 2016September 2, 2016by Brent SchraderLeave a comment

Indian food is something that both Heather and I found somewhat later in life as a regular fare, and we’re still making up for lost time! Chicken Tawa Masala is definitely more of an upscale meal, especially in this preparation, mostly due to the process involved to make it. The star of the show is garam masala, which we’ve used before in several dishes, and even used it to spice up brussels sprouts.

You’ll really enjoy this savory chicken dish. It’s filling and has a nice mixture of heat and flavor. Let us know your favorite Indian dish in the comments!

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Spinach and Tomato Egg Bake

July 20, 2016September 7, 2016by Heather SchraderLeave a comment

I (Heather) think I’ve told you: Breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the day, and I love eggs. I love them fried, scrambled, poached, baked—any way you can think of. It’s most interesting and fun to mix up whatever vegetables are available in the refrigerator. This is a simple and tasty egg bake, even though it was crafted with leftover ingredients. Make it anytime for grab-and-go weekly breakfasts, for brunch, or even breakfast for dinner! We hope you enjoy it.

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Celery Seed Cabbage Slaw

July 13, 2016July 12, 2016by Brent SchraderLeave a comment

Making salads has become a new hobby for us in recent months because we’ve trying to increase our vegetable intake without buying the same 3 salad blends from Costco. While we took initiative and recreated one of those staple Costco salads at home, we were still running thin on ideas. Enter: Savoy cabbage.

Growing up, I didn’t think there was any more than one type of cabbage, and I was perfectly fine having nothing to do with it. Ham hocks and sauerkraut and corned beef were the only times in my life I smelled or saw cabbage, and it did not appeal to me. Thankfully, my palate (or stubbornness) evolved and now these are among my favorite foods. This creamy celery seed cabbage slaw is a refreshing and light salad that has a slight tang. It’s been just what the doctor ordered this summer, and we think you’re going to love it. Let us know in the comments how you like to prepare your cabbage!

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Roasted Mustard Brussels Sprouts

July 6, 2016July 5, 2016by Brent SchraderLeave a comment

Roasted vegetables are some of my favorite side dishes, especially at wood-grilled restaurants where the vegetables are both roasted and smoky. It’s no secret on this blog that we are crazy about Brussels Sprouts. While they’re great on their own, a slow roast with seasoning is a treat.

These Roasted Mustard Brussels Sprouts are great on their own sprinkled with sea salt, or paired with the protein of your choice. We think you’ll love this recipe and hope you’ll add it to your meal plan this week.

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ABC² Pesto

June 22, 2016June 22, 2016by Brent SchraderLeave a comment

Months ago, there was outrage and chaos when the internet suggested we add peas to guacamole. We might have a similarly sacrilegious recommendation when it comes to pesto. Pesto, traditionally defined, is: pesto ˈpestō/, noun, a sauce of crushed basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, typically served with pasta. We’ve made some different pestos in the past, and you can find them here on the blog, but this version is a bit more controversial.

First, we’ve added clove. Basil and clove might sound like a strange combination, but the sweet and spice of each play off of each other really well. Also, we’ve substituted pine nuts for raw cashews. We completely skipped the cheese, and instead added a ripe avocado. You heard it here, folks. Avocado added to pesto is absolutely amazing. It makes for a creamy sauce that is to die for. Follow the recipe below and you’ll see how to make it yourself.

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