Recipes

For the past few years, I've eaten oatmeal for breakfast about 95% of the time. Now there's nothing wrong with oatmeal - and I still have a whole lotta love for one of my favorite grains, but change is good - right?  Most of us think of quinoa (keen-wah) as a lunch or dinner side, but it makes a delicious AND nutritious breakfast.  A few fun facts: It is packed with protein (more on this in a minute) It’s high in fiber It has a low glycemic index - which means it doesn’t spike blood sugar levels It’s light and fluffy, yet filling It’s wheat and gluten free It’s has a delicious nutty flavor 222 calories/cup (cooked) Most grains are considered to be inadequate as total protein sources because they lack adequate amounts of the … [Read more...] about Chickadee Kitchen: Breakfast Quinoa Porridge

Squash and pumpkins and apple spice abound! It must be fall. I stumbled upon this recipe a few years ago and it's been my go-to fall favorite ever since. My version is slightly different, so feel free to take a peek at both and create your very own delectable autumn medley! Ingredients: 1 Red Onion, cut into large chunks 2 Delicata Squash (feel free to substitute butternut or kabocha squash), cut into 1/2" half moons (1" chunks for other squashes) 1 Large Sweet Potato, peeled and cut into 1" chunks  1/2-1 tbsp Bragg Seasoning (can substitute with 1 tsp each of dried basil, rosemary and sage) 2 tbsp Olive Oil 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 10 or so cranks of fresh Cracked Pepper 4 Chicken Apple Sausage (I get mine from the butcher at Whole … [Read more...] about Chickadee Kitchen: Autumn Squash and Chicken Apple Sausage Bake

It's summertime here in Denver - and after 27 straight days of rain this spring (totally freakish weather), I'm all... bring on the sunshine, the barbecues, the flip flops - and the summer salads. A few weeks ago I scoured the intertubes in search of a healthy chicken salad recipe. None quite fit the bill. So I combined a bit of one recipe + a dash of another + a few of my own little touches and voila, delicious and guilt free chicken salad for your next barbecue, picnic or lunch. Deliciousness details... Guilt-Free Chicken Salad: ~1 1/2 pounds cooked chicken, diced (I like to season mine with salt + pepper + a little olive oil and then toss it on the grill to get that extra caramelized flavor) ~1/2 cup red onion, diced ~1/2 cup red … [Read more...] about Chickadee Kitchen: Guilt Free Chicken Salad

I love creating dishes that are fast + healthy + delicious. These fish tacos take about 10-15 minutes to prepare - that's it. My kinda meal. Step 1 - Grill a mahi mahi burger, 3-4 minutes/side (I used Trader Joe's frozen), cut into pieces *You can also use shrimp, tilapia - whatever floats your boat. Step 2 - Heat 2 small corn tortillas in the microwave (~15 seconds), divide fish evenly Step 3 - Add broccoli slaw or cabbage or carrots - so many options Step 4 - Top with a little mango or pineapple salsa Easy peasy + delicious! Pretty sure I'll be eating these all summer long. … [Read more...] about Chickadee Kitchen: 10 Minute Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa