Serving Up Small Batch Happiness
Chili is as American as apple pie. It is synonymous with fall, football and big family gatherings. It also can get pretty unhealthy very fast. Thanks to the use of turkey and lots of spices, this version is as healthy as it is hearty. If you keep the ingredients a secret, nobody will miss all the fat! Turkey Chili is great as a weekend dinner or perfect for the next game day celebration. You can even double or triple it for a crowd it is so versatile.
When most people think chicken and biscuits, a piece of moist southern fried chicken set between a biscuit and covered in gravy comes to mind. This version trades the fry-up for a pan sautéed chicken breast with a creamy and flavorful sauce. It is a mashup between the classic combination and a chicken pot pie. This easy casserole comes together in minutes and is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is so flavorful, it is just as good for weekend entertaining!
Indian Spiced Meat with Peas is a versatile and easy dish. Whether you are looking for a quick weeknight meal or a dish for weekend entertaining, this one is sure to be a favorite. Indian cuisine typically excludes beef, but I feel a 50/50 mixture of beef and turkey makes for a more flavorful dish. I like it served with rice or spiced potatoes. However, it is also really good as a sandwich filling!
Chicken Parmesan gets a lighter makeover. I bread my chicken in toasted bread crumbs for more flavor and texture. By skipping the frying and baking the chicken instead, there is a big savings on calories and fat. It may not be the traditional preparation, but the traditional taste is all there. A classic just got healthier without sacrificing flavor.
Mole can be a complex and labor-intensive dish thanks to the dozens of ingredients required for a traditional preparation. This “little red mole” recipe is a simpler approach thanks to pre-ground spices and it allows you to have dinner on the table in less than an hour.
I'm a professional photographer and storyteller based in Portland, Oregon. I'm also a globetrotting foodie and culinary explorer. I'm obsessed with bold seasonings and take pride in my ever-growing spice collection. As a self-taught home chef/baker, I occasionally share the kitchen with two amazing sous chefs (my husband and young daughter). When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me planning my next flavor adventure, whether it be on the road or in my kitchen.