Indian food was my favorite discovery of 2018. It has been a love affair ever since… I love attempting to recreate my favorites for cozy nights in. A trip to the Indian Grocery Store is the real game changer here. So many new flavors, spices, and textures. Have fun in the kitchen ya’ll! Tag me […]

Garlic Chicken Pasta Frozen bags of Garlic Chicken pasta were a go-to growing up. There was a pasta called Voila Garlic Chicken Pasta by Birds Eye that I loved.  I would pick out the carrots and broccoli before I tossed it in the skillet and call it a balanced meal. I was looking for an […]

Whole30 Chicken Tacos al Pastor  EDITED 6/20/18: This for Whole30 Chicken Tacos al Pastor is Whole30 Compliant. It’s just pictured with rice and beans (which are not Whole30 Compliant)! This is a loose interpretation of Chicken Tacos al Pastor. I was in a pinch the the other day, and I impressed myself with this easy pressure […]

My Whole30 Foil Packet Dinner fits the bill for quick and easy dinners.  It’s much needed when we’re focusing on clean eating and maybe even still recovering from hosting all the holidays!  Here’s why I love this Whole30 Foil Packet Dinner: No fuss, no long marinating periods, and like I said above, NO DISHES!

Whole30 Roasted Chicken This easy, Whole30 roasted chicken breast is my go-to dinner if I have no idea what to cook, or after a vacation when we are tired of eating out for every meal. It is so flavorful and SIMPLE. Sometimes, simplicity is what we crave.

Number One Question Asked in 2018: “Do you have a post up about how to roast a chicken? ” or some variation of this. I roast a whole chicken almost every other week. It’s easy to season, really hard to mess up, and is always flavorful and juicy. I like to spatchcock mine for a […]

Balsamic Chicken Recipe: A First & Full Favorite! This easy balsamic chicken is one of my most viewed recipes of all time! I have since updated the recipe and added a printable recipe card. PrintGrilled Balsamic Chicken and White Cheddar Mashed PotatoesPrep 2 hoursCook 45 minsTotal 2 hours, 45 minsAuthor Marissa AllenYield 6 servings Chicken […]

A Simple Side Dish: Honey Herb Roasted Carrots I hear y’all. Life is busy, company’s coming, and you want more easy, healthy dishes. These Honey Herb Roasted Carrots might be the easiest side dish you could ever make. It’s perfect for those days when you want to spend 20 minutes or less on dinner with MINIMAL […]

I need all the QUICK and EASY meals these days! This is one of our absolute favorites. A risotto-like orzo pasta with a lemon garlic sauce, fresh spinach and chicken done in 1 pan in less than 30 minutes. I did a recipe video using thinly sliced, boneless chicken breast to speed things up even […]

Simplicity= sheet pan meals. One pot meals are great, but one pan meals are even better! I like to line my sheet pans with parchment paper to minimize the mess.  This Teriyaki Glazed Salmon with crispy, flavorful roasted broccoli is one and done in less than 30 minutes.

These peppers are the EASIEST thing to toss together when you are feeling less than inspired AND have a few extra vegetables in the fridge. This came together on a whim during an Instagram story! There were tons of requests for the recipe so here you have it!  

ALL Enchiladas are my jam. PROOF: Breakfast Enchilada Stack Vegetarian Enchilada Bake Hatch Green Chile Enchiladas And now… these Whole30 Compliant Enchilada Stuffed Poblano Peppers. This was a meal created out of food boredom on day 23 or so of our Whole30! These fire roasted poblano peppers are deseeded and stuffed with a delicious chorizo […]