Tag: yum
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Healthy, Meet Hearty: Grilled Chicken Chili

In honor of my recent weekend in the great outdoors, this week’s lunches feature a delish Grilled Chicken Chili. My take on this camping classic is a perfect balance of hearty and healthy, with fresh local peppers, grilled chicken and roasted corn. Grilled Chicken Chili w/ Roasted Corn and Black Beans Serves: 6 hungry people (most…
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Summer Chicken Lasagna
Last week, before kicking off a busy, busy week of traveling and guests and weddings, I spent a peaceful evening in North County cooking for dinner for my boyfriend and his roommate, enjoying a bottle of wine, and the sunset over the ocean. I love the pace of life up in Encinitas, the beachy suburb…
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Lemongrass Chicken

Summer time grilling season is one of my favs, but burgers and BBQ can get a little mundane for me after the first few weeks of the season. To mix things up, I recently tried experimenting with a Bon Appetite recipe for Pounded Lemon Grass Chicken, adding a few variations to the recipe and pairing…
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Orzo Asparagus Salad with Prosciutto & Lemon
The summer sun and a few days of heavy eating inspired the creation of a light summer pasta salad for dinner last night. This dish was super simple to make, and the bright, fresh flavors were just what the doctor ordered. I opted to enjoy my Orzo Asparagus Salad as my main meal, but it would make…
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A Taste of Summer: Grilled Honey Chipotle Pork Kebabs

Today’s blue skies after a rainy (for San Diego) week inspired me to hit the grill and cook up something summery for lunches this week. I decided on honey chipotle marinated grilled pork loin kebabs with bell peppers and onions. I originally came across this marinade when making wings for a super bowl party, but…