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Fast, Delicious, Balance

Hello again, Friends!

My last three and a half months have been an absolute whirlwind! Contemporary Photography saw its busiest dance season to date. We have been working nonstop! Add in sick kids, two needy huskies, and a house to maintain, it’s been chaos. With all of that, fast cooking is a must.

Spring has sprung and with that I’ve really been craving bright and fresh dishes. This very fast recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight. It’s healthy and well balanced to boot.

what you do:

  1. Cook the couscous as the box instructs (I love couscous in my soul), when its done stir in some pesto.

  2. Cook your chicken however you prefer it. All I did was hammer it flat, heavily seasoned some flour, made sure the chicken was covered, and threw it in a skillet with some avocado oil and cooked until done.

  3. In a separate bowl, add in beans, tomatoes, avocado, corn, and maybe some fresh basil.

  4. Top with pesto, basil, and a squeeze of fresh lemon.

An important note here is that I mostly measured all of this with my heart. Also, feel free to add more chicken and more of everything if you’re feeding more people. This recipe is absolutely going into my rotation and honestly probably took me in the ballpark of 15 minutes or so.

As always, thank you for stopping by my teeny, little corner of the internet.

Have a fabulous day!

Marvelous Mezze

Hey there, All!

One thing is for certain about me when it comes to me and eating is I like to pick more than sit down and eat. At the moment I am very busy with work and kiddos and have very little time for anything let alone eating. So, what I’ve been doing is putting a 15-minute Mediterranean Mezze board on my counter and pick at it as I want it and have time.

But wait. What is a Mezze board? By definition it is:

Mezze (or meze) is an assortment of small dishes eaten as appetizers or a light meal. Its contents vary by region, but the concept of grazing on a board filled with savory goodies remains the same.

Simple, right?

Picture it. Do laundry, have a bite, clean a room, have a bite. Honestly as a stay-at-home mom and running a business this is the way to do it. I never sit and I run around all day. Yes, there’s something to be said for making yourself sit and enjoy your food. However, this current week is go, go, go and there’s no time for that. So, let’s take a few minutes and make it. Here is how I made mine…

what you need:

  • Pita

  • Baguette

  • Olives

  • Artichokes

  • Hummus

  • Tzatziki

  • A meat, I used sopressata

  • Feta

  • Roasted red pepper

  • Cucumber

  • Cherry tomatoes

    The beauty of throwing this together is there is no specific formula. I had most of this already in my house.

Believe me when I say this is a fast appetizer or light meal to throw together because I didn’t have much time to do so. I do recommend having olives, artichoke, and roasted red peppers in your cabinet ready to pull out for such an occasion. Mediterranean and Greek food is my favorite, so I usually always have things like feta, pita, and cucumbers. But feel free to make this board your own. Especially if you are a little board (pun intended) of charcuterie. Even though it isn’t that far off, still a little different.

Have a wonderful Wednesday, Friends!

A Fast Bite

Happy Wednesday to you!

It sure is no secret that many of us try to eat healthier in the new year and I’m about to be one busy girl. This delicious and quick recipe will help you get there. Salmon is always a great place to start when you are really looking to improve your eating. Like I said no fuss when it comes to this blog. So here is the recipe and what you need for…

“Fast Salmon Salad”

what you do:

Shred your radishes, chop those cucumbers, and chop that onion. Then throw them in a bowl. Cook your salmon the way you like it and throw it in too! I also added dill, oregano, and garlic salt. Mix it all together.

in a different bowl, juice the lemon, mince the garlic, and add 1/2 cup lite Mircle Whip (or mayo), and one teaspoon of Dijon mustard. Mix it and add it in with everything.

You can use lettuce ups like I did, or you can put them on bread or a cracker. This recipe is great because you can just have it in the fridge waiting for you.

Sending you all the good health this year!

Thanks for stopping by!