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Travel: Chicago Lunch Eats
Chicago lunch eats – some of these places are just so good. All offer gluten free options and one place, the whole menu is GF. Total Score! Just like Chicago breakfast eats, we had a quick lunch sometimes. It’s better to balance out than to eat too much. Having said that, we do love trying new spots! Chicago Lunch Eats First up, Barrio in River North. This place had such a great menu. Bryce got the crispy chicken sandwich – the best he’s had, he…
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Travel: Chicago Breakfast Eats
Chicago breakfast eats – this is one of the most underrated meals when traveling. Often times if you’re in a city for a while it’s about balance so grabbing a yogurt, or some fruit just makes you feel good. We were in Chicago for 5 days, so 5 breakfasts and we did this twice. I had fruit from Trader Joes and ate while we walked. What you shouldn’t do, though, is fall victim to a contential breakfast for 5 days in a row. No, the…
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Recipe: Egg Tostada
Egg tostada – so good and pretty easy to make. Take your breakfast up a notch and wow that special someone in your life. Let’s get cooking! Ingredients 4 corn tortillas and 4 free run eggs 1 cup of black bean dip 1/4 cup of feta and cilantro 1/2 cup of green onions and red pepper 1 ripe avocado First, make the bean dip if you haven’t already. Such a great recipe. Next, set the oven to 350 degrees on bake. While it’s warming up…
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Recipe: Texas Caviar
Texas caviar time. I love fresh flavours and this Texas caviar packs a punch. It’s bright, fresh, and full of colour. Let’s get to it and eat the rainbow. Ingredients 1/3 a cup of olive oil and white vinegar 1 teaspoon of chili powder and cumin 1/2 a lime, juiced 1 teaspoon of salt – to taste 5 roma tomatoes 15oz can of black eyed peas 11oz can of corn 15oz can of black beans large red onion red pepper 2 jalapenos 1 cup of…
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Recipe: Chicken Souvlaki
Chicken souvlaki – it’s perfect with cucumber salad and parmesan fries. Super good, actually. This fresh marinade is easy – not really quick, since you want the chicken to soak up all that goodness overnight, yet it’s worth it. Let’s get cooking! Ingrediens 2 pounds of chicken – cut into 1 inch chunks 1/2 cup of high quality olive oil 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and white vinegar 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and oregano 1 teaspoons of salt and pepper – to taste First,…
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Recipe: Parmesan Fries
Parmesan Fries. That’s right – it’s time for fries. Tasty parmesan fries! These are a definite make again, according to my husband. He knows what he likes and when an item is a hit, it’s a definite make again. Well, here I share this quick and easy recipe with you. Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients 4 large russet potatoes – cut in wedges 5 tablespoons of olive oil 2 teaspoons of salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning 1/2 a cup of grated parmesan – use…
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Recipe: Loaded Mexican Salad
Loaded Mexican salad – it has everything. Sweet potato fries, jammy eggs, and it’s loaded with flavour. Yes, it might take a bit of work, yet with some careful preparation this salad is a feast fit for a family dinner. Let’s get cooking! Ingredients cast iron skillet chicken (5-7 thighs) sweet potato fries (full pan) 1/2 a red, green and yellow pepper 1 small red onion 2 tablespoons of grape seed oil jammy eggs (3 eggs) avocado slices (about 2 avocados) spring salad mix (one…
