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Kitchenability Update: Poor Archer + Upcoming Trip to Orlando!

24/05/2013 | No Comments »

I usually post recipes and cooking tips and tricks, but I thought I’d write a post about what’s been going on with me this week…other than cooking.

Honestly, it’s been quite the week. Archer, my sweet lab mix puppy, got neutered this week. And I will tell you, dealing with a puppy after surgery isn’t easy. Telling him he can’t run, jump, and play is a hard thing to do! We will be getting through the next two weeks the best we can.

Archer with the cone of shame

I am holding down the fort at home, taking care of my small little family — my two main men Archer and Billy!

I love you all and am so thankful for all your support for Kitchenability!

I leave for Orlando next week to appear on a new show on the Oxygen network. I am very thrilled about appearing on national TV. I will be blogging while I’m in Orlando — keeping you all updated each step of the way — so, stay tuned! Read the rest of this entry »

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Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe with Cilantro

22/05/2013 | No Comments »

lemon chicken recipe

Watch the video below to see me cooking up one of my all-time favorite dishes: Lemon Cilantro Chicken. The cilantro adds a nice twist to the usual lemon chicken recipe. And, it’s super easy to make.

You can easily plate this chicken up for a nice dinner, or shred it to put in salads or tacos….the sky’s the limit!

The magic is in the marinade. Read the rest of this entry »

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Healthy Chicken Tacos with Veggie Powder and Kale

20/05/2013 | 1 Comment

chicken tacos recipe | @kitchenability

As I’ve mentioned before, chicken tacos are a weekly dinnertime staple for us. In my last chicken tacos post, I revealed our new favorite way to prepare the chicken for our tacos, by adding Annie’s Green Garlic Dressing to the chicken.

This time, we prepared the chicken the same, but we just upped the health factor a bit by adding kale, tomatoes, garlic and raw veggie powder into the mix! Read the rest of this entry »

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Simple Dessert: Healthy Milkshake Recipe

17/05/2013 | 1 Comment

This healthy milkshake recipe is the perfect remedy for those late-night milkshake cravings (we all have those, right?).

It sort of falls somewhere between a smoothie and a milkshake on the “healthy” spectrum. But, even without all of the added fat, it still satisfied my sweet tooth.

healthy milkshake recipe | @kitchenability

Isn’t it pretty?

I used low-fat milk in the recipe below, but you can reduce the fat and calories even more by using non-fat milk.

One of the best parts of the entire experience is when one of the tiny chunks of dark chocolate makes it up the straw. Yum!

Do you make your own milkshakes at home? If so, what are some of your favorite blends? I’d love to hear from you!

Skinny Chocolate Raspberry Milkshake

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

250g

Yields

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252

Calories from Fat 109

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g

19%

Saturated Fat 7g

35%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 8mg

Sodium 60mg

Total Carbohydrates 30g

10%

Dietary Fiber 4g

16%

Sugars 22g

Protein 6g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

20%

Iron

12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Does this look wrong?

Ingredients

6 raspberries

1 cup lowfat, 1% milk

1/2 tbsp agave nectar

2 oz dark chocolate 70%

1/2 cup ice

1/2 banana

Instructions

1. Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend.

2. Top with extra raspberries (optional)

By Nisa Burns

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calories

252

fat

12g

protein

carbs

30g

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Baked Chicken Recipe: Easy Sun-dried Tomato and Ricotta Chicken

15/05/2013 | No Comments »

The other night I was messing around in the kitchen hoping to turn nothing into something, as most weeknights go.

I hadn’t gone to the store, so I decided to get creative with what I had in the fridge and pantry. And, based on what I had on hand, the following baked chicken recipe was born!

First, I coated two chicken breasts with Panko bread crumbs and placed them in a casserole dish. I then sprinkled them with crushed garlic and red pepper flakes, for a bit of kick.

baked chicken recipe | @kitchenability

Next, I topped the chicken with dollops of ricotta cheese and about a half of a jar of sun-dried tomatoes. I covered the casserole dish with aluminum foil, placed it in the oven and about 45 minutes later we had this beautiful and flavorful baked chicken dish! Read the rest of this entry »

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Healthy Dressings: Lemon Salad Dressing Recipe

13/05/2013 | No Comments »

lemons for lemon salad dressing

Lemons are great to have on hand to squeeze on top of fish, chicken, veggies, salad — you name it!

One of my favorite lemon-y recipes is my Aunt Kath’s lemon salad dressing. I love it so much that I asked her to write up a quick post for Kitchenability so she could share it with all of you!

From my Aunt Kath: Read the rest of this entry »

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Kitchenability Pizza Night: Pizza Sauce Recipe

10/05/2013 | No Comments »

pizza sauce recipe

It was recently Pizza Night in my kitchen.

In my opinion, the secret to yummy homemade pizza is in the sauce. When making pizza at home, I try to avoid using canned pizza sauces because it’s just too easy and fun to make my own.

And, it’s a great way to save money, since you can whip up your sauce in bulk and use it throughout the week–for pizzas, pastas or for dipping–or you can freeze it for later. Read the rest of this entry »

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College Snacks: “Nutty Mix” Trail Mix Recipe

08/05/2013 | 1 Comment

trail mix recipe

I love to assemble different varieties of trail mix for easy and healthy grab-and-go snacks. I buy different nuts and treats and create different mixes to keep things interesting.

One of my favorite mixes, which you can find in Kitchenability 101: The College Student’s Guide to Easy, Healthy and Delicious Food, has been dubbed “Nutty Mix.” I’ve included the recipe below. It’s super easy to mix up, toss in your bag and head off to class. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Make Ice Pops: Frozen Smoothie Popsicles

06/05/2013 | No Comments »

frozen smoothie popsicles

The warm summer months are fast approaching, which means ice pop season is fast approaching.

Nothing quite hits the spot on a hot summer day like a cool, refreshing ice pop. It’s probably partially related to summertime childhood nostalgia, and having a freezer-full of Popsicles and Otter Pops on hand at all times.

But, instead of buying the sugar-filled, brand-name pops, I now like to make my own at home. All you need is an ice pop holder like the one pictured below. You can usually find these at any kind of kitchen wares store, or at most big box stores. Read the rest of this entry »

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A Festive Cinco de Mayo Recipes Roundup

03/05/2013 | 1 Comment

guacamole recipe

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I thought I’d round up some of my favorite Mexican recipes and include them in a holiday-themed post for easier reference. And, I thought I’d give a few shout-outs to some of my foodie blogger friends, who have been featuring some seriously amazing celebratory recipes this week, leading up to the holiday. Read the rest of this entry »