Things you’ll likely learn about me upon our first meeting- I like color, I enjoy binge-watching 2000’s television, & I love tacos. Love. Tacos are my favorite food- any culture & just about any ingredients. When I’m looking to cut my carb count & up my protein, I tend to turn to my air fryer. & this is something I’ve made for both lunch & dinner that is a hit!…
Romancing Him with Fajitas for a Nacho Daddy Date Night
Nothing says date night more to my man than great food. & he’s a sucker for fajitas. Actually- we both are. Big time. I’m one of those people who likes lots of options. I order lots of dips & sauces. I like all of the salsas at my disposal. & if there is some kind of sampler- that’s my first choice. Fajitas are basically an acceptable dinner sampler with the added build-your-own fun. & I’m here for it. Keep reading to check out our date night at Nacho Daddy & what Ryan looks like mocking me……
Eating Glegan (Gluten-Free & Vegan) at Triple George Grill
Recently Melanie Lee (of Jetsettin’ Daisy blog & @jetsettindaisy instagram) & I tried the Glegan menu over at Triple George Grill located just inside the Downtown Grand’s street corridor between Ogden and Stewart. What is Glegan? Well- it is their menu that fuses the traditional offerings of gluten-free & vegan into one health conscience selection, offers a variety of gluten-free or vegan ONLY options as well many items that provide a combination of BOTH. You know I’m a carnivore (Melanie Lee too!) but we’ve both been stepping outside our comfort zone to check out even more restaurants & cuisine. Keep reading to check out what we got & how it stacked up!…
Asian Sesame Garlic Noodles with Greens
If you follow me on snapchat (stephlouiseatb) or instagram/instagram live (homeinhighheels) then you likely know my obsession with Asian-inspired dishes. This is one I had waiting in the wings for some time. I’ve transitioned to low carb but I found a few posts that never made it into the limelight! I’ll give low carb variations below but honestly- this is the kind of dish I splurge on a few bites of carbs. Keep reading to see how to put together this simple but delicious dish for yourself!…
Creamy Bacon Okra Swiss Mac & Cheese Recipe
Ready for a luscious pasta dish? This is it! I admit- Ryan & I are both pasta-aholics. Need a quick dinner? We’re usually reaching for some pasta & creating a dish out of what we have. This recipe uses high-quality pasta I discovered & some absolutely luscious cheese & butter! Keep reading to dive in!…
Weekly Dinner Menu #3
Ready for another week? I’ve been prepping each Sunday for my dinners- & it helps so much! This week we’re bringing you a bit of everything. & Mexican Wedding Cookies! YUM! Feel free to comment below if you have any recipe requests & don’t forget to follow Home in High Heels on Instagram at @homeinhighheels to see what I’m eating throughout the week as well! Cheers to a great week…& Valentine’s Day!
Weekly dinner menu hostesses are:
Summer Scraps – Home in High Heels – Penney Lane – The Crafty Blog Stalker
My Mommy Brain – Mom’s Messy Miracles – It’s Me Deb CB – The Dwelling Tree…
Weekly Dinner Menu #2
Hey everyone! Long time no talk! Have you ever been so sick you just couldn’t accomplish anything but TV watching? That was me. Now that I’m feeling a bit better (not 100% but I’m pushing through) it is time to get back to our regularly scheduled programming! Sunday I was supposed to share but forgive me for being a day late! Each week I’ll be sharing recipes to get you through the weekly dinners- try something new & get organized at the same time! This will also let you check out some of my favorite bloggers which is always a good thing! So tell me- what are you making for dinner this week?
Weekly dinner menu hostesses are:
Summer Scraps – Home in High Heels – Penney Lane – The Crafty Blog Stalker
My Mommy Brain – Mom’s Messy Miracles – It’s Me Deb CB – The Dwelling Tree
Sunday
Monday
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Tuesday
Wednesday
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Quinoa, Black Bean Chili
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Seared Ahi Tuna with Mushrooms, Peas, & Couscous
Dessert
Bacon Jalapeno Popper Pita Pizza Recipe
Bacon & Jalapenos are two of my favorite things. Another favorite thing? Poppers- ooey, gooey, cheesy poppers. Oh, & pizza? Yes. That too. Basically this recipe is a bunch of my favorite things crammed into the easiest single-serving recipe pretty much ever. Keep reading to check it out!…
Tangy Citrus Honey Sage Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe
Happy beginnings of the holiday madness! While everyone is prepping HUGE birds…I’m posting something a bit different. Cornish hens are much smaller & a lot easier to prepare than you may think. Today I want to share a recipe that looks gourmet but is actually very simple to put together for an impressive meal. With some citrus, honey, & fresh sage touches…get ready to fall in love. …
Make an Incredibly Easy & Healthy Family Meal FAST!
Need a quick family dinner? Then you’ve come to the right place! Today I wanted to share how to get a full (& actually pretty darn impressive) looking dinner on the table in about 20 minutes! & how to be sneaky…because sneakiness is key here! This setup is perfect for a family- even if they have picky kids. Keep reading to check it out & snag a coupon!…
Lightened Up Hearty Lasagna Recipe Made More Healthy with Turkey & Zucchini!
Want a warm, cozy meal that won’t break your healthy lifestyle? I have had a very long mission to find the perfect lasagna that isn’t so heavy but still tastes rich. Lasagna is so tasty but also has a delicate balance- & I think this is the best one yet! Plus it is super easy to put together & perfect for busy families! …
DIY Crostini Pizza Bar for an Easy Family Meal
When it comes to making dinner lately- I am a slacker. I’ve spent so much time unpacking, moving things around, & just everything that goes along with it that I haven’t had the kitchen space or time to whip up something complicated. As much as I love making things from scratch, sometimes you just can’t. I’m also on the hunt for ideas that help re-purpose leftovers! Keep reading to check out how we customize crostinis & I’ll have a fun giveaway at the end too!…
Almond-Crusted Chicken Breasts with Pesto, Roasted Tomatoes, & Quinoa Recipe
Almonds. Almond all the things. When Ryan & I first got married we were flat broke. We refer to the younger versions of ourselves as “broke as a joke” on a semi-regular basis. We may not be rolling in dough (well sometimes I roll dough) now but whenever we think things are bad that’s our reminder. Almond-crusted chicken is one of those recipes that costs a bit more than breadcrumbs & really tastes special. & looks way more fancy. True story! Check out how ridiculously easy it is to recreate below!…
Seared Ahi Tuna with Mushrooms, Peas, & Couscous Recipe
I’ve been trying to recreate some of my favorite restaurant dishes at home lately…& some of them have turned out pretty great. Ahi tuna is an ingredient I’m mildly obsessed with- I love just about everything about it. Except cooking it. While this still isn’t perfect it was tasty…& inspired by a recipe in Clean Slate written by the editors of Martha Stewart Living. This dish is healthy, easy to make, & has some brightness to perk up the tastebuds. …
Spicy Poached Chicken Breast with Thai Basil in Ginger Broth
Are you a soup fan? I go for weeks eating soups as my lunch at home. Something about the warmth & often something spicy just makes me happy. It can also really help with weight loss & making us feel more full! This recipe was adapted from the Poached Chicken with Bok Choy in Ginger Broth recipe from Martha Stewart Clean Slate Cookbook, p. 232. I’m in love with the recipe overall but I subbed in some flavors & ingredients I almost always have on hand. This is an easy one that is sure to please & adjust for anyone wanting to use up some ingredients!…
How to Make the Perfect Spaghetti Squash Noodles
Have you ever made spaghetti squash in the hopes of noodles…& ended up with mush? We have. Quite a few times actually. The faux noodles would merge with the sauce & become squash clumps. They definitely weren’t fooling anyone into thinking they were pasta! So what is the trick? It is all in the cut- keep reading to check it out!…