On November 7, 2021 I’ll be running the New York City marathon. I’ve been training for months and oats have been one of my go-to whole grains to eat during training. Recipes like this pecan pumpkin granola are a convenient way for me to enjoy oats. InstantPot Giveaway to Fight Food Insecurity For the second year in a row I’ll be running the NYC marathon to fundraise for City Harvest, a nonprofit organization that’s fighting food insecurity. The mission of this organization is dear to me. City Harvest rescues food that would otherwise go to waste; they then repackage and deliver the food to th ..read more

I recently noticed that in this meal prep gallery post from years ago I included breaded chicken in the meal, but I didn’t have a recipe for it…until now.  Sometimes this way of preparing chicken is called “oven fried” chicken. This recipe is perfect for meal prep or a chicken midweek meal for you or your family. You can make it your own by using your favorite spices or different cuts of chicken. In my recipe we used eggs as the base to adhere the breadcrumbs to chicken. As a substitute for the eggs, you can consider using buttermilk or a light coat of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt. You ca ..read more

Here’s a simple but tasty twist for you to try the next time you make roasted cauliflower; throw in some cumin. This recipe uses simple everyday ingredients including fresh garlic, cumin and cauliflower florets.  If you need help cutting a head of cauliflower into florets, check out this post. This this recipe and let me know what you think. Print Roasted Cumin Cauliflower A simple but tasty twist for you to try the next time you make roasted cauliflower; throw in some cumin. Course Side Dish Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 40 minutes Servings 6 Calories 133kcal Ingredients 2 Med ..read more

Many recipes like this vegetable curry call for cauliflower florets. Here’s how you turn a head of cauliflower into cute little florets that you use in so many recipes including my upcoming roast cumin cauliflower dish. Print Cauliflower Florets Ingredients 1 Head Cauliflower Instructions Cut the cauliflower into quarters For each quarter, run your knife between the stem and where the floret attaches. Chop, slice or grate the stem if desired. Wash your florets and proceed with your desired recipe. The post How to Make Cauliflower Florets appeared first on My Body My Kitche ..read more

Would you make this meal? What would you change? This was the meal I put together with the coconut grits, curried chicken and garlic swiss chard. You will thoroughly enjoy every single bite of this meal.  Check out the list below for links to the recipes and nutrition information per serving. Garlic Swiss Chard: 73 Cals, 5g Fat, 7g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 3g Protein Curried Chicken: 219 Cals, 10g Fat, 4g Carbs, 1g Dietary Fiber, 28g Protein Coconut Grits: 288 Cals, 15g Fat, 34g Carbs, 1g Dietary Fiber, 4g Protein Meal Total: 580 Cals, 30g Fat, 45g Carbs, 8g Fiber, 35g Protain The post Meal ..read more

I hope you love curry! This recipe is more in the style of Indo-Caribbean curry and is just one of the ways I like to make curried chicken.  One of the key steps in making this curried chicken is “burning” the garlic and blooming the spices in oil which creates a richer flavor in the curry. The aromatic mixture of spices and oil is also called “chhonk”. In this recipe, I used a green seasoning to marinate the chicken. Green seasoning is a common Caribbean marinade that you can make yourself; check out my recipe for green seasoning. You can also find in the Caribbean/International at you ..read more

Green seasoning is a popular ingredient used in many Caribbean stews, curries and roasted meat dishes. It consists of a variety of herbs including culantro (chadon beni), thyme, green onions, garlic and Cuban oregano (Mexican mint). For this green seasoning recipe, I made use of the herbs available at my local supermarket.   Check out my Trinidadian pelau where I use green seasoning. Print Caribbean Green Seasoning Green seasoning is a popular ingredient used in many Caribbean stews, curries and roasted meat dishes. It consists of a variety of herbs Course condiment Cuisine car ..read more

Here’s how you make an easy, garlicky swiss chard side dish. I’m a huge fan of it’s beaty flavor and it’s super easy to prepare. If you want learn more about the color and nutrients of this leafy vegetable, check out this post about what makes fruits and vegetables red. Check out this recipe and let me know what you think. Print Easy Sautéed Garlic Swiss Chard Here's how you make an easy, garlicky swiss chard side dish. I'm a huge fan of its beaty flavor and it's super easy to prepare. Course Side Dish Keyword easy, low carb Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings 6 Calorie ..read more

Grab some warm spices and rum flavor to make this fruit cake inspired overnight oats. Perfect for hungry people who have no time to be making oatmeal in the morning. This recipe is for 2 servings, however, scale it up or down to fit your needs. Note about sweetener: This recipe calls for dried fruit which may be already sweetened, therefore, you may not need any additional sweetener. Check out some of my other overnight oats like these Cheesecake, Carrot Cake & Chocolate Peanut overnight oats or these fresh fruit overnight oats. Try it and let me know what you think. Print Fruit Cake ..read more

I love grits for brunch but have you considered adding grits to your meal prep? They’re easy to make in bulk and freeze well. Here’s an easy way to prepare an extra tasty version of grits with an amazing coconut flavor. I had these coconut grits with chicken and a side of vegetables. Print Creamy Coconut Grits Tasty easy coconut grits that great for brunch or meal prep Course Breakfast, brunch Cuisine American Keyword easy, vegan Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Servings 4 Calories 288kcal Ingredients 1 Cup Grits 1 14-Oz Can Light Coconut Milk unsweetened 3+ Cups Vegetable Sto ..read more