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Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry

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When life gets busy, don’t forget to nourish your body! Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a tasty dinner ready in under 30 minutes

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Does anyone else feel the tiniest bit of anxiety that Thanksgiving is in three weeks and Christmas is in seven? Wait, did I just make it worse? Ah! Let’s all take three big breaths together, and face the (Christmas) music.

Whether or not we’re ready, the holidays are coming, and they’re coming fast.

I’m not prepared to start talking turkeys and mistletoe; I want to talk about quick & easy meals that will keep you nourished throughout the holidays.

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Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Peaches and Cheese

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Peaches and mozzarella take chicken from boring to delicious in this easy one-skillet dish

Balsamic Roasted Peach Chicken from @memeinge on My Cooking Spot

At what point does it get to be excessive to talk about my love for fruits and vegetables?

I hope we haven’t gotten there yet because I’m here to tell you how much I love peaches. [Read more…]

{Lighter} Chicken Fajita Casserole

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{Lighter} Chicken Fajita Casserole

Hi there! I am Megan from The Housewife in Training Files. I am so honored to be a contributor to My Cooking Spot! What an amazing little blog this is.

{Lighter} Chicken Fajita Casserole

I have a special place in my heart for quinoa and for many reasons. You can even say I am tad bit obsessed. And for good reasons!  A quick cooking, gluten free whole grain that is a nutritional powerhouse. It contains more antioxidants, protein and fiber than any other grain; which is the perfect reason for me to substitute any recipe that calls for rice, couscous and even pasta!

{Lighter} Chicken Fajita Casserole

When I think of winter, I immediately curse Mother Nature, kidding, sorta. No really; I immediately think of comfort dishes. Cheesy, gooey dishes that are so rich they keep you full and happy for hours on end!  One evening I was feeling like a bit of a fiesta so I set out to make a lighter dish that was a way less time consuming than making a full Mexican spread.  Let’s be honest, I had a margarita calling my name. [Read more…]