It may seem strange to be sharing a wintery turkey chili recipe when it’s summer, but the last week around here was rainy and gray. And cold. Cold enough that I wanted something warming and soothing. So I made a big pot of turkey chili. I always make double and we eat it for…
Light & Tasty Chicken Piccata with Pasta
Chicken piccata (yes, it’s 2 Cs and 1 T as the spell check loves to remind me over and over) is one of those dishes you might order in an Italian restaurant thinking it’s healthy but when it arrives, to your dismay (or not!) it’s swimming in butter. Not really good for the waistline or the heart!…
Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken
This recipe originally ran in April of 2012, but we love it so much, we wanted to share again! It’s the perfect slow cooker dish for a cold fall evening! ***** To be honest, I don’t even know where I came across this creamy ranch chicken recipe. I have it written on a {stained} index…
Southwest Turkey Burgers
You guys, there’s just something about a burger that makes me happy. Quite simply, a burger is a perfect meal. Protein and veggies all enveloped in bread. Portable and delicious. And unfortunately, usually super high in calories and fat. I’m on a constant quest for a burger I can enjoy without guilt. This burger is…
Fragrant Sautéed Broccoli
In our house we practically eat our weight in broccoli. Daily. Okay, not really daily, but maybe yearly. I’ve actually planted broccoli in our garden the past few years because I spend so much money on it! My kids adore broccoli, and who am I to discourage the eating of the trees. With so much…
You Can Make Yeast Rolls, Too (And They Won’t Blow Your Diet)
I started fiddling with yeast last year. Trust me, I was scared! I mean, all that punching and kneading and proofing. Gah. It sounded like way too dangerous. But, when we put my son on the Feingold Diet, I kinda had to try making some things on my own, including yeast rolls and breads. You…
The 25 Best Summer Salads
We’ve combed the internets to bring you The 25 Best Summer Salads from some of your favorite food blogs, including the Shrinking Kitchen. We’ve covered every ingredient – chicken, salmon, beef, fruit, couscous, lentils, and of course vegetables – and method – chopped, grilled, tossed, toasted, roasted, and chilled. Click the photos or titles to…
Menu Plan Your Butt Off {Baby, it hot outside}
Menu Plan Your Butt Off is our weekly gift to you! Each week, we do all the hard work by planning out a week’s worth of menus – dinners and side dishes – and then we put together a grocery list. Just for you. And us. You’re welcome! I live in the depths of hell…I…
Menu Plan Your Butt Off {6/10/12}
Good Sunday morning! If this is your first visit here to the Shrinking Kitchen, we put together a weekly menu plan that is published every Sunday morning. It includes healthy meals, with links to recipes, for each day of the week PLUS a printable grocery list. And it’s FREE. You’re welcome ;) If you’ve been…
Harvest Muffins {Apple.Zucchini.Carrot}
On busy mornings, a grab and go breakfast is a must. These muffins are my go-to. High in protein, low in fat and full of fruits and vegetables, they should taste, well, like healthy muffins. Meaning sawdust. But these Harvest Muffins? They are moist, a little spicy sweet and oh so delicious. You almost forget…