Category Archives: cilantro

Chicken wraps with guacamole and black bean salsa

Date: June 1 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2012/01/11/roasted-chicken-wraps-with-black-bean-salsa-and-guacamole/ Modifications:  I just used this as an idea – purchased the black bean salsa, got spinach wraps, spinach, sauteed chicken, and made guacamole like I usually make it. (I use 3 avocados, one roma tomato, 1/2 red … Continue reading

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BBQ Chicken Quinoa Salad

Date: May 4th Recipe: http://whatsgabycooking.com/bbq-chicken-quinoa-salad/ Modifications:  I added a sautéed onion because we had half of one in the fridge, and I added paprika, garlic powder, and salt to the mix. Time to table: 30 minutes, we already had the shredded chicken … Continue reading

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Crock Pot Ranchero Chicken

Date: February 9th, 2015 Recipe: http://iowagirleats.com/2014/12/08/crock-pot-ranchero-chicken/ Time to table: 45 minutes for the sauce, prepared one day earlier. 30 minutes prep time after the chicken cooked in the crock pot all day. Servings: About two dinners worth Modifications: Used chicken thighs instead … Continue reading

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Turkey Cranchiladas

Date: December 1st, 2014 Recipe: http://www.pink-parsley.com/2010/11/turkey-cranchiladas.html Time to table: 1 hour Servings: 9 enchiladas. Dinner and several lunches Modifications: Skipped the hot sauce, because kids. Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Like Luke: Like Notes: We were both shocked that the kids ate these as they are … Continue reading

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BBQ Turkey Meatballs with Cheddar Corn Quinoa Salad

Date: October 2, 2014 Recipe: http://www.pink-parsley.com/2014/08/bbq-turkey-meatballs-over-cheddar-corn.html Time to table: 45 minutes, some is baking time Servings: One dinner and an adult lunch Modifications: None Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Love meatballs, did not like quinoa Luke: Love meatballs, so-so on quinoa Notes: This was a … Continue reading

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jalapeño cheddar chicken burgers with guacamole

Date: August 5th, 2014 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2013/07/10/jalapeno-cheddar-chicken-burgers-with-guacamole/ Time to table: 60 minutes Servings: Four burgers Modifications: Nothing, actually, I followed the recipe rather closely for once. Ben: Like Erin: Like Annie: Like, eventually Luke: Dislike Notes: Once Annie actually tried these, she liked them, but both kids were … Continue reading

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Key West Grilled Chicken with Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice

Date: May 27th, 2014 Recipe: http://iowagirleats.com/2012/06/25/key-west-grilled-chicken-with-cilantro-lime-cauliflower-rice/ Time to table: 60 minutes Servings: two adults, two toddlers Modifications: None, actually Ben: Love Erin: Like Annie: Like Luke: Like Notes: A little time consuming for a weeknight meal, but I made the mango salsa a little earlier, … Continue reading

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Coconut Shrimp Cakes with Mango Pineapple Salsa

Date: June 12, 2013 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2013/05/30/coconut-shrimp-cakes-with-mango-pineapple-salsa/ Modifications:  Forgot to get a red onion, so just put in more red pepper (not the same, I know, but whatever). I didn’t put sriracha in the cakes, and I forgot cilantro in the cakes. … Continue reading

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Tilapia in foil packets

Date: March 28th, 2013 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2011/09/07/halibut-with-chipotle-compound-butter-in-foil-packets/ Modifications: Let’s see, we used tilapia instead of halibut because it was way cheaper. I didn’t use the chipotle chilies because Erin is not a spice fan. Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: 3 adults … Continue reading

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Chicken enchiladas with avocado cream sauce

Date: February 10th, 2013 Recipe: http://hannahholzmann.com/cilantro-lime-chicken-enchiladas/ Modifications: None, but we used some frozen shredded chicken and turkey that was leftover from a previous meal. Time to table: 60 minutes Servings: dinner and three lunches from leftovers Ben: Like Erin: Like (did … Continue reading

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