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7 Fast and Fresh Comforting Dinner Meals after a Busy Day

Preparing dinner during weeknights can be a feat even in the best of times. Putting together a whole week’s worth of healthy fast meals requires adequate planning. Preparing a fresh meal when you’re juggling a busy schedule, can almost feel impossible. Take heart you’re not alone, we have been there too.

Lucky, you, here’s a solid dinner solution, it doesn’t involve cereal, take out or random grazing through the pantry. These seven meals are what you need in your back pocket when you’re short on time and energy but want a satisfying dinner.

Tips For Faster, Easier And Healthier Weeknight Dinners

Cook grains in large batches

Buy two or three bunches of herbs over the weekend, clean, stem and batch them while you’re watching TV.

Make a big batch of sauce or condiment you love and store in the fridge

Keep a clean kitchen

Buy a whole fish, stuff it with thin slices of lemon and herbs and roast it in the pan

Make a substantive and quick meal that can remain in the fridge for few days

Keep good sliced bread in the freezer in a large resealable bag

Cook a pot of lentils or beans over the weekend

Keep refreshing, ready to use spices within reach

Pick up a rosette chicken from the market, or roast your chicken. Shred it and store in the fridge

Roast several kinds of root veggies on baking sheets

Store edamame, chopped scallions, spinach, tomato sauce and ground beef in your freezer

Store eggs and cheese

Keep pasta in your pantry at all times

Stock your pantry with good quality canned proteins such as tuna, octopus, sardines, smoked muscles and a jar of fancy peppers.

Fast, Fresh and Comforting Dinner Meal Ideas

Salmon Baked With Olive Oil And Herbs

Source: kitchn.com

If you’re afraid of overcooking or undercooking fish, then this recipe is perfect for you. The process is foolproof; there’s almost no way you’ll mess it up.

The keys are the olive oil and low baking temperature. The fish gets poached in a very shallow pool of olive oil. The oil and a paste of herbs on top protect your fish from the heat. Together the oil and the herbs protect the fish from overbaking.

Recipe outline

Heat the oven. Slowly lay the salmon skin side down in the olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Blend the dill, shallot, parsley and lemon zest in a food processor. Add two tablespoons of olive oil. Pat the herb paste over the salmon. Depending on the thickness bake the salmon for 20-28 minutes. To serve, cut the salmon into four equal pieces. Serve with fresh bread or rice and generous green salad.

Health benefits

Salmon is rich in omega three fatty acids

It’s a great source of protein

Excellent source of B vitamins

Good source of potassium and selenium

Contains antioxidant astaxanthin

Helps reduce risk of heart disease

Benefits weight control

Fights inflammation

Protects your brain health

Spicy Chicken Skewers With Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

Source: kitchn.com

Though you add plenty of red pepper flakes with these skewers, the zesty sun-dried tomato sauce offers a sweet reprieve. Just make sure to toss the chicken with marinade, in the morning, and you’re ready to go.

Recipe outline

To prepare the marinade, combine garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, Rosemary, red pepper flakes, and salt, in a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Fold in the chicken, and marinate for at least one hour or overnight.

To make the basting sauce place sun-dried tomatoes along with their oil, in a mini food processor. Add vinegar, garlic, tomato paste, red pepper flakes and honey and blend until the mixture is smooth. Season with pepper and salt and set aside.

Preheat the large grill pan over medium heat. Thread the chicken onto the skewers, baste the top of the chicken with sundried tomato sauce. Cook for about 12-15 minutes. Flip the skewers in between and spread the basting sauce on the chicken whenever needed.

Transfer the skewers to a clean serving platter, serve warm with minced Italian parsley and lemon slices as garnish.

Health benefits

Sun-dried tomatoes

These sun-kissed beauties, are a concentrated source of nutrients. They are rich in vitamins C and K, iron and lycopene. You’ll get them dry or packed in oil. Lycopene lowers the risk of cancers.

Chicken

Great source of protein

Primary source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamins B, D and A

Helps in weight loss

Controls blood pressure

Reduces risk of cancer

Reduces cholesterol

Intake of warm chicken soup provides relief from common cold

Gluten-free tuna casserole

Source: Abbey’s Kitchen

Gluten-free tuna casserole is a highly nutritious dish with lots of fresh veggies including carrots, peas, and broccoli. The recipe also includes fresh mushrooms, so you don’t need to add canned soup. You’ll be using spaghetti squash in place of pasta.

Recipe outline

Preheat your oven. Grease the casserole dish and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Cut your squash in half and bake it for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Sauté celery, onion, and carrot, in olive oil for about 7 minutes.

Stir in the flour until it coats the veggies. Whisk in the stock and milk and cook until the mixture begins to thicken. Add the parsley, mushrooms, thyme, peas, broccoli, tuna, and squash. Mix well and transfer to the casserole dish.

Sprinkle some cheese and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the dish and top with chips that are made from a blend of root veggies. Cook until the contents has thickened.

Health benefits

Tuna contains selenium in an unusual form called selenoneine.

It provides excellent antioxidant benefits.

Tuna has very high levels of omega 3 fatty acids and boosts your heart health.

It protects your cell membrane against damage.

It reduces inflammation

Fights kidney disease

Prevents cancer

Improves blood circulation and energy levels

Boosts immune system

Helps in weight loss and obesity

Reduces blood pressure

Helps in growth and development

Simple Kale and black bean burritos

Source: Cookie+ Kate

“Stuffed full of beans ‘n greens and brightened with lime and feta cheese, they’re a little spicy and entirely delicious,” writes Kathryne founder of Cookie+kate blog.

Recipe outline

Combine cilantro, kale, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin and sea salt in a bowl. First, sauté the garlic and then warm it along with beans with a couple of tablespoons of water. Using a fork, gently mash up the beans and add salt if needed.

Gently warm your tortilla in a skillet. Top your tortilla with sliced avocado, black bean mixture, and marinated kale. Top with feta and red onion. Roll up the burrito by folding it from the bottom to partially cover the beans and the greens. Now fold in the two sides. After you’ve finished rolling, put your burrito on a plate. Slice in half and serve with sour cream or plain Greek yogurt.

Health benefits

Kale

It is low in calorie, high in fiber and has zero fat

It is rich in iron and vitamin K.

Kale contains powerful antioxidants

It supports your cardiovascular health

Kale is high in vitamins C and A and calcium

It is a great anti-inflammatory food.

Black bean

Maintains healthy bones

Lowers blood pressure

Manages diabetes

Wards off heart disease

Prevents cancer

Boosts digestion

Helps in weight loss

Quinoa Salad with Asparagus Date and Orange

Source: myrecipes.com

Quinoa salad is a mix of three cultural influences. The orange and dates are an Israeli touch, quinoa is a high protein grain from South America, and the pecans pay homage to the American South.

Recipe outline

Saute white onion and quinoa in a teaspoon of oil. Add water and salt and bring it to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Let it stand so that quinoa absorbs the water. Transfer the contents to a large bowl.

Add in orange, pecans, minced red onion, dates, asparagus, diced jalapeno pepper. Toss gently to combine.

To prepare the dressing, combine lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, minced garlic, and chopped fresh mint. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Health Benefits

Quinoa

Quinoa is one of the most protein-rich foods we can eat.

Rich in fiber, iron, lysine, and manganese

High in riboflavin and magnesium

Dates

It promotes digestive health

Boosts your heart health

Dates being rich in magnesium are known for its anti-inflammatory benefits

Reduces blood pressure and risk of stroke

Ensures a healthy pregnancy and delivery

Increases brain power

Asparagus

Helps in weight loss

Fights urinary tract infections

Rich in antioxidants and vitamin E

Beats stomach bloating and reduces hangover

The Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Source: myrecipes.com

Stuffed chicken breast dish is enough for a weeknight supper. More than that it is elegant enough for company.

Recipe outline

Preheat your broiler. Cut bell pepper half lengthwise. Gently place the pepper halves skin side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil until blackened or for 15 minutes. Place in the zip-lock plastic bag. After 15 minutes, peel it and finely chop.

Combine cheese, olives, bell pepper and basil. Take the thickest portion of the chicken breast and cut a horizontal slit to form a pocket. Close the opening with a wooden pick.

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Pack the chicken on the grill rack. Grill for six minutes on each side or until it is done. Cover loosely with foil, after removing from grill. Allow it to stand for 10 minutes.

Health Benefits

Olives

Have significant antioxidant properties

Improves heart health

Promotes bone health

Prevents cancer

Bell peppers

Low in calories

Rich in vitamin C

Capsaicin in bell peppers reduces cholesterol, eases inflammation and control diabetes

Sulfur present in bell peppers protects against cancers

Bell peppers being a good source of vitamin E keeps your skin young

Contains vitamin B6 which boosts your nervous system and helps renews cells

Enzymes such as lutein protects your eyes from cataracts

Carrot Soup With Yogurt

Source: myrecipes.com

A hint of toasted sesame oil gives depth to this velvety soup. Adding sautéed carrot strips provides a visual delight.

To prepare this soup, go in for fresh baby carrots, not the “whittled-down” packaged ones. If you’re lucky enough to have a green thumb, you can grow fresh carrots, inside your own home. Follow this link to find out how to grow an indoor carrot garden.

Recipe outline

Heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots and carrots one after the other and cook until tender. Add ginger and cook until the carrots turn soft. Allow it to stand at room temperature.

Pour half the carrot mixture into the blender, blend until smooth. Repeat the procedure with the remaining carrot mixture. Pour the pureed soup into pan. Heat for 2 minutes over medium heat.

Spoon the soup into little bowls, top with plain yogurt and fresh mint sprigs. “Adding yogurt makes a difference in the flavor,” says a reviewer of the recipe.

Health Benefits

Carrots

Prevents heart disease

Lowers blood pressure

Helps in digestion

Boosts immunity

Protects against cancer

Prevents macular degeneration

Improves eyesight

Enhances oral health

Controls diabetes

Reduces risk of stroke

Conclusion

A healthy meal increases your energy levels, provides nutrients for growth and repair. It helps you stay active and healthy, and prevents diet-related illness. Follow these tips while cooking to enjoy excellent health.

Use smart fats such as olive oil, over saturated fat like butter. Pick whole grains over refined grains, because whole grains have their bran intact. Thus they have more fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, zinc and other nutrients. Aim up to 4-13 servings of fruits and veggies per day.

Meat is a great source of protein, so eat small amounts of lean meat, fish, and poultry. Dairy products are an excellent source of calcium, so replace whole milk dairy with low fat or non-fat options. It’s the best way to cut saturated fat in your diet.

Keeping portion size reasonable is one of the easiest ways to manage calories. Whether you have high blood pressure or not, keep an eye on your sodium levels. Enhance food with bold flavors like spices, fresh herbs, and citrus. Be mindful and enjoy your food.

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partlycharlie-archive · 6 years

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i'm high off of love (and other lies)

summary: Bucky smiles with crinkly eyes. "Okay, cool. Are you high?" The short blond gasps with fake betrayal, slaps a wild hand to a tiny chest and frowns at himself when it triggers a cough. "Who, me? Nooo." "Right. Sure." (otherwise known as: somebody does too much too fast, and it's not bucky.) word count: 5131 warnings: mentions of [underage] alcohol, drugs, food, and a semi-graphic depiction of vomiting a/n: this is my longest fic ever what the Fuck??? how???? anyway this is based off a real life experience and . hope you enjoy!!!! woohoo read on ao3

Bucky leans into the doorway, pokes his head in through the slot and pretends not to notice Rhodey spilling a bag of tortilla chips directly into his mouth in the corner. Natasha and Clint poke their heads in directly above them, and Bucky can only imagine how much they look like a scene in a cliché spy movie.

“You guys look straight out of a fuckin’ spy movie. What the hell are you doing?” Tony asks incredulously, gesturing a lazy hand in representation of the party room - he called it; they look ridiculous. Bucky starts to slide open the door, but gets interrupted by Natasha shoving him in the middle of his back and stumbles in instead.

He finds he doesn’t really care enough to be embarrassed.

“Bro.” Bucky glances over to see Clint already scoping out the room, and it’s clear his exclamation stems from the view out of the full-length windows. “I can see the fucking Empire State Building. I don’t know why it’s purple, but I definitely don’t mind.” Bucky stares out onto the skyline and sees that Clint’s right - Tony’s building is on 93rd and 2nd, but the 46th floor party room means that they can see all the way to midtown. The Chrysler building shines as if a million tiny diamonds were placed in each window.

“Yup.” Tony smirks, popping the ‘p’ obnoxiously. “I spare no expense.”

“You made each of us pay ten bucks,” Natasha interjects, eyebrow creeping up to her hairline.”

“Yeah, well. Profit.” Tony smiles, mouth stretching like plastic before it settles into something more familiar. His eyes crinkle.

._.

“Hey! How are you?” He can barely hear Steve's slurred words over the pounding music in his ears, but a lifetime of reading lips helps him fill in the blanks.

“I'm fine, Steve. You? How're you liking the party so far? What about pronouns?”

Steve burps. "It's awesome! Sucks that we can't have any 'substances'," they complain, dragging out the last word like a curse, "but all in all it's been pretty lit."

They lean forward to grab the Diet Coke sitting on the table and fill a red cup with it, sipping just a bit and smiling to themself at the taste. “Oh - he/him is fine, thanks love.” He giggles a bit.

Bucky smiles with crinkly eyes. "Okay, cool. Are you high?"

The short blond gasps with obviously faked betrayal, slaps a wild hand to a tiny chest and frowns at himself when the action triggers a cough. "Who, me? Nooo." He slings an arm around Bucky’s shoulders and presses a sloppy kiss to his cheek, and Bucky can’t help but smile.

"Right. Sure." Bucky snorts and rolls his eyes. "I'll catch you later, alright?”

Steve doesn't bother with a verbal reply, choosing instead to flash a sloppy salute, smile brightly and stumble away.

“You’re so gay.”

“Fuck off,” he snorts, still watching Steve as he walks into Nat. He immediately slings a slender arm around her shoulder, babbling away at the teenagers in front of him and giggling at something unknown.

“Don’t hate me because I tell the truth, love.” Peggy exaggerates her accent with the last word, and Bucky smiles softly despite himself.

He turns around in his seat to face the girl, taking her in with a sweep of his eyes. She’s dressed in a pair of black skinny jeans and a soft beige sweater, light and soft makeup and hair tucked into a loose bun.

“You look lovely, by the way.”

“Really? Thanks - I was worried a bit about being too cold, but this is working pretty well.”

Bucky smirks into his cup. “Hey, do you think it still counts as gay if he’s genderfluid?”

._.

"Is that a weed? I'm calling the police!" Bruce softly mimics the beeps of a microwave, a goofy smile lingering on his face. He shivers with an incoming gust of wind but doesn’t seem to notice.

Darcy rolls her eyes so viciously Bucky can almost imagine them rolling off, dropping onto the table in front of them and staring at Bruce judgmentally. It doesn’t actually happen, and Bucky finds himself mildly disappointed. "It's a juul, you dumbass."

"Yeah, yeah, whatever, I’m not a fuckin’ idiot. It's called a circle for a reason, dammit, Darcy stop hogging it." Bruce holds his hand out insistently and Darcy takes a deep inhale, holding the smoke in her chest while she passes the juul to him. He imagines he can see the Empire State Building reflected in Bruce’s slow smile.

Bucky shifts in his cross-legged position, watching as Bruce breathes in the smoke slowly. He coughs as he lets it out and stares at Darcy with narrowed eyes while smoke wafts lazily out of his mouth. "Jesus fuck, Darcy, I feel like I just swallowed a pack of fucking Altoids, what the hell?"

"Well? That's what happens when you put your juul in a mint tin. I dunno what to tell you, man."

Bucky laughs quietly and holds a hand out, palm facing the sky, looking to Bruce for the vape. He inhales, quickly and without any regrets. Smoke coughs out with a breathless laugh.

Jesus, that's minty.

._.

“Hey, can I get the thing of chips?” Bruce nods wordlessly and passes the container of chips to Bucky, who grabs a handful and walks away. He grabs one from his palm and munches on it, absentmindedly swinging his hips to the beat of the music.

Someone comes up behind him and snatches a chip from his hand, settling lanky arms around his waist and resting a sharp chin on his hair.

Peter.

Bucky smiles reflexively, shoving the rest of the chips into his mouth and turning in place, sliding his hands over the kid’s shoulders. “Hey, Pete. How ‘ya doin’?” Peter smiles down at Bucky, and he clasps his hands tightly around Bucky’s back, silently persuading him to move with shuffling feet until they’re slow dancing to a rap song.

“I’m good! Kinda bummed that Ned couldn’t come,” Peter’s mouth twisting into a wistful grin, “y’know, because of that thing with his mom? But MJ’s here, so everything’s chill at the moment-o.” He stretches out the ‘o’ in the last word, and Bucky can’t help but snort at his destruction of the English language.

Bucky takes the chance to glance around the room. “Oh, awesome. Where’s MJ? I haven’t seen her in a while.” Peter hums thoughtfully.

“Huh. Now that you mention it, I haven’t either… oh, found her.” He giggles suddenly. “I’ll turn you around.” Peter does as promised, and Bucky almost immediately breaks out into laughter. MJ sits, deeply asleep, on Tony’s lap, who’s chatting with a half-asleep Bruce.

“Glad to know she’s having fun, I guess.”

Peter laughs. “Yeah, definitely. Oh - can you do me a favor?” Bucky leans back to look at Peter, who seems the slightest bit uncomfortable.

“Yeah, of course. What’s up?” The other teen bites his lip momentarily.

“Sorry, it’s just. I have this really bad itch? It’s right above the bottom of my binder, and I’ve been trying for half an hour to scratch it but I can’t fucking get it, so. Yeah.” He trails off awkwardly and Bucky laughs hard, snaking a hand into the back of Peter’s button-down shirt to scratch at the place he had described.

Peter slumps over almost immediately. “You’re a fucking godsend- holy shit, I love you.”

He snorts. “Yeah, I know. Yo, Tony!” Tony jumps the tiniest bit, and leans his head back so that he can see the person who called his name.

“What’s up, dude?”

Bucky takes his arm out of Peter’s shirt (and why the hell hadn’t he done that sooner? jesus) and fishes his phone out of his pocket. “You got any outlets I can use?” he asks, flashing the device at Tony. He points to the corner and Bucky flashes a salute at him. He smiles brightly at Peter, who, still laughing softly, breaks away to get himself a drink.

He heads to the back room, grabs a charger from his bag and plugs the phone into the outlet in the corner, smiling with satisfaction when it lights up.

Now to hope I don’t forget it.

._.

"Sharon, you have the vodka right?" Sharon doesn't jump despite the sudden whisper in her ear, and Bucky can't help but admire her for it.

"Yeah. I had blueberry, but someone -" she glances at Peggy, who's grinding up against an East Asian guy with bright blue hair - "drank all of it, so I only have straight. You want?"

"If you don't mind."

"For you? Of course. You know where it is?"

He smiles. "The silver bottle in your bag, right?"

She tips finger guns toward him, pianist's fingers lined with soft pink nail polish.

“Careful, though - I had to put it in the freezer back at my place, so it’s probably going to taste off for a bit.”

He wrinkles his nose. “Thanks.”

Bucky heads to the back room, finds Sharon's bag - small, black, and with an unreasonable amount of zippers - and pulls out the grey bottle, sniffing cautiously once he gets it open.

It smells like fucking rubbing alcohol.

He shrugs and takes a swig, feeling a shudder run down his spine at the burn that rushes through his throat.

._.

"Waitwaitwait - let me get this straight -"

Bucky snorts. "Ha, straight."

Maria lifts a perfectly plucked eyebrow. He wonders where she got them done - there's no way she did them herself. "Wow, you're so funny. Anyway - so you're saying he likes me, but he just got into a relationship and he doesn't wanna risk it?"

He quirks a rueful grin. "Yeah, some white dude named Riley? He's not here, though."

"Fuck," she sighs, and Bucky takes a sip of his Coke. "Well, his bitch doesn't have to know!"

Bucky almost immediately chokes on his drink, laughing even as he struggles to swallow it. As he manages to get the soda down his throat, Steve drops into the chair next to him with a groan and Bucky jumps.

"Hey, you okay?" he asks, placing a cautious hand on the blond's back.

Steve groans. "I don' feel good."

"Okay..." Bucky mutters, eyes narrowing. "Hey Maria, can you get me a bottle of water from the fridge?”

“Yeah, no problem.” She hops off her chair, walking around the bar to enter the tiny kitchen. Steve lifts his head to watch her walk away, and Bucky stops short for a second. Steve’s eyes are lined with a thin layer of eyeliner, and his eyelids shine with gold that somehow reflects against the soft lighting in the room. Bucky can distantly see the layer of blush someone must have dusted onto high cheekbones, the lipstick smeared onto frowning lips. The rosy tint matches, somehow, with the maroon painted onto his fingertips.

“Who did your makeup?” he asks, and lays a hand carefully in his hair.

Steve pushes into the touch, nuzzling softly into the calloused palm carding through his hair. “Mmm - Bruce, once I asked ‘im.”

“It looks really good.”

Steve mumbles something that might be “Thanks” right as Maria comes back with the bottle of water, handing it to Bucky with the cap already twisted off.

He signs Thank you - three fingers tipped forward from his chin - at her, figuring it’d be best to only talk to Steve for the moment.

“Hey, love, can you drink this for me?” Steve nods shallowly, takes the water bottle in shaky hands and gulps until the bottle is empty and crushed in his hands. Maria leaves without Bucky having to ask her, returning with two more bottles and nodding in response to his thankful smile.

Bucky shoves the first one in between his knees and cracks it open, passing it to Steve. “I’m gonna go grab some food, ‘kay? Wait here for me.” He nods shakily and Bucky circles around him to the food table, grabs a plate and loads it with lukewarm pasta and a fork.

When he comes back, Steve is finishing off the first water bottle. He sets the food down in front of the blond and places an arm around his shoulders. “Eat, alright?” He nods and picks up the fork, curling his body into a comma to fit into Bucky’s torso. Bucky opens the second one, taking a sip before tipping it slowly into Steve’s waiting mouth. It’s almost empty by the time Steve is done, so Bucky finishes off what’s left of it and drops it in the garbage.

“You think you’ll be alright to take care of him?” Bucky shifts his body to see Maria better and he takes in her concern, the way her eyebrows (seriously, he has to find out who does them for her) twist and she sucks the fat of her cheeks into her mouth. He smiles gently at her.

“Nah. I only had a few puffs off’a Darcy, so I’m good, promise,” he responds, then turns his attention back to Steve, whose eyes are shut tightly. “Steve, love, do you want to go sit on the floor?” He nods slightly and stands up, grabbing onto Bucky’s shirt tightly. Bucky takes one pale hand in his, covers it tightly. They walk over to an empty space of floor right next to the door, Bucky supporting Steve, and sit on the floor.

He maneuvers them so that Steve ends up sitting in between his legs, back pressed against chest and Steve’s head leaning on his shoulder. Again, Steve curls up into Bucky’s body and he responds automatically, shifting to accommodate him and running a soothing hand across his back. The metal plates in his arm realign themselves to hold the additional weight of Steve’s back. He presses a soft kiss to the top of Steve’s head.

Bucky lets himself scan the room while Steve shakes against him. Darcy and Jane are giggling on top of each other, Maria’s toasting with Sam about something, MJ’s still asleep on Tony’s lap - with Peter sitting next to them and smiling - and Bruce across from them, snoring softly with his head pillowed on Thor’s shoulder. Peggy and Sharon are blowing smoke into the wind out on the balcony, Rhodey next to them and Pepper on his lap. A collection of people he doesn’t know are dancing to a random pop song - something about the capital of Cuba?

After a couple of minutes of oddly calm silence, Sam walks by with a cup in his hand. He stops, and turns to the two with a curious tilt of his head. “They okay?”

Bucky smiles. “He’s fine, yeah. Could you do me a favor, though?” Sam nods with a kind smile and lidded eyes. He wonders if Sam managed to coerce Darcy into a hit. “Thanks - would you mind grabbing me a couple of waters from the fridge and a sandwich? The kind with the soft bread. Oh - and you don’t have to, if you have too much to carry or something, it’s not really important - but a cup of Diet Coke would be awesome? Yeah.”

Sam laughs quietly. “Yeah, no problem. I’m going to leave my cup here, though.” He bends down and places his drink to the left of Bucky’s outstretched leg, outside of the range of Steve’s body. As Sam walks away, Steve pushes his head softly into Bucky’s cheek and he leans his head on Steve’s in response, taking off the fake glasses Bucky had put on purely for the purpose of looking like even more of a hipster.

Sam comes back and sits heavily next to Bucky with a grunt, unloading with everything he brought. Along with two sandwiches, half a plate of pasta, and Bucky’s drink, he managed to fit three water bottles and a small bag of chips in the pockets of his sweater.

God bless men’s clothing.

Bucky takes one of the sandwiches and passes it carefully to the blond curled in his lap (“C’mon, love, just one bite, please,”), who takes it and nibbles on a corner. Sam passes him the Coke and he takes a large swig, sighing in relief at the cold feeling rushing down his chest.

He feels a sudden tap on his chest and looks down.

“Ma’s pickin’ me up at ten,” he mutters. “I need t’ be okay by nine thirty.” Bucky narrows his eyes.

As if.

Bucky snorts. “Okay, no problem,” he assures Steve, who immediately turns back into his chest. Sam raises an incredulous eyebrow at Steve’s slurred declaration, and Bucky returns the unspoken question with a shrug. What can you do?

._.

Bucky checks the time on his phone (“Hey, Nat, can you grab me my phone from the corner?” “That’s a lot of work.” “Yes, I know, that’s why I’m not doing it.” “Touché.”). 8:57 - so he’s got maybe fifteen minutes before he has to start getting Steve up? Good enough.

Suddenly, the teenager in question sits up, back ramrod straight and a pale shaky hand pressed to his mouth, and Bucky immediately understands what’s about to happen.

“Go, go, go, go -” and it’s too late; liquid-like vomit spills from Steve’s mouth and onto the floor. Bucky winces as parts land on his shins - oh well, these jeans were an (admittedly nice) present from his homophobic grandmother, he doesn’t need them - and boots, and leaps to his feet. Steve is one step ahead of him, stumbling on shaky feet and running into the bathroom.

“Woah - holy shit, what happened?” he hears at least five separate people ask, and resists the urge to flip them off. It’s pretty obvious what just happened, after all.

Bucky stands up calmly, pockets his phone, and snags both a water bottle and a napkin from the bar in front of the kitchen.

He walks to the back room where a group of people are huddled around the girls bathroom - the one closest to the entrance, which is probably why Steve went into that one - all talking over each other to ask if Steve’s okay, and does he need anything, and what should they do to help, and how does he -

Whatever.

Bucky shoves his way through the crowd, friends and classmates parting easily once they see the look on his face.

Bucky knocks on the door gently; once, twice, three times. “Hey, it’s me. Can I come in?”

Steve makes a noise that could be a yes (maybe it’s a no, but damn it if he doesn’t care), and Bucky opens the door.

The first thing he notices is Steve, standing in front of the sink with his knuckles clenched so tightly they’re white. Bucky’s eyes scan the room, landing on the toilet - vomit filled - the floor - also vomit filled - and the sink - he’s starting to sense a pattern here, and it doesn’t feel like a good one.

Steve looks up when Bucky enters the cramped room, wiping a hand across his mouth and wiping his hand on his sweater. “Hey.”

“... hey. How are you feeling?” Steve shrugs - his legs are shaking, and he looks about two seconds away from bursting into tears.

“Surprisingly okay, actually.” Bucky just hums in response.

He pulls his shirt off and places it on the corner of the sink, which (not so coincidentally) is almost the only dry spot on the table. Left in just his undershirt, he walks the few steps over to Steve, thanking the God he doesn’t believe in that he didn’t take off his shoes, as was his instinct when he first got to the party.

Steve stands still as Bucky carefully lifts his sweater over his arms, whispering “Arms up, love,” to him as it gets pulled up and off. He stands stock still, shivering with thin arms wrapped around himself. Bucky grabs a paper towel from the automatic dispenser (seriously, how fucking fancy is this place? This is getting kind of ridiculous) and wets it lightly with warm water, softly wiping Steve’s face - and yes, maybe he wipes a bit behind his ears, but he already knows that he’s a fucking sap so that detail is entirely unimportant, thank you.

Bucky grabs his shirt from the corner and passes it to Steve, gesturing for him to put it on. The shirt dwarfs him - no surprise, considering it’s his dad’s, and his dad is one of the biggest guys he knows- and Bucky rolls up the sleeves so that his fingers can be seen. He smooths his hands down Steve’s arms once he’s done, smiling softly.

“Can you -” Steve starts.

Bucky looks back from where he’s hanging the sweater up on a hook. “Yeah?” he asks quietly, letting his hands drop.

“C-could you ask Tony if I could have, like, a shower, maybe? I just -” He gestures to his body.

“Yeah, no problem.”

Bucky walks out of the room, shutting the door carefully. He walks out to the main room, hoping to find Tony, but his face is indistinguishable from all of the others dancing.

“Yo, Tony!” Bucky yells into the crowd. A head pops up among the swaying people, and the teenager weaves his way through to get to Bucky.

“Yeah? How’s Steve doing?”

“He’s…” he trails off, and waves his hand back and forth. ��He could be better, I guess. Listen, do you think you could convince your dad or whoever to let him shower, and maybe a change of clothes?” Tony bites his lower lip, and his eyes dart around the room nervously, finally landing on the balding man leaning against the kitchen wall.

“I’ll, uh. I’ll ask Jarvis, okay? No promises, though. Sorry,” he says, and hurries towards the butler with an apologetic shrug.

Bucky runs a hand through his hair, barely noticing the motion in his anxious state of mind. He goes through the list of possibilities - he’s already asked Tony, doesn’t Peter live like three blocks away? He supposes that’s a last resort, if anything.

He glances over at Tony, who’s currently in the midst of a hushed conversation with Jarvis. Bucky can barely hear what they’re saying, but the sympathetic way Jarvis calls Tony “young sir” tells him it can’t be anything good.

A few seconds later, Tony turns back to him and shakes his head slightly. Bucky sucks in his cheeks, but mouths It’s fine at Tony and returns to Steve, rubbing a hand across his face.

“So, uh. Howard’s a dick so you can’t shower here, but I’m going to talk to Peter, okay? He’s a couple blocks away, I’ll ask him.” Steve looks up from where he’s hunched over the sink, splashing his face, and nods.

He walks up to the living room and pokes Peter, who tips his chair backwards to look at Bucky with what he assumes is supposed to be an unimpressed expression, but just looks mildly distressed. “Yeah?”

“Can Steve come over to your place for a shower?”

Peter looks incredibly excited. “Yeah, of course!” he exclaims, then falters. “Well, maybe I should ask Aunt May first. But I’m sure she’ll say yes! I’ll let you know.” He pulls out his phone, presumably to send a text to his aunt, and Bucky starts to turn away -

“Hey, Peter?” He looks up with raised eyebrows. “Did you bring a jacket with you?”

“Uh, yeah - it’s just a varsity jacket, but yeah. Why, do you - oh.” He looks down at Bucky’s chest and rolls his eyes at his absentmindedness. “I’ll go grab it for you.”

“Thanks,” he says, smiling gratefully. Bucky follows Peter into the back room, and he puts on the varsity jacket that Peter passes him, not bothering to button it up.

Peter’s phone buzzes, and they both freeze, one of the plates of Bucky’s arm getting caught on a loose thread.

“She said yes!” Peter shouts excitedly, while Bucky groans exaggeratedly at the minor inconvenience. “Oh shit, do you want help with that?” Bucky waves him off with his free arm, pulling at the sleeve until the thread detaches and he can pull his arm through again.

Bucky pops his head into the bathroom. “Hey love, you ready to go? Peter’s aunt said it’s no problem.”

The boy in question wraps his arms around his torso and nods. “Can you - can you grab m-my bookbag for me?”

He nods, mouth stretched into a wide smile to hide his concern, and grabs Steve's bookbag, along with his own jacket. Bucky passes the jacket to Steve and watches as it swallows his body whole, Steve’s fingers poking out of the navy blue sleeves.

Bucky grabs Steve’s sweater from the hook it’s hanging on inside the bathroom and rolls it up into a ball, trying to make sure none of the leftover vomit can touch him. Bucky slings the bookbag over his shoulder and walks out, glancing back to make sure that Steve knows to follow him.

“Yo, Tony - I’m heading out, my shit’s in the back room. Watch over it for me, okay?” Tony nods in response, and Bucky smiles back. He nudges Peter, who’s standing right next to Tony, and he pivots rapidly, nods at Bucky and Steve, and holds the door open for the both of them. They walk to the elevator, get in, go down, get out.

It’s all very monotonous.

The walk to Peter’s apartment is, too - his aunt’s place is, apparently, only “like, three or so?” blocks away, and he doesn’t bother making conversation with the two shivering boys walking next to him. Steve tucks his arm into the crook of Bucky’s elbow.

At one point, Steve nudges him slightly. He holds out his phone, already open to his messages with his mom, and folds it carefully into Bucky’s bare hand. He grasps it with both hands and sends a text to Steve’s mom (Hey, Sarah - it’s Bucky. Steve got really sick during a party; is it okay if you pick him up at my friend’s house instead?), shoving it in his pocket afterwards.

Eventually, they reach Peter’s building - he unlocks the door with a bronze key, and they climb up four flights of stairs before reaching 4B. They make it up the stairs, only to find the door already unlocked. Bucky can hear the distant sounds of water running from where he assumes the bathroom is.

Bucky loves Peter’s aunt.

He knocks on the door before entering, and Aunt May almost immediately swings her head out from the kitchen, balancing on one foot with her upper body tilted sideways. “Hey, kids!” she says brightly, making sure to keep her voice low. “Shower’s that way -” she points in the direction of the water, and Bucky totally called it, “- and there’s body wash, shampoo, conditioner, the works. The purple loofah is yours and there’s a blue towel on the toilet for you, okay?”

Steve smiles weakly and sits down on the small seat next to the door, leaning down to untie his sneakers. He stops halfway, chest resting against his shins, and rests his head on a knee in defeat. Bucky sighs lightly and sits down in front of him, unties the shoelaces of his left sneaker for him and taps his shin gently.

“Lift, please?” Steve does as requested and Bucky pulls the shoe off of him, grasping him by the ankle to help the process along. He takes off Steve’s sock, too, and shoves it into the shoe. Bucky repeats the action with his right foot and lifts himself up, grasping Steve’s hands in order to help him up too.

He cups Steve’s cheek with a calloused hand. “Are you going to be okay in there?” he asks with a wrinkle in his eyebrows. “You know I don’t mind going in with you.” He really doesn’t - to be honest, he’s lost count of how many times he’s seen Steve naked for one reason or another.

Steve shakes his head, though, and walks on unsteady feet towards the bathroom. Once Bucky sees him close the door behind him, he drops into a crouch, slips off his shoes quick as lightning, and springs back up while sliding Peter’s jacket off.

“Hey, Pete, do you think Steve can borrow some of your clothes?”

Peter shrugs nonchalantly. “Yeah, sure, as long as he gives it back at some point.” He leads Bucky into his bedroom, and together they pull out a pair of sweatpants and an oversized sweater. Bucky takes them with a nod of thanks and heads to the bathroom.

Bucky knocks on the door softly. “It’s just me, love. Can I come in?” Steve hums in reply and Bucky takes it as a yes, opening the door slowly.

“I’m dropping your clothes on the toilet seat, okay? They’re right here.” He grabs his discarded shirt and slips it on.

“Thanks,” Steve mumbles, and Bucky closes the door softly behind him.

._.

“Left foot, love.” Steve props his left foot on Bucky’s knee, wiggling his toes, and Bucky smiles while he shuffles the bright pink sock onto his foot. He shoves Steve’s shoe back onto his foot, ties up the laces, and repeats with Steve’s other foot. He taps Steve’s knee once he’s done and stands up, stretching with a wince when he hears his back crack (ha, he rhymed).

“Okay, your mom texted me - she’s almost here. Ready to go?” Steve nods and stands up with a sigh. Bucky grabs his bookbag, the plastic bag filled with vomit-y clothes, and his jacket, and Peter holds out the jacket Steve had dug out of his bag for him to slip into.

“Thanks, Aunt May!” Bucky yells, and gets a chirpy “No problem!” in response. They walk down the flights of stairs and Sarah’s leaning against the awning outside, scrolling through something on her phone. She looks up when they step outside, and her eyes crinkle when she sees Bucky and Steve, though her smile outshines it all when her eyes land on Peter.

“Peter! My god, I haven’t seen you in so long, how are you? You’ve gotten so tall, I can’t believe it, but lord you need to eat more - who’s been feeding you?” she gushed, holding her arms out wide. He grins in response.

“Hey Aunt Sarah! I’m doin’ great, thanks - May says hi, by the way.”

“Oh lovely - I’ll have to go up at some point, it’s been far too long.” She turns to Steve and takes him in, smile twisting into a sympathetic tight-lipped look at the sight of him.

“Come on, let’s get you home, alright?” Steve nods and, after hugging both Peter and Bucky and whispering a “Thank you” into their ears, walks off with her, arm around her waist.

Peter looks at Bucky carefully. “Race you back?” he asks, referring to Tony’s place, and Bucky nods with a huge grin.

“Hell yeah.”

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Weeknight Rescue // November 2019 // Week 45 Mom’s Kitchen Handbook

It’s been feeling like fall this week in San Francisco, which makes me wish to cozy up with a cup of tea and a warm-from-the-oven pumpkin donut. Lucky for you, it’s on the menu this week, together with a slew of different favorites. Enjoy!

Combining beef and mushrooms in your marinara means loads of umami taste, with much less saturated fats and extra greens in each chunk. I usually serve it over roasted cauliflower, but it surely’s wonderful over rigatoni or fusilli as properly. Make a giant crunchy salad to serve on the facet and crusty bread for mopping up the sauce.

Everyone loves when this exhibits up on the desk. With simply six elements, it’s fairly straightforward to make. I normally serve it with roasted broccoli, a facet of entire grain pasta, and store-bought marinara sauce (or use any leftovers out of your Meaty Mushroom Marinara, above).

Corn tortillas, Cheddar cheese, avocado, crunchy lettuce, salsa. That’s it, but these tacos don’t disappoint. It’s all about getting some crisp in your tortillas in a scorching skillet. If you’ve obtained youngsters who aren’t so eager on the inexperienced stuff, depart it out or add a spoonful of black or pinto beans as an alternative (which alway make a superb facet dish along with this colourful slaw).

Last Sunday I made a double batch of this critically scrumptious soup…one for a pal in want and one for the household ….and it obtained a thumbs up from all. I’d argue it’s even higher the subsequent day as a lunchtime leftover. I prefer to serve it with heat whole-grain pita or lavash bread for absorbing the attractive broth.

This ravioli pairs up with a creamy sauce fabricated from roasted butternut squash and topped with a dribble of brown butter. It feels a little bit fancy, however is straightforward sufficient for a weeknight household dinner. Serve it as a foremost course with a beneficiant salad with my favourite French dressing.

This is one in all my secret weapons for getting veggie-phobic youngsters (and adults) to embrace the produce division. Everything goes right into a meals processor and is completed with the press of a button. Use it as a dip, or skinny it with a little bit of milk or olive oil and it’s a salad dressing.

These ought to go in your baking to do listing a minimum of as soon as this fall. They’re tender, candy, and topped with a lick-the-bowl-clean brown butter glaze. They require a donut pan, which is a worthy funding. I prefer to bake them in a mini donut pan as properly.

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SHOPPING LIST // WEEK 45

Meaty Mushroom Marinara Sauce 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 giant yellow onion four cloves garlic three/four pound white or cremini mushrooms 1 teaspoon fennel seeds three/four pound floor beef or turkey Two 28-ounce cans (or 26-ounce containers) diced tomatoes 1/three cup crimson wine 1/2 cup recent basil Cooked pasta or greens

Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (selfmade or store-bought) three tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1 egg 2 tablespoons butter four boneless, skinless rooster breasts (about 1 1/2 kilos) 1 1/three cups Marinara sauce (selfmade or store-bought)

Crispy Avocado Tacos 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil four ounces sharp Cheddar cheese (about 1 1/2 loosely packed cups) eight corn tortillas Favorite salsa, taco sauce, or sriracha 2 ripe avocados eight crunchy, light-green leaves of Romaine Lime wedges

Coconut Curry Lime Chick Pea Soup 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 giant yellow onion 2 giant cloves garlic One 2-inch piece recent ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons floor turmeric 1/eight teaspoon cayenne pepper Two 15-ounce cans mild coconut milk 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1 bunch kale 2 tablespoons lime juice For garnish: three/four cup plain yogurt, 1/2 cup torn mint leaves, 1 cup crispy/crunchy salted chick peas (retailer purchased or selfmade)

Parmesan Ravioli with Butternut Squash Sauce 1 butternut squash (~2.5 lbs) 2 giant shallots 1/four cup entire milk 1/2 cup low-sodium rooster broth One 9-ounce package deal Buitoni Parmesan & Black Pepper Ravioli 2 tablespoons butter 1/four cup Pecorino Romano cheese (or Parmesan) 2 teaspoons recent sage

Healthy Ranch Dip 1/2 cup non- or low-fat plain Greek yogurt 1/three cup mild bitter cream 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (common or mild) 2 tablespoons recent chives 1 small clove garlic 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Butter Glaze Oil or non-stick cooking spray for pan 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons floor cinnamon 1 teaspoon floor ginger 1 cup pureed pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/four cup canola oil 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup confectioners’ sugar three teaspoons milk, plus extra as wanted

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11/01/17

Today is a day of thanks, specifically directed at two wonderful men who have shown their dedication to the Both Kinds of Beans brand. First, I'd like to thank Rory for sponsoring today's episode. Not only did he buy me lunch today, but this week Qdoba is running a double point special through Monday 11/6. Rory gave me the money and his burrito order, and I collected the points. That's 4 burritos worth of points in one trip. This pushes me into enough points for a free burrito, but I think I will try to go yet one more time this week, since I've still budgeted for a burrito, and I ought to collect as many points as possible while this deal is happening. Thank you, Rory, for your unrelenting, unapologetic support for my burrito habit. Our second thanks goes out to Plaveem. You may remember Plaveem from the August 16th entry this year, with the tandem bike, the Star Trek podcast, and the masks and top hats. Plaveem, true to the description of him in the last entry, bought a personal message on The Greatest Generation podcast to say "fuck you" to a list of people, but he also said that he loved Both Kinds of Beans. He may have circumvented the rules about personal vs. commercial messages by not really mentioning what Both Kinds of Beans is, but it's been proven that the folks on hashtag #teamplaveem hang on his every word like a prophet. They will figure it out. They'll come towards the light. They will come towards the beans. Plaveem, next time you're getting drunk in Milwaukee, hit me up, and I'll buy a round of ales.

Now onto the business. I got burritos for both Rory and myself today, and they were both made by The Game. Good rice and beans on both burritos. That's always a good thing to see. It's encouraging to have a strong foundation to build upon. Rory got his steak and black beans, and I got my both kinds of beans. There weren't too many veggies left in the pan, and to be honest, they weren't particularly appetizing to look at, but Rory and I both know that eating your vegetables is the right thing to do, so we split what was left in that pan. I don't have much to say about the salsas, because the only time there ever is anything to say is when The Matriarch decides to punish me with half a pint of habanero. We each got the tiniest little scoop of guacamole, applied with a small melon-baller device. As per usual, The Game's biggest flaw is in the wrap. Neither were wrapped up particularly tight. He put both burritos into the bag without marking which was which, so I tried my best to watch how he placed them in, so I would know which burrito was which. I guessed correctly. Rory confirmed it by peeling back the tortilla on his loosely-wrapped burrito to see if there was indeed bovine product. Mine fell apart towards the end. I was doing my best to keep it in the foil/in my hands while trying to finish the last few bites, but I got interrupted by a delivery at the office. I had to set it down. I almost lost the bit of beans and veggies I had left. Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with this one. It just needs to be contained a little better.

Weight (mine): 681 grams (24.00 oz) Weight (Rory's): 652 grams (23.00 oz)

#qdoba #burrito #loyal royal #rory #plaveem #teamplaveem #the greatest generation #vegan #beans #qdobamexicangrill #qdobawi

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15+ Freezer Meals to Make Before Having a Baby or Surgery

15+ healthy and delicious freezer meals to make and freeze before having a baby or surgery! Gluten-free, easy to make, and satisfying too.

IT’S BABY WEEK!!!

So wild to finally be able to say that! On one hand I feel like I’ve been pregnant for-ev-er, on the other hand I keep asking myself – how are we already here? Either way, this family of four is ready to become a party of five. Baby sis’ room is ready (she’ll be sleeping bedside for at least 3 months but Type-A here wanted everything ready anyway,) my hospital bags are packed, and we officially traded our cool card in for a minivan – a swap I’ve never been so excited to make.

Three words: STOW AND GO. Ok three more: POWDER SLIDING DOORS! I’m never going back. Ben is horrified.

In contrast to our large, empty van trunk, my freezer is filled to the brim with meals to thaw and eat post-baby. I didn’t prepare freezer meals prior to having Lincoln and really regretted it. Ben and I survived on so much Chipotle those chaotic weeks post-birth that it wasn’t even funny. Do you know how many Chipotle burrito bowls it takes to be considered unfunny? A lot, because that ish is good.

That said, I learned my lesson with Cameron and stocked our freezer with soups, snacks, and crock pot “freezer kits” prior to having him. Knowing I didn’t have to drag my butt to the store with a toddler + newborn more often then I had to, and more importantly make the decision as to what to whip up for dinner for quite some time, was life saving. I highly recommend that any expecting parent or heck, anyone preparing to be down and out for awhile after having surgery, etc., prep/cook/freeze as many meals as possible in advance.

That said, today I’m sharing 15+ of my favorite freezer meals to make before having a baby, surgery, etc. Not only are these recipes comforting, nourishing, and EASY, but they’re simple to multiply if you choose. For instance, you can make one Crock Pot White Chicken Chili freezer kit just as easily as you can make 10.

A couple years ago I wrote a big, comprehensive post on 50+ Gluten-Free Freezer-Friendly Recipes that you may want to check out as well. Not only does this post contain, yep, 50+ GF/FF recipes, but also freezing tips and what does/doesn’t typically freeze well. My two most important takeaways from that post are:

Do not freeze warm/hot meals – cool them completely in the fridge before freezing.

Thaw meals or freezer kits in the refrigerator 24 hours prior to re-warming/cooking vs cooking frozen or thawing on the counter.

With that, I’m officially signing off until baby girl arrives! One thing I also didn’t do after having Lincoln was take any sort of maternity leave (literally I blogged from the hospital – WHYYYYYYYY??) Taking time off to rest and recuperate after having Cameron was what I needed both mentally and physically at that time, and I plan to do the same with baby girl. Ben, the boys and I appreciate and cherish all of your well wishes, prayers, and excitement, and can’t wait to introduce our DAUGHTER to you! Until then…

XOXOXOXOXOXO

Crock Pot White Chicken Chili

Crock Pot White Chicken Chili is my favorite freezer recipe not only because it’s one of my favorite recipes in general, but also because you can freeze the chili after it’s been fully cooked then cooled, or as a “freezer kit” which is what I usually do.

Add everything but the broth, lime, milk and flour into a freezer bag then seal and freeze flat. Thaw overnight in the fridge then dump everything into the crock pot with the broth and lime juice and cook per usual. (Psst: I almost always skip the milk/flour step in this recipe and it’s totally fine.) Serve with tortilla chips and you’re set!

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Crock Pot Black Bean and Rice Soup

Crock Pot Black Bean and Rice Soup is hearty and healthy – an excellent, nourishing meal to eat post-baby. Again, you can freeze this soup after it’s been cooked/cooled (wait to add the rice until the day you eat,) or make into a freezer kit minus the broth and cook fresh the day of.

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Frozen Breakfast Burritos

An oldie but goodie recipe here on IGE! Frozen Breakfast Burritos are the bomb.com. Use your favorite fillings and tortillas then roll and wrap a bunch of these to stash in the freezer and pull out anytime you need a hot and hearty breakfast that only requires 1 hand to eat. I LOVE this recipe.

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Signature Spicy Smoky Sweet Chili

The one, the only Signature Spicy Smoky Sweet Chili! This recipe freezes extremely well and it’s not only great for cool nights, but for game day too – just good to have in the freezer! Plus you can serve it in a variety of ways – in a bowl with cheese and tortilla chips of course, or over hot dogs, cooked pasta, cooked spaghetti squash, etc. Such a delicious, comforting treat to have when you’re super, super tired.

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Mini Corn Dog Muffins

File Mini Corn Dog Muffins under: “totally fine for Mom to devour”, but also: “my kids are starving and I need something nearly instant, fun, and filling to serve them”! Bake/cool then freeze these adorable bites on a sheet pan then transfer to a freezer bag. Place as many as you need directly from the freezer onto a plate then cover with a paper towel and microwave on 50% power until warmed through. SO EASY.

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Shortcut Vegetable Ragu

Shortcut Vegetable Ragu is my staple spaghetti night sauce and it’s super easy to double or triple the batch then freeze flat for future spaghetti nights. ‘Nuf said. :)

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Mini Pizza Quinoa Bites

Because having a newborn can be stressful, and pizza is not. ;) Bake/cool and then freeze Mini Pizza Quinoa Bites on a sheet pan, and then transfer to a Ziplock freezer bag. Place onto a plate from the freezer, cover with a paper towel, then microwave on 50% power until heated through. Also check out my Mini Ham & Cheese Quinoa Cups, Mini BLT Quinoa Cups, and Mini Mushroom & Swiss Quinoa Cups.

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Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Another freezer kit staple of mine! Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a wildly popular recipe here on IGE year-round as it’s healthy and comforting – just what you need after having a baby. This recipe is actually best made as a freezer kit vs cooking then freezing, so the rice keeps its texture. Add everything but the chicken broth into a freezer bag then freeze flat. Thaw overnight in the fridge then dump into a crock pot with the broth and cook according to instructions.

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Mini BBQ Cheddar Meatloaves

Mini BBQ Cheddar Meatloaves are SO yummy! Assemble then freeze on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge on a foil-lined baking sheet then bake per usual.

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Crock Pot Loose Meat

If you’re not from the Midwest, the concept of a “loose meat” sandwich might sound nuts, but I promise you they’re so, so delicious. Slow cook/cool then freeze the loose meat with a little bit of extra cooking liquid then thaw and scoop onto buns with ketchup or BBQ sauce, sprinkle over baked fries with shredded cheese, or turn into Sloppy Joes. Such a versatile staple to have on hand in the freezer.

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Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork

Shredded pork freezes extremely well and stays nice and juicy on account of its higher fat content. That said, keep a couple bags of cooked/cooled/frozen Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork on hand for thawing then turning into sandwiches, quesadillas or adding to salads.

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Taco Chili

Taco Chili is a family favorite. Each spoonful tastes like you’re eating a giant taco except you don’t have to go through all the fuss of toasting shells, chopping up toppings, etc. Add crushed tortilla chips and cheese on top then you’re done. Very low fuss for when you’ve got a fussy baby on your shoulder.

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Crock Pot Carnitas

Crock Pot Carnitas is SUCH a winner. Thaw a bag of it in the fridge then crisp up portions in a skillet and top with eggs + avocados for a hearty breakfast, use in tacos, salads, etc. So versatile, and SO delicious!! Heck, I usually just sneak cold bites of it straight out of the fridge when I need a little protein boost.

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Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Not only do Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars keep for 4-5 days in the fridge (if they last that long – I promise they won’t,) but you can also slice them into squares and wrap in plastic wrap to keep in the freezer. Thaw as many as you like in the fridge overnight to thaw, or discard the saran wrap then microwave wrapped in a paper towel at 50% power straight from the freezer to warm back up. Total win for healthy breakfasts or snacks.

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Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal Breakfast Bars fall under the same concept as the blueberry bars above but have a slightly different, totally delicious flavor profile. I am obsessed. Also, I don’t know if there’s a specific “formula” or combination of ingredients that qualify a cookie or bar as a lactation-friendly, but I’ve had many women tell me they’ve used my oatmeal bar recipes for that purpose.

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars

Last but not least – Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars! These bars are made without bananas so they’re perfect for those who detest the taste and/or are allergic to bananas.

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No-Bake Cranberry Chocolate Almond Energy Bites

No-Bake Cranberry Chocolate Almond Energy Bites: because newborns = tired Mama. Seriously, the jolt of dark chocolate and dried cranberries, mixed with peanut butter, oats, and nuts, make for one DELICIOUS and energy-sustaining snack. Tip: instead of taking the time to roll into balls a lot of times I’ll press the mixture into an 8×8″ baking pan then slice into squares. Again, these keep really well for quite awhile in the fridge but are awesome to have on hand in the freezer for an extended time, too.

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Healthier Zucchini Banana Bread Muffins

Like I said, having a newborn can be stressful but warm and squishy carbs can help. Freeze a batch of Healthier Zucchini Banana Bread Muffins then microwave wrapped in a paper towel on 50% power until soft before stuffing your face whenever ya’ need it. We understand.

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Source: https://iowagirleats.com/2018/07/18/freezer-meals/

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Air Fried Tofu Italian Style

I’ve had an air fryer for well over a year and even started a Facebook group, FatFree Vegan Air Fryers, to share cooking ideas. I’ve posted several air fryer recipes, but I’ve never taken the opportunity to write about the air fryer in depth, to review the different air fryers, describe how they work, give formulas for converting “regular” recipes for the air fryer, etc.

And there’s a reason for that:

I don’t think air fryers are really necessary. And if you don’t have one, you can still make this air fried tofu because I’ve included oven directions at the end of the recipe.

Let me back up a bit and say that an air fryer is basically a small, super-charged convection oven; a fan circulates heat through the perforated basket that the food sits in, browning it in all sides. I have two appliances which have air frying features: A small Phillips Viva (a model that has been discontinued) and a large Breville Smart Oven Air, which is a toaster oven on steroids with an air frying setting and basket. Both of these fryers are considered top of the line among air fryers and have the price tags to prove it. (I bought them both myself, and have no affiliation with either company.)

Let me also qualify my statement that they aren’t necessary by confessing that I mostly use mine for only two foods: potatoes and tofu. Every now and then I make burgers and air fry them in the Breville, but I use my Phillips mostly to make “French fries” and tofu. So I’m hardly an expert on air frying, though that doesn’t stop me from having an opinion.

Italian Style Tofu in the Air Fryer Before Cooking

There are a few advantages to air frying instead of baking. Before I get to them, I want to say something controversial: I don’t consider the Breville Smart Oven Air (BSOA) a real air fryer. Now, I love the thing and use it daily for baking and reheating (it will hold a full-sized pan of lasagna, I kid you not), but as an air fryer it is huge but lackluster. I consider the air frying setting a gimmick, a very successful one by the number of people who have bought it. It works okay, but most of the following advantages of air fryers do not apply to it.

Air Fryers are Fast

I find that my Phillips air fryer cooks food in about half the time that it would take in the oven. The BSOA takes a little more time but normally less than an conventional oven (if you increase the heat.)

Air Fryers Cook at a Lower Temperature

Something about having hot air whipping around at hurricane speeds means that you don’t have to use as high a temperature as oven cooking. I reduce the temperature of a conventional recipe by as much as 70 degrees F when I make it in an air fryer.

Note: This does not apply to the BSOA. I find that everything needs to be cooked at much higher temperatures with the Breville’s air frying setting. For instance, I make thin French fries with the Phillips at 360F but have to turn the BSOA up to 425F.

Air Fried Food Does Not Need To Be Turned as Often

Because air is circulating through the mesh basket, food doesn’t have to be turned as often and is less likely to stick badly. But I find that I do need to loosen and rearrange the food at least once halfway through cooking so that it cooks evenly. I do this with a thin spatula; even though instructions will often say to “shake the basket,” often food is too stuck to really shake loose.

All in all, I think air fryers have some benefits, especially in terms of energy efficiency and time savings. But there are a few downsides:

They’re one-use appliances that take up space in the kitchen.

The better ones can be expensive.

The smallest ones are often too small, unless you are cooking for one. The Phillips I have, for instance, will hold only one burger unless I use the rack I purchased separately, for an extra $30. Then it holds two burgers. (Advice: Buy the biggest one you can afford.)

The cheaper ones often have non-stick coatings that flake off. Read the reviews on Amazon before you buy.

If you avoid non-stick coatings, it can be difficult to find a model without them (the Phillips’ basket is metal but the interior where the food drips is non-stick.)

Unless you’re used to fat-free food, you won’t find air-fried food much like fried food. A lot of buyers have felt disappointed that the results didn’t match the hype. And yes, you can cook without any oil in an air fryer, despite what the user manual states, though I’m sure that using a little oil would give the food a more realistic fried texture.

If you’d like to buy an air fryer, I’m not trying to dissuade you, but I think it’s important to know these things going in.

There is one thing that the air fryer does very well, and it alone is almost enough reason to buy one:

TOFU

The air fryer does something magical to tofu. It crisps the edges and makes it firmer and chewier, all without you having to freeze it or press it with fancy tofu presses. It’s absolutely addictive, and it’s oil-free.

I often make air fried tofu for stir-fries by marinating it in a mixture of soy sauce and sriracha, soy sauce and chili garlic sauce, soy sauce and a dash of sesame oil and garlic. The only essential is the soy sauce. I find tofu unappealingly bland if it’s not salted, and soy sauce adds the salt as well as the umami flavor.

What I do not add is starch. I tried just once adding starch to my tofu, and it was nowhere near as good as it is “naked.” It left a powdery residue in my mouth that I wish I could forget.

Last week I was trying to pull a last-minute lunch together from limited ingredients–not enough of anything to make a big salad but just enough salad vegetables to stuff a couple of wraps. I was tired of hummus and wanting something different, so I quickly marinated some tofu in Italian seasonings while the air fryer was preheating. Italian style air fried tofu was born.

I posted the photo of that lunch on Instagram, and so many people wanted the recipe that I knew I’d have to make it again and keep track of the amounts I used of each ingredient so that I could post it here. That was no hardship! I loved it so much that I’ve had it four times in the past week, and I hope you’ll love it, too.

Air Fried Tofu Italian Style

Using an air fryer makes this savory tofu crispy in record time, but if you don't have one, see the notes for baking in an oven or toaster oven. Also, the longer you marinate, the tastier the tofu will be, so start it soaking early for the best flavor.

Ingredients

8 ounces extra-firm tofu

1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari

1 tablespoon aquafaba or broth (see notes)

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic

1/4 teaspoon granulated onion

black pepper to taste

Instructions

Drain the tofu and cut it into three slices lengthwise. Put down a double layer of tea towels or paper towels, place the tofu slices on top, and cover with more towels. Place your hands over the tofu slices and press down, gently increasing pressure, to press enough water out that the towels are noticeably wet. (You can also use a tofu press for this, of course.)

Return the tofu to the cutting board and cut each piece into about 10 cubes (one cut down the length and then 5 across works well.) Place the tofu in a large ziplock bag or bowl.

Mix the remaining ingredients well. Pour over the tofu and gently turn the bag or stir the tofu until all sides are coated. Let it marinate at least 10 minutes--the longer you marinate it, the more flavorful it will be.

Preheat your air fryer at 390-400F for about 3 minutes. Place the tofu in a single layer in the basket (leaving any marinade behind) and immediately reduce the temperature to around 350F. Air fry for 6 minutes. Use a thin, flexible spatula to loosen the tofu and turn it. Return it to the air fryer and begin checking at 4 minutes to see if it is golden overall and slightly darker at the edges but not overcooked or it will be tough.

Use any way you like--my preference is in wraps with plenty of veggies and balsamic vinaigrette--but it's also good in pasta.

Recipe Notes

Aquafaba is the liquid from cooking chickpeas. In this recipe, its main purpose is to dilute the soy sauce and help spread the flavor around, so any liquid will do.

To bake in the oven, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner and bake at 400F for about 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes.

Sodium listed in the nutritional info is for regular soy sauce; use low sodium soy sauce to reduce the sodium. Or replace the soy sauce with a flavorful liquid such as wine to drastically reduce the sodium.

This tofu is zero points on Weight Watchers new Freestyle program. The recipe makes about 20 pieces, enough to fill 4 medium-sized tortilla wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Air Fried Tofu Italian Style

Amount Per Serving (4 ounces)

Calories 87 Calories from Fat 40

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.4g 7%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 452mg 19%

Potassium 221mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 3.4g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5%

Protein 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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How to Make The Best Fajitas

How to make the ultimate, tastiest fajitas with steak, chicken, and shrimp. Our versatile and flavorful seasoning works on everything. Use our recipe to make chicken fajitas, steak fajitas or a combination; it’s easy! Jump to our Ultimate Fajitas Recipe or read on to see our tips for making them.

Whenever we order fajitas, we always order the combination. Seeing a big sizzling plate of chicken, steak, and shrimp come to the table doesn’t get much better. We love it so much that we were determined to replicate it at home. I know cooking three proteins for dinner seems like a lot, but it’s not as difficult as you may think. With our smart recipe, you can get the best, most flavorful fajitas on the table in no time.

We’ve shared fajitas on Inspired Taste before, thanks to a garlic citrus marinade, these easy chicken fajitas are juicy and ultra-flavorful.

How to Make the Ultimate Fajitas

Fajitas cook quickly. It’s because of the quick cooking time that we’re okay with taking a bit of time to marinate the meat.

We don’t use a wet marinade and instead use a simple spice rub. Our homemade chili powder inspired our fajita seasoning mix. In it, we mix ancho chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano and smoked paprika. It’s strong in flavor and works beautifully with chicken, steak, and even the shrimp.

For steak fajitas, we use flank or skirt steak. They cook quickly but can be a bit tough. To get around this, rub the steak with fajita seasoning and salt in advance. By adding the salt 30 minutes before cooking, it has a chance to improve the flavor and texture of the meat. The steak tastes terrific, and it’s extra tender.

We use the same seasoning for chicken fajitas, which turns into a flavorful crust after cooking. The same goes for the shrimp. Merely dust them with the fajita seasoning before cooking.

When it comes to cooking, start with chicken. It takes the longest. You can use chicken breast (like we do) or chicken thighs. For the juiciest chicken, we use our go-to method for cooking chicken breast. Brown one side of the chicken in a pan, flip it, turn the heat down to low and cover with a lid. The low heat and lid help to keep the chicken moist and tender inside. We do this for juicy pork chops, too! Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover with foil while you prepare the steak and shrimp.

Use the same pan you used to cook the chicken in to cook the steak. Strip steak or flank steak is straight-forward to cook. Cook it on both sides until brown on the outside and slightly pink on the inside. We cook our steak to medium, which means an internal thermometer will read close to 135 degrees F. Transfer the steak to the plate with chicken and cover with foil to rest.

Now it’s time for the veggies and shrimp. Both cook quickly. We start with the vegetables. Sliced onions and peppers are a must for fajitas. Just throw them into the same pan and cook until they begin to soften.

You’ll notice that as the veggies cook, they release a bit of moisture, which mixes with all the flavor stuck on the bottom of the pan left over from cooking the chicken and steak. Just as the peppers and onions are finishing, move them to one side of the pan and add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp until the shrimp are firm and opaque throughout.

For the last step, we enhance the sauce in the pan with some extra liquid. Here’s where you can have some fun. If you have some in the house, adding a splash of tequila or a light beer work wonders. Otherwise, use a splash of chicken stock.

To serve, slice the steak and chicken then add to the pan with shrimp and vegetables. Adding the sliced chicken and steak directly into the skillet will reheat them. Then all you need to do is enjoy it! Grab your favorite fajita toppings — we always have avocado or fresh guacamole, one or more salsas like pico de gallo or tomatillo salsa and some lettuce, sour cream, and cheese.

If you enjoyed our fajitas, you might want to look at these recipes:

Our simple shredded chicken tacos are full of flavor thanks to well-seasoned chicken and a bright and creamy cilantro sauce.

Try our vegetarian tacos packed full of spice-roasted vegetables and black beans for a bit of protein.

Thanks to ground pork, these easy pork tacos come together fast. You can even make the filling in advance.

How to Make The Best Fajitas

PREP 30mins

COOK 35mins

TOTAL 1hr 5mins

Fajitas cook quickly so taking a bit of time to season steak, chicken or shrimp with our simple fajita seasoning is a good idea. Use our recipe as a guide; you can make all three proteins or make one. Use 2 1/2 pounds of protein for six people. Even though it is only the two of us, we still make the whole batch. The leftovers are fabulous.

Serves 6 when served with sides

You Will Need

For the Fajitas

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Salt and fajita seasoning, recipe below

1 pound flank or strip steak

1 pound chicken breast (2 medium)

1/2 pound shrimp, deveined with tails left on

1 pound bell peppers or poblano peppers, sliced (3 medium)

1 large onion, sliced into half moons

1 tablespoon minced garlic, about 3 cloves

3 tablespoons tequila, light beer or chicken stock

2 limes

Fajita Seasoning

1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

What to Serve with Fajitas

Warm tortillas

Beans and rice

Avocado or homemade guacamole

Sour cream

Fresh tomato, pico de gallo or roasted tomato salsa

Shredded lettuce

Shredded cheese or crumbled queso fresco

Directions

Prepare Seasoning

Mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and the smoked paprika in a small bowl.

Season the steak, chicken, and shrimp with salt and a generous dusting of fajita seasoning. We use 1/2 teaspoon of salt for the steak, 1/2 teaspoon for the chicken, and a 1/4 teaspoon for the shrimp. Set the steak and shrimp aside while you cook the chicken.

Cook Chicken

Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a wide skillet (with a lid or you can use foil) over medium-high heat. As soon as the oil is hot and looks shimmery, add the chicken. Cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the chicken so that the seared side is facing up.

Reduce the heat to low then cover the skillet with a lid or use foil. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the breast. Transfer chicken to a plate then cover loosely with aluminum foil.

Note: Use the time while the chicken is cooking to chop the onions, peppers, and garlic.

Cook Steak

Pour any liquid left in the pan out and use a paper towel to wipe the bottom of the skillet. It is okay if there are bits of chicken or spices stuck to the bottom. (If you want to, you can save the liquid to add back to the pan later on.)

Put the skillet back onto the heat, increase to medium-high heat, and then add another two teaspoons of oil. As soon as the oil is hot and looks shimmery, add the steak. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until brown, and then flip to the other side and let cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Check the internal temperature. If it is not ready, turn the heat to low and continue to cook until it reaches your preferred doneness. For medium, cook to 135 degrees F. Transfer steak to the plate with chicken and cover loosely with aluminum foil.

Cook Vegetables and Shrimp

Put the skillet back onto the heat, increase to medium-high heat, and then add another two teaspoons of oil. Add the onions, peppers, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring until they start to soften and brown a bit; about 5 minutes. As the veggies cook, use tongs or a wooden spoon to scrape up bits of chicken, steak or spices stuck to the bottom of the pan.

When the peppers and onions are ready, pile them up on one side of the pan. Place the shrimp into the pan and cook, stirring, until the shrimp are firm and opaque throughout; 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate.

To Finish

To finish, turn the heat to low, arrange the vegetables on the bottom of the skillet then stir in tequila, beer or stock and cook for 1 minute. Take the pan off of the heat. Slice the chicken and steak then arrange the chicken, steak, and shrimp on top of the peppers and onions. Finish with a generous squeeze of lime.

Serve the fajitas family style with more lime on the side as well as your favorite side dishes.

Adam and Joanne's Tips

We use all of the spice seasoning, but if you have some leftover, store it in a resealable container or plastic bag for next time.

Nutrition facts: The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We have used the USDA database to calculate approximate values.

If you make this recipe, snap a photo and hashtag it #inspiredtaste — We love to see your creations on Instagram and Facebook! Find us: @inspiredtaste

Nutrition Per Serving: Serving Size 1/6 of the recipe / Calories 314 / Total Fat 11.1g / Saturated Fat 2.8g / Cholesterol 161.3mg / Sodium 764.3mg / Carbohydrate 10.2g / Dietary Fiber 2.7g / Total Sugars 4.9g / Protein 42.4g

AUTHOR: Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Source: https://www.inspiredtaste.net/37177/how-to-make-the-best-fajitas/

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How to Make The Best Fajitas

We’ve shared fajitas on Inspired Taste before, thanks to a garlic citrus marinade, these easy chicken fajitas are juicy and ultra-flavorful.

How to Make the Ultimate Fajitas

Fajitas cook quickly. It’s because of the quick cooking time that we’re okay with taking a bit of time to marinate the meat.

We use the same seasoning for chicken fajitas, which turns into a flavorful crust after cooking. The same goes for the shrimp. Merely dust them with the fajita seasoning before cooking.

If you enjoyed our fajitas, you might want to look at these recipes:

Our simple shredded chicken tacos are full of flavor thanks to well-seasoned chicken and a bright and creamy cilantro sauce.

Try our vegetarian tacos packed full of spice-roasted vegetables and black beans for a bit of protein.

Thanks to ground pork, these easy pork tacos come together fast. You can even make the filling in advance.

How to Make The Best Fajitas

PREP 30mins

COOK 35mins

TOTAL 1hr 5mins

Serves 6 when served with sides

You Will Need

For the Fajitas

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Salt and fajita seasoning, recipe below

1 pound flank or strip steak

1 pound chicken breast (2 medium)

1/2 pound shrimp, deveined with tails left on

1 pound bell peppers or poblano peppers, sliced (3 medium)

1 large onion, sliced into half moons

1 tablespoon minced garlic, about 3 cloves

3 tablespoons tequila, light beer or chicken stock

2 limes

Fajita Seasoning

1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

What to Serve with Fajitas

Warm tortillas

Beans and rice

Avocado or homemade guacamole

Sour cream

Fresh tomato, pico de gallo or roasted tomato salsa

Shredded lettuce

Shredded cheese or crumbled queso fresco

Directions

Prepare Seasoning

Mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and the smoked paprika in a small bowl.

Cook Chicken

Note: Use the time while the chicken is cooking to chop the onions, peppers, and garlic.

Cook Steak

Cook Vegetables and Shrimp

To Finish

Serve the fajitas family style with more lime on the side as well as your favorite side dishes.

Adam and Joanne's Tips

We use all of the spice seasoning, but if you have some leftover, store it in a resealable container or plastic bag for next time.

Nutrition facts: The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We have used the USDA database to calculate approximate values.

If you make this recipe, snap a photo and hashtag it #inspiredtaste — We love to see your creations on Instagram and Facebook! Find us: @inspiredtaste

AUTHOR: Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Source: https://www.inspiredtaste.net/37177/how-to-make-the-best-fajitas/

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