Italian whole wheat farro combined with fresh baby spinach, garlic, Asiago cheese and butter; then served as a warm side dish. Have you ever tried farro before? It wasn't something I ate growing up until recently when my family and I visited my Aunt and Uncle for dinner one night and my Aunt Bonnie made a warm side dish of farro with spinach, garlic and Parmesan cheese. My family LOVED it! So when our oldest daughter was heading back to college after winter break, she put in a request ... Read More about Creamy Farro with Spinach, Garlic and Asiago
Balsamic Apricot Glazed Chicken Thighs
Apricot preserves combined with balsamic vinegar; then brushed on chicken thighs and baked is a deliciously simple weeknight meal idea that the entire family will love. One day last week I had taken chicken thighs out for dinner and wasn't exactly sure what I was going to make with them. As the day progressed, I realized I didn't have much time to fuss for dinner as our dog had just had surgery and really just needed some cuddle time. I had some apricot preserves in the pantry for ... Read More about Balsamic Apricot Glazed Chicken Thighs
Vegetarian Three Bean Chili (Slow Cooker)
Beans are healthy and so versatile; especially in recipes like this Slow Cooker Vegetarian Three Bean Chili made with three types of beans, tomatoes, peppers and onions. I don't make a lot of food in my slow cooker, but chili like this Slow Cooker Vegetarian Three Bean Chili always tastes great. I guess it's because all of the ingredients meld together; then cook slowly to really infuse all of the flavors. I've been trying to incorporate more beans into our diet and slowly, but ... Read More about Vegetarian Three Bean Chili (Slow Cooker)
Soy-Ginger Roasted Edamame
Edamame tossed with soy sauce, fresh ginger, sesame oil and Kosher salt; then roasted makes a healthy flavorful snack. Edamame is consumed as a snack, a vegetable dish, used in soups or processed into sweets and is naturally gluten free and perfect for those that follow a vegetarian or vegan diet as it's loaded with protein. I don't remember the exact first time that I tried edamame, but it was within the last few years. It's on just about every menu nowadays as an appetizer or ... Read More about Soy-Ginger Roasted Edamame
Sriracha & Lime Turkey Meatballs with Dipping Sauce
These Sriracha & Lime Turkey Meatballs with Dipping Sauce are delicious and healthy. They are tasty served for dinner, appetizer or game day snacking. I don't know whether it's because I've been trying to eat healthier and exercise more often or not, but I've been craving foods lately that have a little heat like these Sriracha & Lime Turkey Meatballs with Dipping Sauce. Not only do these meatballs taste FAN-TAS-TIC, they also satisfy my snack cravings as well as being ... Read More about Sriracha & Lime Turkey Meatballs with Dipping Sauce
Seafood Frenzy Friday Roundup #66
Welcome to Seafood Frenzy Friday: Week #66! I haven't shared seafood recipes in a quite a while here on the blog, so I found 15 new seafood recipes to share with you in this roundup. If you're new to CEK let me explain exactly what SFF is. I personally don't like or eat any seafood, so you will rarely find seafood dishes here at Carrie's Experimental Kitchen. But just because I don't cook it often myself, doesn't mean I don't know a fabulous looking dish when I see it. So I ... Read More about Seafood Frenzy Friday Roundup #66