Easy Meals Archives

Spaghetti Squash With Grilled Chicken & Asparagus

July 13, 2016 by Kristin

Spaghetti Squash with Chicken and Asparagus

I typically don’t post recipes that include ingredients that have ingredients. But I’ve been busier than ever lately and things like marinara from scratch just aren’t in the cards. And since I figured you may be busy too, I decided to create a new section on the blog called Easy Meals, where I’ll archive nutritious meals that require minimal effort. Enjoy!

Spaghetti Squash With Grilled Chicken & Asparagus

One small spaghetti squash – Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line baking sheet with foil. Cut squash in half, scoop out seeds, place flesh side down on baking sheet, and bake for 45 minutes {or until flesh can easily be picked apart with fork}.

Two grilled chicken breasts – Recipe here, if needed. Cut into slices.

One cup marinara sauce – I used this organic tomato basil sauce.

One bunch grilled asparagus

Assemble: Use a fork to separate the spaghetti squash flesh from rind. Top each half with 1/2 cup marinara sauce and sliced chicken. Serve with a side of grilled asparagus.

Grilled Chicken & Garlicky Kale Salad

January 31, 2016 by Kristin

It seems like a lifetime ago that I was working in D.C {2010}. At first, I couldn’t wait to check out every well-rated restaurant near my hotel. But the thrill of restaurant eats wore off quickly. And in no time at all, I found comfort in the Whole Foods Alexandria salad bar. And it was there I fell in love with Whole Foods’ garlicky kale.

Unfortunately, I’ve never spotted garlicky kale at another Whole Foods again {not even the HQ in Austin!}. Fortunately, I always have Eating Bird Food’s recipe whenever a craving hits.

This time I made a meal out of it by topping with my simple grilled chicken recipe. And let me tell ya, this is a dinner I look forward to having on a weekly basis. I love eating a half bunch of raw kill in one sitting.

Two Ingredient Dinner: Sausage & Broccoli

June 21, 2015 by Kristin

If you follow FoodFash on Instagram, you’re likely to have seen a hot Italian sausage and broccoli appearance at least three {possibly ten} times. It’s two ingredients, super quick to prepare, and really, really inexpensive {like less than 3 bucks per serving cheap}.

I strongly encourage using a high quality sausage that’s seasoned really well since this seasoning will carry over to the entire dish. If you live near a Whole Foods, the bulk hot Italian sausage in their meat department is my favorite.

Quickness and cost aside, I mostly enjoy this recipe because it tastes pepperoni-esque and encourages the consumption of a lot, a lot of broccoli. It’s an extra fulfilling, feel good meal – aren’t those the best kind?