Fish Tacos with Corn Salsa

This one is super quick, easy and healthy too!

Ingredients

For the fish:

2 lbs white fish filets (tilapia, cod, mahi mahi, catfish, or snapper)

2 limes, cut into wedges

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

4 tbsp oil

Corn Salsa:

1 cup corn

1/2 red onion, diced

1 bunch cilantro, chopped

1 jalapeno, diced finely

soft tortillas

Garnishes:

avocado

sour cream

hot sauce

salsa

shredded cheese

Chuck Wagon Stew

Here is a quick and easy one that I am told is a kid pleaser. Super filling and tasty. Serve over rice or by itself.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb. ground beef or turkey

1/2 onion, diced

2 potatoes, peeled and cubed

1/2 lb. green beans

2 carrots, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

14 oz can diced tomatoes

1/2 cup frozen corn

1/4 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp. onion powder

14 oz can beef or chicken broth

Hearty Chicken Soup with Rice

This weekend was definitely quite cold, and there is no better comfort food to warm the soul than a good old-fashioned bowl of chicken soup. Typically I make Chicken Noodle soup, but I wanted to change it up this time around. This soup is super easy, healthy, and so tasty!

Ingredients: 

2 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks

1 medium onion, chopped

2 carrots, peeled and chopped

3 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp butter

64 oz. chicken stock

2 bay leaves

1/2 tsp dried thyme

3/4 cup uncooked rice

salt and pepper to taste

Balsamic Chicken with Peppers

As promised, I am posting a healthier recipe.  This also happens to be a super quick and easy recipe that I whip up when I am tired and don't have very many ingredients to work with.  You could add other fresh veggies that you like, but I tend to make mine very simple. 

Ingredients:

olive oil

6 chicken breasts

salt and pepper

2-3 thinly sliced bell peppers, any colors 

1 medium onion, sliced thin

4 cloves garlic

1 tbsp dried basil (or one bunch fresh basil)

1/4 c. balsamic vinegar