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Video: Pan Seared Chicken w/ Balsamic Strawberries and Feta Cheese

Video: Pan Seared Chicken w/ Balsamic Strawberries and Feta Cheese
*From the recipe archive, originally posted August, 2008.
I just made this recipe again and enjoyed just as much as the first time so I just had to pull it out of the archives to share with you guys again! 
 
I've learned that when it comes to cooking, it's more important to watch the technique instead of the details of the exact recipe. 

So for instance...

Chicken Tabouli Salad - Video

Chicken Tabouli Salad - Video
Tabouli is a very popular Middle Eastern Salad that is made up of fresh herbs, bulgur wheat, tomatoes and scallions.

It's usually served as a side dish, but in this video I'll show you how to bump it up to a "Clean and Delicious" main meal that you can feel good about eating!

Chicken Waldorf Salad with Dill

Chicken Waldorf Salad with Dill
HOLY CULINARY RUT!

Have you ever just been stuck?  Uninspired?  Or simply unexcited about what your next meal is going to be??

Sad to say, I have been in these shoes for a little over a week now - just kind of blank about what to cook up next!  (Definitely not the best place to be when you want to talk and write about food!)

So what to do??

Chard and Chicken Soup

Chard and Chicken Soup
Did you know that if you finish your shower with a blast of ice-cold water in the dead of winter you will actually stay warmer through out the day?

It's true.  

Kalyn's Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Stuffed and Baked Chicken Breast - Video

Kalyn's Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Stuffed and Baked Chicken Breast - Video
Anybody in need of an amazingly easy, absolutely delicious, & visually stunning recipe to make for their Valentine on Sunday??

Well, thanks to Kalyn over at Kalyn's Kitchen, I've got you covered!

Broccoli and Chicken Quesadillas - Video

Broccoli and Chicken Quesadillas - Video
Pre-Baby = Dani makes fast, easy, nutritious meals.

Post-Baby = Dani makes faster, easier, nutritious meals.

And simply put, "Unless we're talking peanut butter and jelly...

Naked Chicken Parmesan

Naked Chicken Parmesan
This Chicken Parmesan is a quick and d'lishes result of what you can create when you have some "head-start" ingredients on hand!

Remember those Basic Baked Chicken Breasts from last week?  Well, just look at how yummy they look NOW!

How-To Make a Basic Baked Chicken Breast - Video

How-To Make a Basic Baked Chicken Breast - Video
When it comes to weeknight meals, I often have to remind myself to KEEP IT SIMPLE!!  It seems that sometimes the most basic meals and techniques can also be the most satisfying...

Pump Up Your Pasta - (Chicken and Broccoli Rotini)

Pump Up Your Pasta - (Chicken and Broccoli Rotini)
Let's talk pasta (again).

Ever notice how easy it is to OVER eat pasta.  It just goes down SO easy and let's face it a serving of pasta is NOT exactly A LOT of food.

Let me show you what I mean.

Chicken and Veggie Stirfry

Chicken and Veggie Stirfry
Stir-fries are a bit of a contradiction. They are super fast to make IF and this is a BIG IF...

Asian Chicken Salad

Asian Chicken Salad
This is the salad that I have been ADDICTED to the past two weeks and am considering putting on the "Weekly Menu" for the third week in a row!

It's a simple spin off of a Chinese Chicken Salad and let me tell you...

Lemon Pepper Drumsticks

Lemon Pepper Drumsticks
Now don't let me fool you... I haven't cooked a thing since Katie has joined the clan (it's been lots of peanut butter, bananas, and granola for me) BUT I  have a ton of recipes that haven't made it to the blog yet, so I figured I would dip into my "recipes not posted" file until I get back  into the kitchen!

Simple Herbed-Grilled Chicken

Simple Herbed-Grilled Chicken
As the days begin to grow longer and the temperatures warm up I know it's time to start cooking on the grill! 

Throwing dinner on the grill is one of the easiest ways to make a QUICK clean, simple, and d'lishes meal!

Buffalo Chicken Butter Lettuce Cups - Video

Buffalo Chicken Butter Lettuce Cups - Video

With football season kicking off this weekend I wanted to give you guys a little game time meal that you could feel good about eating!  These Buffalo Chicken Butter Lettuce Cups are the perfect dish!

How-To Steam (Chicken and Veggies) - Video

How-To Steam (Chicken and Veggies) - Video

For those of you really trying to incorporate more QUICK and HEALTHY meals into your diet you have to play in the world of steaming. 

Soy Chicken Thighs

Soy Chicken Thighs

This is the chicken that I served with my Red Cabbage Salad the other night.  I found this recipe on a blog called "Good Things Catered", Recipes from a casual cook turned caterer turned back again. 

I just sort of stumbled across this blog while searching for Asian style chicken recipes and decided to give it a go, after all blog recipes are where it's at these days;). 

Black Bean and Quinoa Pita Pockets - Video

Black Bean and Quinoa Pita Pockets - Video

Okay, so I got a little distracted with Valentine's Day (Chocolate Covered Strawberries can do that to me) but I haven't forgotten this months Food Focus... Quinoa!  

I've got more Quinoa recipes coming your way, starting with my Black Bean and Quinoa Pita Pockets

5-Minute Chicken and Broccoli

5-Minute Chicken and Broccoli

One thing that I find to be a HUGE HELP when it comes to sticking to a healthy game plan during a busy week, is a little pre-preppin'.  Although I sometimes opt to spend the extra hours at the beach or lounging with some friends, I'm usually pretty good about "setting up my week".