Pizza is never not on my shortlist of “things I want for dinner.” Usually, I veer left — chicken, kale, sweet potatoes, cucumbers in Greek yogurt. But some days are just pizza days. And who am I to deny my soul that pizza? If I have the energy to cook, and I really want a pizza, I… Continue reading buffalo chicken naan pizza
Category: chicken
ordering paleo at chik-fil-a | eating and flow
DISCLAIMER: These recommendations take a liberal approach toward paleo eating. If you’re doing a Whole30 or eating squeaky clean paleo, you’re better off not going to Chik-fil-A due to the oils they cook with. However, for those of us just trying to build meals around protein, veggies, and other whole foods, while avoiding gluten, sugar, dairy,… Continue reading ordering paleo at chik-fil-a | eating and flow
celebrating 5 months of MC! | revisiting jamie’s classic, not-too-buffalo wings
This simple, wonderful wing recipe was the first recipe that I ever posted on MajaCooks. Tomorrow will mark 5 months of this little site! Although that may not seem like a lot of time (especially to someone who has never had a blog), I think this is a cause for celebration. There are so many tiny, wonderful… Continue reading celebrating 5 months of MC! | revisiting jamie’s classic, not-too-buffalo wings
crunchy oven-fried chicken for dad (and legit honey mustard)
DAIRY-FREE | GLUTEN-FREE | DELICIOUS Father’s Day is this Sunday! Unfortunately, I won’t be able to be with my daddy, but luckily we got some time together last weekend at our favorite spot: the lake. My dad grew up on the water in Poland (sailing in the summers, hockey in the winters) and I grew… Continue reading crunchy oven-fried chicken for dad (and legit honey mustard)
buttery lunchbox chicken
PALEO | GLUTEN-FREE This post goes out to all those struggling with any of the following very serious issues: Not knowing what to do with boneless skinless chicken breast, Not having good protein options to pack in your lunchbox, Never being totally sure if the chicken you cooked is actually cooked, Never having enough buttery, delicious… Continue reading buttery lunchbox chicken
5-ingredient spinach and feta-stuffed chicken breasts, aka family group text
My family has a very active group text. Very active. No matter the day, no matter where I am, I can tell you what my mom, dad, and sister are eating for dinner, what all of the dogs are doing, how my mom’s flowers are doing, etc. I love that we stay connected, and how much… Continue reading 5-ingredient spinach and feta-stuffed chicken breasts, aka family group text
indian takeout: paleo butter chicken
GLUTEN-FREE | DAIRY-FREE | PALEO Time from start to finish: 2-3 hours (10-15 minutes of active time) Difficulty level: easy peasy For this week’s meal prep, I started with this recipe. I chopped my onions, smashed my garlic, measured out some spices, opened a can of coconut milk, plopped in some chicken breasts… and then… Continue reading indian takeout: paleo butter chicken
snow day soup: tom kha gai
PALEO | WHOLE30 | DAIRY-FREE Time from start to finish: 45 minutes Difficulty level: easy peasy I’ve lived in Nashville for almost five years now, and I swear — every time the snow falls, it’s declared a “snowpocalypse.” At this point, I’m a snowpocalypse pro. I have a whole routine: wake up, make pancakes, wear pjs… Continue reading snow day soup: tom kha gai
jamie’s classic, not-too-buffalo wings
GLUTEN-FREE | PALEO This recipe is exactly how I like to cook. It’s simple, made with real ingredients, and tastes like it’s waaay less healthy than it actually is. This recipe comes from my boyfriend’s friend’s mother, Jamie, who I’ve never met, but this recipe makes me believe we’d be friends. I love these wings for… Continue reading jamie’s classic, not-too-buffalo wings
