Recipes
Green Chile Meyer Lemon Risotto
I am always happy when I see Meyer Lemons return to the store. I am a lemon fiend but these are a notch above with a sweeter flavor. I traditionally make lemon risotto with them but decided to try a new take on my favorite recipe. I diced a green chile, several cloves of garlic and shallots. I placed them in a skillet over medium high heat and sauteed for a few minutes. I added the risotto and then a splash of chardonnay. I kept the risotto covered with chicken stock and stirred frequently. At the end I added Parmesan [...]
It’s All About the Bees and Honey Chipotle Chicken
Last weekend at my niece Olivia’s party we learned how honey is made. It was so cool. Her grandfather has four boxes of bees that Fernando is harvesting. As I write this I am positive I should have taken better notes so I could share the whole process, but the pictures will have do. These pictures are by Leanna Creel of Creel Films. I wish I could give you a sample so that you could taste this beautiful honey. The honey is delicious and has a hint of eucalyptus. We learned the honey takes on the flavor of the [...]
Cowgirl Party & Chocolate Cake Push Up Cakes
Last weekend Olivia, my dear niece, celebrated her 8th birthday in Cowgirl Style. Her grandpa has horses, chickens and bees at house. What more do you need to celebrate? These cute hats became the starting point for colors. I created party printable using green checked paper with pink and black accents. The girls descended on Pa’s ready for adventure. He gave the girls safety instructions and they carefully listened. Olivia took the first ride with her grandpa. Her friends waited patiently for their turn. The girls decorated horseshoes with rhinestones and bows. My sister-in-law Joy created these adorable table settings. [...]
Raspberry Pineapple Protein Shake
My morning routine is usually a protein drink. It starts me out with protein and fiber and lots of fruit. I find I have more energy and less cravings. Last summer I started using Arbonne’s Fit Kit and love the protein powder. I do sell it on the side too, in full disclosure. I lost 20 pounds last year on the program and continue to use it for maintenance. If you are interested in more info you can email me for more information. For this shake I used 1/2 cup raspberries and 1/2 cup pineapple. You can use blueberries, strawberries, [...]
Baked Coconut Chicken with Spicy Orange Sauce
Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were filled with special times with family and friends. By New Year’s day I am ready for healthy food. The sweets and rich food, even when you try to watch it, can get the best of you. I find my body starts craving healthy and fresh. Today, I made Baked Coconut Chicken with a Sweet and Spicy Orange Sauce. It is super easy to make and I think it a dish the kids will like too. Sorry about the not so great photo! These can be a meal or an appetizer at a [...]
Grilled Mexican Chicken Bowl
It is August 1st and I am going back to work after a lovely 4 month break. This weekend was the launch of AIK radio and thank you to all who tuned in. It has been a bit busy around here but one night last week I recreated my favorite chicken bowl from Chipotle! I love the grilled chicken, layered over cilantro rice and topped with crisp salsa topped vegetables. It is healthy, quick and spicy, depending on the salsa you use. You can make it for your family and use mild salsa for the kids and spicier for [...]
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Baked Coconut Chicken with Spicy Orange Sauce
Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were filled with special times with family and friends. By New Year’s day I am ready for healthy food. The sweets and rich food, even when you try to watch it, can get the best of you. I find my body starts craving healthy and fresh. Today, I made Baked Coconut Chicken with a Sweet and Spicy Orange Sauce. It is super easy to make and I think it a dish the kids will like too. Sorry about the not so great photo! These can be a meal or an appetizer at a [...]
Baked Kale Chips Recipe
Lately I have been watching what I eat and even trying a great detox where I lost 11 pounds in a month. Two months later I still have the 16 pounds off! In the process I have been trying to identify healthy alternatives to the food I normally might gravitate too. When cooking is a passion it can be challenging at times. Kale is a super food and thought to be one of the must have foods in your diet. Being a bit of a picky eater I thought I would try Kale Chips. I was pleasantly surprised to find [...]
I'm Cheri Liefeld, radio host & producer, freelance recipe developer, food writer and cooking instructor. You will find easy recipes for family meals, entertaining ideas and ideas for cooking with kids.
