10 Minute Garlic Parmesan Ravioli

10 Minute Garlic Parmesan Ravioli

So here at my apartment, we call ourselves the “baguette babes”. No joke. My three housemates and I just really like baguettes.

Here’s an actual quote from two days ago that I had to write down because I knew it would be a perfect example for this post. Courtesy of my housemate Lakshmi:

“Is that a baguette!? I’m going to shit myself.”

As you can see, we also are very eloquent college students. 

It’s come to the point where no baguette is safe from our reach. If you go to the store and buy one, you better hide it at your boyfriends apartment or else is will be gone in literally an hour. Also, shhhhh. Don’t tell them I do this. 

Super speedy 10 Minute Garlic Parmesan Ravioli. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

It doesn’t matter if you didn’t get a single delicious and carb-loaded bite dipped in balsamic vinegar and olive oil (just drooled on my laptop), that baguette is open territory. Kinda like the hunger games, only with less violent killing, ya know? Who knows how far we’d go when it comes to baguettes, though, so I’d play it safe and not come between us and our French bread.

So anyways, I bring up baguettes because nothing goes better with them than fresh pasta. Even better? Delicious pasta that’s done in 10 minutes flat. You think I’m joking? BEHOLD:

Super speedy 10 Minute Garlic Parmesan Ravioli. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

See! I told you! Look at all that gorgeous, sparkly parmesan. 

The concept behind this dish is that sometimes, simple is better, and nothing beats the classic combination of olive oil, garlic, and cheese.

To make it even more fabulous, I used non-dried ravioli noodles stuffed with two types of fillings: tomato mozzarella and basil pesto. Not only does it taste incredible, but the fresh noodles cook in only two minutes. Hallelujah!

Also, aren’t they just the cutest? Bobbin’ around all poofed-up in that water like nobody’s business. D’aw. 

Super speedy 10 Minute Garlic Parmesan Ravioli. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

I think the pictures can describe how tasty this 10 Minute Garlic Parmesan Ravioli is better than any blog post. Like they say, a picture paints a thousands words, yo. 

So what are you waiting for? 

 

Yum.

10 minute Garlic Parmesan Ravioli. Super simple, speedy, and delicious!

 
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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel

Healthy twice baked goat cheese sweet potatoes with pecan streusel! Yum!

There are some things I’ll just never be able to grasp. Like math. Or how the trashcan fills up so fast. Or where all my socks go. Or the difference between a sweet potato and a yam. Honestly, I think I’ve looked it up on Google at least 5 times in the past and 3 times today. That makes like a million different times and I still just don’t understand. Did I mention I can’t do math?

I do this for you guys.

To try to be political correct about potatoes (read: PCAP- it’s a thing) and not hurt you with my incorrect words on the internet machine. Some things, though, just don’t resonate with me and I can never, ever remember. And each time I go to the grocery store, I get even more mixed up. I used to think that sweet potatoes were orange (which I could have swore I read online), but then I went to my local Albertsons and they were listed as yams. There must be some sort of government conspiracy to try to confuse me. That must be where all of our tax dollars are going (!). 

 Healthy twice baked goat cheese sweet potatoes with pecan streusel!

ANYWAYS. All I know for certain is that these taste good. Reeaaaal good. Like, pick one up with your hands and walk around your apartment eating them kinda good. They even come in their own little serving potato boat.

I mean, I don’t think you really could go wrong with the combination of flavors and ingredients that are going on in these ‘taters. You’ve got, of course, the sweet and vibrant sweet potatoes, creamy goat cheese, and a brown sugar pecan streusel that straddles the whole thing (did I really just use those two words together again?). Think a sweet potato casserole, but upped a notch by the flavor of the cheese and in their own adorable serving portion. It’s a sweet and salty combination made in heaven! 

“Pin me, please!”- friendly potato infograph 

 A healthy and delicious way to make sweet potatoes!

With a name like Twice Baked Goat Cheese Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel, how could you go wrong? Did I mention they’re also a relatively healthy and nutritious side dish? 

What are you waiting for?! Stuff yo’ face! 

 

Linking up with WIAW to help share these gems! :)

Honey Orange Chicken Stir Fry

Some things are meant to be.

Healthy Honey Orange Chicken Stir Fry. Delicious, fast, and low calorie!

I’m talking Romeo and Juliet (minus the ya know, star-crossed lover death part), bacon and maple syrup, and Netflix and Saturday night kinda meant to be. No? Just me?  

Well, anyways, here’s another combination to add to that list: sugar and soy sauce. Even better? Three different types of sweeteners: honey, orange juice, and brown sugar. Then you combine them with the salty goodness of the asian motherland. Are you drooling yet? 

Well, if you aren’t yet, prepare to release the flood gates because your salivary glands will be letting loose digestive enzymes by the bucket full once you put that sweet and salty sauce on a mountain of crisp veggies and juicy chicken!

Healthy Honey Orange Chicken Stir Fry. Delicious and low calorie!

This stir fry is insanely delicious and is bursting with a sweet citrus flavor that’s emphasized by the saltiness of the soy sauce. Honestly, the glaze is lick-the-bowl good, and when it soaks into some rice, oh man, you better prepare yourself. Can you tell I’m a fan?

For me, it’s reminiscent of the orange chicken from Panda Express (yum), but minus all the saturated fat and calories that comes with takeout food. 

Healthy Honey Orange Chicken Stir Fry! Delicious and low calorie!

Ready from start to finish in less than 20 minutes and with only 220 calories a serving, it makes the perfect healthy weeknight meal and is great for sneaking in veggies if you aren’t super keen to them or have a picky family to feed. Not to mention it’s extremely versatile and customizable! Round up a bunch of your favorite vegetables, toss them in a wok or pan, and you’re set to dig in! Yee-haw!

Healthy Honey Orange Chicken Stir Fry

I’m linking up with What I Ate Wednesday to share this tasty dinner!

Brown Sugar Asian Glazed Beef

There are some recipes that are just winners.

You know what I mean, those recipes that fill up your family recipe collection and get ragged and dirty from their years of use.   The BEST Brown Sugar Asian Glazed Meat. A family favorite that is ridiculously delicious!And seriously, this Brown Sugar Asian Glazed Beef is a winner on a freakin’ Olympic level when it comes to flavor and deliciousness. I’m talking fight over the last piece, can’t wait for leftovers at lunch kinda good. It’s salty-sweet perfection at it’s finest, and I’ve never met a single (non-vegetarian) person who hans’t loved it! In fact, it’s probably one of my favorite dishes of all time.

The BEST Brown Sugar Asian Glazed Meat. A family favorite that is mouthwateringly delicious!!I have such good memories that revolve from this dish. You know those little moments that seem to stand out and make you smile? Well, anyways, when I was younger, my mom used to cook this beauty every few weeks for our family. Now, my sister is a pescatarian, so when it came to the main meat-eaters in the family, it was a tie between me and my dad (remember the potato loving Norwegian viking?). My dad is one of those guys who can go the whole day without eating, then demolish a massive meal for dinner. With this asian meat, he would probably have 8 thick slices, a mountain of rice, and a pile of whatever veggie side dish my mom would make. After, he would lean back in his chair, rub his painfully full stomach, and tell my mom that it was all her fault for stuffing him like that. Then, he would move a solid foot and a half to a nearby couch and take a nap to sleep off the food coma. Every. Single. Time. 

Enough of my small moments- I’m sure you came to hear more about the food! The BEST Brown Sugar Asian Glazed Meat. A family favorite that is ridiculously delicious!!

Like I mentioned before, it’s combines the absolutely dreamy match of brown sugar and soy sauce, and when you get the perfect bite of meat to rice ratio, you’re tastebuds get sent to those pearly white gates. Heaven! Not to mention the meat turns out fantastically juicy and basically just melts in your mouth. 

Need a perfect side dish? My Garlic Ginger Bok Choy is a delicious healthy addition to round out the meal! 

This recipe makes a ton of food, so it’s perfect for a family or if you have a big group of hungry lumberjacks to feed! Not looking to feed a continent? It’s also very easily halved! 

 

Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

Recipe for hearty and healthy chicken noodle soup!

Hello, hello, hello! Kyle here. A.k.a: Chief of Food Consumption and Secretary of Stealing Sample Bites. 

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It’s been a while since I posted something for you all to take a look at. I’m really happy that you all seem to have liked my previous guest post on a Guy’s Opinion on Body Dysmorphia and What I Find Attractive in a Girl.

This one isn’t about something similar at all, but vastly important nonetheless! This post is about my hearty chicken noodle soup!

Before I go on, let me just say thank you to my wonderful, beautiful girlfriend, Christine (He’s totally trying to earn brownie points here. I’m on to you.- Christine), for letting me submit another guest post!

I’m still new to blogging, although one blog post more experienced since last time, so keep that in mind as I just go for it.

Now, on to the soup! This is a recipe that I have been making a lot (probably once a week) up at Santa Barbara. It’s tasty, makes 4 big man servings (or 6 normal sized bowls), and it’s easy to make and store! Perfect college food, eh?

The story behind this soup begins with my younger brother’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor, or, more specifically, the dinner at said event. Basically Christine and I were left with several pounds of leftover pulled chicken. This sweet-savory chicken was originally intended for sandwiches, and both Christine and I originally planned to use it for just that. However, eating it in sandwich form for a few weeks straight didn’t seem too appetizing, so the plan quickly changed when Christine suggested that I try to make some chicken noodle soup for dinner one night.

We discovered two things that night: an amazing, easy to make chicken noodle soup recipe and a great use for all of our frozen, pulled chicken! I have been making and tweaking the soup ever since, and now I am going to share the recipe with all of you!

Recipe for a chunky, hearty, and healthy chicken noodle soup!Note: Christine and I quickly learned that putting chicken noodle soup in a bread bowl is NOT the same as a chowder. It was necessary to speed-take pictures/stuff it in our mouths because that malevolent bread kept on soaking up all the liquid. You have been warned.

This hearty chicken noodle soup is wonderfully filling and has a well-blended chicken and vegetable taste, along with great textures and colors! It truly has a great combination of flavors which mesh and work together really well. The onions and celery really help to create the vegetable portion of the flavor, which balances out the stronger chicken flavor. The carrots give each bite the perfect amount of crunch. And if you make it with a saucy chicken, like Christine and I did originally, it is especially tasty.

Recipe for chunky, hearty, and healthy chicken noodle soup!Additionally, it’s an extremely flexible recipe. I have prepared it with several slight variations in attempt to make it more or less chunky, salty, and sweet and each time it has come out slightly different but delicious nonetheless!

A chunky, hearty, and healthy chicken noodle soup recipe!

 So, without further ado, here’s the recipe! 

 

I hope you all enjoy reading this post and give the soup a try! It’s really delicious, especially with a baguette or on a cold day. Thanks again for putting up with my shenanigans, and hopefully I’ll submit another guest post sometime soon!

-Kyle

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