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100 Recipes To Try Before You Die

April 17, 2017

Some of you may have bucket lists that include things like see the Pyramids of Egypt or go skydiving (One of those is also on my list. Hint: it’s not the latter.) I, too, have a bucket list, but mine contains a few more food items. Specifically recipes that I would like to try before I die. 

To come up with my list I scoured the internet to see what other people had identified as their top recipes. There are actually lots of other recipe bucket lists out there (like this one and this one) that played a part in inspiring the recipes on my list.  Ultimately I wanted to come up with a list of classic foods, ranging from easy to difficult. I tried to make the list of foods relatively diverse to include all my favorite cuisines.

Admittedly, this list contains things that I have already made and can cross off the list, so I am not truly starting at 100. But these things were on my list of recipes to try at some point or another.

So, without further ado, here are 100 recipes that I personally would like to make before I die, as well as recommendations for any of you who also have a bucket list of sorts. I would love to hear from you if you have one of your own and what you have put on it!

  1. Peanut Butter
  2. Jam/Jelly
  3. Caesar Salad
  4. Kettle Chips
  5. Tortilla Chips
  6. Pickles
  7. Potstickers
  8. Bruscetta
  9. Deviled Eggs
  10. Collard Greens
  11. Spring Rolls
  12. Paella
  13. Sushi
  14. Shrip & Grits
  15. Cuban Sandwich
  16. Currywurst
  17. Tamales
  18. Barbecue Ribs
  19. Pulled Pork
  20. Bread Pudding
  21. Tiramisu
  22. Ice Cream
  23. Creme Brulee
  24. Banana Pudding
  25. Chocolate Mousse
  26. Pie Crust
  27. Carrot Cake
  28. Pineapple Upside Down Cake
  29. Key Lime Pie
  30. Lemon Meringue Pie
  31. Pumpkin Pie
  32. Apple Pie
  33. King Cake
  34. Angel Food
  35. German Chocolate
  36. Cheesecake
  37. Naan
  38. Mexican Sweet Buns
  39. Hamburger Buns
  40. Ciabatta
  41. Popovers
  42. Easter Bread
  43. Tortillas
  44. Pita
  45. English Muffin
  46. Pretzels
  47. Challah
  48. French
  49. Brioche
  50. Sourdough
  51. Eggs Benedict
  52. Liege (Belgian) Waffle
  53. Cinnamon Rolls
  54. Bagels
  55. Glazed Donuts
  56. Crepes
  57. Chilaquiles
  58. Churros
  59. Croissant
  60. Baklava
  61. Cream Puffs
  62. Eclairs
  63. Puff Pastry
  64. Beignets
  65. Kolache
  66. Cheese Danish
  67. French Macarons
  68. Madelines
  69. Chocolate Chip
  70. Mexican Wedding Cookies
  71. Shortbread
  72. Gingerbread
  73. Roasted Chicken
  74. Fried Chicken
  75. Chicken Pot Pie
  76. Coq a vin
  77. Chicken Mole
  78. Butter Chicken
  79. Tandoori Chicken
  80. Chicken Tika Masala
  81. Peking Duck
  82. Thanksgiving Turkey
  83. Beef Bourgouinon
  84. Bolognese Sauce
  85. Brisket
  86. Lasagna
  87. Beef Wellington
  88. Enchiladas
  89. Empanadas
  90. Bulgogi
  91. Gazpacho
  92. Pho
  93. Ramen
  94. Chili
  95. Ricotta
  96. Mozzarella
  97. Cheese Souffle
  98. Queso
  99. Grilled Cheese
  100. Mac and Cheese

P.S. I will be tracking my progress on all of these recipes on my new Recipe Bucket List page. 

/ Filed In: Eat
Tagged: bucket list, recipes

17 Healthy Recipes to Kick-Off 2017

December 28, 2016

I don’t know about you, but I have a few Christmas pounds to lose. After a week of eating carbs, carbs, and more carbs, it’s about time I get back to some clean eating. 

Fortunately, around this time last year I went through the exact same thing, and even took it to the extreme by going on the Whole 30 diet. While I have no plans to do that again, I do have a stash of super healthy recipes to help me get back on track. Since I know I am not the only one, I thought I would share my favorite top 17 healthy recipes to kick off the new year and get us all on the right track!

 



1 | Burger Bowl – This is one of my absolute favorite healthy meals that doesn’t actually feel like a healthy meal. I ditched the bun for a bed of lettuce and ate my burger like a salad (P, W30, GF)

2 | Creamy Tomato Soup – Even though this soup is rich and creamy, that doesn’t mean it’s packed with lots of cream. The secret ingredient is actually Greek yogurt which gives it that lush creaminess without the extra calories. (LF, V)

3 | Zucchini Lasagna – Lasagna is a classic comfort food. But when you swap the noodles for zucchini and beef for lean ground turkey, it’s actually one healthy meal! (GF)

4 | 5-Minute Cauliflower Rice – This side dish is a staple in my house! I use it as the foundation for a burrito bowl or as a side for some teriyaki chicken (see below). (P, W30, GF, V)



5 | Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps – When you think of healthy recipes, you probably don’t think of buffalo chicken. But this easy slow-cooker recipe is surprisingly healthy and delicious! (P, W30, GF, LF)

6 | Berry Quinoa and Kale Salad – Sometimes my body just craves everything healthy, and that’s when this salad comes in handy. Not only is it packed with kale, but also heart healthy nuts, avocado, and chickpeas as well as nutrient-rich berries. (V, GF)

7 | Chicken Fajita Roll Ups – Skip the tortilla and just wrap your fajita in the chicken itself! It makes the perfect low-carb, Paleo, and Whole 30 compliant meal! (P, W30, GF, DF, LF)

8 | Chicken and Quinoa Stuffed Avocados – Don’t let the fat in the avocado scare you away. A little fat, especially the good fat in avocados, is actually really good for you and your waistline. (GF)


9 | No Churn Strawberry Banana Ice Cream – What I love about this “ice cream” is that it actually has no cream in it whatsoever. It is made entirely of fruit! But the processed frozen bananas create that light creamy texture without the calories. (P, GF, LF, DF, V)

10 |Thai Salmon and Spiralized Vegetable Salad – While I am not a huge fish eater, this was one of my favorite recipes from the past year. The seasoned salmon and the crunchy spiralized veggies make it a perfectly healthy lunch or dinner option. (P, W30, GF)

11 | Cuban Pork Chops – This recipe is an oldie but a goodie. And it’s one of my most popular recipes for a reason – it’s delicious! There is so much flavor in the pork chop, you won’t even think you are eating healthy. (P, W30, GF)


12 | Slow-Cooker Hawaiian Pulled Pork – Another oldie but goodie. The best part about this recipe is that it’s only a couple ingredients that are cooked in a slow-cooker. The only work you have to do it to pull it apart. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard! (P, W30, GF)

13 | Homemade Acai Bowl – Don’t spend money on an expensive acai bowl when you can make it at home for a fraction of the price. It’s just like making your morning smoothie, but more fun! (P, W30, GF, V, DF)

14 | Paleo Beef Stroganoff – Again, beef stroganoff doesn’t really scream “healthy recipe”, but when you swap out a couple things, like the cream and the noodles, its much healthier! (P, W30, GF, DF)


15 | Almond Joy Bites – When cravings hit and it takes every ounce of will power to say “no” to the candy bar. Make these Almond Joy Bites instead. They taste like a candy bar but have no sugar whatsoever! (P, GF, V)

16 | Slow-Cooker Teriyaki Chicken – Teriyaki sauce is one of those food items that is surprisingly packed with sugar! Instead, make your own for this easy slow-cooker recipe! (P, GF, LF)

17 | Paleo Ranch Dressing – If you are on the Whole 30, you know you miss salad dressings! Make this Paleo version to use as dressing, dip, or to top off your Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps! (P, W30, DF)

(Note: I used the following letters to designate each recipes allergen and dietary information: P- Paleo, W30 – Whole 30 approved, GF- Gluten Free, V-Vegetarian, DF- Dairy Free, LF- Low Fat)

PIN NOW, MAKE LATER

/ Filed In: Eat, Healthy Dishes, Paleo Dishes
Tagged: diet, healthy, healthy recipes, new year, recipes, resolutions

Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Ideas

November 25, 2015

leftover turkey

I have a feeling that most of us will have plenty of leftover Thanksgiving turkey on our hands tomorrow. Even if you aren’t hosting or roasting a bird yourself, you will probably be sent home with enough turkey to make a hearty sandwich. 

We just make so much turkey, it is inevitable that we have so much left over that we can make a whole other meal with it. Well that is exactly what I have rounded up. What to do with all that leftover Thanksgiving turkey! Sure you could make a turkey sandwich every day for the rest of this week AND next. But there are so many more creative ideas out there. 

Because there are so many, I have broken them up into sections. If you are just looking for a delicious sandwich recipe, well I’ve got a handful of those. But if will have family around for the next couple days and want a to use the turkey for a whole other meal, I’ve found lots of those, too.

SANDWICHES

Grilled Turkey Florentine Sandwich via Love Grows Wild

Turkey and Brie Panini via The Brewer and the Baker

Turkey Apple Brie Panini via Nutmeg Nanny

Green Goddess Roasted Turkey Sandwich via Noming Thru Life

The Gobbler via Buns in My Oven

Avocado Pistachio Chicken Salad via Follow the Ruels

SOUPS

I should point out that some of these recipes may be call for chicken instead of turkey, but you can easily substitute turkey in these recipes.  

White Bean and Chicken Chili via Hip Foodie Mom 

Light Turkey Corn Chowder via Cookin’ in Canuck

Turkey Pot Pie Soup via Handle the Heat

Turkey Barley Soup via The Food Charlatan

Chicken Chili Verde via Follow the Ruels

Chicken Enchilada Soup via Follow the Ruels

Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup via Jo Cooks

ENTREES

French Onion Turkey Casserole via Nancy Creative

Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce via Raining Hot Coupons

Leftover Thanksgiving Wedge Pies via All Recipes

Turkey Enchiladas via Le Creme de la Crumb

Turkey Noodle Casserole via Creole Contessa

Turkey Tetrazinni via She Wears Many Hats

Turkey Stuffing Bake via Betty Crocker

Turkey Pot Pie via Roth Cheese

Turkey Hash via Creole Contessa

Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers via Spicy Southern Kitchen

Leftover Turkey Pizza via Baked by Rachel

Turkey Tikka Masala via the Delicious Cook

Also, check out all these recipes and more on my Thanksgiving Pinterest board!

 
Follow Lindsey’s board Thanksgiving on Pinterest.

/ Filed In: Eat
Tagged: casserole, recipes, sandwich, soup, Thanksgiving

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Hey there, I'm Lindsey. I'm a number cruncher by day and a home cook and baker by night. While I love to eat healthy and find fresh and healthy alternatives for my favorite foods, I will never turn down dessert! Life is all about moderation, right?

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