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  • macy606
  • Feb 8, 2025
  • 1 min read


Easy peasy, LEMON squeezy!

 

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 65 min

Total time: ~1 hr 15 min


Serving size: ~2-4

 

Ingredients:

  • 1.5-2 lbs chicken thighs (~4-8) (preferred with skin on)

  • 2 lbs baby potatoes (halved)

  • 3-4 lemons

Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup EVOO

  • zest of 1 lemon

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (~2 lemons)

  • 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 2 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp pepper


Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 deg

  2. In a small jar: whisk olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, rosemary, garlic, smoked paprika, salt & pepper

  3. Add chicken (skin side up) to 9x13 baking dish and scatter potatoes around

  4. Pour sauce mixture over top and rub into the chicken and potatoes

  5. Wedge a few lemon halves into the dish

  6. Bake for 60 min then broil for 3-5 min (to crisp the skin) until golden brown



 
 
 
  • macy606
  • Feb 8, 2025
  • 1 min read


So simple, season and pop in the oven and go about your day for a few hours! Also makes for great leftovers!

 

Prep time: 3 min

Cook time: ~3-4 hours

Total time: ~3-4 hours


Serving size: ~6

 

Ingredients:

  • Chuck roast ~3-4 lbs

  • Salt & pepper


Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 deg

  2. Season roast (heavily) with salt and pepper on both sides.

  3. Place in baking dish and cover with lid or foil.

  4. Bake in oven for an hour/lb (ie. 3 lb chuck will bake for 3 hours)

  5. Take lid/foil off and shred

  6. Put back in the oven at 425 deg (uncovered) for 10-20 min.



How to use leftovers:

  • Reheated and used in tacos

  • Cooked into scrambled eggs

  • Incorporate into grilled cheese

 
 
 
  • macy606
  • Jan 27, 2025
  • 1 min read


Perfect for lunch or dinner and makes for great leftovers that can be reheated quickly!

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 10 min

Total time: 15 min


Serving size: ~2

Ingredients:

  • 1 Zucchini/squash

  • 1 bell pepper

  • 4 cloves of garlic

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • Soy sauce

  • Sriracha

  • Salt/pepper

  • Honey

  • Optional: rice wine vinegar, sesame seeds


Directions:

  1. Chop up the zucchini, squash, bell pepper however you like

  2. Mince garlic

  3. Heat up skillet/pan on medium-high heat then add ground beef and season with salt & pepper, soy sauce, sriracha. I also like to add a splash of rice wine vinegar but that is optional.

  4. Once ground beef is almost browned, add garlic + zucchini/squash + bell pepper to the pan.

  5. Season again with salt & pepper, soy sauce, sriracha. Drizzle honey as well.

  6. Continue to cook, stir, and season to taste. *if there is a ton of liquid, turn heat up to high and keep stirring and cooking until it gets saucy and there is less liquid remaining.

  7. Top with sesame seeds if you like and enjoy!


Reheat instructions:


Place in pan/skillet/pot/etc on medium-high heat and stir until heated (~2-3 min).

*If it's too dry, you can add avocado oil

 
 
 
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