In honor of our sorority’s convention in Palm Springs this weekend, The Lawful Kitchen has been whipping up some awesome Alpha Chi Omega themed goodies!
These sugar cookies decorated with royal icing are a lot easier to make than you would think. I whip them out for just about every event (birthdays, NCAA football games, Halloween, xmas), and they can be infinitely customized.
I’m making today Taco Monday. Any day can be a taco day in my book. Occasionally, we are going to do special “Meatless Monday” posts where we post main dishes that are vegetarian. Although we typically try to buy the grass-fed, free-range meat, it never hurts to eat less of it. Meatless Monday does not mean we won’t post meatless dishes any other day of the week, we just are drawing attention to a meatless main dish. Now, sweet potatoes are my favorite food. I would eat them with everything if I could. They’re also a superfood, so I’m assuming I don’t have to closely abide by that “everything in moderation” thing… These tacos are quick and easy to make, which makes them a perfect weeknight meal as well.
These turkey, quinoa, and arugula meatballs are a filling and healthy main dish. Serve them with a salad or roasted vegetables on the side and your favorite condiment. I frequently eat these with Trader Joe’s garlic mustard aioli, but also like them with barbecue sauce. Quinoa, a protein and fiber-rich superfood, will keep you full. Haven’t heard of it? The United Nations declared 2013 the International Year of Quinoa (it’s a thing) and you can find numerous articles about its benefits. So, time to get on the quinoa bandwagon if you aren’t on it. Arugula, a superfood full of vitamins and antioxidants, ramps up the health-factor of these meatballs even more. Healthy food can taste good too! 
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This is the best chicken I’ve ever eaten. Some may say that’s a bold statement, but I love this chicken so much I want to be buried with it in my mouth.
Not only is this dish incredibly delicious, but it’s also incredibly easy to make and it only takes 5 ingredients!
I like to serve this with a side of veggies cooked in the same mustard sauce. I prefer green beans or broccoli, but it works great with root vegetables (potatoes, carrots etc.) as well.
What better way to wish America a Happy Birthday than with cupcakes? These boyfriend-approved strawberry cupcakes are light enough for the summer, but sweet enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. These are a great option to take to a Fourth of July barbecue, or to make when you are craving something sweet and fruity. We topped them with blueberries to make sure we had the red, white, and the blue.
Enjoy!
Having gone to college in the South, I love good barbecue. So, I’m excited to share this pulled pork recipe with you guys. The slow cooker is great because once everything is in there, you can go live life for a few hours and come back to a delicious meal. I especially like to use it during busy weeks. This recipe is super quick and easy, but is sure to satisfy your other BBQ-loving friends. If you’re still looking for something to barbecue for Fourth of July, make this and thank me later. Let me know what y’all think!
Side note: If you don’t eat pork, you can easily substitute boneless chicken (breasts or thighs) or a beef roast in this recipe.
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