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Thai Chicken and Vegetable Curry

May 6, 2026 by odessa.keenan

Take Your Taste Buds on a Trip and Try Thai!

Bring bold, fresh flavor to your kitchen with our Thai Chicken & Vegetable Curry!

Tender chicken, colorful veggies, and a creamy coconut curry sauce come together for a meal that’s both comforting and vibrant.

Packed with nutrients from fresh vegetables, lean protein, and aromatic ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and curry paste, it’s a delicious way to fuel your body and your cravings for something new and exciting.

Quick, flavorful, and better than takeout—dinner just got a passport!


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Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1/2 cup sliced shiitake, bella, or brown mushrooms
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 32 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 Tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 4 medium plum tomatoes chopped
  • 13.5 ounce can unsweetened lite coconut milk
  • 1 can of water measured with can of coconut milk
  • 1 Tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 5 ounces spinach
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Instructions
  1. In a large sauté pan over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and immediately turn the heat to medium. Stir every so often and cook until the onions until they are softened and beginning to brown at the edges (about 5 minutes).
  2. Place the chicken in a large bowl and season with salt.
  3. Add the curry powder, turmeric, and Thai red curry paste to the onions and stir until onions are coated  in the spices (about 1 minute). Add the chicken pieces to the pan, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and encourage stir-frying. Cook thoroughly (about 5-7 minutes) until chicken is cooked through and temps at 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Use tongs to remove chicken and transfer to a plate.
  4. Add the bell pepper, sugar snap peas, and mushroom into the pan and sauté (about 5-6 minutes).
  5. Add the tomatoes and stir until they just begin to soften (about 1 minute). Add the can of coconut milk. Fill up the empty can of coconut milk with water and add to the pan. Add the fish sauce and brown sugar and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the chicken pieces back into the pan and stir to coat evenly. Add chopped cilantro and spinach into the pan and stir to combine all ingredients.
  7. Spoon rice into bowls (if serving over rice). Top with chicken and sauce, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bell pepper, Chicken, curry, fall, mushrooms, protein, spinach, spring, stir fry, sugar snap pea, summer

Balsamic Chicken and Spinach Salad

March 17, 2026 by Dinner Tonight

Texas produce is a great way to increase fresh vegetable consumption and eat local. The Balsamic Chicken and Spinach Salad recipe features fresh spinach which is a grows well in early spring. This delicious salad is a crowd pleaser for an easy springtime meal. 


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Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons honey
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 6 cups spinach
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1/4 cup pecans toasted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup sweet onion thinly sliced
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Wash spinach and strawberries and set aside.
  3. Heat balsamic vinegar and honey in a saucepan to make Balsamic glaze. Heat until boiling and then reduce heat and simmer for approximately 15 minutes until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Set aside and let cool.
  4. Baste chicken breast with balsamic glaze , reserving some to drizzle over finished salad, and then grill or oven roast until it reaches an internal temperature of 165.
  5. Prepare the salad by placing spinach, sliced strawberries, and thinly sliced onion in a large bowl.
  6. Toast chopped peans in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Slice the chicken breast and place on top of the salad, add toasted pecans, and a drizzle of the balsamic glaze.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, spinach, spring, strawberries

Blackberry Mocktail

March 12, 2026 by Dinner Tonight

Texas blackberries are in season and available now. This refreshing blackberry drink is guaranteed to be on repeat this spring. The blackberries bring a slight tartness, while the honey adds a smooth sweetness. Paired with zero-sugar soda, you have a 35-calorie treat.

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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Blackberries
  • 1/8 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 12 ounce can sugar free ginger ale
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  1. Combine black berries, lemon juice, and honey with a splash of ginger ale in a shaker and muddle. If you do not have a shaker or muddler, a glass jar and a wooden spoon work great.
  2. Pour mocktail through a strainer over ice.
  3. Fill remainder of glass with ginger ale. Garnish with whole blackberries.
Recipe Notes

Blackberry Mocktail

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 glasses
servings per container 2

Amount per serving
Calories	35					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	0	g			0	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	60	mg			3	%	
Total Carbohydrate	9	g			3	%	
Dietary Fiber	2	g			7	%	
Total Sugars	6	g					
Added Sugars	4	g			8	%	
Protein	1	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	11	mg			0	%	
Iron	0	mg			0	%	
Potassium	77	mg			2	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: blackberry, drink, hydration, mocktail, spring, summer

Cowboy Caviar

June 17, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Brighten up your plate with this vibrant, crowd-pleasing Cowboy Caviar! ✨ Packed with wholesome and colorful ingredients like black beans, corn, and fresh bell peppers, it’s a delicious way to get your veggies in. Healthy, refreshing, and incredibly satisfying. Minimal cooking with maximum flavor. Your taste buds will thank you!


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 medium red onion diced
  • 15 ounce can No Salt Added Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can no salt added whole kernel corn drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can low sodium pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium poblano pepper diced
  • 4 ounce can diced jalapenos
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Servings: 1/3 cup servings
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  1. Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice and garlic to combine.
  2. Add the tomatoes, red onion, black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, bell pepper, jalapeño, poblano and cilantro. Toss to cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
  3. To serve, toss well and serve with baked tortilla chips.
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Cowboy Caviar

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/3 cup
servings per container 8

Amount per serving
Calories	200					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	8	g			10	%	
Saturated Fat	1	g			5	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	160	mg			7	%	
Total Carbohydrate	26	g			9	%	
Dietary Fiber	6	g			21	%	
Total Sugars	5	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	6	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	37	mg			2	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	503	mg			10	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, beans, black beans, fall, pinto beans, Side Dishes, snack, Snacks, spring, summer

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

June 3, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

This isn’t your average pasta salad, we’ve given it a nutritious twist with chickpea orzo for a protein boost and a zesty lemon pepper vinaigrette that brings the flavor to life!

Packed with all your Greek salad favorites, think juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, Kalamata olives, red onion, and a sprinkle of feta, it’s colorful, crave-worthy, and perfect for picnics or meals on the go.

Take it to the park, prep it for lunch, or serve it as a light summer dinner. However you enjoy it, this one’s a keeper!


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Ingredients
Dressing
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salad
  • 10 ounces chickpea orzo pasta
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce hearts chopped into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes quartered (or halved if small, to match size of other ingredients)
  • 1 medium orange bell pepper diced into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 medium English cucumber diced into ½-inch pieces
  • 1/2 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs minced (such as dill, mint, basil, oregano, or parsley - use your favorite mix)
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives halves
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat feta cheese crumbled
Servings: 3/4 cup servings
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Dressing:
  1. Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, lemon zest, mustard, pepper, and salt.
  2. Begin adding the oil in a thin, steady stream while whisking or blending vigorously.
Salad
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions and drain once cooked.
  3. Once drained toss the orzo with a portion of the dressing so it does not stick together.
  4. Transfer the cooked orzo to a large, shallow container and spread it out evenly to cool quickly and safely.
  5. Once cool, place orzo, lettuce, tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, red onion, herbs, olives, feta, and remaining dressing into a large bowl and mix well.
Recipe Notes

Greek Pasta Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size 3/4 cup 16 Amount per serving Calories 160 % Daily Value Total Fat 10 g 13 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 210 mg 9 % Total Carbohydrate 14 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 6 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 30 mg 2 % Iron 1.2 mg 6 % Potassium 330 mg 8 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: feta cheese, healthy side dish, pasta, side dish, Side Dishes, spring

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