Recipes

Below is a collection of original and adapted recipes I’ve featured on The Chic Life blog. I hope you find some you enjoy and if you try one, leave me a comment or send me a message using my Contact form (click) to let me know what you think. Enjoy!

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Breakfast

Bars

• Ellie’s Dried Cranberry + Walnut Bars – Veg
• Ina’s Homemade Granola Bars (with brown rice syrup) – Veg

Eggs

• Easy Broccoli Cheese Quiche
• Green Eggs and Harvarti (Egg Scramble) – Veg
• Individual Farro Chickpea Egg Bake – Veg
• Individual Italian Spinach Parmesan Egg Bake – Veg
• Individual Spinach Cheddar Egg Bake – Veg
• Mini Frittatas – Spinach/Rice/Cheese (good use of leftover rice pilaf)
• Parmesan Parsley Mini Frittatas – Veg
• Southern Egg Scramble
• Spinach + Cheese Strata – Veg
• Turkey Cheddar Mini Frittatas

Breakfast Cups (Individual Breakfast Casseroles)

• Broccoli Cheddar Individual Breakfast Casseroles – Veg
• Coco Loco French Toast Cups with Coconut Cream Sauce – Veg
• Turkey-Cheddar-Veggie Breakfast Cups – Veg

Smoothies

• Blueberry Pie Smoothie (Healthy) – Vegan options
• Cookies ‘N Cream Green Monster (Energy Boosting) Smoothie – Veg, Vegan
• Ellie’s Blueberry Blast Smoothie – Veg
• Figgy Green Monster Smoothie (tastes like cake batter!) – Veg, Vegan options
• Green Monster Smoothies 101 & Basic GM Recipe – Veg, Vegan options
• Healthy Cookies ‘N Cream Smoothie – Veg, Vegan
• Matcha Green Tea Green Monster Smoothie – Veg, Vegan options
• Pumpkin Pie Smoothie – Veg, Vegan
• Rainbow Chia Seed Smoothie – Veg
• Strawberry Banana Chia Seed Smoothie – Veg
• Tropical {Vitamin} C Blast Green Monster Smoothie – Veg, Vegan

Grains/Pseudo-Grains

• Breakfast Strawberry Shortcake for One – Veg, Vegan options
• Individual Breakfast Berry Crisp – Vegan, GF
• Multigrain Pancakes – Vegetarian
• Peach Blueberry Breakfast Crisp – Not So Sweet, Veg, Vegan
• Quick + Easy Hot Quinoa Breakfast Bowl – Vegan, GF
• Southwest Quinoa Breakfast Bowl – Veg, GF

Oatmeal/Cereal/Granola

• Apple Pie 10-Grain Cereal – Veg
• Apple Pie Oats – Veg
• Avocado Oatmeal (cold/overnight) – Veg
• Butterscotch Pumpkin Oatmeal – Veg
• Chia Seed/Blueberry Oatmeal – Veg
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Oatmeal – Veg, Vegan
• Dark Chocolate Dreams Choco-Banana Oats – Veg
• Kabocha Squash Oatmeal – Veg, Vegan
• Saffron Honey Almond Oatmeal – Vegan, GF
• Strawberries ‘N Cream Oats (From-Scratch) – Veg, Vegan
• White Chocolate Cherry Macadamia Oats – Veg

Other

• Quick Cinnamon Rolls {Without Yeast or Kneading} – Veg
• Stuff-Your-Face Breakfast Potatoes – Veg, Vegan

Breakfast Sauces/Condiments

• Cinnamon Syrup – Veg, Vegan
• Easy Raspberry Sauce – GF, Veg, Vegan
• Honey Roasted Cinnamon Wink Almond Butter – Veg, Vegan
• Make Your Own Dark Chocolate Nut Butter – Veg
• Quick Pumpkin Sauce – Veg, Vegan
• Sweet Coconut Cream Sauce – Veg, Vegan

Bread/Muffins

• Acorn Squash Muffins with Sweet Walnut Topping – Veg, Vegan options
• Applesauce (Cranberry) Oat Muffins – Veg
• Carob Banana Pecan Spelt Bread – Veg
• Cornbread Minis – Veg, Vegan options
• Easy Corn Muffins – Veg
• Green Monster Muffins – Veg
• Green Monster Muffins (Vegan Version) – Vegan
• Healthy {Oatlicious} Zucchini Bread/Muffins – Veg, Vegan options
• Healthy Blueberry Zucchini Muffins/Bread – Veg, Vegan options
• Homemade Spelt Banana Bread – Veg
• Individual Apple Breakfast Cakes – Not So Sweet, Veg
• Mini Matcha Green Tea Banana Nut Muffins – Veg
• Mini Spelt Banana Walnut Muffins (Healthified) – Veg
• Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Muffins (raspberry, blueberry, cream cheese) – Veg, Vegan options
• Spelt Blueberry Muffins – Veg
• Summer Strawberry Muffins (with Oats & Flaxseed) – Veg, Vegan

Appetizers

• Balsamic Roast Chick Peas – Veg, Vegan, GF
• Slow Cooker Meatballs with Orange Marmalade
• Spiced Roast Chick Peas – Veg, Vegan, GF

Salads

• Arugula, Beet, Feta, Pecan Salad with Quick Balsamic Vinegar – Veg, Vegan (if you leave off the cheese)
• Golden Autumn Salad – Veg, Vegan (if you leave off the cheese)
• Roasted Pear Salad with Gorgonzola, Candied Pecans, & Balsamic Reduction – Veg
• Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil, Balsamic Salad – Veg

Salad Dressing

• Balsamic Reduction – Veg, Vegan, GF
• Maple Dijon Vinaigrette – Veg, Vegan, GF
• Quick Balsamic Vinaigrette – Veg, Vegan

Meals

Chicken

• All Natural Chicken with a Pomegranate Reduction and Steamed Broccolini
• Chicken & Broccoli Ring
• Chicken, Asparagus, + Udon Noodles
• Chicken, Cremini, Shallots in a Marsala Wine Sauce
• Crispy Oven-Fried Almond Chicken
• Easy No-Marinade Chicken Fajitas
• Extra Easy Chicken Parmesan
• Healthy Dill Chicken Salad
• Martha’s Chicken & Israeli Couscous with Tomato & Lemon
• Pan-Seared Chicken with Boursin Cream Sauce
• Quick Rosemary Lemon Grilled Chicken
• Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
• Spiced Chicken + Spiced Veggie Medley
  

Beef

• Cozy Beef Stew
• Mom’s Beef Stroganoff
• Mom’s Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
• Robin’s Peppercorn Brisket
  • Robin’s Beef Soft Tacos with Garlic Avocado Cream
• Slow Cooker Beef & 3 Bean Chili

Turkey

• One Pot Turkey Skillet Dinner (with Potatoes and Smoked Mozzarella)
• Slow Cooker White Turkey (or Chicken) Chili
• Turkey Meat Loaf with Mashed Potatoes and Steamed Green Beans
• Turkey Tetrazzini *Healthified* (made with leftover holiday turkey)

Other Meats

• Ostrich Stir-Fry

Shrimp

• Shrimp Gumb-ole
• Shrimp in Saffron Broth

Fish

• Lemon-y Dill Roasted Salmon

Vegetarian (Non-Tofu) Entrees

• Easy 3-Ingredient Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Casserole – Veg, GF
• Easy Chana Masala – Veg, Vegan
• Lentil Kale Bowl (for one) – Veg, Vegan
• Rosemary Garlic Farro with Chickpeas – Veg, Vegan
• Savory Chickpea Spinach Crostata – Veg

Tofu/Tempeh

• 3, 2, 1 Vegetarian Noodles – Veg
• Asian-Marinated Tofu – Veg
• Easy BBQ Tempeh – Veg, Vegan
• Maple Dijon Baked Tempeh – Veg, Vegan
• Sweet Potato Tempeh Stir Fry – Veg, Vegan
• Tangy Tamari Tempeh Noodles – Veg, Vegan
• Tempeh Shepherd’s Pie – Veg, Vegan
• Whole Health Noodle Soup – Veg, Vegan

Pasta

• Boursin Mac and Cheese – Non-Recipe, Veg
• Capellini Pomodoro – Veg
• Easy Chicken Penne Arrabiata with Mozzarella and Basil
• Easy Lasagna (Beef)
• Easy Lasagna (Spinach-Beef Version)
• Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine with Zucchini
• Quick + Easy Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato, Arrabiatta Ravioli – Veg
• Spaghetti with Chard and Parmesan – Veg

Grains/Pseudo-grains

• Italian Rice Bites (aka Mini Vegan Rice Burgers) – GF, Veg, Vegan
• Rosemary Garlic Farro with Chickpeas – Veg, Vegan
• Southwestern Quinoa Salad – GF, Veg, Vegan
• Southwestern Quinoa Veggie Burgers – GF, Veg, Vegan
• Spiced Shrimp Quinoa
• Tangy Apple Quinoa – GF, Veg, Vegan
• Tomato Basil Farro – Veg, Vegan
• Warm Chicken + Quinoa Salad

Soup

• Cozy Chicken Noodle Soup
• Ellie’s Tuscan Vegetable Soup
• End of Summer Chilled Cucumber Tomato Soup – Veg, Vegan
• Green Tea Soup – Non-Recipe, Veg, Vegan
• Kale, Sweet Potato, Lentil Soup – Veg, Vegan
• Mom’s Beef & Barley Soup
• Mom’s Get Well Soup (Chicken + Rice)
• Pantry Vegetable Soup – Veg
• Quick Tomato Lentil Soup – Veg, Vegan
• Rainy Day Roast Chicken, White Bean, and Spinach Soup
• Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (uses leftover roasted squash) – Veg
• Slow Cooker Beef & 3 Bean Chili
• Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Slow Cooker White Turkey (or Chicken) Chili
• Spiced Red Lentil, Tomato, and Kale Soup – Veg, Vegan
• Summer Squash Soup (Easy) – Veg/Vegan options
• Vegetarian Italian Farro Soup – Veg, Vegan
• Whole Health Noodle Soup – Veg, Vegan

Other Sauces/Rubs/Condiments

• Balsamic Reduction – Veg, Vegan, GF
• Simple Chili Dry Rub – Veg, Vegan

Side Dishes
Grains/Pseudo-Grains

• Savvy Summer Millet Salad – Veg, Vegan, GF
• Southwestern Quinoa Salad – GF, Vegan, Veg
• Tomato Juice Rice Pilaf – Veg
• Turmeric Wild Rice Pilaf – Veg
• Warm Farro Salad (With Tomatoes, Spinach, and Shiitake) – Veg/Vegan options

Vegetables

• Asian-Inspired Collards – GF, Vegan, Veg
• Easy Kale Chips (with Baking Tips!) – GF, Vegan, Veg
• Marinated Kale – GF, Vegan, Veg, Raw
• Simple Sauteed Shredded Brussels Sprouts – GF, Vegan, Veg
• Sneaky Mashed Potatoes (with Cauliflower) – Veg
• Tangy Power Greens – Veg, Vegan
• Tomato Braised Swiss Chard – GF, Vegan, Veg

Root Vegetables

• Roasted Root Veggies – Vegan, Veg
• Roasted White Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup and Cinnamon – GF, Vegan, Veg

Legumes

• Greens + Peas – Veg

Dessert

Cakes/Cupcakes

• Carrot Cake Minis (for two) – Veg, Vegan options
• Chocolate “Depression” Cake Minis (for two) – Veg, Vegan options
• Coconut Cream Cake Minis (for two) – Veg, Vegan
• Fourth of July Cupcakes (Vanilla with patriotic decoration ideas)
• Orange-Scented Olive Oil Cake Minis (for two) – Veg, Vegan
• Raspberry Olive Oil Cake Minis (for two) – Veg, Vegan
• Strawberries ‘N Cream / Fourth of July Cake Minis – Veg

Cookie Dough Balls
What are dough balls? Click here to learn more about the inspiration behind these recipes.

• Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookie Dough Balls – Not So Sweet, Veg
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls – Not So Sweet, Veg
• Mexican Hot Chocolate Dough Balls – Not So Sweet – Veg
• Pâtembouche (Cookie Dough Ball Tower) – Not So Sweet, Veg
• Peppermint Snow Dough Balls – Not So Sweet, Veg
• Sugar Cookie Dough Balls with Quick Drizzle Frosting – Not So Sweet, Veg, Vegan options
• Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls – Not So Sweet, Veg

Cookies

• Emergency Chocolate Chip Cookies (makes cookies for 2 in a jiffy) – Veg, Vegan
• Heart-Shaped Cookies for Two – Not So Sweet, Veg
• Lemon Rosemary Thumbprint Cookies With Strawberry Preserves – Veg
• Thin + Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies – Veg

Brownies/Blondies

• Brownie Bake for Two – Not So Sweet, Vegan, Veg
• Dark Chocolate Dreams/Chocolate Chip Blondies – Veg
• Emergency Blondies for Two – Not So Sweet, Veg

Tarts, Pies

• Coconut Cream Pie (with oat crust) – Vegan, Veg
• Heart-Shaped Mini Pies & Pie Pops (2 Filling Options) – Veg
• Mini Berry Tarts – GF, Vegan, Veg
• Oat Crust – Vegan

Candy

• Cookies and Cream Bark – Veg
• Pink Salted Chewy Caramel Candy – Veg

Other

• Candied Pecans – Veg, Vegan
• Chocolate Rice – Veg
• Cookies ‘N Cream Rice Krispies – Veg/Vegan options
• Farm Fresh Strawberry Shortcakes with Amaretto-Spiked Whipped Cream – Veg
• Irresistible Coconut Macaroons – GF, Not So Sweet, Raw, Veg, Vegan
• Mixed Berry Crisp/Crumble – GF, Not So Sweet, Vegan

Snacks
Chic Energy Bites

• Cheerful Cherry – GF, Raw, Vegan, Veg
• Currant Crave – GF, Raw, Vegan, Veg

Other Snacks

• Candied Pecans – Veg, Vegan

Drinks
Fruity Cocktails

• Chic Rum Sangria
• Watermelon Mint Cooler (Alcohol and Non-Alcohol options)

Hot

• Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate – Veg, Vegan options

Refreshing

• Chia Fizz Drink

Guest Post Recipes
Meatless 4 Lent Series

• Foodie Fresh’s Chard and Feta Stuffed Chicken
• Foodie Fresh’s Kale and Cranberry Couscous
• Kath Eats – The Best Vegetable Lasagna – Veg
• Oh She Glow’s In a Jiffy Spelt Veggie Burgers – Vegan, Veg
• The Clean Eating Mama’s Vegan Lentil Loaf – Vegan, Veg
• Veggie Girl’s White Chocolate Coconut Almond Blondies – Vegan, Veg

Key:
GF = gluten-free
Non-Recipe = easy recipe with guidelines instead of specific directions – very customizable
Veg = vegetarian
Vegan = vegan (or recipe includes vegan substitutions)

NOTE: sub-bullets indicate the recipe is made using leftovers of the previous bullet’s dish.

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