Terrific Tuesday // Tasty

So many T's in one title. The fun never ends over on this blog. So today I'm bringing you one of my FAVORITE lunch recipes. This stuff is good, people. Mm mm good, really. And it comes from one of my favorite fitness and food blogs: Our Best Bites.

I don't have pictures, but the blog does so check it out if you need the visual aid. I'm also linking the ingredients I used. Indulge away!

Skinny Chicken Salad for One
from Our Best Bites

4 ounces or 1 cup of shredded or diced (cooked) boneless, skinless chicken breast. (I totally used a rotisserie chicken sold cold in the deli section.)
1/4 cup diced celery
2 Tablespoons sliced green onion
1/4 cup diced sweet, crisp apple. (I am partial toward Fuji. In fact, it's the only apple I eat. Expensive, I know.)
1 Tablespoon Light Mayo 
1 Tablespoon light mayo or Greek Yogurt (The Greek yogurt is beyoooond.)
1/2-1 Tablespoon of fresh Parsley or Cilantro ( Cilantro is SO cheap at Winco. I love the flavor, plus I buy a huge bush and use it for three meals a week: BBQ chicken pizza, Carne Asada Tacos, and this lunch).
1/8 teaspoon Curry Powder (Check it out in the Hispanic/Asian foods aisle.)
1/4 teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar 
1 Tablespoon Roasted Sliced Almonds ( Buy them in bulk. Sure, it's expensive but you can use them over and over again. Wahoo!)
Salt and Pepper to taste (Kosher salt, ya'll.)

Combine all ingredients except almonds and stir to combine. If possible, chill for an hour or so or even overnight before eating. Before serving, mix in the almonds.

Enjoy with lettuce, whole grain bread, pita chips, pita bread, tortillas, pop chips, whole grain club crackers, and a nice, cold glass of Gold Peak Sweet Tea. (Shhhh.)

+ h a p p y // t u e s d a y 

+ h a p p y // e a t i n g 

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+ s t a y // g o l d 

Eat // Mac N Cheese

Behold! The recipe to some pretty tasty Mac n Cheese by my madre. She's the greatest. And tastiest. You have to try this stuff. Also...forgive me for not taking good pictures...I mean. I'm not good at that shiz. Without further ado...

Mom's Mac N Cheese 

Ingredients 

3 cups of Elbow Mac
2 cans of chicken broth
1/4 cup of flour
5 strips of bacon (or as many as you want...or if you don't want bacon you can choose whatever meat you like...p.s. you don't even have to use meat.)
1 block of cream cheese
1 cup of sharp cheddar (I used Smoke Gouda and a Three Cheddar blend for the pot I just made)
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
A squirt of dijon mustard or you could use 1/4 teaspoon of dry mustard OR you could leave the mustard out all together and add hot sauce or more garlic powder.
More cheese and bread crumbs (optional) for topping.

Now, this serves a family of six. I should have totally cut down the recipe, but Tyler gets really hungry so we managed.

Directions 

1. Boil the 3 cups of Elbow Mac in a well-salted pot of water for about 10 minutes. 
2. In another sauce pan (I LOVE using my Bella Cast Iron Dutch Oven) 
3. Pour one can of broth in a bowl, mason jar or whatever you have that you can mix in. Adfd the 1/4 cup of flour and whisk it all together until the flour has dissolved. Set aside. 
4. In sauce pan, sauté chopped bacon until crispy. 
5. Pour in the liquid that you just mixed together (the flour and chicken broth) 
6. Whisk well until a thick slurry (gravy) has formed. 
7. Add the block of cream cheese, 1 can of chicken broth, 1 cup of sharp cheddar, salt and pepper to taste, garlic powder, and dry mustard. 
8. Whisk rapidly until the cream cheese has dissolved. 
9. Taste for cheesiness and seasoning. Add more if needed. 
10. Cover with breadcrumbs and cheese. To your liking of course. 
11. Bake UNCOVERED at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until the cheese is brown and bubbly on top. You'll know when it's done. It should look like this! 

Put a HEAPING spoonful of this on your plate. Eat with chicken, broccoli, garlic bread, whatever you like we do for you.

ENJOY!

+  h a p p y // e a t i n g 

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+ s t a y // g o l d 

Friday Favorites: Because we all know that we want that Anthropologie dress...

And the candles. Oh man...I lusted after Volcano for SO long, but how could I even justify buying a $28 in the most beautiful jar? I couldn't. So what did I do? I waited. I waited and my patience was rewarded because I got one from my roommate for a wedding present. Of course, she's a gem, I tell you.

Speaking of weddings. Tyler and I reached our two months yesterday. Hey Ty, I know you're reading this so here are two pictures that make up my feelings for these two month.

p h o t o 

p h o t o 

So what are your plans for the weekend? Tyler and I are going to an Oscar viewing party, we are even filling out ballots. I'm super partial to Jennifer Lawrence and Captain Phillips, but I have a feeling Gravity and 12 Years a Slave are going to sweep it. I don't know. You never know, muchachos...American Hustle could make it...which would make me so happy. Are you so mad Tom Hanks didn't get any love? And the original song nominations kind of miff me. Don't get me wrong, I love "Let It Go" but "I See Fire" and "Fare Thee Well" deserved something big time. Anyway, Oscars mini rant done. We also have to go grocery shopping really bad. Oh and homework. Homework has to be done. You know the drill.

Anyway, enjoy the favorites.

1. After a long hiatus Beck is back with a new album. You'll love it, I promise.

2. And if you are looking for some weekend jams? Look no further than Bastille's album Bad Blood. 

3. A hilarious commentary on Anthropologie. Like, it's beyond true, and you ALL know it.

4. Are you going to be all over the sneaker trend? I sure am.

5. Do you suffer from any of these?

6. And my favorite sneaker of all... 

7. LC, represent!

8. I might have shared this before, but I love it so much that it can be shared again. Perfect for Oscar season anyway!

9. Bring back the Olympics! Bring them back! Bring them back!

10. Trying this next I make a turkey sandwich.

11. I cannot get enough of Lupita Nyong'o. She is the epitome of style, class, grace, wisdom, AND inspiration.

12. Ty and I JUST made these. So delicious. Make sure you have 1-2 hours to spare...they are worth it, I promise.

13. Celebrities with ink?! Wow!

Honorable mention: Orange cuties. Orange as can be.

+ h a p p y  //  w e e k e n d 

Instagram feeds are the worst.

I've been getting all of my posts done early this week. Totally posted a playlist on a wednesday and the wish list on tuesday. Way to be, Dani. Way to be. Why not get the Friday Favorites done early too? These still might be put up on Friday, but at least it won't be on Saturday!

1. Supreme Comfort Food. Oh man...I want these right now. My mouth is watering.

2.  The Gap sale. So good. Got some dynamite deals. It's not online but it is IN STORE. Check that out!

3. The J.Crew sale. Also dynamite for J.Crew standards.

4. H&M's new collection.

5. THIS cardigan.

6. Sleeping at Last's latest edition to Atlas. SPACE 1 and SPACE 2. It is blowing me away right now. Listen to alll of it.

7. Comfy and cute. I love me some comfy and cute.

8. Details make shoes.

9. For newlyweds. 

10. Oh I would love this for these long and dreary Provo days.

11. Ty and I said NO gifts for Valentines...but of course a card with something inside doesn't count, right?

12. *language warning* this is fetching hilarious and true in many ways!

13. My pinterest board has been inspiring my wardrobe choices hardcore lately. What is inspiring you?

Do you have any plans this weekend? What is inspiring you?

Have a safe and happy one.

Stay gold.

These ones are keepers.

1. Tyler and I are in LOVE with this sauce. (Psst. Would anyone with a Costco card be willing to buy this for us when they go? We will be most grateful and we will pay you back.) It's unreal.

2. So excited to try this recipe next week. Who doesn't love a ONE DISH meal?

3. And now I want the cookbook.

4.  Tyler and I live in a small space and these will come in handy one day, for sure.

5. Natalie's entire "Get Me Dressed" series. Oh I almost forgot one.

6. Netflix.

7. Parks and Recreation on Netflix. Can I please be Leslie Knope?

8. These have saved my blistered feet.

9. H&M, like I'm obsessed.

10. These boots were made for walking, running, skipping, jumping, jogging, and even swimming.

11. Young the Giant's new single.

12. One of my best friends got engaged this weekend! So happy for her. Congratulations Kaitlyn and Jimmy.

13. Whodathunk?  Let's decorate!

(Psst. Has anyone else had a  problem with automatic/queue posting on blogger?) 

The reason why this is up on a Monday...lame.

Oh well. 

Stay gold. 

I'm too lazy to write something...

So...I'll just show you instagrams of stuff that makes me really happy.

Sour Cream Coffee Cake. Want the recipe? Lemme know! 

Baked chicken, white rice, and green salad. Want the recipe for the chicken? Also lemme know about that one. 

My artistic shot of the week. Actually this was a latergram.

We heart-attacked our best guy friend. It was super girly and kind of reminded me of Junior High, but it was so worth it. Happy birthday, Braden! Love you! 

The Chocolate's famous Cazookie. Uh...perfection in a baked good. Really. SO amazing. Next time you are in the Provo/Orem area make a pit stop at the chocolate and bring a buddy to share.

Do you like taking pictures of everything? Are you kinda Instagram obsessed? I might be guilty of being a little too into taking pictures of my life. Especially food. What makes you happy? 

Comment below. Follow me on Instagram @daniellaroo. 

Stay golden.