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meet nikki vega…

Hi, I'm Nikki :) I started this blog as a way to remember my mom, Eva. She made the most delicious food, and she showed her love by cooking for people. This is where I carry on her traditions and share delicious recipes that will help you make memories with your loved ones. Thanks for stopping by, I sincerely hope you enjoy!

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What’s on the menu this week? I’m doing the us

What’s on the menu this week? I’m doing the usual dinner planning and these easy peasy grown-up chicken tenders are 100% happening! Give them a try, so fast and so good 😊
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🌿Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
🌿1 pound chicken cutlets (or flatten boneless skinless breast to 1/4 inch thickness)
🌿2 eggs
🌿1/2 cup all-purpose flour
🌿1 cup panko bread crumbs
🌿1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
🌿1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper
🌿1/4 teaspoon cayenne
🌿1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
🌿1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Honey Mustard:
🌿1/4 cup Dijon mustard
🌿1/4 cup honey
🌿2 tablespoons mayonnaise
🌿1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
🌿Salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat a large pan over medium heat and fill with oil about 1/4 inch high.
2. Cut the chicken into long strips and set aside.
3. Line up 3 bowls: flour; beaten eggs; panko + all the seasonings.
4. Dip the chicken into the flour (cover completely), then the eggs (letting excess drip), then the panko.
5. Sauté the chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Put them on paper towels to drain and sprinkle with kosher or sea salt while hot.
6. Serve with honey mustard (just mix all those ingredients together in a bowl!)

Super Bowl might be over but my HAM & SWISS SLIDER

Sunday nights are for meal planning! What are your

Sunday nights are for meal planning! What are your best tips and go-to meals? Share in the comments!👇🏼
.
Every Sunday I map out 3-4 easy dinners, using what’s already in our fridge/freezer and pantry (I also have a list on my phone of fool proof dinners to spark ideas!) I make note of anything that needs defrosting and on what days - as is the case with everything else in life, preparation is key! This has changed the game for us, allowing us to eat healthier and keep take out to a minimum.
.
TOSTADAS are a great easy dinner that elevates the simple taco game 🌮 The best part? No real recipe needed, and they are dang good.
.
SIMPLE TOSTADAS
🌿 ground beef, browned with taco seasoning
🌿 retried beans + sour cream mixed together
🌿 lettuce
🌿 shredded cheese
🌿 salsa
🌿 sour cream
🌿 avocado
🌿 corn tortillas, baked until crispy (or buy tostadas ready made)

Guess who’s 8 months today! These shots are 100%

Guess who’s 8 months today! These shots are 100% our Evie girl: coy, smiley, then completely over it 🤣

It’s soup season!! File this under “best chick

It’s soup season!! File this under “best chicken noodle soup ever” - no joke! My CREAMY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP is easy, packs a ton of flavor, and my kids gobble this up faster than I can refill their bowls 😂 Head to my bio for the recipe link and get after it!!
.
INGREDIENTS
🌿2 Tablespoons olive oil
🌿1 medium sweet onion
🌿4 cloves garlic, minced
🌿2-3 stalks celery, chopped
🌿15 baby carrots (1 ¼ cup), chopped
🌿Chicken breast meat from a Rotisserie chicken, shredded
🌿2 cups uncooked egg noodles
🌿4 cups chicken broth/stock
🌿3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
🌿3-4 bay leaves
🌿Kosher salt and ground black pepper
🌿1/4 cup butter of choice (I use vegan butter)
🌿1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
🌿2 1/2 cups milk of choice (I use oat milk)

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Boil a small pot of water and cook the egg noodles to al dente (firm to the bite), according to the package directions. Drain and set aside. Save the empty pot used to boil the noodles for later.
2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Stir often and cook for 4-5 minutes, until tender. Then add the bay leaves, parsley, shredded chicken, and a few pinches each of kosher salt and pepper to taste. Stir well, cover, then simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
3. Heat the same pot used for the noodles over medium heat and melt the butter. Once melted add the flour and whisk constantly, letting it cook for a minute. Slowly add the milk a little at a time while whisking until there are no lumps. Allow the mixture to come to a slow boil, just until it starts to thicken.
4. Add the cooked noodles and thickened milk mixture to the soup; stir well. Serve warm.

Leftovers for dinner (for the boys) means I can ma

Leftovers for dinner (for the boys) means I can make myself a nice little vegetarian meal. And this was using stuff already in the fridge and pantry! If I tried to serve this to the boys we’d have some issues 🥴
.
🌿mixed greens 🥬
🌿olives 🫒
🌿artichoke quarters
🌿walnuts, almonds
🌿chopped celery
🌿 avocado 🥑
🌿 roasted sweet potato 🍠
🌿 hemp seeds

Game day for two! 🏈 Buffalo shrimp, salami & ch

Game day for two! 🏈 Buffalo shrimp, salami & cheddar pinwheels, and a couple juices we made with our new juicer 🤗 Hope you had some yummy eats tonight!

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No matter how cold it is, a smoothie bowl is alway

No matter how cold it is, a smoothie bowl is always a great idea 😋
AÇAÍ BOWL:
🌿 @traderjoes frozen açaí packet
🌿 1/2 banana
🌿 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
🌿 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
🌿 1/4 cup @oatly yogurt
🌿 1/4 cup @oatly milk
Blended then topped with: 🥝 🥥 🍈

PB & CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE is happening right now and

PB & CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE is happening right now and my taste buds are doing backflips 😊 You aren’t boring, my friend, and your breakfast shouldn’t be either!
.
BLEND TOGETHER:
🌿 1 frozen (or regular) banana
🌿 2 Tablespoons peanut butter (or any nut butter)
🌿 2 Tablespoons hemp hearts (optional)
🌿 1 Tablespoon chocolate protein powder
🌿 1/2 cup milk (I used @silk Almond-Oat milk)
🌿 1/2 cup chocolate milk (I used @silk dark chocolate almond milk)
🌿 5-6 ice cubes

Holiday traditions are everything, and I basically

Holiday traditions are everything, and I basically wait all year for this “in limbo” week between Christmas and New Year’s to make my mom’s famous LUMPIA (Lumpiang Shanghai)! Me and the fam casually housed a dozen of them as an appetizer while waiting for dinner to cook tonight 😂 These babies are just pure gold!!
🌿check my bio for the recipe link! #loveandfoodforeva 🌿

It started off so well....Merriest Christmas wishe

It started off so well....Merriest Christmas wishes from the Rushes! xx

A tale of two toasts on this fine Tuesday....have

A tale of two toasts on this fine Tuesday....have a good one, friends! ✌🏼

Our Evie girl is 6 months today! 🤍 She’s got

Our Evie girl is 6 months today! 🤍 She’s got 2 teeth, her loves include food and dada (in that order), she screams at the top of her lungs if you don’t pay attention to her at all times, and she rocks the hell out of a velour track suit 😂

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loveandfoodforeva

mister cool guy and miss mean mug 😂

mister cool guy and miss mean mug 😂

Alfredo sauce 🤤 If you slather it over spinach

Getting all cozy with my mom’s ARROZ CALDO (chic

What’s on the menu this week? I’m doing the us

What’s on the menu this week? I’m doing the usual dinner planning and these easy peasy grown-up chicken tenders are 100% happening! Give them a try, so fast and so good 😊
.
🌿Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
🌿1 pound chicken cutlets (or flatten boneless skinless breast to 1/4 inch thickness)
🌿2 eggs
🌿1/2 cup all-purpose flour
🌿1 cup panko bread crumbs
🌿1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
🌿1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper
🌿1/4 teaspoon cayenne
🌿1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
🌿1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Honey Mustard:
🌿1/4 cup Dijon mustard
🌿1/4 cup honey
🌿2 tablespoons mayonnaise
🌿1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
🌿Salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat a large pan over medium heat and fill with oil about 1/4 inch high.
2. Cut the chicken into long strips and set aside.
3. Line up 3 bowls: flour; beaten eggs; panko + all the seasonings.
4. Dip the chicken into the flour (cover completely), then the eggs (letting excess drip), then the panko.
5. Sauté the chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Put them on paper towels to drain and sprinkle with kosher or sea salt while hot.
6. Serve with honey mustard (just mix all those ingredients together in a bowl!)

Super Bowl might be over but my HAM & SWISS SLIDER

Sunday nights are for meal planning! What are your

Sunday nights are for meal planning! What are your best tips and go-to meals? Share in the comments!👇🏼
.
Every Sunday I map out 3-4 easy dinners, using what’s already in our fridge/freezer and pantry (I also have a list on my phone of fool proof dinners to spark ideas!) I make note of anything that needs defrosting and on what days - as is the case with everything else in life, preparation is key! This has changed the game for us, allowing us to eat healthier and keep take out to a minimum.
.
TOSTADAS are a great easy dinner that elevates the simple taco game 🌮 The best part? No real recipe needed, and they are dang good.
.
SIMPLE TOSTADAS
🌿 ground beef, browned with taco seasoning
🌿 retried beans + sour cream mixed together
🌿 lettuce
🌿 shredded cheese
🌿 salsa
🌿 sour cream
🌿 avocado
🌿 corn tortillas, baked until crispy (or buy tostadas ready made)

Guess who’s 8 months today! These shots are 100%

Guess who’s 8 months today! These shots are 100% our Evie girl: coy, smiley, then completely over it 🤣

It’s soup season!! File this under “best chick

It’s soup season!! File this under “best chicken noodle soup ever” - no joke! My CREAMY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP is easy, packs a ton of flavor, and my kids gobble this up faster than I can refill their bowls 😂 Head to my bio for the recipe link and get after it!!
.
INGREDIENTS
🌿2 Tablespoons olive oil
🌿1 medium sweet onion
🌿4 cloves garlic, minced
🌿2-3 stalks celery, chopped
🌿15 baby carrots (1 ¼ cup), chopped
🌿Chicken breast meat from a Rotisserie chicken, shredded
🌿2 cups uncooked egg noodles
🌿4 cups chicken broth/stock
🌿3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
🌿3-4 bay leaves
🌿Kosher salt and ground black pepper
🌿1/4 cup butter of choice (I use vegan butter)
🌿1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
🌿2 1/2 cups milk of choice (I use oat milk)

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Boil a small pot of water and cook the egg noodles to al dente (firm to the bite), according to the package directions. Drain and set aside. Save the empty pot used to boil the noodles for later.
2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Stir often and cook for 4-5 minutes, until tender. Then add the bay leaves, parsley, shredded chicken, and a few pinches each of kosher salt and pepper to taste. Stir well, cover, then simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
3. Heat the same pot used for the noodles over medium heat and melt the butter. Once melted add the flour and whisk constantly, letting it cook for a minute. Slowly add the milk a little at a time while whisking until there are no lumps. Allow the mixture to come to a slow boil, just until it starts to thicken.
4. Add the cooked noodles and thickened milk mixture to the soup; stir well. Serve warm.

Leftovers for dinner (for the boys) means I can ma

Leftovers for dinner (for the boys) means I can make myself a nice little vegetarian meal. And this was using stuff already in the fridge and pantry! If I tried to serve this to the boys we’d have some issues 🥴
.
🌿mixed greens 🥬
🌿olives 🫒
🌿artichoke quarters
🌿walnuts, almonds
🌿chopped celery
🌿 avocado 🥑
🌿 roasted sweet potato 🍠
🌿 hemp seeds

Game day for two! 🏈 Buffalo shrimp, salami & ch

Game day for two! 🏈 Buffalo shrimp, salami & cheddar pinwheels, and a couple juices we made with our new juicer 🤗 Hope you had some yummy eats tonight!

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