Preparation Time: 15 MINS

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 2 large eggs

• 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs

• 2 chicken breasts, diced

• Vegetable oil, for frying

• Ketchup, for serving

Method

1. Toss together the flour, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper in a plastic bag. Beat the eggs with 2 tablespoons of water in a bowl. In a different dish, pour the breadcrumbs.

2. Toss the chicken pieces in the bag to coat them. Douse them in the egg wash and then in the breadcrumbs in batches.

3. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet until a few sprinkles of breadcrumbs drop into the oil and sizzle right away. Fry the chicken, in batches if necessary, until golden brown and cooked through, a couple minutes per side. 

4. Drain on a paper towel and serve with ketchup.

2. Best Spiked Cranberry Sauce

 Preparation Time: 5 MINS Ingredients

• 1 x 400gcan cranberry sauce, chilled

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• 1 tablespoon port

• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme, plus 1 sprig, for garnish

• Grated zest and juice of 1 orange

Method

Pour the cranberry sauce into a bowl and stir in the maple syrup, port, chopped thyme orange zest, and juice. Top with a sprig of thyme.

3. Best Hot Chocolate Mix

Preparation Time: 10 MINS

Our number one tip for getting through the winter months? Keep Ree Drummond’s Best Hot Chocolate Mix on hand for a chocolatey drink in seconds.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 4 pinches salt

• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup instant-dried milk

• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate, shaved

• 48 mini marshmallows
  

Method

Using a funnel and four 4-ounce mason jars, layer the ingredients into each jar in this order: 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, a pinch salt, 2 tablespoons cocoa, 2 tablespoons instant dried milk, 1 tablespoon shaved semisweet chocolate, and 12 mini marshmallows. Seal the jars.

To serve: Pour the hot chocolate mix from 1 jar into a mug, filling it with 1 cup boiling water. Mix.

4. Best Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad Wrap

Preparation Time: 10 MINS

This delicious recipe takes only 16 minutes to cook, and the ingredients mentioned below can cater to 4 people.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• For the chicken and wrap:

• 1 chicken breast, boneless, skinless

• 220g mixed salad greens

• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped

• 6 medium strawberries, hulled and cut into quarters

• 1 green onion, sliced (white and light green parts)

• 110g ounces goat cheese, crumbled

• 4 large whole wheat tortillas

Method

• For the balsamic vinaigrette, in a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar , and salt and pepper to taste. Measure out 1/2 cup for the chicken and refrigerate the remaining vinaigrette to use later, if desired.

• For the chicken and wrap, heat a grill or grill pan.

• Put the chicken breast into a large plastic storage bag. Seal the bag, leaving an opening, then pound the breast to an even thickness with a rolling pin. Add about a quarter of the reserved balsamic vinaigrette, then seal the bag and shake it around to coat the chicken completely.

• Grill the chicken until cooked in the middle, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside to cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, dice the chicken.

• Place the salad greens in a large mixing bowl. Add half of the remaining dressing, and toss to coat the greens. Add more if it needs it. Stir in the chicken, pecans, strawberries, and green onions. Lightly toss it a few times until everything is combined. Add the crumbled goat cheese on top and toss a couple of times.

• Divide the salad equally along the center of each tortilla. Roll up, then slice in half.

Preparation Time: 16 MINS

The ingredients listed below can serve as many as 6 people and this mouth-watering recipe takes only 16 minutes to prepare!

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp butter

• 1 1/2 pounds of good-quality deli roast beef, thinly shaved

• A few shakes of Worcestershire sauce

• 1 yellow onion, sliced thick

• 1 thickly sliced green bell pepper

• 1 red bell pepper, cut thick

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• Whatever processed cheese sauce or spread comes in a 15-ounce jar

• 6 deli rolls, halved

For serving: spicy mustard, horseradish, or hot sauce, optional

Method

• In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the roast beef and stir with a spatula, breaking up the meat as you go. Add a few shakes of Worcestershire and warm for maybe a minute, then take it out to a plate and set aside.
  
  

• Add 2 tablespoons butter to the same skillet and toss in the onions and peppers. Lower the heat to medium-low, and cook the veggies until browned dark golden , and tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  
  

• To the processed cheese sauce, add the black pepper and cayenne, then microwave per the package instructions.
  
  

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter on a griddle over medium heat, then put the deli roll halves on the griddle to brown.
  
  

• To make the sandwiches, pile up a portion of beef on the bottom half of each roll. Ladle cheddar cheese sauce over beef. Layer with the peppers and onions; then more cheese sauce.
  
  

• Put the top half of the roll on top, and serve right away as is, or with a little bit of spicy mustard, horseradish, or hot sauce if you want!

Wrapping It Up

Eating well does not need to be complicated or take hours in the kitchen. These five quick and easy recipes show that you can eat well and healthily without stress. Try them out and see how easy eating healthy can be. Have a favorite? Let us know in the comments!