Spa Cuisine Recipes

general tso’s chicken lettuce wraps

I’ve been making these refreshing little lettuce wraps as one of my go-to summer entrees ever since first trying them at Big Bowl Restaurant and P.F. Chang’s. I developed “copycat” recipes for each, and everyone just loves them! If you like General Tso’s chicken, you’re going to love this! Feel free to use your favorite…

guacamole chicken salad

We’ve had days and days of 90 degree weather. I don’t like it. Too darn hot! I want to be able to go outside and not feel like I’m going to melt within 10 seconds of being out there. I want to be able to sit on a blanket in the shade and feel a…

{slow cooker} easy shredded chicken tacos

Mmmmm! Are you ready for this super easy, delicious, recipe for chicken tacos? Only four hours in the slow cooker and they’re done. You’ll have a bunch of tender, juicy, flavorful chicken that is perfect for tacos. Feel free to double or triple the recipe as you see fit. A fun way to serve these…

mocha banana smoothie

This delicious, healthy smoothie is a great way to jump start your morning and fill you up until lunch time! You could use regular or decaf instant coffee in this, depending on if you want or need the caffeine boost. If I make these in the evening, as a dessert, I always opt for the…

crunchy apple chicken wrap

I’ve partnered with one of my favorite companies! Wild Planet makes the very best quality canned fish and chicken, and I am beyond thrilled that they’ve become a sponsor of Chin Deep. I’m having so much fun creating recipes with their wonderful products. It’s so great to work with a company I believe in. Find…

easy refrigerator corn relish

I made tacos for dinner tonight. Again, because I love them so. At the last minute I decided to whip up a batch of my easy refrigerator corn relish to go with them. This might be considered corn salsa in some circles. Especially if you add a bit of chopped cilantro. This time I didn’t…

{just like island restaurant’s} beach bowl

I adore Island Restaurant‘s burgers, salads and dinner bowls. The Beach Bowl is one of my favorite treats to make at home! It’s so easy, healthy, and delicious. And those colors! Such a pretty dish. We recently made these yummy bowls when our friend Dana came to visit. You want to start with a pot…

heirloom tomato salad

This gorgeous salad is always a show stopper at picnics, potlucks, and dinner parties. Heirloom tomatoes are the perfect summer fare. Their beautiful colors are a celebration of the season itself, and there is no flavor that screams summer more than the perfectly ripe, fresh tomato! several sliced heirloom tomatoes (red, orange, green, and yellow)…

parmesan garlic zoodle salad

I am in LOVE with the Vegetti spiralizer. You can make veggie noodles of every kind, and my favorite are zucchini noodles (also referred to as “zoodles”.) I have discovered that I don’t like to cook them. Even a little bit of cooking will make them soggy and watery. The best way to eat them…