My Sequined Life

Quinoa Turkey Taco Salad

August 15, 2019 By Alyssa Leave a Comment

Loaded with southwestern flavor, this healthy turkey taco salad with quinoa makes such a hearty and filling main meal! Mix and match your favorite toppings for this easy taco salad recipe, including homemade baked tortilla strips, Greek yogurt cilantro lime dressing, and more.

Since I just shared another meatball recipe (honey BBQ chicken meatballs!) it’s only fitting that I up my taco recipe count, too.

After all, meatballs and taco meat in some form are my #1 and #2 recipes when I’m not sure what to make for dinner. They’re both quick, straight-forward, and don’t require much thought to get onto the table. And who wants to do any more thinking than you have to after a long day?

Baked Chili Lime Salmon

August 12, 2019 By Alyssa Leave a Comment

A chili lime salmon fillet served on a bed of sauteed spinach over rice

This chili lime salmon is glazed in bold, spiced up southwestern flavors and is so simple to make. There’s no need for marinating this quick oven baked salmon recipe, which is done in about 30 minutes for a perfect weeknight meal. Even though I basically think about food all day (and have a recipe idea […]

Healthy Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing

August 8, 2019 By Alyssa Leave a Comment

Homemade cilantro lime ranch dressing is a delicious and healthier way to kick up your leafy greens! This creamy salad dressing is made healthier by using plain Greek yogurt as its base, and by mixing up your own homemade ranch seasoning. One game I’ve recently been playing in the kitchen is seeing how many different […]

Baked Honey BBQ Chicken Meatballs

August 5, 2019 By Alyssa Leave a Comment

Five honey BBQ chicken meatballs open-face on a sub roll with melted cheese and lettuce

Honey BBQ chicken meatballs are so JUICY and simple to make. These baked chicken meatballs are coated in a semi-homemade honey BBQ sauce for the perfect protein for a sandwich, a salad, grains, and more. Another day, another meatball recipe. Or at least that’s what it seems! Meatballs or taco meat in some form are […]

Healthy Tartar Sauce

July 30, 2019 By Alyssa Leave a Comment

A spoon full of tartar sauce over a serving bowl

This healthy tartar sauce is packed with flavor but seriously lightened up, using a mix of Greek yogurt and light mayonnaise. This dill tartar sauce uses relish for an easy homemade tartar sauce that can be customized to your liking. I’ll start by saying: I freaking love condiments. I have some fries with my ketchup, […]