Coconut Lime Chicken with Green Beans

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I had a pretty awesome holiday season. I am pretty sure I over-ate every single day, at every single meal. Like any good cliche, I am trying to do a 180 in the new year by eating right and actually putting some effort into exercising.

One reason is because it's good to be healthy and actually practice moderation. Moderation was not a word that was in my vocabulary the past two weeks and that's just not right.

Another reason is because I have a very important dress I will need to fit into in a couple of years. A wedding dress. I'm engaged! Squee!

To spare you the eye-rolling, "oh great another person I know getting married" misery, I'll just jump right into this tasty and super simple recipe.

This Coconut Lime Chicken with Green Beans saute is sweet and tangy. There are lots of great Thai flavors in this dish, making it the perfect alternative to take-out! I was inspired by a dish I saw Sandra Lee make on her show, "Semi-Homemade." Obviously I watched a lot of Food Network the past week and I am so glad I did--there were some yummy recipes happening last week!

If you need a quick meal that is really satisfying yet good for you, give this Coconut Lime Chicken a try. I used light coconut milk, low sodium soy sauce and chicken broth for the sauce. A little bit of Worcestershire sauce adds a boost of flavor. The lime is tart and tangy, while cilantro finishes the whole dish with a little brightness. Serve this over your rice of choice, and you've got a fantastic meal everyone is sure to love. Try cooking your rice in coconut water instead of regular water to really bring home the coconut flavor!

Asian Steak Roll Ups

I love Asian cuisine. I love the flavors of soy, lime, teriyaki, honey, and sesame--combinations of these flavors are some of my favorites.

I have unfortunately found that Asian foods tend to be some of the most difficult to pull together in my own kitchen. It is difficult to find sesame oil, hoisin sauce, or miso paste in the average person's pantry. However, this should not discourage us!

A few nights ago, I pulled together an Asian-inspired steak dish that had bold flavors and textures for the whole pallet. Even my recipe guinea pig boyfriend enjoyed the strong essences of soy and honey. This will definitely be a dish I will be making variations of over and over again!

Now, I didn't run to the specialty store and pick up a myriad of Asian marinades, sauces, or seasonings. In fact, the main flavor agents here are pantry staples, namely low sodium soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.Still think you can't bring the flavors of Asia into your own kitchen? Think again!