Cassie DeNisco

My Easy Chicken Cutlet Recipe!

February 12, 2024

One thing about me is I love an easy chicken cutlet recipe! I feel like I really have perfected mine and I’m so excite to share it with you! I feel like making cutlets can seems so daunting but once you get the hang of it, you really will never look back!

To make these cutlets, I like to use my electric fryer. I feel like it helps to make the process faster as you can fit more in it than just a pan on the stove. You can shop the exact electric fryer I have here! (this is an affiliate link so I make a small commission if you choose to purchase)

Ingredients

2-3 boneless skinless chicken breast
at least 4 cups italian bread crumbs
5 eggs cracked and scrambled
vegetable oil (enough to coat the bottom of you pan)

Directions

Start by thinly slicing your chicken breast. I’ve found holding the chicken with one hand on top and using the knife sideways makes it easy and provides the thinest cutlets! Keep doing this until all your chicken breast are cut.
Put your bread crumbs on either plate with sides or a low bowl then scramble the eggs and place them in another bowl with a little warm water.
Warm you pan or electric fryer with enough oil to coat the bottom of it!
Place your thinly sliced chicken in the egg and flip it over then place it in the bread crumbs and flip it over. Once that process is done you are ready to fry!
Place breaded chicken in pan and let it sit until one side is golden brown then flip. Repeat the process until you have finished all the chicken!
Let cooked cutlets sit on a paper towel lined plate to rest and enjoy!

I hope you enjoyed this yummy chicken cutlet recipe! I love to pair mine with couscous and green beans for an easy week night meal or make them with mozzarella and tomato sauce for chicken parm! You can also make them and freeze them so you have them on hand at all times!

If you loved this recipe, you can read more on the blog here!

The Summer of ’69 Book Review!

September 18, 2023

It might not be summer anymore but I’ll always love a good beach read! I recently discovered Elin Hilderbrand over the summer and I’ve been reading through her books. I’m excited to jump into my Summer of ’69 book review because this was my first read by her!

As always this post contains an affiliate link so if you purchase the book through me I make a small commission but no pressure to purchase!

Summer of ’69 by Elin Hilderbrand

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The iconic title of this book really just takes you back to a nostalgic era. I was craving a book about summer with depth and this was just that. The writing is so good as we follow along the summer of 1969 with a mother and her 3 very different daughters.

I loved that each of these women were in very different phases of their lives. Each had such a unique story to read about due to what they were going through. I’ve personally never been to Nantucket but Elin’s writing is so descriptive you really get a feel for what it’s like.

The story is set against the back drop of the war in Vietnam and the eldest son is sent off to war. It leaves the mother with anxiety and grief. As the story unfolds we begin to see the lengths that she goes to to protect him even though he’s so far away.

What I enjoyed most about this book was how it was surprisingly geared towards historical fiction. Elin was able to really touch on the social issues that were going on at the time but it wasn’t in a heavy way. The book was fascinating and I really found myself not being able to put it down.

Because this was the first book that really opened the door to this author for me. I have since added a few more to my to be read list! I hope you liked this review of the Summer of ’69! You can read more book reviews here!

I’m almost at my Good Reads goal for the year! Feel free to leave book suggestions in the comments below!

How to Unwind for Bed!

September 11, 2023

As we sink back into the routine of normal life after summer, I always find myself looking for ways to unwind for bed! I’ve found a few of these tips and tricks I’ve listed below really get me to relax after a long day.

As many of you know I’m a naturally anxious person so shutting off my mind and being able to relax fully is something I struggle with! I’m sharing my favorite items that relax me below and they are affiliate links that you can shop right from, I make a small commission if you purchase through them but no pressure!

Hatch Alarm

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I love my hatch in the mornings but I also really love it all day! I turn on the red light as soon as I get home from work and it transforms my dark room into a cozy relaxing sanctuary. Red light is great as a restorative color for you and I’ve really found that this has helped me be able to relax at night and even throughout the day.

432 Frequency

My family actually makes fun of me because I almost always have some sort of frequency going. I swear it really calms you down not only at night but even throughout the day. I love this at night when I’m reading because it’s good background noise to have on but not distracting where you can’t read. This specific frequency is my all time favorite from YouTube!

Shower Vaporizers

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Do these steamers work? I’m not sure, but are they great? Yes! I love lavender to relax and you’ll transform your shower into a spa with these steamers. You just throw one in right before you shower and it releases the lavender scent while you shower. This is like game changing before you get into bed because it just sets the tone and the mood for the night!

Whether you’re looking for better sleep or just want to be able to relax more easily, I hope this post helps you on how to unwind for bed! Be sure to check our more posts on sleep here!

My Favorite Water Bottles!

September 4, 2023

With so many water bottles on the market, I wanted to share my absolute favorites! I drink over 100 oz of water a day so I like to think I am an expert on reusable water bottles! My favorite water bottles are ones that can hold a lot of water and also can keep your water cold all day!

As always, there are affiliate links below where I make a small commission if you purchase through my links! There is no pressure to purchase!

Stanley 40 oz

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My Stanely has become my everyday house water bottle. It’s so big that I just fill it up like 3 times a day and I get all my water in. I don’t love to take it out because it’s kind of bulky due to the handle. But the handle really makes it so I wouldn’t just get rid of it if that makes sense!

Hydro Flak 40 oz

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This is my I’m going to be out all day water bottle. It’s easy to throw in a bag or just take on the go because it’s just a little sleeker than the Stanley. I’ve had my hydro flask for literally years and It’s still going strong. I do swap out my straws every few months just to keep everything extra clean.

Simply Modern 28 oz

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My Simply modern water bottle is literally my errands and out and about water. I take this to work, a workout class, or when I’m in and out of stores shopping. It’s small so it’s easy to go out with and I love it. It’s also great when I’m washing my stanley to have this as my back up.

As you can see, I literally have a water for every part of my day. This list here is really my favorite water bottles ever and I truly use them all the time. It’s so important to get your water in and having these just makes it easier!

If you liked this post, you can check out more of my favorites here!

My Iced Matcha Recipe!

August 28, 2023

As I mentioned in my last week’s post, I have been loving this Iced Match Recipe! I look forward to it each and every morning! Matcha is so great for me because it doesn’t leave me anxious and jittery like coffee or chai does so this is a great alternative.

Before you start making matcha, you definitely want a few things on hand to make your life easier! I’ll link my go to matcha essentials below! They’re affiliate links so I do make a small commission if you purchase through me!

Ingredients

Chamberlain Coffee Matcha

Milk of choice (i love almond)

Ice

Sweetener of Choice (I go between sugar free vanilla or caramel)

Directions

Start by boiling water. Grab a glass cup and pour 1 tsp matcha into it. Mix in the hot water and use your mini electric blender to blend. (can use a regular whisk too but electric one works better)
Prep the cup you’re actually going to drink out of by adding ice, 1-2 pumps sweetener, and 1 cup of milk.
Pour the hot matcha over the iced cup and stir with a straw to combine!
Enjoy!!

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I hope you loved my iced matcha recipe! It’s so simple and I highly recommend giving it a try if caffeine makes you too jittery! This gets my day going but in a more natural way that doesn’t give me crazy highs and lows!

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Summer Day in My Life!!

August 21, 2023

I am obsessed with reading and watching day in the life content so I decided that I would share my own! My day varies a little here and there but for the most part it’s the same routine!

7:00am Wakeup & Walk

My favorite way to start my day is on a walk with Sky! Since she’s a Frenchie, she can’t really walk during the heat of the day so she and I get our steps in first thing. It’s also just a great way for us to start off the day with some movement!

7:30-8am Breakfast & Matcha

As soon as we’re back from our walk, I feed Sky because she’s always a hungry puppy! I make myself a matcha because I’ve found it makes me feel the best. The caffeine is there but it doesn’t leave me anxious and jittery like coffee or chai does!

8am-11:30am Work

This varies for me day to day depending on if I’m doing blog content like today or working for one of my Social media clients. This time blog is when I try to get a bunch of content created, uploaded and scheduled for whoever I’m working with!

11:30am-12pm Workout

I love me a good Melissa Wood Health pilates series and this is probably my favorite time of day! You can read more about the MWH method here! I like to try to do at least 15-20 minutes of movement everyday because some movement is better than none.

12pm Lunch

I am someone who always is starving by 12pm so I’ll make myself lunch asap! In the summer I love one of my toast recipes, like this pesto toast one! Something light and refreshing is always the best for me!

12:30-2:30pm Sun or Downtime

I leave this time up in the air in the summer. I love to lay out and read in the sun over the summer. It makes me feel so good so I love that I’m able to schedule time in. Sometimes I will just read inside or finish up work before I switch to studio mode!

2:30-7:00pm Dance Time!

I am in studio 3 days a week and Saturday Mornings even in the summer so I usually spend my late afternoons/evenings there!

7:00pm Dinner & wind Down

After I get home I’ll have dinner and probably watch an episode of Love Island! I’m obsessed with the show and it’s like a reward each night in the summer!!

I hope you liked this summer day in the life post! I love this kind of content so I hope you do too! You can follow me on pinterest to see what I’m up to in real time! And don’t forget I post new blog posts every Monday at 9:00am!!

My Go To Greek Salad Bowl

May 3, 2023

As the weather gets warmer, I become more obsessed with salads and bowls. I’ve been making this Greek salad bowl on repeat and I just had to share it with you. The flavors are so fresh and I feel like everyone has these ingredients on hand in the warmer months!

Often salads can be so daunting because they’re just not filling but I make sure to hit all my bases with a salad that is well balanced. From protein to fiber and carbs, this salad will have you wanting it for dinner all week long!

Ingredients:

pickled red onions

canned chickpeas drained & rinsed

diced cucumber

diced tomatoes

dill

lemon

tzaziki

pita

cooked farro or couscous

greens of choice (I like a 50/50 blend)

Directions:

Add diced cucumbers, tomatoes, chopped dill, and the juice of half a lemon to a bowl and let set for about 30 minutes.
Warm your pita by preheating oven to 350 and baking until brown on each side but not too crisp.
Assemble your salad with greens, cooked couscous, tzatziki for the dressing, cucumber tomato mix, chick peas, and picked red onions!
Enjoy!

Salads like this really keep you full because they have the greens but they have the the grains that do the heavy lifting. I used to avoid salads because I knew I’d be so hungry after eating one but looking at one like this has changed the game for me.

This greek salad bowl is honestly my new obsession! I have a few other salad recipes here on the blog or you can check our my pinterest for even more recipes!

My Chicken Roaster Recipe!

March 1, 2023

This is definitely a newer recipe for me! I love this chicken roaster recipe because it’s not only good the day of but I love the leftovers. Chicken is just about the only meat I’ll eat and making a roaster like this ensures I’ll have leftovers to use in so many ways!

I like to think of this recipe as my own at home rotisserie chicken. It’s essentially the same thing but I can season it how I want and it gets so fresh and delicious! You can serve with potatoes and gravy or really however you want to! It’s so easy it’s become a staple in my meal rotation!

Ingredients

Whole Chicken Roaster

1 tsp thyme

4 tbsp melted butter

2 tbsp minced garlic

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp rosemary

Directions

Preheat your oven to 425 and decide what pan you’re going to use. Sometimes I use my dutch oven and others I’ll use a throw away aluminum foil.
Prep your chicken by patting it dry from the extra liquids.
Melt butter and then mix in minced garlic, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary. Pour mixture over chicken in pan and make sure it coats completely. (sometimes I add more, sometimes I need less)
Cooking time will depend on weight of your roaster.. typically it’s 2-3 hours for a young chicken and sometimes you can even get the one with the pop up timer!
While it’s cooking, baste with the drippings occasionally to keep it moist!
Carve & enjoy!

This is the easiest chicken roaster recipe to make for dinners! If you loved this recipe, be sure to check out more recipes like this here! You can follow me on Pinterest @cassiedenisco for even more content!

The Best Products from 2022!!

December 21, 2022

Buckle up because this post is a full list of the best products from 2022! These were featured on my monthly favorites but ended up making the cut for things I couldn’t live without this year! I absolutely loved doing my favorites as a bonus post. I figured they needed their own post before the end of the year!

These products all have affiliate links so you can shop right through this post! As always I make a small commission if you purchase but there’s no pressure at all to do so!! Hopefully these give you some ideas if you still need a last minute present too!!

Crop Tanks

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These crop tanks were feature in my Amazon Favorites post in January and let me tell you, I’m still obsessed! These are the perfect crops to wear when your teaching dance or just working out and want to be covered. They hit in the right spot and are so inexpensive and look great.

Five Minute Journal

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I seriously use my Five Minute Journal almost everyday! It’s really great if you’re just starting out to journal and need ideas about what to write. I also like it because if I want to write something quick it’s super easy to do. Read about all my wellness favorite here!

Lululemon Belt Bag

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If you have a pet you need this bag! It’s essential for treats and any other items you need on the go. It’s also perfect to just take out and about to run errands on your own. This was featured in my Pet favorites post but I’ve talked about it in many other posts since!

Our Place Always Pan

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If you’ve seen any of my cooking posts or videos, you know I always reach for this pan. It seriously does everything you need in a pan so that you don’t need many. I love to boil pasta, make veggies, and even breakfasts foods in here because the non toxic non stick coating is life changing. Read the full cooking favorites post here!

Amazon Sunglasses

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I shared these sunglasses in my May Accessories post and I still loveeeee them! I’ve actually got a second pair in case anything happens to the first. They look super luxe but are only like $15 bucks. I just never can justify designer sunglasses because I’m not gentle with them at all and I just know I’d lose them. These are the perfect dupe and so inexpensive. I would argue this is one of my best products from 2022.

Super Goop Unseen Sunscreen

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This year really became my SPF year. I found that I love the Super Goop Unseen Sunscreen and use it everyday. It’s nice and light but protects and doesn’t break you out. I wear it pretty much everyday and it gives me the piece of mind that my face skin is protected from the harmful effects of the sun. My summer skin essentials post shares more must haves!

Sculpting Bar

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I can tell you out of all the things on this list, you probably don’t need this but you’ll love it! I was inspired after watching a Hailey Bieber skin tutorial and this seriously is a treating. It vibrates and sculpts so it’s essentially a mini massage for your face! Read about all my beauty tool favorites here!

Low Dunks

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These were in my summer shoe favorites but I seriously wear my dunks all the time! My latest way to wear them is with a nice trouser and blazer! It gives such a fun look and I love these shoes. I am still an air force once girly but these are just a teeny bit comfier because sometimes air force 1s are too bulky.

Glow Recipe Niacinamide Drops

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These drops are essential to a glowy makeup look. Swap out your primer with this product and your life will literally be changed. I swear my makeup has never looked better and it’s absolutely this product. It leaves a tacky finish so the makeup just sticks to it and it gives you this gorgeous glow from within! Read more of my makeup favorites here!

Ugg Ultra Mini

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I love the Ugg Ultra minis that were featured in my fall favorites post! They are seriously something that I wear literally everyday! Now that they are cool again I even throw them on with jeans and I just look so perfectly put together. The mustard seed color is my new favorite because it’s a little more neutral and just looks amazing with everything! These are probably my top products from 2022.

Crimper

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This crimper was my top choice for my gift guide for her this year! I just seriously love how it makes my hair look. It’s a more natural wave/curl and it almost matches my natural hair. I love that it just spices up your hair and gives you another way to style it other than the usual curling iron or wand.

Stanley Water Bottle

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So this actually isn’t in any post but I’ve just been so obsessed with this cup this month! I was a little late on the train to purchase it but I seriously love it. It’s so big but not bulky and actually fits in the car cup holder. That’s a serious essential for me and I just know that I this is going to be a favorite for the new year too!!

These 12 products are best products from 2022 I can’t live without from this year! Ranging from pets to beauty, I literally mentioned it all and know that this products will be your favorites too! Be sure to subscribe to the blog so you don’t miss a post!

Insta Pot Curry Recipe!

November 14, 2022

This is one of my fall go to recipes that I am obsessed with! We’ve been making this insta pot curry recipe since last fall but really have the recipe perfectly nailed down. This is the easiest dinner recipe that tastes like you’ve been working all day on it!

I really fell in love with my insta pot during the pandemic because it cooks food so easily and quickly! This recipe wouldn’t be as easy if it weren’t for my insta pot so definitely think about investing in one if you don’t already have it!

Ingredients:

4-5 boneless skinless chicken thighs

1 yellow onion diced (keep pieces large)

olive oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon minced ginger

7-8 chopped baby carrots

1 tablespoon ketchup

3-4 potatoes peeled and cubed

2-3 cups chicken broth

block of Japanese curry roux

1 tablespoon soy sauce

White rice to serve it with!

Directions:

In your insta pot turn on sauté feature and add olive oil, onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook until fragrant.
Add in the chicken thighs and cook both sides until white. (I do this to make sure it get’s cooked all the way through)
Add in potatoes, carrots, and pour chicken broth over everything until covered.
Place curry roux on top but don’t mix it in just leave it there. Close the lid and then turn on stew setting for 15 minutes.
After cooked, let steam for additional 15 minutes.
Lift the lid and mix thoroulghy adding in ketchup & soy sauce.
Enjoy!!

As you can see, this was the insta pot curry recipe easiest recipe to make! I love to serve this with white rice and will have leftovers for days! This is also a really easy meal prep meal for lunches for the week too!

I get the mild curry so this is definitely a family favorite and really has all the veggies and nutrients you need for a dinner! If you liked this recipe, check out more here on my blog or on my Pinterest for video content!