Fall has officially arrived, pumpkins, mums, and all! Dina might be a summer girl at heart, but she’s embracing the cozy chaos of this new season. Between weekend sports, dance classes, and family moments on the sidelines, she’s sharing a peek into her real-life kitchen lineup. But beyond the recipes, Dina opens up about the beauty she’s finding in this busy season, the joy of cheering on her daughter, the lessons learned in between soccer fields, and a deeper reflection on how God cheers us on, too. What if He’s not a distant, stoic figure, but the biggest fan in your corner, urging you to keep going, keep believing, and keep running your race?

Drawing inspiration from Mark 10:49 and the story of Bartimaeus, this episode is an uplifting reminder to throw off what’s holding you back, run toward Jesus, and know that He’s at the finish line, celebrating your faith every step of the way.

Tune in for honest conversation, heartfelt encouragement, and a taste of real life - sticky chicken and all.

This Week in My Kitchen

1. Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

2. Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

3. Sticky Chicken Bites

Recipe of the Week: Sticky Chicken Bites

https://www.dishitgirl.com/recipes/honey-chicken-bites

Serves 3-4 

Prep: 7 minutes

Inactive Time: 2hr 30 min

Ingredients

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth

3/4 cup honey

2 tbsp soy sauce

1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp pepper

2 tbsp water

2 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

1. Add the chicken to your slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the stock, honey, pepper, garlic powder, pepper, soy sauce, Parmesan, and garlic. Pour mixture over the chicken. Stir to combine. It is okay if the sauce will not completely cover the chicken.
3. Seal your slow cooker. Cook on low heat for 2 hours. Your chicken cubes should be completely cooked.
4. In a small bowl, completely dissolve the cornstarch in water, using a small spoon to mix until you have a uniform white liquid. Pour into the sauce and stir, cover and cook on high for 30 more minutes, the sauce should thicken.
5. Serve over rice or with greens if desired.

Resources:

Dina’s Cookbook- https://www.amazon.com/At-Kitchen-Sink-Recipes-Cookbook/dp/0593728939

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