Hello shrimp tacos!!! End of summer tacos that features bright green jalapeno sauce, avocado mash, jalapeno cilantro slaw, plump shrimp, and crunchy sweet corn. Yes, please. I will have these for dinner every single night until it's fall. TYVM! Remember that easy jalapeno sauce I made back in May, for Cinco de Mayo? Well, that sauce inspired me to make these shrimp tacos! There are so many good uses for that jalapeno sauce, but I couldn't get shrimp tacos out of my … [Read more...]
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Mexican street corn salad!!! The flavors of a cob of Mexican street corn, all in a bowl. August in Iowa means one thing: sweet corn season! Our sweet corn is THE BEST! So sweet, crunchy, and flavorful. Perfection on it's own. But, have you ever had Mexican street corn?! It's pretty much sweet corn on steroids! Sweet corn is so good, all you need is a little butter and salt, maybe some pepper. But, if you want to try an unusual spin on things, then try Mexican street … [Read more...]
Lemon Dill Salmon with Asparagus (One Pan)
As the weather gets nicer I want to spend less time in the kitchen cooking and more time outside. That's when a sheet pan meal comes into play, especially one that features fish, because fish cooks so dang fast! Lemon dill salmon with asparagus only takes 20 minutes to make, and only requires one pan!!! It can't get much easier then that! The other best part is that this is a complete meal. It provides a healthy protein with healthy fats, and a super healthy vegetable form the … [Read more...]
Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (Flourless)
OMG!!! I so want a bite of that cookie. Don't you?! I am so obsessed with these healthy chocolate oatmeal cookies!!! I could eat them multiple times a day, every day, and never get sick of them. They are soft, so chocolate-y and, fudgy, perfectly sweet, and studded with chocolate chips, and chewy oats. Even though they are a healthier cookie, they satisfy my sweet tooth and craving for baked goods like crazy. A few years ago I shared a recipe for banana peanut butter oatmeal snack … [Read more...]
Easy Jalapeno Sauce (For Dipping, or Drizzling)
Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!! 🥳 Today, I have for you a super easy Jalapeno sauce that can be used in so many different ways. I first tried this sauce last summer on our family vacation when my cousin made it. He said he had it at a Mexican, or Tex-Mex restaurant, in Texas, where he lives - of course, Texas has delicious Mexican food, so good! Anyways, when he was describing it to me, that all it is is jalapenos blended with avocado oil and lime juice.... I was skeptical. Then I tried it. It … [Read more...]
Vegan Cashew Queso (Super Creamy)
Who else goes crazy for Cinco de Mayo?!!? The excuse to eat endless amounts of Mexican inspired food. I am on board!!! Vegan queso! If you happen to be dairy free, or vegan, you are probably rejoicing right now. If you are not, then you may be wondering how the heck can queso, essentially a cheese dip, be vegan??? Four words: Cashews, and nutritional yeast! Stick with me here. The cashews provide the rich, saucy creamy texture. The nutritional yeast, provides the "cheesy" … [Read more...]
Healthier Mac and Cheese (Super Creamy)
Who else is ready for some healthier mac and cheese?!?! I mean, when are we not in the mood for noodles enrobed in a creamy cheesy sauce?! Let's be honest. And don't worry, when I say healthier mac and cheese, I don't mean mac and cheese that is lacking in cheesy flavor, or creamy goodness. I mean a healthier mac and cheese that actually tastes rich and super cheesy and creamy, with plump noodles. A mac and cheese that satisfies all of the those comfort food cravings. You can trust me, … [Read more...]
The Best Egg Drop Soup (15 Minutes)
Egg drop soup that comes together in only 15 minutes, has been saving this winter!!! We have been having wind chills as low as -30 degrees, Fahrenheit the past few weeks.🥶 Having a quick and easy soup recipe to make, when all we want is a warm hug in a bowl for a meal has been a life saver!!! 😊 The best part is I pretty much always have all the ingredients needed to make egg drop soup on hand. So, without planning, I can have a hot bowl of homemade soup ready to enjoy. Which, let's be … [Read more...]
No Bake Brownies with Chocolate Frosting
Hi friends, happy Valentine's week 💗. No matter how you are spending the holiday, I think we can all agree that a nice little chocolate treat is just the thing we need. When I start testing recipes for Valentine's day (usually in January), I am still burnt out from all the heavy Christmas desserts. I am not quite in the mood for baking again, yet, I want to share a luscious, chocolate-y treat to celebrate the day of love. Because to me, chocolate = love! Anyone else? These no bake … [Read more...]
Satisfying Instant Pot Lentil Soup
I know, I know - at the mention of lentil soup half of you are probably thinking "well this sounds boring". I promise you, it's not. Yes, it is possible to make a deliciously satisfying lentil soup that won't leave wishing you ate a bowl of beef chili instead. This lentil soup is packed with a variety of veggies for interesting texture, and flavor for the taste buds. It's also has loads of perfectly cooked lentils. Several cups of the veggies and lentils are blended up and stirred back … [Read more...]
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