Happy back to school season!!! We currently don't have any students (or teachers) in our house but we live right across the street from a middle school. I am very aware when school is back in session because middle school kids are very LOUD!!! Since I work from home I hear them and see them every time they are outside. Also, they are messy. We have so much trash in our yard from kids walking home during the school year. PSA to middle school kids out there, please use a trash can, … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Pineapple Shrimp Fajitas with Avocado Crema
Who's ready for some sheet pan pineapple shrimp fajitas topped with dollops of avocado crema?!?! The shrimp + the pineapple + the avocado crema = a tropical vibe fajitas. It's snowing/sleeting here today after a few sunny 50 degree days...tease...I'm so on board these warm weather vibing fajitas! Alright March, let's do spring! I have a love for Mexican food, but ever since my time in San Antonio and Arizona where a lot of Tex Mex food our Midwest Mexican food kind of seems drab in comparison. … [Read more...]
Easy Salmon Cakes with Greek Yogurt Horseradish Dip
Easy salmon cakes with Greek yogurt horseradish dip is on the menu this week! AKA, the most delicious gluten free salmon cakes you'll ever eat! The outside of the salmon cakes gets a nice golden crust and then you bite into the center and it's creamy and delicate, the perfect salmon cake texture studded with sauteed veggies! Then you dip it in that tangy, spicy Greek yogurt horseradish dip that goes so perfectly with the salmon cakes. You will be licking up every last crumb and schemer of … [Read more...]
Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad with Chickpea Croutons and Shrimp
Are you ready for THE BEST Caesar salad of you LIFE?! Okay, maybe not the best ever, but it's my current obsession! Meet Brussels Sprouts Caesar salad!!! Here's what's in Brussels sprouts Caesar salad: Shredded Brussels sprouts as the base rather than lettuce - hearty and delicious Chickpea croutons - crispy, garlicky, salty goodness Creamy caesar salad dressing, HOMEMADE - healthier (no raw eggs), and rediculously delicious Sauteed shrimp - light, buttery, the perfect easy … [Read more...]
Super Easy Asian Marinade
Are you ready for a super easy Asian marinade to flavor all your your steaks, and fish and pork, and maybe chicken?! I say maybe chicken, because when I tested this recipe with chicken breasts the marinade charred onto the chicken because it needed to cook for so long. BUT I imagine that it would do great on chicken that is first cut into bite sized pieces, or pounded to be a thinner cut of meat...BTW I don't really love pounding chicken, or any meat for that matter, it's kind of scary and kind … [Read more...]
Rosemary Foil Salmon with Corn and Fennel
It's Friday, it's Friday it's FRIDAAAAAYYYYY!!!! The most wonderful day of the week!!! And the last day of our weeknight dinner series. Also it is the best day of the week because, just look at that gorgeous salmon! Rosemary foil salmon for a quick Friday night dinner that only takes 30 minutes to make and 1 pan? Throw in a glass of wine and I am totally in! Doesn't that just sound like the perfect Friday night date night in?! Or girl's night in, or guy's night in.... or … [Read more...]
Avocado Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
You know those moments when you are starving and hangry and NEED a quick and super easy lunch or even dinner? You go to the fridge only to discover that you are out of anything that's already made or that needs minimal prep?! And then you quickly run to the pantry hoping to find some kind of soup or prepared pantry staple that you can quickly heat up - you come up empty handed again. Except there is a can of tuna hidden behind the can of chickpeas and bags of tortilla chips. Hmmm, but you're all … [Read more...]
Salmon Tacos with Blueberry Almond Salsa
Hey hey hey! Are you ready for some salmon tacos?!?! Tender, flaky salmon topped with blueberry almond salsa and a little crumbled fresco cheese for that creaminess - this is fish taco perfection right here! I'm always amazed by how good something is when you simply throw it into a soft taco shell and it's even better when that something is fish with some fruity goodness. But blueberries and salmon?! Ummmm are you sure about this combo, Emily?! Absolutely and YES!!! Just trust me there is … [Read more...]
Loaded Caprese Salad with Shrimp
Caprese salad is a true beauty to behold. Fresh Mozzarella cheese with sliced tomatoes, all the basil leaves you can get your hands on and a little drizzle of olive oil. Perfect combo! Yes, I do love the flavors of that salad, BUT a lot of times when I eat it I want it to be more. I want a bunch of lettuce and some other veggies thrown on there. Can it be done without detracting from the amazing fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, and fresh tomato combo? I think so! And loaded caprese salad … [Read more...]
6 Ingredient Smoky Spice Rub
With summer practically here it's time for a good grill recipe, don't you agree? Okay it's not a grill recipe to be exact but this smoky spice rub recipe can be used on pretty much anything, chicken, fish, burgers, steak, pork, ribs (<- hold tight for Monday's post!), and even shrimp. It adds a big smoky, spicy, sweet flavor to anything you put it on. Best part is you can cook that meat up any way you like, pan sear, broil, roast, and of course GRILL it! You guys, I have a real problem. … [Read more...]
