Happy March, friends!! Exciting things are happening! 1) Spring is on it's way...eventually. 2) St. Patrick's day is coming up!!! Are you as excited as I am?! If you've been following along on the blog for a while, you know that I studied abroad in Ireland during a semester of college. To say that I get excited for St. Patrick's day is an understatement. I am pretty obsessed anytime I have an excuse to talk about my time in Ireland!!!! Anyways, whenever I plan recipes for St. Patrick's day … [Read more...]
Shrimp Spring Roll Bowls with Tahini Sauce
Hello Spring!!! Hello favorite season of the year!!! Hello shrimp spring roll bowls!!!! Before we dive in let me clarify something. When I am talking about spring rolls, I am talking about those lovely little appetizers you can order at Asian restaurants that have various veggies, often times fresh mint leaves, and often times shrimp. They are made with clear rice paper so you can see everything you are eating. And there is usually a dipping sauce on the side. something sweet, salty, tangy, … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Miso Glazed Salmon with Broccoli (30 Minutes)
Say hello to your new favorite go to weeknight meal. 30 minutes. 1 pan. YES please! Say hello to your new effortless date night in. 30 minutes.1 pan to wash. Goes well with wine. YES again! GAH! I love when I land on a recipe that's easy and simple enough for busy weeknights, yet special enough for a good date night in! Because let's be honest, who wants to do a ton of dishes on either of those nights?! Oh, sheet pan miso glazed salmon you are amazing!!!! Here's the deal … [Read more...]
Healthy Smoked Salmon Sushi Bowls
Who else loves sushi?! We love sushi so much that we drive 30 minutes across town to the best sushi place we have found. Okay, we don't really know if it's actually the best but we never seem to want to venture away from it. I tried to make a vegetarian sushi once with my mom. We even used those bamboo sushi rolling mats that's supposed to make everything easier. Nope, not doing that again. It was a mess. Everything was falling apart. It stressed me out. Probably also the same reason I … [Read more...]
Easy Salmon Cream Cheese Ball (Gluten Free)
Hey Hey Hey!!!! Christmas is only few days away. Perfect timing for this super easy salmon cream cheese ball. It's great for an appetizer or to add to a cheese board. Best part? It only takes 15 minutes to make (minus several hours of chill time in the fridge)!!! 15 minutes of active effort for a Holiday appetizer?!? Yes, I know it's hard to believe but it's true! Sometimes last minute recipes are the best that way. And no one has to know how simple it really was! Because it certainly tastes … [Read more...]
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
As I write this post today it's cold and rainy and a hint of fall is in the air. I'm so not ready yet. I love fall but I always want to hold on to long, hot summer days until September 22nd tyvm!!!! Who else is with me?! It's still August, so I know there are some beautiful hot sunny days left before fall is truly upon us. Let's just pretend that it's one of those days right now, and maybe by Monday (when this post goes live) it will be a beautiful hot August day and we can enjoy this … [Read more...]
1 Pan Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Zucchini (30 Minutes)
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...]
10 Spring Recipes to Make Before it Gets Too Hot!
If you've been following the blog for a while you know that each summer I tell you my woes of how insanely hot our kitchen gets in the summer time. Our circa 1910 house doesn't have central air - yes we have window a/c units but the cold air never quite reaches my little cave of a kitchen. Point is that I pretty much never turn on my oven during June through August if I can help it. I'm guessing I'm not the only person who prefers to keep their oven off during that time. Anyone else have a sauna … [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...]
