Happy second day of 2017!!!! Let's celebrate with this Cauliflower Fried Rice with Shrimp, shall we? Here's the deal friends, I can't handle salads just yest because it's right after all of the yummy, heavy holiday foods. I need a transition period. I need to ease into the super healthy healing, veggie packed foods. First I eased into it with my Eggplant Green Curry with Chicken. Lots of veggies, with plenty of coconut milk for a little richness and brown rice noodles for carbs. with this … [Read more...]
Fish Tacos with Cucumber Mango Pico De Gallo and Cilantro Sauce
Why, hello there, would you like to join me for some Fish Tacos with Cucumber Mango Pico De Gallo and Cilantro Sauce? Do I even have to explain the goodness of these summertime fish tacos to you? I mean the name says it all. Besides, I don't know about you but I was hooked the moment I heard fish tacos! These fish tacos are everything! Those little corn tortillas are stuffed with tender, fluffy pan-seared cod with a layer of sweet, refreshing, spicy cucumber mango pico de gallo and everything … [Read more...]
Easy Greek Salmon Salad
Easy Greek Salmon Salad is loaded with plenty of Greek veggies, tossed with a super flavorful creamy salad dressing and topped with a hunk of pan seared salmon. Guys, I seriously can't get enough of this Easy Greek Salmon Salad! It might just be one of my favorite salad entrees I have made for Robust Recipes! What's not to love about it? Crunchy fresh greens topped with all the best Greek flavors: chickpeas, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onion, salty Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and of … [Read more...]
Dairy Free Salmon Chowder (GF)
I vow that this is the last soup I will make until fall. Okay, I can't exactly make that promise. But it is the last soup that I have planned for a while. Are you shocked? Me, too. As you know, I detest milk, but I love a good seafood chowder. Chowders generally contain some heavy cream; it's pretty much essential to a good chowder. So, I made it my personal challenge to make a dairy free chowder that tastes as good as the dairy version. Do you want to know the secret? Cashew milk. … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Salmon Melts
Hi, friends, these Sweet Potato Salmon Melts have become one of my new favorite meals! I owe Paul for this recipe. Picture it: Sunday evening, the fridge was empty. The pantry staples required more creativity than I was willing to nurture. Paul and I were both starving, we were contemplating walking to the Chinese restaurant down the street, almost out of options. Then Paul, who rarely has food ideas - except for frozen pizza - asked if we had any canned tuna on hand. Even better, we had … [Read more...]
Thai Sweet Potato Soup with Shrimp
Lately I have been into making some ethnic dishes. First, Butter Chicken, and now this Thai Sweet Potato Soup with Shrimp. In addition to these two exotic dishes, I have been into whipping up some curried soups and stir fries in my everyday cooking. Maybe it's that I am trying to summon the warm tropical weathers to our part of the cold world. Whatever the reason, Paul's not complaining, and neither am I. You guys, spring isn't too far off; I see the light at the end of the … [Read more...]
Crispy Tilapia with Mushy Peas (GF)
Hey friends, I know what you’re thinking: “Mushy peas? That sounds like baby food!” It may sound like baby food, but just trust me. It does not taste like it! This recipe is pretty special to Paul and me. Back when we were first dating I found out that Paul didn’t like fish. When someone tells me that they don’t like some kind of food I make it my personal mission to convince them otherwise. So, when I made Paul Crispy Tilapia with Mushy Peas, with some leftover pizza standing by just in … [Read more...]
Pan Seared Cod with Blistered Tomatoes
Do you remember in March how excited I was about planting our very first garden? With our first full summer living in our very first house with our own fairly large yard we could not wait to plant a little herb/veggie garden. Paul and I had visions of walking out our back door to pick fresh tomatoes and strawberries. Once spring arrived we began observing a spot in the yard where the sun would generously give our little garden plenty of light. We found the perfect spot. It had an area that was … [Read more...]
Baked Coconut Shrimp with Two Dipping Sauces (GF)
This past week I was on my family vacation, in South Carolina. Actually, as you are reading this, I am on my way home right now. By now I have officially enjoyed the lifestyle of a beach bum for a week. I will be rested up, hopefully I will have a nice tan (and not be burnt), and I will have had plenty of time to catch up on my summer reading list. Oh, and yes, of course I will have enjoyed visiting with my family. Especially the ones that I only see once or twice a year. Isn’t it a wonderful … [Read more...]
Caribbean Shrimp Pineapple Kabobs
Hey, friends, it’s officially the beginning of grilling season here in Iowa. Well, it is when we have a nice, sunny, 70 degree day. We are still having quite a few rainy, chilly days. Luckily I happened to plan this Caribbean shrimp pineapple kabobs recipe for a gorgeous, sunny day (actually it rained later in the day, but I found my rain-free window). Really, I can’t complain one bit about our rain; we are lucky enough to be enjoying really green leafy trees, flowers, and bright green grass. … [Read more...]
