This recipe is so incredibly simple, yet delicious that I almost don’t know what to say about it. It is so good that you just HAVE to try it for yourself. The End. Just kidding! Salmon is by far my favorite type of fish, which is funny because I hated it when I was a kid. But as an adult salmon is at the top of my favorite foods list. Coconut is quite possibly also on the top of my favorite foods list. I love coconut milk, coconut water, coconut chips, shredded coconut; you name … [Read more...]
Vietnamese Pork Chops with Spicy Carrot Salad
When I was a kid I always found pork chops to be rather boring and bland. I mostly experienced them plain with a little barbecue sauce brushed on top or some cheese melted on top. Not bad in a quick pinch. But it gets old pretty fast. Let’s spice things up-literally-with our pork chops, shall we? Vietnamese Pork Chops with Spicy Carrot Salad is everything I had dreamed it would be. It is: Full of flavor Spicy Sweet Asian-esque Hearty yet light Tender Simple to make A few months ago … [Read more...]
Mushroom, Kale, and Goat Cheese Stuffed Acorn Squash
Nothing screams fall-time like squash. It begins to pop up everywhere in grocery stores, at farmer’s markets, at orchards. I become giddy when I see it at the store. My eyes get big, my mouth starts watering, and my stomach begins to growl. When I see it on sale I begin to load it into my cart with 2 of each variety. Sometimes I contemplate 3 of each. No Joke. When I was a kid I hated squash. I only remember having it once a year at Thanksgiving. It was orange, and mushy, … [Read more...]
Spicy Cilantro Pesto Quinoa Bowl with Soft Boiled Eggs
Who doesn’t love a nice runny egg yolk? They are a beautiful golden color with a luscious, rich, silky texture. I recently learned how to soft boil an egg to achieve the perfect runny yolk every single time. Soft boiling eggs is really quite simple. And, in my opinion, it’s easier than poaching an egg. It’s all about the timing with soft boiled eggs. 6 minutes exactly. Not one minute more or less. Your egg timer is your new best friend. Once I mastered making soft boiled eggs my mind … [Read more...]
Steak & Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions
Steak & spinach salad with goat cheese and caramelized onions is a healthy meal that is bursting with flavor! The spicy spinach is topped with perfectly juicy steak and the rich, sweet caramelized onions are to die for. When you add crunchy cashews, sweet and earthy shredded beet, and tangy goat cheese your taste buds will be in heaven! Oh, I almost forgot, the whole thing is drizzled with a homemade honey mustard dressing that couldn't be easier to make. The caramelized onions do take … [Read more...]
Quinoa & Black Bean Stuffed Poblano Peppers-Vegetarian and Gluten Free
Poblano peppers stuffed with quinoa and black beans are so simple to make and hunger-satisfying they will knock your socks off! Don’t worry; a poblano pepper is fairly mild in spice so it won’t actually knock your socks off. I removed the seeds and ribs, where the heat lives, but added the spice back in with red pepper flakes; I like it spicy! That way you can taste-test the filling and adjust the heat to your liking. These quinoa and black-bean-stuffed poblano peppers can be whipped up in no … [Read more...]
