Advertisements Some times when I am making my menu for the week, I get an idea for a particular flavor profile in my head. Sometimes it is really specific (though not all the time) and that is exactly where this recipe came from. I really wanted to make roasted red peppers myself, but I didn’tContinue reading “Roasted Red Pepper Pesto”
Category Archives: Vegetables
Mediterranean Pork & Chickpeas
Advertisements If chickpeas are not on regular rotation at your home, you have been missing out. They have such a great nutty flavor but also they are mild enough to mesh will with other bold flavors. This one pot meal is packed with chickpeas, marinated artichokes, spinach, fennel seed, basil and pork. Mediterranean Pork &Continue reading “Mediterranean Pork & Chickpeas”
Quick Shrimp Ceviche
Advertisements If you are looking for a simple, flavorful and refreshing appetizer, lunch or snack – I have just the recipe for you! I call is a cheater dish – as you are getting the effect without the full efforts. This recipe for Quick Shrimp Ceviche lets you enjoy the delicious Peruvian flavors of CevicheContinue reading “Quick Shrimp Ceviche”
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Advertisements You all know how much I love salads as a side dish. They are so versatile and fun. Even if we just talk about Cucumber Salad, you have so much variety. You can have a Mediterranean spin with tomatoes, red onions and feta. You can go solo cucumber with a dill vinaigrette for somethingContinue reading “Spicy Cucumber Salad”
Philly Cheese Pasta #onepotmeal
Advertisements It’s no secret that I love a one pot meal, especially on a weeknight. I also love to make classic food combinations and flavor profiles into pasta and/or rice dishes. I was able to do both of these things with one recipe. I’m calling it Philly Cheese Pasta. And the only complaint I gotContinue reading “Philly Cheese Pasta #onepotmeal”
Grilled Salsa Verde
Advertisements I do not always go all in on the spicy factor – but this time I did. This is an all in spicy salsa – no joke. With the serrano peppers and jalapenos both incorporated you get all the heat. But it’s worth it! The flavor is out of this world good. By grillingContinue reading “Grilled Salsa Verde”
Sweet Bell Pepper Pilaf
Advertisements Rice pilaf is a classic side dish and a family favorite for us. It can be tweaked and changed to go with lots of different cuisines and flavor profiles. This time around I decided to add in some sweet bell peppers and it was such a win. The sweetness of the mini bell peppersContinue reading “Sweet Bell Pepper Pilaf”
Ranch Chicken Skewers
Advertisements Grilled chicken skewers are a favorite in our house. I think the kids mostly like it because it’s okay to eat with your hands. I like it because you make the veggies and meat all at once. This particular recipes is so super duper easy to – no marinating, no major prep other thanContinue reading “Ranch Chicken Skewers”
Peanut Chicken Salad
Advertisements Entree salads are always a hit at my house. I know a lot of people don’t think you can make a filling meal with a salad – but it’s absolutely possible. My latest creation is a Vietnamese inspired Peanut Chicken Salad. The chicken is marinated with lime and cilantro. And the dressing is burstingContinue reading “Peanut Chicken Salad”
Orange & Fennel Salsa
Advertisements If you have been around the blog for a while, you probably know I’m not a huge raw tomato fan. I just don’t like big chunks of tomato for some reason, but just as crazy – I love salsa so much! I try to play around with different options a lot. Love to haveContinue reading “Orange & Fennel Salsa”