I had some mangos that were ripe that I needed to use up, and that is what inspired me to make this Maple Chipotle Glazed Salmon with Mango Salsa. Oven-roasted salmon with a sticky sweet and spicy glaze. Serve over rice and top with a sweet delicious mango salsa adorned with fresh lime juice. A perfect, light, and healthy meal. Salmon is so good for you: Great source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Great source of Protein High in B Vitamins High in Potassium High in Selenium Mangos are one of my favorite fruits! I love them plain. They are great too served with lime juice and chili sprinkled over. Another…
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Best BBQ Pulled Pork Sammies
When my husband tried these tonight he declared that they were the Best BBQ Pulled Pork Sammies he had ever tasted! I had to agree that they were pretty darn good! The kids really enjoyed them too – you know they love it when they all come back for seconds! I love making pulled pork in the slow cooker. It’s great for tacos or pulled pork sandwiches and best of all it’s pretty much hands-off cooking for the majority of the day. I use pork shoulder when making pulled pork as it has enough fat in it to break down until pull-apart tender. The other great thing about pork shoulder…
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Mushroom Poblano Tacos
If you haven’t noticed, I love Mexican food. I could eat tacos for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and be very happy about it. These mushroom poblano tacos are one of my favorites! A great vegetarian dish too! I like to add a little bit of cream at the end of the cooking process to the mushrooms mixture and let it cook down a little, I think it compliments the mushrooms well. If you don’t have cream though, don’t fret, these would be good without it as well. We made Homemade Corn Tortillas and tomatillo salsa to go along with these. These are really simple to make and great with ice-cold Mango…
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Spicy Chipotle Shrimp
These Spicy Chipotle Shrimp are so good and come together so quickly! Perfect for a weeknight meal or just a quick and easy dinner anytime! You may have had this dish if you have visited Mexico before. It is a popular dish I’ve seen on my visits in restaurants. My husband and I have visited Mexico many times, and besides the beautiful weather, friendly people, and stunning ocean, our other favorite thing about Mexico is the food! Mexican food is one of my favorite cuisines to cook. Exploring some of the traditional foods and preparations has expanded my view on what an amazing cuisine Mexico it is – so many…
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Cacio e Pepe with Arugula
Pasta, Peppercorns, and Pecorino Romano. Those are the three main ingredients you will need to make this Cacio e Pepe with Arugula. I’ve added in some arugula as I think the peppery green compliments the dish perfectly, but if you don’t have arugula, this dish is great without it. This dish comes together quickly and is a really simple dish once you know a few techniques. What is Cacio e Pepe Cacio e Pepe is a pasta dish that originated in Rome. It means Pepper and Cheese. It is a simple but delicious dish when prepared correctly. Ingredients Matter When you make a simple dish like this Cacio e Pepe…
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Coconut Curry Shrimp Bowls
We are coming down to the bare scraps around here before I go for groceries. Therefore, the inspiration for these Coconut Curry Shrimp Bowls came from trying to figure out what to use what I had left. I’ve been trying to limit my trips to the grocery store, and the good thing about that is that I tend to use up everything we have with no waste. The other benefit of limited supplies – it allows you to be creative with the ingredients you have on hand. We had some shrimp in the freezer, a can of coconut milk and red cabbage. I’ve been slightly obsessed with red cabbage lately.…
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Cheesy Chickpeas with Tomato and Dill
Having a well-stocked pantry is wonderful when you need to improvise for a quick meal with just a few ingredients. I like to keep canned beans and canned tomatoes on hand and I use them both frequently. These Cheesy Chickpeas with Tomato and Dill use up canned tomatoes and canned chickpeas and make a satisfying and healthy quick supper. I was getting low on groceries today, and for some reason, I had an excess supply of canned chickpeas. I figured, I had better use some of them up, and there are only so many hummus recipes you can do. That was the inspiration for this dish. I added dill in…
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Sesame Noodle Bowls
These Sesame Noodle Bowls are great for when you really don’t feel like cooking. They pretty much take about as long to make as to cook your noodles, so super quick. I serve them cold (salad style), and you can pretty much layer in any veggies that you like in here. This dish is vegetarian and vegan friendly too, however, if you would like to add some protein in, feel free. I got the inspiration for this dish from another site Pinch of Yum Sesame Bowls This recipe is adapted to my taste. Anyone else getting sick of quarantine life? Although I’m trying to stay positive, I have to admit, it…
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Mozza Stuffed Meatballs in Marinara with Chimichurri
Meatballs – stuffed with Mozzarella – Yes Please! These Mozza Stuffed Meatballs in Marinara with Chimichurri are great as a meal themselves, or they would be great as an appetizer. The meatballs kind of remind me of Arancini, but instead of a rice version, a meat version. I baked the meatballs this time, for ease of cleanup and also I was afraid they would break a little and I wanted the oozy cheese to stay put inside until we cut into them. The Chimichurri, was an afterthought, as we had some leftover from brunch. It added a nice brightness and cut the richness – it is a great addition to…
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Fresh Pappardelle with Bolognese
This fresh pappardelle with bolognese is comfort food at it’s finest. Slow-cooked bolognese sauce pairs perfectly with the wide fresh pappardelle noodles. Some tips for a good Bolognese Sauce Use fattier ground beef – the sauce needs the fat for flavor here, and it will yield a much tastier result. Not all canned tomatoes are created equally – I like to use San Marzano, they have fewer seeds, a nice pulp and are superior to many other brands on the market. A little pricier, but worth the extra dollar. I buy them by the case as they are a little more affordable this way. You can find them at any…
