Nothing says "special" like shrimp cocktail. I don't know what it is about it, it just looks fancy. Done well, it's the perfect simple, elegant appetizer. Not to mention it's pretty healthy! It takes minimal prep, could be done ahead, and is definitely a crowd pleaser. Don't forget to pin it for later! Whether you're hosting a New Year's Eve bash, Easter dinner, a summer pool party, Thanksgiving, Christmas, a birthday party, or any other … [Read more...]
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Thanksgiving Menu – Recipe Roundup!
Soooo as I mentioned in my last post, I wasn't able to share with you Thanksgiving recipes (besides BreakingFall, the best cocktail ever) before the holiday. Working a new full-time job and moving on top of trying to have a life and take some time for myself won over stressing out. So alas, this will turn into a Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup... a recap of this year's menu, and the best Thanksgiving Menu Plan for years to come!! I'm … [Read more...]
Sous Vide Salmon with Lemon Miso Sauce
Let this be the first of many sous vide recipes. Have you heard of this thing?? It makes you look like a pro chef! First off, I'm guessing most of you reading this don't own a sous vide cooking appliance. Don't worry. You're normal. I didn't even know what it was until Santa brought it for Christmas last year! Let's make sure you know that you totally should still make this Lemon Miso sauce and put it over salmon -- I mean, hello, … [Read more...]
Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup with Salmon
I. Love. Thai. Food. So much so, that if ever we have Thai for dinner, you can bet your bottom that in the morning for breakfast you'll find me chowing down on some curry and rice or pad thai. #confession. I make a mean Thai Red Chicken Curry that rivals takeout, but I've yet to really start honing in on learning to make dang good pad thai. It's on my list. In the mean time, I enjoy cooking with Thai flavors even if I'm not making a … [Read more...]
Intern Quinoa Salad with Pan Seared Salmon and Balsamic Greens
Prepare yourself. Might be one of my most fav food pics I've taken! If that pic doesn't make you want to eat this you might be blind. What you see above isn't even the completed dish, but it certainly could be a meal on its own! (All that's missing from the recipe is the salmon on top.) If you're fan of plant-based/vegan food, eat your heart out! (Just sub your favorite liquid sweetener in for the 1 teaspoon honey that's in the balsamic … [Read more...]
Arugula Lime Pesto with Walnuts & Jalapeño
This is a totally versatile and non-traditional take on pesto. In this version arugula and walnuts replace traditional basil and pine nuts, while lime and jalapeño add a south-western flair. I really like cooking with pestos because they add so much flavor! If you ever think paleo food is boring, get into pesto. This one only has 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/3 cup of walnuts so its quite low in calories compared to traditional pestos … [Read more...]
Garlic Mustard Roasted Salmon
This is up there as one of my favorite salmon recipes of all time. I like that I usually have all of the ingredients on hand, it's super easy, it doesn't make a big mess, and it has amazing flavors. It's only a four-ingredient marinade, but the flavors together just plain work. … [Read more...]
Asian Shrimp & Noodles with Tahini Sauce
I feel I've opened up a whole new world of true paleo "pasta". I'm talking about the sea vegetable, kelp noodles. I was quite wary, but the noodles really were totally neutral in flavor. It did NOT taste like I was eating a "sea vegetable". So I'm documenting my first experience cooking with kelp noodles as a success. While I am a fan of spaghetti squash, the kelp is more noodle-like. You can take your fork and twirl it... just like pasta. … [Read more...]
Quick Blackened Cod
Blackening proteins is a great way to add flavor in a quick, easy way. Mix up a batch of Blackened Seasoning Blend, keep it in the pantry, and pull it out for a quick, flavorful meal. I usually … [Read more...]
Romaine Salad with Smoked Salmon
Looking for a light lunch after the Thanksgiving holiday? How about a crisp salad inspired by traditional ingredients paired with smoked salmon. Romaine adds a satisfying crunch to contrast the silky salmon. Quick, easy, and light yet satisfying. … [Read more...]
Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
My husband and I got a gift card to Costco. Well, actually, for his birthday his parents gave him a gift card to shop at Costco. So if by that you mean we got a gift card to Costco, then yeah. Only food people would want a gift like that. "What would you like for your birthday?" … [Read more...]
Lime Basil Shrimp with Spinach and Bell Pepper
A few years ago I was in a doctor’s office somewhere flipping through a magazine. Always looking for cooking inspiration, I stumbled across this recipe. It originally called for tofu as the protein, soy sauce, and was topped with peanuts. At the time, I ate all those things and made it just that way. Pre-iPhone I learned a great trick from my mom: see a recipe you like? Rip the page right out and discreetly stick in in your purse. Thankfully … [Read more...]
Summertime Shrimp
There's nothing better in the summer than food that's both light and bursting with fresh flavor. This recipe does not disappoint. Being a big food and food-tv fan, I've seen every season of Top Chef known to man. … [Read more...]