I feel like fresh dill is sometimes overlooked at the grocery store, but it adds incredible flavor to marinades and sauces. I have made a variety of chicken salads and this one is definitely now one of my favorites! You can serve this chicken salad on bread or with crackers, but I like serving it … Dill Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
I’m a huge fan of shrimp and grits, and with a New Orleans trip right around the corner, I can’t wait to try all the comfort food down there. At a recent trip to Costco, I discovered these quick-cooking steel cut oats and I was intrigued. Normally steel cut oats take so long to cook … Garlic Shrimp and Sausage with Cheddar Oats
Winter weather normally means lots of soups and stews, but sometimes I just crave a big, crisp salad. This salad has a wonderful blend of flavors and textures. I especially love the edamame and feta, which add the perfect blend of sweet and salty. If you are packing this salad for lunch, I suggest leaving … Chopped Romaine Salad with Pepperoncini Vinaigrette
Josh and I recently took a food tour in Cozumel, Mexico and it was so fun to try some real Mexican food. We tried cactus quesadillas, this soup, pulled pork (cooked in banana leaves), grouper ceviche and whole fried lion fish. This soup stood out because it was so full of flavor and unlike any … Sopa de Lima (Mexican Lime Soup)
I love crab cakes as an appetizer, but adding them to a BLT adds a whole other level of flavor. The sweet crab combines perfectly with the salty bacon and the chipotle mayo (which is one of my favorite condiments to make) provides a wonderful spicy kick. Serve this meal with a leafy green salad … Crab Cake BLTs with Chipotle Lime Mayo
My veggie love continues this week with this amazing pasta dish (half of the veggies are hidden in the pesto!). The crispy chicken sausage adds a good dose of lean protein and amazing flavor, but if you want to keep this dish vegetarian, simply omit it or swap in some white beans or chickpeas. 1. … Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta with Roasted Italian Veggies
With healthy meal prep season in full swing, these stuffed peppers are the perfect prep ahead meal. They are so incredibly full of flavor and provide a number of different textures as well, leaving you full and satisfied. These peppers are basically a whole meal since they provide protein, veggies and grains, but a side … Greek Stuffed Peppers
This is a 15 minute meal that is pretty enough for entertaining. I’ve always been a fan of anything pickled, and this pickle aioli is one of my favorite sauces yet. It adds a perfect punch of flavor on top of the crispy, buttery salmon. Serve this with salad, baked fries or mashed potatoes. 1. … Cracker Crusted Salmon with Dill Pickle Aioli
By January, I feel like I’m constantly craving warmth. If I’m not working, I’m at home in my sweatpants, robe and slippers and hiding under warm blankets (time for a sunny vacation it seems…). In the mean time, warming foods like this yummy chicken soup are good for the soul. This recipe is a fun … Vegetable and Homemade Chicken Wonton Soup
I recently read that the vegan eating will be a popular trend in 2019. As most of you know, I’ve been creating vegan dishes for some time now, and I always encourage a plant-based meal at least once or twice a week. These tacos are so incredibly flavorful and filling. If you have any leftover … Roasted Brussels Sprout and Sweet Potato Tacos with Kale Chimichurri
