After a long week of travel, today I was in need of a simple, fresh meal. Nothing screams summer like herb pesto. I decided to go non-traditional and add flat-leaf parsley (my favorite herb) and toasty pistachios (my favorite nut) to create one addictive sauce. This pesto is great for pasta, but would also work … Pistachio Parsley Pesto Pasta with Grilled Shrimp and Tomatoes
Spring means big, juicy strawberries. I love using them in sweet and savory dishes. It’s well known that they are a perfect match for basil and this chimichurri is no exception. While I normally make a traditional chimichurri with just parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, oil and crushed red pepper, I decided to add strawberries, … Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks with Strawberry-Basil Chimichurri
I enjoy anything coconut, but coconut shrimp are one of my absolute favorite appetizers. The nutty, toasted outer coating paired with the flavor of sweet shrimp is a perfect combo. I decided to make this dish quite a bit healthier by baking the shrimp instead of frying. It doesn’t get quite as crispy, but pretty … Coconut Shrimp Salad with Orange and Avocado
Right now I’m dreaming of being on the beach with the sea breeze blowing in my face. Unfortunately, I’m going to have to settle for the sauna at the gym for the moment…. But that doesn’t mean I can’t eat like it’s summer! I’m a huge fan of seafood, especially shrimp. Right now at work … Shrimp and Roasted Corn Chowder
February is heart health month! According to the American Heart Association, close to 80 million Americans are affected by some type of heart disease. A healthy and balanced diet needs to include good fats in order to nourish your brain, heart and cells. But how much is too much (or too little)? In an average … Salmon Burgers with Lemon Aioli and Red Cabbage Slaw
So many customers I talk to say they simply just don’t have the time to make healthy meals during the week. I can sympathize with them – when you get home from a long day the last thing you want to do is make a meal that will take hours. Baked salmon is one of … Mustard and Herb Crusted Salmon with Rainbow Kale
Right now we’re having our annual citrus sale at work and I just had to take advantage. The variety of fresh citrus fruits were so abundant today, I wasn’t sure where to start! I settled on making a recipe using tangelos. These super juicy fruits are a hybrid of tangerines and pumelos (which taste like … Sweet and Spicy Citrus Salmon
Raw sauces (such as pesto) are super simple and bring huge flavor to dishes. A few years ago, I developed a recipe using Romesco sauce and it became one of my absolute favorites. This classic Spanish sauce consists of garlic, roasted red pepper, bread, vinegar and roasted almonds. Note that it doesn’t contain any dairy, … Rigatoni with Romesco Sauce & Garlic Shrimp
This time of year, you may find yourself wandering around the produce department and noticing that there is a lot of citrus fruit. Shopping for seasonal produce is not only cheaper, but you’re guaranteed a fresher, more flavorful product. For example, I am normally not a huge fan of grapefruit, but the ones I bought … Fish Tacos with Spicy Grapefruit & Avocado Salsa
Today was one of those picture perfect days. 75 degrees and sunny = pure bliss. I rarely miss an opportunity to bust out the grill and make a quick, super flavorful meal. Tonight I put together a salmon dish that was sweet and spicy (my favorite combo) and paired it with a fresh salsa, quinoa … Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Fresh Mango Salsa
