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
I don’t think I’ve ever met a shrimp dish I didn’t like. This week at the store we wrapped up Cajun Fest and I felt like I needed to make something that really highlighted the huge Louisiana gulf shrimp that we were sent. These shrimp are so yummy. Any variety of fresh shrimp will do for … Louisiana Gulf Shrimp Jambalaya
Right when we thought it was getting warmer, here comes another dump of snow! Somewhat ironic that the very same day we started our tropical sale at work. I love any food that makes me feel like I’m on a vacation. To help the customers get a taste of paradise, I prepared a blackened tilapia … Blackened Tilapia Sandwich with Cilantro Lime Mayo and Fresh Mango Salsa
After days of heavy eating, I start to crave a lighter meal. The day after Christmas we decided to make fish tacos which has turned into one of our favorite meals (even my fiance’s grandparents loved it!). The filling ingredients are very versatile – you can use any firm fish that will stand up well … Fish Tacos with Spicy Mango Salsa
