It’s crawfish season! Spring may just be my favorite season. It’s when winter starts to fade and my garden starts to bloom. It’s also the start of crawfish season which I couldn’t be more excited about. Last night, my husband and I went to our favorite seafood restaurant for dinner and I was delighted to hear that they had fresh boiled crawfish on the menu as a special. We ordered 1 pound as a starter and I immediately regretted not ordering more as an entrée. ..which is why we’re going back tonight.
Taco night has become increasingly popular when I have a group over for dinner and don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen while everyone is drinking tequila and having a good time. I’m able to make the majority of this meal earlier in the day so I can kick back and enjoy myself.
I get so many requests for an “easy” bone broth recipe. I’ve adapted this recipe by replacing my slow cooker with an Instant Pot. Learn how to make “instant” broth at home here.
Sometimes I need a meal in a hurry, or I want to incorporate veggies in a breakfast treat. Heck, I’ve even been known to make this as a late-night snack which is wear the inspiration really came from!
This juicy and very flavorful meat can be eaten as a main dish with a side of rice and beans or it can be shredded and made into carnitas for tacos.
Some call it salsa. This Mexican topping, or side, is made with fresh ingredients and never lasts more than two days in my kitchen. Eat it with tortilla chips or use as a topping for tacos or juevos rancheros.
This comforting zesty dish takes just 35 minutes but tastes as though it was cooked by a 5-star chef. If you want to wow guests give it a try.
Eggs. A wholesome breakfast item that you don't want to skimp on, especially the yolks! These babies are packed with essential amino acids, vitamins A, B, D and E, calcium, iron, phosphorus and zinc. Be sure to buy your eggs from a trusted free-range farm who stays away from the added stimulants, antibiotics and hormones that are an obvious threat to your health.
As you’ve probably discovered by now, I love international foods. My Greek recipe list has been limited to tzatziki sauce and lamb kabobs for far too long, so I decided to try something new.
Enter dolmas.. .
A dish that’s full of favor and protein.
Enjoy this as a soup or over a base of couscous. There’s no end to the variety of ways you can eat it.
Being that I’m half Cuban and spent most of my life eating the delicious delicacies the island has to offer, it’s about time that I post a dish from the enchanted country I’ve yet to lay eyes on. Platanos are a typical side dish served up either sweet or savory. This particular dish is made using the green plantain before it goes through the ripening process.
I’ll be honest, I don’t like most store-bought hummus.
They all seem to have the same underlying flavor that I can’t put my finger on. I almost want to say it’s vinegar, but that’s not in the typical recipes I’ve seen. This makes me wonder whether it could be an added preservative. So I started making it myself.
This one-wok-wonder takes just 15 minutes to make and is so damn delicious. It’s nothing like the boring, strictly soy stir-fries you’re used to. This one packs a punch with pungent and spicy garlic, ginger, paprika, sesame and cayenne. Get creative and enjoy it tonight!
Oh, and don’t miss the “why” behind using soba noodles over regular ones. They’re a powerhouse.
This two ingredient butternut squash soup is so simple, yet nutrient dense and delicious. I needed a quick and easy recipe to make use of some leftover bone broth and this here was the ticket. It’s damn good!
This recipe is elegant enough to be served at Sunday brunch or can be prepped as a grab-n-go breakfast for any day of the week. I typically make a batch when meal prepping and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. This allows me to have breakfast made so that I can spend the morning time on more important things.
Here’s a dish you can make on the go. Just be sure to prepare the green curry sauce beforehand. You can keep it in the freezer. This recipe is perfect for days that I don’t get enough healthy greens in my diet and need to pack them in.
Who doesn't like a little ethnic variety in the kitchen to spice things up? Perhaps some Indian flare with added benefits. Garam masala is a blended mix of 10-30 ground spices used in North Indian cuisine. It packs plenty of health promoting benefits and is known as a “warming” blend in the Ayurvedic sense as it aids in digestion and detox while preventing cancer and more. This chicken garam masala recipe will make your mouth water before biting into it.
One of the quickest and most delicious breakfast that can also be enjoyed as a lunch, this salmon bowl is one of my favorites to throw together after batch cooking. Check it out.
A fresh take on chicken salad, chicken larb (pronounced lawb) can be found on most Thai menus as an appetizer. What many people don't know is that it's the national dish of Laos and one of my favorites for summer.
Tzatziki Sauce, created by the Greeks, is one of my go-to sauces in the summer months as it packs a nutritious punch and there are so many uses for it. I use it as an accompaniment to salmon, chicken and all kinds of veggies. I've even been known to revive leftover quinoa, rice and farro, making them into a mediteranean salad.
Sometimes when, I'm really busy, an entire day will go by and it will dawn on me that I didn't get my fix of enough greens. Other times I just crave them. The following coconut green curry recipe was designed to be easily stored and readily available in times when I lacked my greens. One of the best parts of this veggie overload is that It can be eaten as a soup or a sauce.
Cucumbers, typically thought of as a vegetable, are actually a fruit. Most people think they have little value, other than to rid puffiness around the eyes, but this is far from the truth. Read on to learn more.
Have you ever questioned why everyone turns to chicken soup when they come down with a cold? I mean, that is what most people eat when they're feeling under the weather, right? Of course it is, and for good reason!
You're probably scratching your head after reading the title of this post wondering what the heck is a buttery brew? Buttery brew is simply the name I chose for the enriched coffee that serves as a meal for many mornings at my house. Similar in concept to Dave Asprey's Bulletproof Coffee, the Savage Butter Brew is designed as a safer more supportive way to get your morning caffeine fix. It also boosts energy by allowing for the breakdown of fats, or MCT (medium chain triglycerides), which are readily available to be converted as a fuel source. For more information on better ways to enjoy your coffee, please go to my Coffee Talk post to learn more.
Who doesn't like a nice fresh bowl of fish in the Summer months? I simply can't get enough. Poke is a classic Hawaiian dish that has been around for centuries. It traditionally consisted of raw fish, sea salt, seaweed, and roasted kukui nut. Initially served as a pupu, small plate, it has now gained popularity and is commonly eaten as a main course.
Salad seems to be a "go-to" item for people attempting to eat clean and healthy. The problem with salads is that you typically can't prepare them in advance due to wilting and the unfortunate sogginess that occurs when you add other items to wet lettuce. Fortunately, there is a salad that doesn't just withstand the preparation process but actually enhances in flavor and texture as it sits, for days... This massaged kale salad is very simple and nutrient dense.
What the pho?! The proper pronunciation of this popular Vietnamese soup is "fuh", not "foe".
I think pho has to be my ultimate favorite soup. I just came back from a month in Vietnam where I motorbiked the entire country and tasted pho from Saigon all the way to Hanoi. My favorite was found streetside not far outside Saigon en route to Mui Ne. The spices used in that one in particular had me licking up the very last drop, literally.
Who doesn't love a good salad that not only tempts the palate but also leaves you feeling satiated? This shrimp salad with grapefruit and avocado is the perfect mix of spicy zesty freshness. An added bonus is the use of turmeric to brighten, season and give nutritional benefits.
Bone Marrow is a favorite at high-end restaurants around the world. Usually served as a luxe starter dish with a side of toasted bread points. It can also be paired alongside a beautiful cut of beef transforming an ordinary meal into an elegant dish.
So, you’ve done a great job meal planning and food prepping for the week but you have scanty leftovers that you can’t quite make a full meal out of… What do you do? Get creative! Try making this collard green roll. It’s a quick and easy recipe that can be taken on the go.