My Dad surprised me by nabbing the last great corn of the summer at our local farmers market. The temperatures had dropped as low as 40F the last couple of nights so I wasn’t up for grilling (weak, I know, but true). I was craving…
Carne Asada Tostadas with Peach Salsa
This recipe is just frickin’ perfection. Juicy, grilled steak mixed with sweet peach salsa is a combination that sets off fireworks. This is so easy to make as well! If you’re looking for the ideal recipe to celebrate a summer night or for a lip-smacking…
Beef and Broccoli in Oyster Sauce
This is mind-blowingly crispy, tender, and juicy steak with an irresistible sauce and the healthy green of your choice to round it out. If you haven’t fallen in love with oyster sauce yet, get prepared to do so. You’ll want to prep all your ingredients…
Mushroom Lettuce Cups
This is a ridiculously tasty and filling vegan meal. You’ve probably seen these lettuce cups before filled with either finely chopped chicken or ground meat. Here you still get that wonderful umami flavor but without the meat. Peanuts and peanut butter add some protein and…
Teriyaki Salmon with Baby Bok Choy
I could never get my husband really excited about salmon for dinner…until now. Typically my hubby prefers his fish in a taco doused with hot sauce, but this teriyaki sauce changed his mind. This sauce is very easy to make and stores for multiple meals,…
Pizza Hand Pies
Anyone who’s ever enjoyed a hot pocket, can get behind these pizza hand pies (basically every child or grown child anywhere)! By using pre-made empanada dough, you save yourself tons of time and cleanup. And warm a little extra marinara to make these babies extra…
Mini Chicken Pot Pies
There’s nothing like a creamy, flaky chicken pot pie for dinner. Now ditch the spoons and enjoy that same wondrous comfort in a hand pie! Best yet is you can you pre-made dough, rotisserie chicken and a blend of frozen peas and carrots to whip…
Baked Potato Soup
This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold Fall weeknight. It is also an ideal meal to repurpose leftover baked potatoes. I never bake potatoes without throwing a couple more into the oven. That way the same amount of time gives me twice…
Chili Lime Shrimp Bowl
This shrimp is so juicy and flavorful. You can serve the shrimp with fancy toothpicks to make an instant appetizer or serve as I do here over a fragrant bed of herb rice with a quick sautéd slaw to accompany it. So whether you’re…
Mole Chicken Tostadas
When you want something divinely tasty but a little different for dinner, these mole chicken tostadas fit the bill. They are perfect for Sunday game days and leftovers make an ideal packable lunch once repurposed as a rice bowl. That’s tasty and practical! Mole Chicken…