TL/DR – Magic Baked Salmon. An easy weeknight meal with kickin’ umami flavors. It’s magic. If you are like me, you nerd out on The Splendid Table Podcast. Since Covid 19 came into our lives, it has been my pleasure to tune into the many …[read more]

TL/DR – Tabbouleh Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki. Bulgur wheat, parsley, mint, lemon zest and shallot make plain ground turkey into a wonderfully flavored burger patty. Served with homemade tzatziki, this meal is a great way to liven up burger night. – Tabbouleh is one of …[read more]

TL/DR – Braised Chard Egg Rice Bowl. This is quick and easy and leaving out the eggs makes it vegan. Lots of  fiber, protein, flavor and texture!     Roasted chickpeas are easy and they can take on any flavor. One tip I’ve learned is …[read more]

TL/DR – Chicken Pizza with Spinach Pesto. A versatile basic pizza with added nutrition in a tasty, bright green spinach pesto. This pizza has garlic undertones that make a great base for any toppings. – I don’t know what percentage of the population dislikes pizza …[read more]

Naan pizzas are one of the most versatile things to make for an easy dinner. Olive Tapenade Naan Pizzas riff on a delicious appetizer with the addition of fresh oregano and garlic. I love fresh mozzarella and grape tomatoes on this version, but most any …[read more]

Crispy Fried Catfish is easier than one might imagine. I don’t fry a lot because of the steps and the sometimes permeating smells. I can handle washing a few extra dishes, but I really can’t stand leaving my house smelling like last night’s dinner. To …[read more]

TL/DR – Mushroom Swiss Burgers. A little high maintenance, but totally worth it. These are bomb. Plain burgers topped with mounds of thyme mushrooms and a Swiss/gruyere cheese sauce. Nothing wrong here. – As with other burger recipes found on this site, these Mushroom Swiss …[read more]

TL/DR – Turkey Meatballs on Zoodles with Parsley Pesto. Turkey meatballs are seared on three sides and then braised for ten minutes in order to keep them from drying out. They are lemony, garlicky and nutritious, nestled on top of some hot zoodles with a …[read more]

TL/DR – Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Crema. Make easy and flavorful marinade for shrimp and bell pepper. Marinate them together, grill them at the same time and whip up an easy cilantro crema. – To be perfectly honest, this recipe could be made with …[read more]

TL/DR – Slow Cooker Pork Egg Roll Bowls. Fresh ginger, fresh garlic, bagged slaw. This is an easy meal that tastes like take out. – I loved the pressure cooker version of Pork Egg Roll Bowls until I fell out of love with my pressure …[read more]