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Sweet Potato Plantain Tacos

Sweet Potato Plantain Tacos

Taco Tuesday is here again and this week I’m riding the wave I started last week with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Plantains with Romesco Sauce. These Sweet Potato Plantain Tacos have the same two key ingredients, but diced smaller and roasted with garam masala, kosher …[read more]

Refrigerator Quick Pickled Red Onions

Refrigerator Quick Pickled Red Onions

TL/DR – Refrigerator Quick Pickled Red Onions. Why would you ever not have these in your fridge? They go with everything. Worth making some once a week to have on hand. – The quick pickled onion is something great to have on hand. There are …[read more]

Summer Squash Waffles

Summer Squash Waffles

Always eager to sneak vegetables into the diet of my picky eaters, I discovered that summer squash, also known as yellow squash, does quite well in waffles. With ricotta cheese for some extra protein and almond extract to brighten the flavor, these Summer Squash Waffles …[read more]

Citrus Basil Beet Salad

Citrus Basil Beet Salad

TL/DR – Citrus Basil Beet Salad. Beets are great to roast on a weekend and use in salads! This citrus basil vinaigrette is easy and compliments the beets wonderfully. Beets are really not a bother. In the time it takes to roast beets, so many …[read more]

Goat Cheese Chive Quiche Cups

Goat Cheese Chive Quiche Cups

TL/DR – Goat Cheese Chive Quiche Cups. A simple egg dish made in a muffin tin with just a few ingredients. Great alone or smashed inside an english muffin with mustard. – Quiche cups are a great way to enjoy breakfasts on the go all …[read more]

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Plantains with Romesco Sauce

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Plantains with Romesco Sauce

TL/DR – Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Plantains with Romesco Sauce. Served as an appetizer or a side, these flavors meld so well and are almost addicting. – Roasted sweet potatoes are delicious. Roast them up with some plantains and the result is a wonderful friendship. …[read more]

Breadless Romesco Sauce

Breadless Romesco Sauce

TL/DR – Breadless Romesco Sauce. A gluten-free version of an easy and very tasty sauce that goes with just about anything. If there is a sauce that is perhaps a bit underrated or that flies under the radar, it’s Romesco sauce. It’s made from roasted …[read more]

Easy Grilled Chicken Tenders

Easy Grilled Chicken Tenders

TL/ DR – Easy Grilled Chicken Tenders. This is a simple, quick go-to for any meal or meal prep. This recipe uses a simple marinade of buttermilk and pre-made chicken seasoning. – I use a gallon plastic zip seal bag, but I’m trying to get …[read more]

Magic Baked Salmon

Magic Baked Salmon

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]

Tabbouleh Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki

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]