Here’s another fresh seafood and Thai recipe that combines some of our favorite flavors and foods- sweet chili sauce, coconut, and shrimp. In the summer, we love cooking with shrimp! It’s low in calories, quick to cook, and it’s incredibly versatile. While there are many steps to this recipe, you […]
Dinner
Shellfish Trio with Linguine
We’ve got the perfect summer meal and it’s for seafood lovers and pasta aficionados. Chock full of delicious clams, mussels, scallops, and fresh tomatoes, you’ll feel like you’re dining at the beach. This recipe is perfect for summer company as it serves a small crowd (8-10 people). The sauce is […]
Shrimp Thai Red Curry
Thai is definitely one of our all time favorite foods which we normally order out. We’ve tried making homemade curry in the past which hasn’t turned out so well – too spicy or just doesn’t taste like what you order from the restaurant. However, I think we’ve finally figured out […]
Mini-Series: 5 Healthy Salads Part 5 Avocado Salad with Lemon Glazed Shrimp
Our last post of this mini-series is an avocado salad with lemon glazed shrimp which sounds just as amazing as it tasted! Protein from the shrimp and beans, sweetness from the roasted corn and the vibrant fresh cilantro all contribute to the incredible flavors of this fresh salad. When chopping […]
Mini-Series: 5 Healthy Salads Part 4 Spinach/Chicken/Pear with Blackberry Vinaigrette
This week, we’re continuing with part 4 of our healthy salads series. This combination might be my favorite, though I’ve said that for all of the previous salads I’ve made so far! I think I love this one so much because of the dressing – a blackberry vinaigrette – tangy, […]
Mini-Series: 5 Healthy Salads Part 3 Spring Mix Salad with Hummus
As promised, part 3 of the mini-series installment of “5 Healthy Salads is here!” This one starts with a spring mix base and then lots of vegetables are piled on top. It’s finished with creamy hummus and sunflower seeds. You’ll get a little crunch from the cucumber, sweetness from the […]
Mini-Series: 5 Healthy Salads Part 2 Arugula and Apricot Salad
Presenting part 2 of the mini-series installment of “5 Healthy Salads!” We’ve paired together peppery arugula with sweet dried apricots to create a perfect balance. Both the tuna and walnuts add protein and the red onion gives it a little bite. I’m not sure where the idea came from for […]
Rustic Tomato Sauce with Bow Ties
This simplistic yet scrumptious sauce will have you scraping the bowl for the last drop! I used the last of the fresh tomatoes from the garden which lended to the incredibly sweet flavor of this sauce. You can of course substitute cherry tomatoes from the grocery store and you’ll get […]
Sweet and Spicy Grilled Ribs
It’s summertime and we’re still grilling! This recipe will please both sweet and spicy taste buds. Make the marinate the night before (or the morning of) and it will be all ready to grill off the next day (same day if you marinate the morning of). If you like your […]
Pop’s Honey Glazed Corned Beef
Prepare yourself for a 2 day cooking adventure! Trust me though, it is worth the wait. This particular recipe was a family secret. I say was because, well, now the whole world can read it! I was surprised when my grandfather (Pop) gave me permission to post his recipe here, but […]