These Spinach and Chicken Hash Brown Patties are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. You can freeze the extras and nuke them for a quick breakfast or snack on the go! Hi there! Hope you all had a good week. Did you have to clean out all of the leftovers from this week’s festivities to make room in your fridge for grocery store …
Chipotle Chili Pepper Shrimp with a Limy Dipping Sauce
Chipotle chili pepper seasoned shrimp, oven roasted and served with limy dipping sauce, makes a scrumptious appetizer. Keep this easy 15-minute dish in your arsenal. I did not cook dinner on Tuesday, which meant it was a free-for-all night for the family. Everyone was free to make or reheat whatever they chose to eat. So, I had leftover beef stew and a hot dog for …
Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup
Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup is a fantastic combination and makes this soup substantial and comforting without being heavy. Options for making the broth from scratch or using store-bought are provided. Hello, dear readers! I am starting today’s blog post with a confession. What is that saying…never admit you made a mistake in the kitchen. Well, I am afraid that I will have to fess …
Harvest Guacamole
Add a touch of fall to your dip with this Harvest Guacamole. It has pecan, pumpkin seeds, and corn. Enjoy this taste of the season with tortilla chips. This is a perfect fall appetizer to keep up your sleeves. Sometimes when I come up with recipes, I go about it a little backwards. What do I mean? Well, there are occasions where the name of …
Swordfish with Blue Pesto
Swordfish with blue pesto? Yes, please! Pan-seared swordfish steak is served with blue cheese pesto. It’s a quick and easy meal that is healthy, delicious, and mouthful of flavor. I wanted to share a fish recipe with you this week, but I was also obsessed with the idea of using blue cheese pesto. Now, there are many people who believe that fish and cheese don’t …
Pickled Carrots and Daikon
Add flavor, crunch, and texture to any dish with Pickled Carrots and Daikon. This is a Vietnamese condiment that goes well with almost everything. I use it on bánh mì and many other Vietnamese dishes. Pickled carrots and daikon is a popular Vietnamese condiment that adds crunch, tanginess, and a punch of color to banh mi and many other dishes. It is fabulous with my …
Eggplant Caponata with Goat Cheese Wrap
Eggplant Caponata with Goat Cheese Wrap makes a perfect light vegetarian lunch. I recently went on extended weekend trip to New York City. It was a self-guided culinary tour of The Big Apple and I loved every bit of it. My husband, our two friends, and I grazed our way throughout the city. Needless to say, I have a few inspired recipe ideas and …
Quick and Easy Thyme Potatoes
Quick and easy thyme potatoes are buttery with a touch of lemon. It’s made in the microwave for a quick weeknight dinner or casual dining. These potatoes are easy, delicious, and a total cheat because the cooking is done entirely in the microwave. It is my go-to recipe in a pinch, and it goes well with anything. I have it for weeknight dinners as well …
Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp
Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp are marinated in an aromatic lemongrass rub. They are so simple but so good. Serve as an appetizer or a main course. I love lemongrass! It has a lemony-citrusy and, some say, gingery flavor. To me, it is wonderfully distinctive and pairs well with many types of meat—pork, chicken, beef, or seafood. In this post, I am using it as a marinade …