Nothing is better than a bowl of pasta, especially after a long day. But pasta always has me feeling heavy. It doesn’t have to be that way though! This dish is perfect for when you want pasta but also want something light and fresh. The asparagus adds a nice crunch and a vibrant green color,Continue reading “Lemony Asparagus Linguine”
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Coconut Lime Chicken Bowls
I wanted something simple but flavorful and something to pretend I was not in rainy Washington State! I had a bunch of limes and coconut milk and decided to try marinating the chicken over night and then cooking the rice in the leftover marinade. It turned out better than I could have imagined! I alsoContinue reading “Coconut Lime Chicken Bowls”
Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce with Gnocchi
Looking for a warm, creamy dish that just happens to pack some serious vegetables? This sauce is made with butternut squash and will fool even the pickiest eaters – seriously it is that good! The squash has a slightly sweet flavor to it, so you won’t believe you are eating veggies. I have also managedContinue reading “Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce with Gnocchi”
6 Cheese Grilled Cheese
Grilled Cheese is probably one of the most well-known comfort foods around. This grilled cheese was created from the leftovers of a cheese board! I wanted a more ~upscale~ version of a childhood favorite! I remember eating grilled cheese and tomato soup with my mom during snow days and it being the best thing inContinue reading “6 Cheese Grilled Cheese”
Blistered Tomato Shrimp
Shrimp – so delicious, so easy, so versatile. This dish came to light because I had some shrimp I needed to use and some cherry tomatoes that were about to see better days. I didn’t really plan this dish, just kept finding items in the fridge to clean out and all of a sudden thisContinue reading “Blistered Tomato Shrimp”
Filet Mignon with Mushroom Sauce
Filet Mignon is my favorite cut of steak. It gets a bad wrap though for not being flavorful enough due to the lack of fat in the cut. While I might agree on some points, the filet is one of the most tender cuts and if prepared correctly can actually be very flavorful! This recipeContinue reading “Filet Mignon with Mushroom Sauce”
Miso Ramen Carbonara-ish
If you have never had fresh carbonara, I urge you to. It is one of my favorite pasta dishes to make from scratch, but it can be very time consuming. That is where this dish comes in – a dressed up, easier, asian fusion “carbonara.” It starts with easy ramen noodles that cook up inContinue reading “Miso Ramen Carbonara-ish”
Grilled Onion Sliders
Any food that is fun sized just tastes better, right? Burgers are delicious, but for some reason sliders just hit better! Maybe it is the fact that you can hold them with one hand? Or eat them in two bites? Or have more than 1 and not feel guilty? Whatever the reason, you can’t goContinue reading “Grilled Onion Sliders”
The Best Beef Stroganoff
This is a dish that reminds me of my childhood and my mother. This is a dish she would make for me and her mother would make for her. For me, this dish is like a hug or the ultimate comfort in food form. This recipe is decadent and delicious and was probably the onlyContinue reading “The Best Beef Stroganoff”
Mustard Pork Tenderloin
It has been years since I have had a pork tenderloin, but I saw them at the grocery store and thought it would be perfect for dinner! I love beef tenderloin, but it can get pricey quickly. Pork tenderloin is a great alternative if you’re not looking to spend a ton but still want aContinue reading “Mustard Pork Tenderloin”