Glazed Salmon with Spicy Broccoli is one of my new favorite ways to cook and serve fish. Salmon topped with a spicy, sweet, and slightly tangy glaze is a great match for the fresh broccoli. The adults who tried the broccoli all thought that it was every bit as delicious as the salmon. (We will be ignoring my boy’s reactions to broccoli – they just don’t understand what they are missing!) I loved all of these flavors...
Jalapeno Tuna Pasta Salad – yes, you read that right. This pasta salad is so dang good I made it two days in a row last week and doubled the recipe the second time I made it just to guarantee leftovers for my lunch. These flavors were the best impulse decision I’ve made in the kitchen in a while. I really liked this salad from the first bite, but my family went absolutely crazy over it! Tuna pasta salad is a popular favorite for a good...
This Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad is loaded with an abundance of Italian flavors from olives, tomatoes, tuna, and fresh parsley tossed in a tangy herb dressing. Topped with feta cheese this is a great dinner for a summer night. I love the convenience of pasta salad for make-ahead meals. The fresh Italian flavors in this salad make for a light dinner that I really crave. I recommend stirring this together in the morning so that you...
Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Stir Fry is a skillet full of sautéed shrimp tossed in a spicy barbecue sauce with sweet chunks of pineapple and red peppers. This quick and easy meal earns two thumbs up from my whole family every time I make it. My favorite part of this meal? This whole recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes. Start some rice cooking before you start the shrimp and you’ll have dinner on the table in no time at all....
This creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder is filled with carrots, onions, celery, garlic, wine, and a hint of bacon. Thyme and dill are added along with the smoked salmon to create a memorably rich and flavorful chowder. If you enjoy smoked salmon, you will love this chowder. Not a fan of seafood? I recommend trying this Baked Potato Soup for a creamy rich soup that is guaranteed to make everyone smile. Either one of these soups is a...
Elegant enough for a fancy occasion and fast enough to serve any night of the week, this recipe for Pan-Seared Scallops might become your new favorite way to eat seafood. Restaurant quality scallops are easier to make at home than you ever thought! Pan Seared Scallops Similar to an oyster or a clam but even more tender with a hint of sweet flavor, fresh scallops are irresistible when cooked the right way. Searing is by far my favorite way to...
Skillet Chicken With Miso and Mushrooms We’ve all been cooking at home a lot lately, and we don’t know about you but we’re looking forward to spending a little less time fussing with dinner this season. Quick and easy is the name of the game. Of course, skillet and sheet pan meals are just the thing when it comes to easy weeknight eats, and this recipe is no exception. It’s packed with tender chicken, big umami flavor and seasonal...
A traditional Moroccan dish of chicken pieces braised with spices, garlic, onion, olives, and preserved lemon. Cooked in a tagine. A few years ago, I purchased a tagine, an earthenware cooking and serving pot common in North Africa, with which to experiment. Have you ever tried cooking with a tagine? Or another type of clay pot? There's something special about cooking with clay. The heating is more even than what you would get in a regular...
Want a creamy, nutty butter that's also allergy-friendly? Sunflower seed butter is the answer. Use it in place of peanut butter in most recipes! Before we had our toddler son, I used to make a lot of homemade pantry staples. Yogurt? Check. Bread? Check. Nut butter? Check. These days, though, because time is tight, many of our homemade staples have been replaced with good store-bought versions. But I’m still making my nut and seed butter!...
Try this one-skillet pasta dinner with chicken sausage, cheese, and spinach! Takes only 30 minutes to make. Do you ever have those days when you feel very lazy about cooking dinner? I’ve been there! Before you pick up the phone to order takeout, let me show you one of my favorite quick and satisfying meals. It's a skillet pasta dinner and it only takes about 30 minutes to pull together. Lisa Lin This pasta with chicken sausage dish is my...
