In my opinion, stir fry recipes are some of the best weeknight meal recipes. Stir fry dishes tend to be really quick to make, and are generally pretty healthy. I am a total vegetable pusher in my household and I am always putting them in where I can 🙂 This recipe is made even easierContinueContinue reading “Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry”
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West African Peanut Stew
Just looking at this photo is making me want to eat this meal again. 🙂 West African peanut stew is a unique and delicious stew dish. It’s a beautiful balance of savory, nutty, slightly sweet, and spicy with a thick, silky texture. The peanut base makes it rich and hearty, while the tomatoes and spicesContinueContinue reading “West African Peanut Stew”
Aushak (Afghan Leek and Scallion Dumplings)
I am beyond excited to share this recipe for aushak – Afghan leek and scallion dumplings in tomato meat sauce with garlic mint yogurt. We used to live in California and my husband and I often ate at an Afghan restaurant near our town. This is literally the only thing I ever ordered there becauseContinueContinue reading “Aushak (Afghan Leek and Scallion Dumplings)”
Roast Chicken with Gravy
I love this meal of roast chicken with gravy because it is one of the cheapest and easiest dinners. Also it is so comforting and homey and satisfying. This one is super low effort. A whole chicken is very inexpensive and feeds 3-4 people if served with a side. The gravy is made from theContinueContinue reading “Roast Chicken with Gravy”
Lemongrass Chicken Herb Salad
Lemongrass chicken herb salad is a unique and interesting twist on your ordinary salad. This salad has an Asian undertone with its chicken poached in lemongrass, ginger and garlic and the lemongrass vinaigrette with fish sauce and lime juice, which reminded me of Vietnamese nuoc cham. This salad is packed with plenty of fresh herbs.ContinueContinue reading “Lemongrass Chicken Herb Salad”
Seared Shrimp in Roasted Poblano Avocado Salsa
Seared shrimp in roasted poblano avocado salsa is a light and mouthwateringly tasty dish. I served it as a main course with a salad, but it could easily be a lunch or appetizer too. The shrimp are lightly seasoned with garlic, chipotle chili and smoked paprika and seared in a very hot pan. Serve themContinueContinue reading “Seared Shrimp in Roasted Poblano Avocado Salsa”
Pan Fried Tofu with Garlic Sauce and Broccoli
Tofu is an amazingly versatile and healthy option to add into your meal rotation. My daughter and I both adore all forms of tofu so it is no struggle to eat it here. Since tofu comes in many forms and is neutral in flavor, there are so so many ways to use it. Use firmContinueContinue reading “Pan Fried Tofu with Garlic Sauce and Broccoli”
Easy Salisbury Steak Patties with Gravy
This easy Salisbury steak patties recipe is another recipe staple I have been making forever that is about 5-6 ingredients, almost no effort and you will keep day dreaming about it long after you finish eating. There is something SO addicting about this gravy. You can make this in a crock pot, which is mostlyContinueContinue reading “Easy Salisbury Steak Patties with Gravy”
Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)
While my older kids were home for the holidays, I tried making xiao long bao for the first time. These soup dumplings have traditional meat filling, along with a little soup inside each one. I was fully expecting this to be a disaster since I had never made these before, but they actually came outContinueContinue reading “Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)”
Cheesy Boursin Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Parmesan Orzo
Anyone else love Boursin cheese? If you haven’t had it, it is a semi soft cheese that comes in different flavors. You can spread it on crackers or use it in recipes like this Boursin Chicken. It comes in a few different flavors. I like the the garlic and herb one. This recipe combines groundContinueContinue reading “Cheesy Boursin Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Parmesan Orzo”