We love traditional al pastor tacos (and really any tacos). They are challenging to make at home though. We’ve tried a few methods for making authentic-ish pork al pastor with mixed results. I decided to try this chicken version for a slightly healthier, easier weeknight meal. The marinade for these is the same marinade thatContinueContinue reading “Al Pastor Chicken Tacos”
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Asian Shrimp and Noodles
This dish is super simple to make, with a ton of flavor from the ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil. It is meant to be served cold or room temp, so it can sit for a bit at a pot luck or on your table. You can sub in chicken for theContinueContinue reading “Asian Shrimp and Noodles”
Tomato Pie
If I had to choose one southern dish that I especially love, it would be tomato pie. I had never eaten tomato pie before moving to North Carolina, and was a tiny little lunch place within walking distance of my house that served it when we first moved here. I was immediately hooked. What isContinueContinue reading “Tomato Pie”
Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
We have always loved shrimp, but we are especially addicted to these frozen shrimp from Wegmans. I can’t put my finger on exactly why they are so good, but they have great texture and flavor. I have been making extra shrimp dishes lately to use them. These shrimp tacos with mango salsa have that greatContinueContinue reading “Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa”
Pickled Eggs
I started making pickled eggs back when we first started keeping chickens, about 10 years ago. I am always looking for ways to use my wonderful chicken eggs and pickling them was fun and easy. Traditionally pickled eggs often use a bit of beet to give the bright pink color, and I sometimes do that,ContinueContinue reading “Pickled Eggs”
Grilled Thai Pork Tenderloin with Soba Noodle Salad
This grilled Thai pork tenderloin with soba noodle salad is one of my favorite meals we have had recently. I typically sous vide my pork tenderloin because it is a great method to ensure really tender, juicy pork. This grilled tenderloin was just as good though, and I will be making this often. One ofContinueContinue reading “Grilled Thai Pork Tenderloin with Soba Noodle Salad”
Crunchy Sesame Chicken Salad
Asian chicken salad is one of my favorite salad meals. This recipe was based on one I saw on Ambitious Kitchen. My favorite recipe uses peanut dressing, but I loved the sound of the sesame ginger dressing for this one and had to try it. As usual, I made a few modifications to my ownContinueContinue reading “Crunchy Sesame Chicken Salad”
Honey Mustard Chicken Wraps
We all loved these honey mustard chicken wraps and they were quick and easy for a weeknight meal. If you aren’t a fan of honey mustard, you could make these with ranch or Caesar mayo instead of honey mustard mayo and they’d be equally good. Bacon would be amazing in these as well. The combinationContinueContinue reading “Honey Mustard Chicken Wraps”
Suan La Fen (Hot and Sour Noodle Soup)
We love pretty much all Asian food, especially soups, and this Chinese hot and sour noodle soup doesn’t disappoint. There so so many flavor components to this dish, and they come together beautifully. I wish I had another bowl right now. 🙂 Traditionally, this soup is made by placing all the ingredients and seasonings intoContinueContinue reading “Suan La Fen (Hot and Sour Noodle Soup)”
Greek Turkey Meatballs with Couscous and Roasted Vegetables
If you like Mediterranean flavors, try these Greek turkey meatballs with roasted peppers, onions and lemon couscous. I topped them with yogurt sauce, feta, olives, chopped mint and chopped parsley for a really flavorful dinner. I used ground turkey breast for these, but you could also use ground turkey or ground chicken or even groundContinueContinue reading “Greek Turkey Meatballs with Couscous and Roasted Vegetables”