Moqueca (pronounced mo-KEH-kah) is a Brazilian stew made with peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, lime coconut milk and herbs. It can be served with fish or shrimp. It reminded me a little of the thai curries made with coconut milk and it was very tasty. I used cod for the stew. You could use another whiteContinue reading “Moqueca (Brazilian Fish Stew)”
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Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos with Avocado Dip
All I can say about these crispy baked chicken tacos with avocado dipping sauce is…. YUUUUUMMMM. The chicken inside these has a ton of flavor and combined with red onion and Oaxaca cheese, it makes a perfect filling for crispy tacos. The chicken here is marinated in a mixture similar to carnitas marinade with aContinue reading “Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos with Avocado Dip”
Ribollita
Ribollita is a Tuscan soup made with a wine and tomato base, greens, beans, and veggies. It is thickened with bread (we added the bread cubes as we ate it) and served with parmesan cheese. We absolutely loved this recipe. My husband, who is a major BBQ/meat kinda guy actually asked if I’d make itContinue reading “Ribollita”
BBQ Chicken Skewers and Ranch Salad
This meal was a last little taste of summer before we move on to colder weather, although here in NC we often have fake fall followed by more warm weather so I probably could fit this one in again before it gets too cold 🙂 This is a really simple supper, but the bbq chicken/ranchContinue reading “BBQ Chicken Skewers and Ranch Salad”
Miso Soy Glazed Salmon with Shitake Risotto
This delicious recipe features risotto with a Japanese flare, topped with some miso soy glazed salmon. I love any and all risotto, and this Asian version is no exception. It is made just like any risotto, by stirring hot broth into the rice as it slowly cooks. The addition of shitake mushrooms, soy sauce andContinue reading “Miso Soy Glazed Salmon with Shitake Risotto”
Roasted Chicken and Peppers with Rice, Crispy Feta and Lemon Vinaigrette
This dish sounds simple and it is, but it has a few special touches that make it SO good. I’m still thinking about this meal days after I made it, and I want to make it again. It starts with seasoned chicken strips (I marinated overnight so they would have a lot of flavor) roastedContinue reading “Roasted Chicken and Peppers with Rice, Crispy Feta and Lemon Vinaigrette”
7 Layer Dip Burritos
This recipe is basically a bunch of 7 layer dip, wrapped up in a tortilla. Doesn’t that sound good? I loved these and they were pretty easy to make. This is a no meat recipe as is, but you could easily add some seasoned ground beef, chicken or shrimp to these. What is in 7Continue reading “7 Layer Dip Burritos”
Seared Scallops with Pesto Spaghetti and Blistered Tomatoes
Just looking at the picture of this dinner makes my mouth water and I’m going to have to make it again soon because it was soooo good. Scallops are one of the easiest seafood items to make. I love to cook them using my sous vide machine and then sear them in a super hotContinue reading “Seared Scallops with Pesto Spaghetti and Blistered Tomatoes”
Paprika Chicken with Olive Walnut Vinaigrette
These oven baked chicken seasoned chicken thighs are flavorful on their own, but topped with this unique vinaigrette they make a fantastic dinner. I served them with roasted potatoes and sautéed kale and we kind of ate the vinaigrette with all of it. The thighs are seasoned with smoked paprika, onion, garlic, coriander, thyme, lemon,Continue reading “Paprika Chicken with Olive Walnut Vinaigrette”
Honey Garlic Soy Roast Pork Lettuce Wraps
Garlic honey soy roast pork is a super simple recipe that takes one pot and cooks slowly in the oven and is packed with flavor. This recipe is really versatile. You can serve it as lettuce wraps as I did, or you can add it to noodles or rice with some vegetables. You need toContinue reading “Honey Garlic Soy Roast Pork Lettuce Wraps”