The roasted beet and citrus salad is a delightful blend of earthiness and acidity, with a punch of homemade dressing, a crunch of roasted pistachios, and the richness of feta. It’s a perfect addition to weeknight meals, complementing dishes like orange-marinated pork chops. The recipe allows for variations, such as using golden beets or adjusting beet sizes for palatability. With the right energy and excitement, this salad is a joy to prepare and enjoy.
Tag: Weeknight Meals
Mango Avocado Salsa Salad w/Corn & Black Beans
Bring on different types of greens and combine that with a tropical summer feel (and maybe a light tropical cocktail), and you have yourself a salad that eats like a meal. Or omit the greens and add chips and queso for a new kind of nacho spread. Either way, this Mango Avocado Salsa w/corn &…
No Boil Shrimp Boil
As a Midwesterner with a taste for spice, I wanted to challenge myself with the flavors of southern gulf coast line. That’s when I discovered an amazing recipe for a no-boil shrimp boil with Cajun spices and cayenne pepper. Each time I make it, the excitement builds as I imagine the warmth of the Gulf Coast, the lively sounds of zydeco music, and the laughter-filled patio with perspiring cocktail glasses. The combination of Andouille sausage, seasoned shrimp, buttery potatoes, and fresh corn creates a symphony of flavors that I can’t resist. It’s a simple yet successful dish that fuels my passion for cooking and motivates me to recreate it all summer long.
Panzanella Salad
It is done – we have signed up for the 2023 CSA summer season! It will be the fourth year in a row and I am struggling to contain my excitement to start receiving weekly boxes of fresh, local produce. Followed quickly by spending time on my deck in the sunshine and brainstorming ways to…
Roasted Cauliflower Nachos
They say that necessity is the mother of invention. If I believe that to be true – then our necessity was needing to eat dinner and the invention began with wanting cauliflower and seeing a half full jar of queso sauce and the idea of cauliflower nachos was born. I fully know that I’m not…
Caprese Lamb Burger
For over a decade, the traditional caprese flavor combo has been a favorite in our household. It doesn’t matter if it’s the straight-up caprese salad or it’s baked counterpart on a margherita pizza, there is an unmistakably wonderful balance of fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and sliced tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled…
Seared Sirloin with Red Chimichuri
As the seasons turn to spring and summer (or in this year’s case, from winter direct to hot summer, then back to winter), I get excited for the thought of fresh herbs and grilled meats…and of course, something new. As Eric and I were talking the other day and listing out items for dinners for…
Leek and Potato Soup
I may say this every time I make soup, but here it is again… I’m not a huge soup person. I love the aroma that a delicate, layered broth sends throughout the home, but soup is still not my go- to in most circumstances. It is not the same for Eric – he loves soups…
Zucchini Noodles with Garlic Scape Pesto
2021 Summer Challenge Extended – Can I cook my way thru my C.S.A.? Oh yes – Challenge Accepted! If you don’t know what a CSA is – it is a great way to support local farms, pay up front for a season and get a box of produce once a week for 16 weeks. I…
Seared Cauliflower with Corn
It happens every spring/summer – Everything is Growing! Everything turns green! We plant our Herbs (and this year some veggies/greens, too)! It has been a nice spring, warm, wet and still a decent amount of sun. Now I was told quite a while ago, by a wise man with a green thumb (that would be…
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