Mussels are steamed with white wine, garlic, and leek and served with crispy oven fries in this Belgian bistro classic, moules frites. Ready in 30 minutes. Hello readers, No post last week since I have been so busy with wedding planning. Two weekends ago, my sister and my cousin took me on a very…
Dark Chocolate Pots de Crème (French Custard)
Dark chocolate dominates this thick, luscious French custard. Like many European deserts, it’s not overly sweet, so you really taste the intense dark chocolate flavor, not just sugar. It’s no secret I love chocolate. Exhibit A, these Chocolate Covered Strawberries. When we’d been dating for about a year, Jonathan said he’d eaten more chocolate…
Chicken Breast with Creamy Corn and Bacon
Pan-seared chicken breast is dressed up with creamy sweet corn with mascarpone cheese, parmesan cheese, and bacon. Sautéed kale goes well with the sweet and salty flavors in the sauce. Serve with garlic bread or pasta for a full meal. Hi folks, Boneless skinless chicken breast. Love it or hate it? While chicken breast…
Sesame Ahi Tuna Steaks
Sesame seeds make a perfect crust for tender ahi tuna steaks. Sear just long enough to get a nice crust on the fish. Serve with baby bok choy, rice, and dipping sauce to complete this sushi-inspired meal. As I mentioned in my last post, I can never say no to a good steak. And…
Steak Salad with Cherries and Blueberries
Sirloin steak strips are paired with sweet cherries and blueberries and served on a bed of salad greens. Pumpkin seeds add crunch, and a tangy honey vinaigrette ties the flavors together in this entrée salad. We are definitely steak fans here. If you haven’t already noticed, check out my recipe for Steak with Homemade…
Sautéed Calamari Corn Salad
Sautéed calamari with fresh sweet corn, bell pepper, and green onions is a 20-minute, one-skillet meal. Ditch the deep-fried batter and enjoy healthy, protein-rich calamari in this simple summer salad. You don’t see many recipes for calamari that isn’t fried or breaded and baked. While I’m not opposed to the standard deep-fried restaurant appetizer,…
Summer Vegetable Mac and Cheese (Stovetop)
Start with classic cheddar mac and cheese. Add summer vegetables like zucchini, corn, and tomatoes, and fresh basil. Finish with breadcrumbs toasted on the stove. No need to turn your oven on. It might not be known as the most sophisticated gourmet meal, but we do both love a good mac and cheese. During…
Crispy Gnocchi Skillet with Chicken Sausage
Gnocchi gets crispy when it’s pan-fried in olive oil. Chicken sausage, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes make crispy gnocchi pasta a full meal. One skillet, 25 minutes. With the hot and humid weather starting around this time of year, I definitely lose some of my motivation to cook. Who wants to be spending a lot…
Salmon BLTs with Herb Sauce
Salmon BLTs are the perfect summer sandwich. Crispy bacon, vine-ripened tomatoes, and a fresh and creamy herb sauce go great with salmon fillets. Clearly I’m in a bacon mood. While last week’s fried rice recipe featured bacon, today’s recipe is really more about the salmon. Bacon just adds an extra nice touch to these…
Bacon Mushroom Kale Fried Rice
Fried rice picks up a ton of flavor when the rice is fried in bacon fat. Eggs, kale, and umami-packed shiitake mushrooms complete this quick dish, which is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. When I shared my recipe for Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Fried Rice, I talked about how much we love rice….