Herbed Sweet and Spicy Glazed Wild Salmon Do you have one of those friends who’s just a force? Nothing slows them down, they operate on all cylinders, always on their game? That’s Pamela Salzman for me. She runs a successful food blog, teaches cooking classes, is dedicated to her social media following––not just through regular…
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Ground Beef Tacos
The Easiest Ground Beef Tacos Taco ’bout a weekly staple! We LOVE Mexican food and flavors around here, and typically have various taco nights on the regular. Almost every Tuesday I add a Mexican-inspired meal to my weekly meal plan, and these ground beef tacos are a hit with everyone in my family. Leftovers can…
White Chicken Chili
White Chicken Chili My family is full of chili aficionados. We don’t discriminate amongst turkey, beef, brisket, veggie or chicken chili. So while it’s still a little cool and crisp outside, get this white chicken chili on the stove. Full of green chilies, jalapeños and green bell pepper, it’s almost more “green chicken chili” than…
Coconut Red Curry Soup (Whole30)
Coconut Red Curry Soup Coconut red curry soup might be your new favorite weeknight dinner. Not only is it Whole30, dairy-free, and full of veggies, it’s also absolutely delicious. Red curry paste is such a powerful secret ingredient. This flavorful spice and aromatics mixture adds so much depth of flavor; warm tones from red chilies…
Weekly Meal Plan // December 8-13
A Week of Healthy Meals This is our last full school week before midterms and I want my kids to stick to a routine. That means dinners at home and me trying to get them to sleep at a decent time. This week I have a big private cooking class for a local legal firm,…
Instant Pot Chicken Tinga
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Tinga (Whole30, Keto and Paleo) Every once in a while, there’s a runaway recipe hit in my cooking classes. This Instant Pot Chicken Tinga was the star of the show recently. Full of flavor from dried chipotle chilies, it’s clean and healthy and Whole30 (if you don’t stuff it in a…
Veracruz-Style White Fish
Baked Veracruz-Style White Fish: Whole30, Gluten-Free and Keto When I see Veracruz-style fish on a restaurant menu, it’s time to put down the menu. It’s always a winner. Full of tangy and tart flavor from olives, capers and tomatoes, it’s one of my favorite fish entrees. Since it comes together in about 30 minutes flat,…
Grilled Chile-Lime Flank Steak
Grilled chile-lime flank steak is the ultimate feed-a-crowd meal. Marinate it with a Arbol chile and Mexican lime marinade and we’re talking about a delicious main dish, fajita fixing or chopped carne asada for tacos. With the 4th of July around the corner, I thought you might need this recipe in your back pocket. Marinate…
Tuna Poke Recipe
Simple Tuna Poke Bowls Summer cooking is all about low fuss and high reward. Actually, all cooking should rely on that ratio. Tuna poke, using sushi-grade fish, is the type of meal I’m talking about! Refreshing, flavorful, and finished without the use of a single pot or pan. Poke tuna is a ubiquitous Hawaiian convenience…
Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Easy Enchilada Casserole Grab a rotisserie chicken and a few staples that you may already have, and let’s make a super easy dinner. Enchilada casserole is a “Taco Tuesday” staple around here that’s just as good reheated for lunch the next day. Ingredient Tips I typically have Hatch red enchilada sauce in my pantry, but…