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    Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta

    December 30, 2021 by Lindsay 9 Comments

    A 10-ingredient pasta dinner that is done in about 30 minutes! This DELICIOUS creamy bacon pasta is so simple to make and has delicious seared mushrooms in a creamy bacon-laced tomato sauce. Delicious for a weeknight, weekend entertaining, or an easy holiday meal! I like this with an easy green salad and focaccia for dipping in extra sauce.

    close up top view bacon spaghetti.

    You know how bacon is good on, like, everything?

    It's true. Adding even just a little salty, crispy bacon to spaghetti with mushrooms is juuuuust the little nudge into winter dinners we need to get us through the next few cold weeks (or months depending on where you live!)

    I love this spaghetti, and I make it all the time. It's a really simple base of seared bacon bits (buy the thick cut kind if you can!), mushrooms browned in the bacon fat (hello), and a creamy tomato sauce that comes together really quickly. The sauce itself is done in just about the time it takes to boil water for pasta, giving us a 30-45 minutes to dinnertime situation.

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    Chocolate Chess Pie

    December 21, 2021 by Lindsay 8 Comments

    Delicious, super easy creamy chocolate chess pie in under an hour! This recipe has just 7 ingredients and is so simple to make with the help of a storebought crust! PS, if you have extra evaporated milk, it can be used in slow cooker butter chicken or other creamy savory recipes!

    chocolate chess pie slice on white plate with fork.

    Tis the season to make a pie so delicious you may or may not consume 2 pieces in twelve hours just to be sure it was that good. 

    It was, promise. 

    Ok so this pie. Vague origin story. I actually didn't know what a chocolate chess pie WAS, but this local grocery/bakery that we frequent makes them around the holidays and they always looked really enticing in pretty bakery boxes. Then I ended up with a few extra pie crusts after Thanksgiving (my apple pies didn't require a top crust because I didn't have as many apples as I thought, long story), and I knew I needed a new Christmas pie. Enter: Chocolate Chess. 

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    Jalapeno Corn Dip

    December 9, 2021 by Lindsay 19 Comments

    Delicious, easy corn dip with cream cheese and jalapenos with just 7 ingredients. Vegetarian, gluten free, and PERFECT for any party or appetizer need! I serve this with Fritos scoops because FRITOS SCOOPS, but it's also really delicious scooped onto tortilla chips or no-knead bread if you're feeling fancy.

    oval baking diwh with cheesy corn dip topped with pickled jalapenos.

    ...with only 7 ingredients!  A few basic things, mix, bake, scoop into your open trap.

    This corn dip is one of those creamy, super simple classic hot dips that is so perfect for almost any occasion.

    I've made this twice in the past 2 weeks, for different crowds, and both times it's been met with massive acclaim and very few leftovers, which is my main measure for success. It's a little sweet, a little spicy, a lot creamy, and the easiest of all the easy dips.

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    Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic

    December 1, 2021 by Lindsay 8 Comments

    Creamy, luscious 5-ingredient Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes! These come together in under an hour, but the roasted garlic can be made in advance for even more hurried nights. These are very delicious with a cast iron skillet steak and some 5 Minute Asparagus, just saying.

    bowl of mashed potatoes with butter swirl on blue napkin surrounded by Thanksgiving foods.

    Oh, hello 5 ingredient steakhouse-worthy side dish that is the absolute love of my life.

    It's the best ever mashed potatoes (with skins!), it's roasted garlic, it's buttery, creamy, comforting goodness.

    There are a gazillion ways to make mashed potatoes, and IMO almost all of them are great. I love a super silky mashed potato (why does it remind of me of kind of a janky cruise?), but I also love a little bit of texture from potato skin and potato chunks.

    Mashed potatoes are wonderful because gluten free potato recipes are easy to come by and almost universally adored, which means that lots of eaters can enjoy mashed potatoes. Also they're just supremely yummy, so there's that.

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    Vidalia Onion Casserole

    November 15, 2021 by Lindsay 19 Comments

    Make onions the STAR of the show with this classic Southern sweet onion casserole! This version uses sweet onions, has 9 ingredients, and can be made in advance for a yummy weeknight side dish with grilled chicken or as part of a Thanksgiving or Easter dinner. Bonus points for this being a Ritz Cracker topped casserole! (aka the best kind)

    close up of ritz cracker topping on onion casserole.

    Onion casserole. Heard of it? Had it? It's new-ish to me; my MIL brought us a version she made earlier this summer with just "I'm bringing onion casserole" and I just immediately knew I had found my new favorite veggie side dish.

    I love a casserole, as we well know. I also really like onions, and sweet onions + cheesy stuff + Ritz cracker topping? Count.Me.In.

    (By the way, two casseroles in one dinner is NEVER a bad thing; a squash casserole is another great Ritz-topped side dish that we love!)

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    BEST Cheesy Asparagus Casserole

    November 1, 2021 by Lindsay 77 Comments

    Super easy asparagus casserole that comes together in just a few steps. This is perfect for Thanksgiving, Easter, or any dinner! Tender asparagus gets a sharp cheddar cream sauce treatment with crispy, crunchy Ritz crackers for topping. I love this as a side dish to weeknight cast iron NY strip steak or a fancier meal such as prime rib roast - one of my favorite Christmas dinner recipes!

    close up top view of old fashioned asparagus casserole topped with Ritz crackers.

    When it comes to Thanksgiving, there's a balance of "we always have that," and "let's try something new," you know?

    This is the BEST asparagus casserole ever, but I'd also venture that it's the best Thanksgiving side dish ever. It's the perfect line between "super classic" and "a little updated," and let's just take a moment to bow to the Casserole Gods of Thanksgiving. They love us, and we love them.

    So. Easy asparagus casserole! The fancy feeling of a veg that isn't green beans with the comfort of cheese and Ritz cracker topping. 

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    Crock Pot Stuffing with Sausage and Apples

    October 20, 2021 by Lindsay 11 Comments

    One of the most delicious versions of classic Thanksgiving stuffing made in a slow cooker! Just 10 delicious ingredients cooked for a few hours while you make the rest of your Thanksgiving dinner. This is a great dish to prep in advance and take to a friendsgiving, too!

    top view of slow cooker sausage stuffing with apples and celery.

    We've definitely talked about this before, but where do we fall on turkey vs sides at Thanksgiving? I am Team Side Dishes all the way - I like turkey OK, but honestly side dishes are my favorite thing about Thanksgiving, hands down.

    I've worked on stuffing recipes for years, and I think for me the key is a good ratio of crusty bread to buttery drizzle - no mushy bread, no mealy texture, actual delicious, buttery bread cubes with flavorful ingredients mixed in.

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    Smoked Turkey Breast (Without Brine)

    October 14, 2021 by Lindsay 18 Comments

    Delicious, easy whole smoked turkey breast with just a few simple steps! This is a smoked turkey WITH NO BRINE for no mess or extra planning. A turkey dry rub for smoking and a few hours in the smoker produce the most delicious, juicy turkey breast ever! I particularly love this with a squash casserole with Ritz cracker topping, aka heaven.

    plate of sliced smoked turkey with rosemary garnish on navy blue napkin.

    One thing about turkey: people either love it or "meh" it and really love sides. I fall on the "sides are preferable" side (lol) of things generally, unless the turkey is really freaking good.

    And let me say this: smoked turkey is really freaking good.

    (although, if you don't have a smoker, I have a roasted turkey breast and foolproof whole roast turkey that are also really, really good!)

    I LOVE smoking turkeys for Thanksgiving or Christmas. The benefits are endless: the oven is free for side dishes to bake, and the low + slow way the smoker works means that the turkey stays super flavorful and juicy.

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    Vegan Marinated Mushrooms

    September 30, 2021 by Lindsay 7 Comments

    One of our favorite vegan mushrooms, these vegan marinated mushrooms are SO YUMMY and the perfect vegan appetizer to add to a party spread! They have just a few pantry ingredients and are done in 30 minutes, but last for weeks in the fridge!

    hand holding a marinated mushroom on a toothpick over open jar of mushrooms.

    I. Love. Mushrooms. Like, a lot a lot.

    These mushrooms in particular will always and forever remind me of Christmas, even though my family never had them. I think this is a total throwback recipe, 80's or 90's or something - did you eat these as a kid? My next door neighbors in Japan made these for almost every holiday, and I LOVED them. I think they used Italian dressing and canned mushrooms, no shame in that game, and the chewy mushroom in the tangy vinaigrette was just my favorite thing ever. 

    I'm all about anything tangy or pickled, and I think these are such a great addition to a holiday party. They're so light and bright and a perfect complement to the heavier dishes that we have this time of year. I like having them as part of an appetizer spread with some pimento cheese or buffalo chicken dip; they're vegan and gluten free so everyone can enjoy them.

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    Whole30 Beef Stew

    September 27, 2021 by Lindsay 8 Comments

    This easy beef stew is whole30 compliant, gluten free, and DELICIOUS. One of the most delicious beef recipes for dinner, make a big batch of this and serve it all week for a delicious meal prep dinner! If you AREN'T avoiding gluten, a batch of no-knead Dutch oven bread should be in the plans as well!

    white bowl with beef stew, potatoes, and carrots in front of a yellow dutch oven.

    OK, here's your plan for the next snow day, sick day, chilly day, comfort-needing day:

    This beef stew works with all of those situations and then some, why don't we have more beef stew on Christmas Eve? For Halloween dinner right before or right after trick-or-treating? I adore it; the simplicity of the flavors with the "well, yeah, I simmered it for awhile" satisfaction that makes it feel slightly fancy but totally unpretentious. 

    The method is simple: sear a bunch of beef chunks until they're really crispy on the outside. Toss some veggies in those drippings, then everything goes back into the pot together with tomato paste, garlic, spices. Broth makes it soupy, then it simmers covered for a bit, then uncovered to finish the dish and thicken the sauce.

    The potato here breaks down a bit to thicken the sauce (so we don't need flour), and the end result is just SO delicious. I adore super soft cooked veggies in dishes like this, soaked in the broth mixture and just YES. Someone please make this for me asap, I think I feel a sore throat coming on (not really just want food brought to me). 

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    Tzatziki Sauce

    September 13, 2021 by Lindsay 16 Comments

    This easy homemade tzatziki sauce has just 6 ingredients and can be made in half an hour or less. It's a delicious condiment for crispy chicken cutlets or served as a ranch dressing alternative for dipping veggies! I love having a batch of this in the fridge for parties or quick snacks (or to go nuts with a Mediterranean charcuterie board!).

    side view of greek yogurt tzatziki sauce with pita on the side and fresh mint leaves.

    Tzatziki sauce is delicious and amazing and versatile. Tzatziki is a traditional Greek/Turkish condiment, and this version uses Greek yogurt as the base. I've had variations with sour cream and even feta cheese, but this is my favorite way to eat it.

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    Five for Friday

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    Vegan Potato Salad

    July 27, 2021 by Lindsay 8 Comments

    This vegan potato salad with no mayo is a super easy summer side dish that comes together with just a few ingredients! It tastes just like salt and vinegar potato chips, has tons of fresh herbs, and can be served warm or at room temp. I love it with cast iron skillet salmon for a delicious weeknight dinner, or as a summer potluck side dish offering.

    bowl of vegan potato salad

    Hello, hello flavors of middle school chip dreams wrapped up in some adult ingredients.

    LOOK!  It's a no mayo potato salad!

    Listen, I love super fatty, carby side dishes in the summer.  Seriously.  A lot. BUT, I'm also into dishes that can feed a variety of dishes and are light enough that we can Eat All The Things and not feel uncomfortably full.

    Like this vegan potato salad! This is one of those side dishes that goes with ANYTHING all summer, and the flavor combo is riiiight in the middle of salt and vinegar and sour cream and onion potato chips, aka heaven.

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    Five for Friday

    July 16, 2021 by Lindsay Leave a Comment

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    Corn Risotto with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes

    July 14, 2021 by Lindsay 1 Comment

    Super easy corn risotto recipe that is perfect for using up summer produce! This version features roasted cherry tomatoes that get a little charred, a lot sweet, and are the perfect topping. This is a vegetarian and gluten free main dish or side option. Pair it with some cast iron skillet salmon for a yummy gluten free pescatarian dinner.

    bowl of corn risotto topped with tomatoes on blue napkin

    Because everything should have corn and tomatoes in it right now, you know? It's true. 

    Where we are, produce is so perfect this time of year, zucchini and squash and herbs and corn just everywhere. This corn risotto cozy from the creamy rice and fresh with corn and tomatoes that are amazing right now.

    I love this recipe for summer, but it's for sure delicious year round with frozen corn and storebought cherry tomatoes. It's also really nice for late summer when the produce is still there but the temperatures mercifully dip a little bit.

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    Five for Friday

    July 2, 2021 by Lindsay Leave a Comment

    buttermilk fried chicken on wire cooling rack
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    What to Cook for the Fourth of July

    June 30, 2021 by Lindsay 1 Comment

    20 perfect recipes for your 4th of July potluck! Make one, make a few, prepared to be the "omg can I have the leftovers" guest of the weekend.

    bowl of pasta salad with veggies and wooden spoon

    It's my favorite type of week - holiday weeks including a long weekend, that is. I'm cooking so many yummy things this week, and love menu planning for days off where the "plan" is to eat, drink, and hang out with people we love.

    To get ready, here's a great big list of my favorite 4th of July cookout recipes! I want them all, and here are some of our favorites for this week and all summer long.

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    Spicy Grilled Firecracker Shrimp

    June 29, 2021 by Lindsay 15 Comments

    Spicy grilled shrimp at its finest with TWO kinds of hot sauce! Just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes are all you need for this spicy, buttery take on firecracker shrimp.

    cooked grilled shrimp on grill pan with lemon slices

    Hello and welcome to our favorite 15 minute appetizer! When we're having grilling parties I'm always into a little snack right at the beginning - something delicious that can be thrown on the grill or in the oven while we wait for the main event, you know?

    Fake-out focaccia is an example of this.

    Now, don't confuse this Firecracker Shrimp with the dish by the same name from Panda Express. This is not that, although I'm sure that's delicious too. I've called this spicy grilled shrimp Firecracker Shrimp for YEARS, mainly because it is a very fun summery nibble to add to a grilling party at one of the American summer holidays. Hence, Firecracker Shrimp.

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    Five for Friday

    June 25, 2021 by Lindsay Leave a Comment

    Grilled Shrimp with Avocado Pico De Gallo
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    Vegan Pasta Salad with Roasted Veggies

    June 24, 2021 by Lindsay 2 Comments

    Yummy vegan pasta salad is the perfect summer side dish! I make this with any seasonal veggies I have on hand, pine nuts, and lots of fresh herbs and lemon vinaigrette for brightness. Change up the veggies, pasta shape, and herbs each time for a fresh take on this yummy, healthy side dish!

    large serving bowl of vegan pasta salad with asparagus and tomatoes

    I just finished the book Hello, Summer and tbh want to start all recipes like this with OH, HELLO SUMMER, but it feels kind of redundant.

    Know that I'm thinking it, though.

    This is, to me, the pasta salad to end all pasta salads. It's light, fresh, and full of summery flavors. I love that it's vegan because lots of different types of eaters can eat it, and almost every aspect of it can be switched up based on what you have on hand. Different nuts, veggies, fresh herbs, it all works.

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    Watermelon Juice with Lime and Mint

    June 22, 2021 by Lindsay 3 Comments

    The best homemade mocktail for summer! Homemade watermelon water (or watermelon juice) blended with lime and fresh mint is the most refreshing, hydrating, electrolyte-packed drink to sip on. It's a homemade agua fresca in 15 minutes, done and done!

    top view of watermelon water with mint leaves

    For summer!  A drink.  A refreshing drink.  

    I loathe the Starbucks refreshers.  I realize that's a harsh word considering I've never actually had one, but I can all but guarantee they're full of sugar and also refresh isn't a noun and shouldn't be made into one.  Is my opinion.  

    But!  This blended watermelon drink is actually refreshing.  It is incredibly light, incredibly quick to throw together, and so very good for you.

    I first had this years ago at the yoga studio where I worked; we called it watermelon tonic and it appeared all summer every summer.  Watermelon and lime are a great combination, the ingredients are good and good for you, and fresh mint just screams summer to me.

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    Easy Shrimp Curry

    June 14, 2021 by Lindsay 2 Comments

    This delicious shrimp curry features coconut milk, fish sauce, and lots of lime juice for brightness. This is a curry shrimp recipe that's done in just 30 minutes, aka the perfect weeknight seafood dinner! Pair this with plain white rice or naan for dipping and sopping up all the creamy curry sauce.

     

    large skillet of shrimp with creamy curry sauce, napkin, and cilantro

    Ohhhh curry, how I love you. It's no secret that we are highly obsessed with all kinds of curry, and a yellow curry with coconut milk appears a few times per month on our dinner rotation.

    I often see curry recipes with a bunch of chopping, starting with garlic, ginger, jalapeno, and green onion. I LOVE starting curries with that flavor combination, but wanted to do a quick version using dried and jarred flavors to save time and effort. 

    This shrimp curry recipe is super easy thanks to coconut milk and yellow curry, and the result is a 15-20 minute curry that tastes like tons of effort without any actual effort. Shrimp cooks in 3 minutes or less, and with some storebought naan this can truly be dinner in under half an hour.

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    Five for Friday

    June 11, 2021 by Lindsay 4 Comments

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    Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

    June 10, 2021 by Lindsay 12 Comments

    Hello, summer! Easy strawberry cream cheese pie with no Jello and no sweetened condensed milk! This version uses cornstarch to thicken the strawberry layer and has a base of sweetened cream cheese whipped with fresh cream for a decadent, creamy layer. Make this pie with your favorite pie crust; graham cracker or pastry pie crust both work deliciously!

    flatlay strawberry pie with cream cheese slice on plate with bite taken out.

    Ok strawberry season, I see you.

    We have been going through literal gallons of local strawberries since the season started, and every year we go through the "they're just so much better in season, right?!" conversations that we have every year. I mean, of course local, in-season stuff is better.

    Strawberry pie is one of my favorite ways to use up bunches and bunches of strawberries, and there are tons of variations on strawberry pie. This is a strawberry cream cheese pie with a fluffy cream cheese layer, lightly sweetened fresh strawberry topping, and flaky pie crust because I just like it better than graham cracker crust.

    Think: A strawberry cheesecake pie, which miiiiight be what I start calling this to give proper credit to the cream cheese filling layer. It is absolutely delicious.

    PS, if you have extra strawberries, turn them into a salad with my favorite strawberry cucumber salad!

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    Five for Friday

    June 4, 2021 by Lindsay Leave a Comment

    giant mediterranean hummus board
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    Connecticut Lobster Rolls

    June 3, 2021 by Lindsay 9 Comments

    The most delicious warm lobster roll recipe, Connecticut Lobster Rolls! These easy lobster rolls are served WARM and have just six ingredients including tons of melty butter. These are the perfect recipe for all summer long! Make this for a summer party; these are especially delicious with some jalapeno corn dip as an appetizer!

    warm lobster rolls with potato chips

    Hello and HI, welcome to our summer of all the lobster.

    I think in this post-but-still-kinda pandemic era, it's gotten more meaningful to make really fun foods at home. We still maybe aren't traveling or eating out as much, but we still want our favorite restaurant-style foods, right?

    RIGHT.

    Enter, Connecticut lobster rolls, or the deliciously-named butter lobster roll. SERIOUSLY, friends, how does one even choose a favorite type of lobster roll? There's the New England style, cold with flavors of celery, lemon and mayo, or these warm lobster rolls that are drenched in butter, lemon juice, and served in buttery toasted buns.

    Probably both types of lobster rolls is what we need to make this summer count.

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    Five for Friday

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    Easy Olive Oil Banana Bread

    May 20, 2021 by Lindsay 15 Comments

    Super easy banana bread with olive oil and just 7 ingredients! This is the best ever moist banana bread, Hawaiian style banana bread, that you'll make again and again. It's become a 100% go-to recipe for a meal prep snack for the week or potluck brunch item.

    hawaiian style banana bread with olive oil

    YUMYUMYUM.

    I would like it to be known how freaking excellent this olive oil banana bread is. I've been adding olive oil to lots of baked goods recently, for the main reason that I Don't Usually Have Other Oil In The House. I don't know why, I just don't think to buy it regularly like other ingredients.

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    Five for Friday

    May 14, 2021 by Lindsay Leave a Comment

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    Easy Crockpot Butter Chicken

    May 12, 2021 by Lindsay 14 Comments

    Indian butter chicken in a slow cooker! This super delicious crockpot chicken curry has just 10 ingredients and no searing or extra chopping. The end result is luscious, creamy, delicious butter chicken with hardly any effort.

    indian butter chicken served with rice

    Hello, HELLO. I have been dying to tell you about this, 90s-sitcom-drama style.

    The thing about Indian curry dishes is that they are not known for their ease of making. The really good ones have lots of ingredients, whole spices, hours of simmering, and generally lots of things that making cooking really fun, in my opinion.

    BUT. Sometimes we want curry tonight. Now. Fast. Not a lot of fuss. The crockpot is an ideal cooking vessel for long-cooked stuff that needs time to develop flavors, and I love it because it can (probably, mostly) be left on while we leave the house or wander off to do other things. No checking, stirring, adjusting liquid levels, just easy crockpot chicken curry with 10 ingredients.

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    Quick 1-Skillet Lemon Pepper Pasta

    May 10, 2021 by Lindsay Leave a Comment

    Vegetarian one pot pasta, yes please! This one pan lemon pepper pasta comes together in under half an hour with just 7 ingredients. Classic lemon pepper seasoning flavor meets creamy, buttery pasta in this easy one pot pasta method. Pair this with an easy lemon vinaigrette green salad for a complete vegetarian meal.

    plate of lemon pepper pasta

    Quick like....20 minutes tops, no chopping of any kind unless you count zesting a lemon, which you could fully skip if you'd like. 

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    Five for Friday

    May 7, 2021 by Lindsay 2 Comments

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    20 Easy Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

    May 3, 2021 by Lindsay 5 Comments

    With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, here are some of my favorite EASY Mexican food recipes for Cinco de Mayo! Gluten free ideas, vegetarian recipes, and tons of appetizers are all included.

    four fish tacos with peach salsa and tortilla chips on the side.

    We're right around the corner from Cinco de Mayo, which feels wildly culturally appropriating and also I could eat Mexican food three or more times per week and be completely fine with it.

    The flavors plus ability to go super fresh and healthy is so appealing, plus avocado+cilantro+lime on everything is the best flavor combination ever. Aaaaaand now I want Mexican for lunch. And dinner. And breakfast.

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    Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs

    April 28, 2021 by Lindsay 2 Comments

    Favorite chicken cordon bleu flavors in these utterly delicious and simple Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs! Lean ground chicken and a little Swiss cheese get blended quickly with some ham (leftover glazed ham or deli ham!) and easy pantry spices for major flavor in this tender ground chicken meatball. There's an easy sour cream dip with mustard for dipping + extra credit.

    low carb ground chicken meatballs healthy with dipping sauce

    These are chicken balls with ham and cheese. 

    They were, as all good ideas on this blog are, Jay's idea, and they were a fantastic one. I love the nostalgic flavors of chicken cordon bleu, crispy exterior, gooey interior, but the process is pretty arduous and a meatball is just so friendly and celebratory, right?

    For the sake of holidays or parties, you can totally make these in advance, bake them, then reheat them in the oven until the cheese melts again so all the mess + raw meat nonsense can happen well in advance of serving these. 

    The ingredients are simple, and you can use deli ham or leftover holiday ham from Easter or Thanksgiving if you ever have any lying around.

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    Easy Ground Beef Tacos Without Taco Seasoning

    April 26, 2021 by Lindsay 6 Comments

    Delicious Mexican ground beef that can be used in tacos, burritos, or over nachos! This is one of those easy weeknight recipes that is delicious, gluten free, and features your own homemade taco seasoning! I like to serve this with sour cream guacamole and red rice.

    hard shall beef tacos with tomatoes and cheese on white paper.
    Table Of Contents
    1. Recipe Notes and Variations
    2. Tacos FAQ
    3. Homemade Taco Seasoning Ingredients
    4. Step By Step Instructions
    5. Beef Tacos Topping and Serving Ideas
    6. Make Ahead and Storage
    7. Easy Ground Beef Tacos Without Taco Seasoning
    8. More Easy Mexican Dinner Ideas

    For Taco Tuesday hard-shell tacos, DUH. 

    Mexican and Indian are my true all the time, tried and true, even love the leftovers, favorite cuisines of all time. We eat a variation of each at least once per week, and I love that Mexican food specifically lends itself to so many different types of foods, uses for extra veggies, all of the good stuff. Plus: flavor. condiments. cilantro. All good stuff.

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    Sour Cream Guacamole

    April 21, 2021 by Lindsay 4 Comments

    This sour cream guacamole features grated onion and garlic for tons of flavor + no chunks, and lime juice and fresh tomatoes for delicious pico + guac flavor mixed into one. If you love guacamole, you will LOVE this version. Make it a meal by scooping it over green chicken enchiladas!

    sour cream guacamole bowl topped with tomatoes

    My friend Heather and I have had some pretty extensive happy hours, and over the years we have expanded our "let's just set out some cheese and crackers" offerings to tons of different appetizers, snacks, and spreads. We do breads, cheeses, these tomatoes, fruits and veggies, all in the name of "absorbing the wine." It works for us.  

    Once we were having one such important business meeting and she said "I made guacamole!  But with lots of sour cream." And BOY did she mean it. This was a recipe invented out of necessity, she had half an avocado and other flavorful things that didn't quiiiiite make more than a few chipfulls of regular guac, so this dip came about.

    Mostly sour cream, some avocado, flavors for eons. We've both been making it for various other people ever since, and it's been a massive hit with everyone who has tried it. So, while I can't take all the credit for this recipe, it needed to be one that you started making right. this. moment. If you hate guacamole you'll LOVE this. And if you love guacamole you're probably already drooling.  

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    Easy Chili Lime Salmon

    April 19, 2021 by Lindsay 2 Comments

    Chili lime salmon with honey is a DELICIOUS version of my best ever cast iron skillet salmon. Just 6 ingredients, 15 minutes, and gluten free, dairy free salmon dinner can be yours!

    chili lime salmon with rice

    It's 6 ingredients of love, basically. How are we feeling about a 20 minute salmon dinner that feels slightly Mexican, slightly fine for any side dish you like, slightly practically perfect in every way?

    We feel great about it, right?

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