Friday, August 5, 2022

Strawberry Pineapple Salsa

 

We went strawberry picking and had A LOT of strawberries to use. I made a rhubarb salsa years ago with cinnamon and sugar chips and knew there had to be a good strawberry salsa recipe out there too. I found one and gave it a try.

I liked the salsa. I would pile it high on the chips for a tasty snack. The kids were not huge fans of the salsa but did enjoy the chips.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad

 

I fell in love with Thai and Vietnamese food a few years ago while visiting San Francisco. Whenever I stumble across a recipe that reminds me of the culinary adventure I experienced on vacation, I am eager to add the recipes to our weekly menu. 

Once I opened up the recipe, I was slightly intimidated...there are a lot of ingredients but if you break it into the dressing, shrimp, and salad categories, it becomes much less daunting. 

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Chicken Fajita Pasta


With a softball tournament tomorrow, Kenxie requested pasta to give her some extra energy. I found this Chicken Fajita Pasta and thought it sounded pretty tasty. I was right...it had great flavor!

I did alter the recipe a bit based on what I had on hand at home. I love recipes with wiggle room where you can adjust them to meet your needs. 

Monday, July 18, 2022

PB Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

I've been craving peanut butter lately and these cookies sounded like they would really hit the spot. We all really liked the flavor. They weren't too sweet so they made for a tasty breakfast. 

For me, they would be a good breakfast or even a snack. It's easy to grab a couple and head on your way. My children, however, needed a large handful of cookies to satisfy them in the morning so if you typically eat a bigger breakfast, these may not be filling enough for you. 

Friday, July 15, 2022

Ancho Chile Beef Tacos

I still haven't found a taco I didn't like! This Ancho Chili Beef Taco did not disappoint. The kids thought it was a little on the spicy side but still really good flavor. 

To make these tacos a little more hearty, I added some diced zucchini and a can of diced tomatoes to the beef mixture (actually venison for me). We topped the filling with a little shredded lettuce and some plain greek yogurt to help with the spice. The kids also added some shredded cheese on top. 

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Black Bean & Corn Salad

 

I do love a good salad! This Black Bean & Corn Salad was easy to throw together and I really liked the flavor of the homemade dressing. 

While I liked it, it wasn't my favorite salad. I could see myself making it again in the future when I meal prep lunches for myself for the week. The kids thought it was good but didn't like it enough to request to have it again. 

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Grilled Shrimp Tostadas

We are becoming big tostada fans at our house! So quick and easy with lots of possible variations to mix it up.

You can make this recipe pretty quickly but if you'd like to make the prep a bit shorter, you can opt to buy premade guacamole instead of making your own. 

Sunday, July 10, 2022

Sourdough Cheddar Cheese Crackers

Loving this new Sourdough Cracker recipe that we found. The crackers are like cheese it's, only better and you know exactly what ingredients go into them. Quite a tasty snack!

This sourdough recipe can be made without any wait time. Simply bring your discard to room temperature and then make the dough. 

Friday, July 8, 2022

Italian Zucchini Topped Baked Potato

 

In our house, we all love a good baked potato! As a way to mix it up a bit, we tried this Italian Zucchini Topped Baked Potato. It was quite tasty!

This will be a recipe I continue to return to throughout the summer. It's easy to make, very filling, and a great way to use some of the zucchini in our garden. 

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Rhubarb Muffins

I am a big fan of rhubarb but the majority of the recipes I've eaten and made are super sweet. I was on the hunt for a new recipe to try where I could taste the rhubarb without being overpowered with sugar. 

I found this muffin recipe and decided to give it a try. I thought there was an awful lot of sugar in the recipe so I decided to cut back on that. I also used applesauce instead of oil to make them a bit healthier. The muffins turned out well and tasted great.