You could say I have jumped on the seafood train as of late. While trying a new low carb diet and not eating a lot of meat, the boyfriend and I have gotten pretty tired of the standard soup or salad for dinner. On my weekly grocery run last week, I headed to the seafood section with every intention of procuring some salmon for dinner, but instead came home with clams. What can I say.. fishing them out of their watery bath seemed like too much fun to miss out on. Yeah, I may have been a bit bored at the market that day….
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Grilled Whole Branzino with Cilantro + Mint Relish
I have to say, I am really proud of how this dish turned out. I cooked it on a whim after finding whole branzino at my local fish market and couldn’t resist snagging two of them. Turns out I probably should have bought at least double that since the fish flew off the platter so fast I almost didn’t get to eat any of it! These little guys were on the smaller side (a little over 1 lb each), so plan on about 3/4 – 1 lb per person when making this deliciousness.
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Mama T’s Chunky Guacamole
When it comes to party appetizers, my Mom has it on lock. She knows how to whip up a tasty snack on the spot and still make it look like she’s having the time of her life mashing a billion avocados in a humongous ceramic bowl. As you may have guessed, I love hosting.
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The Perfect Quinoa Salad
When it comes to making lunch to take to work, I’m usually about the laziest person there is. I love taking my time making a delicious dinner or dessert, but for some reason lunch just doesn’t make the cut on my interest levels. Especially since I know it will most likely be leftovers (aka the best kind of lunch), which means I’m not often set with the task of making something for lunch from scratch….
30 Minute Tom Kha Gai
Whenever my boyfriend has had a long day at work or I just feel like making an easy hearty meal, 9 times out of 10 this dish is my go to. It’s relatively simple to make, doesn’t require a lot of time or ingredients, and has a really complex savory flavor that neither of us can seem to get enough of….
Fresh Mango + Tomato Salsa
My favorite thing about this salsa is how versatile it is. It can be used to top some crunchy tortilla chips, add a little zing to your tacos, slathered on a breakfast burrito, or even eaten by itself with a spoon. I’ve been known to do this for “taste testing purposes”….