When you want an easy side or have an abundance of veggies, make pico! Quick and Easy Pico 2 large tomatoes or 3 Roma tomatoes, diced 1 red onion or 1 Noonday onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeno (optional), chopped 1 cucumber (optional), chopped 1 t salt 1-2 t […]

Trout is so flavorful – and fortunately so easy to cook! I found frozen trout (skin on!) fillets at the grocery store the other day and stocked up. The following is the perfect way to cook them. Baked Rainbow Trout 2 skin-on trout filets 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Seasonings, to […]

I wasn’t sure if Kelly would like these. He does and they’re easy to make! Crispy Artichokes Found here 1/4 c flour 1/4 c water 1/2 c panko breadcrumbs 4 T grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 (14-oz) can whole artichoke hearts, rinsed and halved 3 T extra-virgin olive oil, divided Place flour in a shallow […]

Summer means peaches to me. And fortunately, we have two wonderful peach farms not too terribly far away, making for delicious road trips. You don’t drive all that way to not buy a lot of peaches, which means: freezing for future use, and lots and lots of peach pie, peach jam and peach cobbler. Freezing […]

This was an amazing meal post-hot weather running. A little protein, a little starch, tang and pickles. Just what the doctor ordered! Smoked Trout Potato Salad Inspired by this Your favorite potato salad (I make mine with baked potatoes!) Smoked trout, skinless and boneless Your favorite pickle (might I suggest pickled okra?) Vegetables on the […]

Spotted this in an Instagram story and now I keep the ingredients on hand for a quick lunch fix anytime. Quick Mediterranean Wrap Salami Mild cheese (baby swiss, provolone, mozarella) Arugula Balsamic glaze Burrito-sized wrap Starting with the wrap, layer cheese, salami and arugula. Drizzle with glaze and roll into a burrito. Before heating, microwave […]

Mediterranean is one of my favorite flavor profiles – salty, tangy and fresh. This recipe is all of that. Greek Quinoa Salad Discovered and adapted to our taste from here 1 c cooked quinoa, cooled 1/4 c lemon juice 1/4 c olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Crumbled feta cheese 2 c chopped baby […]

This is a perfect cold summer meal. Instant list item! Smoked Salmon Pasta Discovered and adapted from here 8 oz quick cook-in-bag pasta 1 c cooked peas 1/2 c mayonnaise 2 T chopped green onions 2 T lemon juice 2 t minced garlic 1/2 t salt 1/2 t ground pepper 2 c baby arugula 6 […]

This is super-easy, thanks to Trader Joe’s. Salmon and Soba Ginger Stir Fry Found here BBQ Cut Cedar-wrapped Frozen Salmon Broccolini Vegetable and Soba Noodle Stir-Fry Kit Cook salmon according to directions. Soak the soba noodles in water according to package directions. Sauté the stir-fry vegetables and broccolini in olive oil. Add soy ginger sauce, […]

Who knew smoked trout was so good? Smoked Trout Salad Discovered here 3/4 c sour cream 1/2 c finely chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as chives, dill and/or parsley 3 T prepared horseradish 1/4 t salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 9 c torn butterhead lettuce (from 1-2 heads) 6 c bite-size pieces watercress or […]