So the Lent season is upon us, and it’s that time to go totally vegan…totally gluten free…totally wine-less. I might be getting sadder and sadder as I continue to type this. I kid. I kid. I am like a pro at this (sort of). My first experiment this season was meatless enchiladas. I was craving … Continue reading Meatless Enchiladas
Seriously who in the world wraps salmon in Pastry? I’ve been seeing everyone do it on the internet and as I’ve said before, sometimes I tend to bandwagon hop. So here’s my stab at taking something totally healthy and wrapping it with the most unhealthy thing I could find. What you need: 2 tbsp olive … Continue reading Salmon in a BlanketÂ
Hi fellow foodies! Can I get a witness that shrimp is one of the most amazing creations for the kitchen? I love to eat shrimp. Big shout out to Mr. Bubba Gump himself! Anyway, I love trying new things with shrimp because it’s one of the more simpler proteins to work with as long as … Continue reading Cajun Blackened Shrimp
The first time I ate Brussels sprouts I wanted to punch my mother in the face. Ok, I’m exaggerating a little. Well a lot because my mother is crazy so I would never even fix my mind to think about punching her in the face. I’m actually a little scared to publish this post because … Continue reading Balsamic Honey Roasted Brussels
I never used to be a huge fan of curry, but as an adult it has become one of my favorite things to eat and experiment with in the kitchen. Try these chicken burgers as an alternative traditional beef burgers. The curry brightens up the flavor and the spinach gets you a few servings of … Continue reading Curry Chicken & Spinach Burgers
I love salmon. It’s super healthy and filling, and it’s pink! Who doesn’t want to eat pink food? In addition to being pretty, Salmon also cooks really quickly. It’s the perfect fast food option without all the calories. What you need: 1/2 lb sockeye salmon (Atlantic works too but sockeye is my preference. A 1/2 … Continue reading Lemon Pepper Dill Salmon
Ok so I’ve never cooked swordfish before, and the experimenter in me just had to try it out. I’ve also never cooked with shallots, and I figured if I was doing an experiment I may as well go all in. Well, the finished product was actually pretty good. The best thing about this recipe is … Continue reading Pan Seared Swordfish Steaks
My brother Jaison is always coming to me for food ideas. He does it to me and my mom. It’s so interesting to me because growing up he was the last person you wanted in the kitchen. I can’t tell you how many eggs he’s blown up in the microwave. But these days he’s got … Continue reading RC Meals: Beef Wine Reduction
I have become addicted to using apple juice in just about everything I cook. It’s this thing I have where I fall in love with something and do it until it’s played out. Kinda like the radio when a new single drops. My last kick was cilantro, and while I still use it when I … Continue reading Cajun Apple Cider Beef Roast
I am in love with ceviche. Everything about it is perfection. But being in Indianapolis means ceviche simply isn’t a reality. Tonight I had such a craving for it. I wanted to taste the coolness of fresh fish and lime followed by the crunch of a saltine, or better yet–a plantain. I’m seriously missing Costa … Continue reading Pepper Lime Fish Soup
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