Salmon is one of my favorite when comes to easy dinner and adding some great Omega 3’s to your diet, so whenever the wild sock-eye is on sale I buy it, even if I have to send Hubs to HT in Mooresville while at a meeting! This recipe was inspired by several I found on the web and have adjusted the recipe to fit my lifestyle and be super flavorful! Salmon Marinade 1 T whole grain mustard 1 T dijon mustard, Maille is my fav 1 T local honey 1 T coconut aminos, tamari, or soy sauce 1/2 t oregano…
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Continue ReadingI can’t say the quinoa craze has really hit me, the few times I tried it I thought it tasted like dirt! But, then a friend made a salad that was good. So, I am giving it another try. And this is yummy!! Full of flavor, which I think is the key!! Mint, parsley, lemon juice & zest, balsamic, feta I think you are getting the idea! FLAVOR and lots of it!! Key to it not tasting like dirt, RINSE the quinoa and rinse it well!!Stars of the show
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Continue ReadingAsian Braised Beef Ohh, this yummy Pinterest inspired dish caught my eye and I was excited to try something new! As always I was inspired by this recipe but changed it up to fit my family and what I had on hand. Here’s what I did. Ingredients: 2lb cubed sirloin roast 2T flour 1t salt 1/2t pepper 3T veg oil 3 cloves minced garlic 1t fresh grated ginger 2in piece Lemongrass chopped fine 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 c low sodium soy sauce 1/4 c hoisin sauce 1/2 c rice wine vinegar 1/4 c brown sugar 1/2 t red pepper flakes 2t…
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Continue ReadingVisiting the Farmer’s Market is my favorite Saturday morning ritual and last Saturday these beets were calling my name! What to do with them? I pondered. And remembered a yummy salad I had ages ago and thought… Roasted Beet Salad sounded like a winner! Fresh beets, like anything in my opinion, fresh and local just taste better than what you find in the grocery. These, did not disappoint! Getting started… First, BEETS WILL STAIN THE HECK OUT OF EVERYTHING! Your hands included. I was a lovely magenta color until about Monday! Start by washing and I mean scrub the beets…
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Continue ReadingPatty Pan Squash Salad is my newest creation from this weeks CSA! I adore trying new recipes and am challenging myself to make up something new every week! Patty Pan is a yellow squatty looking squash with similar taste and texture to it’s cousin the yellow aka summer squash. The combo of the textures and flavors make this a winner. Perfect addition to any summer meal. Perfect. Enjoy. You are Welcome! Patty Pan Squash Salad yep, it was a hot salad and oh my it was awesome!! And comes together in under 15 mins, doesn’t get much easier than that!!…