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Lemon Pepper Pretzel Crusted Salmon

August 22, 2023
Lemon Pepper Pretzel Crusted Salmon plated with lemon slices and green beans. Lemon Pepper OMG! Pretzels and lemon halves also sit in photo.

This Lemon Pepper Pretzel Crusted Salmon is made with rich and mild Atlantic salmon fillets topped with a bright and peppery, buttery pretzel crust. This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. I recently received another box of pretzels from my friends at OMG! Pretzels.  As soon as I opened the box and saw the Lemon Pepper flavor, I knew I wanted to turn the pretzels into a breading, or…

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Grilled Steak and Corn Street Tacos

August 3, 2023

Juicy, tender steak fills these Grilled Steak and Corn Street Tacos along with sliced red onion and sauteed corn. The tacos are then topped with lime juice, pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro before serving. This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these posts helps support this blog. A few weeks ago, I went to lunch with my mom and sisters.  We went to one of our favorite Tex-Mex restaurants in the area.  As usual,…

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Southwestern Chopped Salad

July 25, 2023
Flat lay photo of Southwestern Chopped Salad in a wooden salad bowl. Tomatoes, scallions, mason jar of dressing, lime, wooden utensils, and tortilla strips sit around the bowl.

This Southwestern Chopped Salad is a deliciously light but filling main dish salad made with Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, corn, tomatoes, bacon, olives, green onions, cheddar cheese, tortilla strips, and a homemade dressing. This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. Remember the days when we would randomly post what we were eating on our social media feeds just because?  There was no need for perfect staging and bright lighting. …

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Small Batch Focaccia Bread

February 28, 2023
Small Batch Focaccia Bread topped with Parmesan cheese, roasted red peppers, and fresh rosemary on a cutting board.

This Small Batch Focaccia Bread is just the right size for two people! It’s crispy on the outside, airy on the inside, and topped with a garlic and rosemary infused olive oil and roasted red peppers. This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. You know when you really want to make something, but you’re short on ingredients so you cross your fingers and make it anyway? Usually when that…

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Baked Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Chicken

February 16, 2023
Boneless skinless chicken breasts stuffed with garlic + herb cream cheese, spinach, artichokes, and mozzarella on a plate with noodles.

This Baked Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Chicken is ready in under 30 minutes. It’s stuffed with garlic + herb cream cheese, spinach, artichokes, and mozzarella. This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. I’ve had dip on the brain.  Thank you, Super Bowl!  I guess that’s why I’ve been dreaming about spinach and artichoke dip.  Gosh, that stuff is good!  What’s not to like about creamy, cheesy goodness mixed with…

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Philly Cheesesteak Rice Bowl

July 20, 2022

This Philly Cheesesteak Rice Bowl is a lighter take on a classic cheesesteak sandwich made with jasmine rice, juicy sirloin steak, sauteed peppers, onions, and mushrooms, and melted mozzarella cheese.   This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. It’s that time of year when I start to get random cravings for boardwalk food – like those boardwalk stand hot sandwiches. You know, the sausage, pepper, and onion sandwiches and especially…

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