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This blackened salmon is fresh salmon fillets coated in butter and a homemade seasoning blend, then seared to create a dark crust. The most delicious and flavorful salmon that takes minutes to prepare and always gets rave reviews. When I’m looking for a simple yet satisfying ways to prepare salmon, I turn to family favorites such as broiled salmon , marinated salmon and this versatile blackened salmon. I’m a huge seafood fan, whether it’s steamed mussels , French bouillabaisse or seared salmon....

This chile verde is chunks of pork in a green tomatillo sauce, all simmered together until the meat is fall-apart tender. A Mexican classic that’s packed with flavor and makes for a unique and unexpected dinner option. I love to make my family’s favorite Mexican dishes at home such as chicken tacos , beef enchiladas and this super flavorful chile verde. Add your favorite toppings and you’ll have a hearty meal that everyone is sure to enjoy....

This corn salsa is fresh corn kernels combined with lime juice, cilantro, red onion and two types of peppers to make a light and refreshing dip . Serve your salsa with chips or use as a topping for grilled chicken or fish, then watch the rave reviews come in! I love good homemade salsa appetizer recipes including black bean and corn salsa , zesty salsa verde , sweet and savory peach salsa , tropical pineapple salsa and this fresh and summery corn salsa....

This shrimp linguine is fresh seafood sautéed in garlic butter, then tossed with pasta in a creamy parmesan sauce. A quick and easy dinner option that’s elegant enough for a special occasion. I have a house full of shrimp lovers, and they always request seafood recipes including shrimp etouffee , popcorn shrimp , and this simple but satisfying shrimp linguine pasta dish. If you love seafood and pasta, you’ll also want to try my famous crab mac and cheese !...

This recipe for fish tacos is seasoned fish layered with cabbage, avocado, pico de gallo and a creamy sauce, all tucked inside warm corn tortillas. It’s a meal that’s fast, fresh, healthy and ready in 20 minutes! We regularly celebrate Taco Tuesday at my house with slow cooker chicken tacos , carne asada tacos or tacos made with fresh fish. These fish tacos are better than anything you’d get at a restaurant....

This recipe for fried shrimp tacos is a pile of crispy shrimp that’s layered with cilantro lime cabbage slaw and avocado relish then stuffed inside warm flour tortillas. It’s a quick and easy meal that tastes like it came from a restaurant! I went to college in San Diego, and aside from the year round beautiful weather and amazing beaches, another hallmark of the area is the seafood. There are fish taco restaurants everywhere you look in San Diego, and as a college student looking for an inexpensive yet delicious meal I frequented them often....

This frozen fruit smoothie is an icy blend of apple juice and frozen blueberries, cherries, raspberries and mango. An easy nutrient packed drink that’s perfect for a hot day. I make frozen fruit smoothies at least once a week – they’re delicious, healthy and the perfect way to use up all those odds and ends of fruit in my freezer! I don’t know about you, but here in California it’s been hot, hot, hot!...

This grilled eggplant is marinated in garlic and herbs, then cooked until tender and golden brown. An easy and healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of grilled meats and seafood. You can’t go wrong with grilled veggies, whether it’s grilled zucchini , grilled asparagus , or this smoky and savory eggplant. You can serve this eggplant as-is, or dress it up to turn it into a vegetarian main course....

This grilled turkey breast is soaked in flavorful brine, then coated in garlic and herbs and grilled to tender perfection. A great holiday main course offering that doesn’t take up any precious oven space! When Thanksgiving rolls around each year, I skip the oven roasted bird and instead use other cooking techniques for my Thanksgiving recipes such as Instant Pot ham , crock pot sweet potato casserole , deep fried turkey , Instant Pot turkey breast and this juicy and flavorful grilled turkey breast....

These no bake haystack cookies combine chow mein noodles, milk chocolate and butterscotch chips to make decadent treats that are always a huge hit . Chow mein cookies are perfect to whip up at a moment’s notice and you can vary the flavors and sprinkle decorations depending on the season. When I need dessert recipes that don’t take much time to prepare, I turn to favorites such as caramel apple dip , cheesecake stuffed strawberries , chocolate crinkle cookies , cake mix cookies and these simple haystack cookies....

These homemade egg rolls are filled with pork and vegetables, all wrapped up and fried to crispy perfection. The perfect make-ahead appetizer for any event! Chinese egg rolls are a great snack or starter for any Asian style meal. These egg rolls can be assembled up to a day in advance and fried just before you plan to serve them. Raise your hand if you love egg rolls! I sure do, but my kids are not wild about Chinese food, so we rarely go to Chinese restaurants....

This Italian salad is a blend of fresh greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, cheese and croutons, all tossed together in a homemade dressing. A colorful and easy salad that is quick to make and always gets rave reviews from family and friends! I serve salad as a side dish almost every night! Some of my family’s favorite salads include chickpea salad, cucumber tomato salad , and this zesty Italian style salad....

This recipe for Korean BBQ Tacos is marinated and seared beef layered with cabbage slaw and marinated cucumbers, all tucked into warm flour tortillas. A unique take on taco night that’s a real crowd pleaser! You can never go wrong with tacos. From fish tacos , to pulled chicken tacos , to carne asada tacos , they’re sure to be a hit. This Korean BBQ taco recipe is unexpected, but easy to make....

This pizza pasta is a one pot meal made with pepperoni, sausage and plenty of cheese, all mixed with pasta in tomato sauce. An easy dinner that’s family friendly and quick to make! We love all things pizza in my house, including pizza stuffed chicken , pizza dip and pizza muffins . This pizza pasta is our new favorite dinner recipe , the kids request it every week and I’m happy to oblige because it’s so simple to make....

These pumpkin cheesecake bars are layers of graham cracker crust, vanilla cheesecake and pumpkin cheesecake, all baked together to create an impressive dessert. The perfect alternative to pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving day! I’m all about the pumpkin dessert recipes during the fall months. Some of my favorites pumpkin desserts include pumpkin cookies , pumpkin chocolate chip bread , pumpkin gooey butter cake and these easy yet elegant pumpkin cheesecake bars....

These roasted red potatoes are coated in garlic, herbs and parmesan cheese, then oven baked to golden brown perfection. An easy and elegant side dish that takes just minutes to put together! I’m always looking for easy side dishes to accompany our meals. Some of my favorites include baked french fries , roasted green beans and these crispy and flavorful potatoes. I always have a bag of potatoes in the house – they’re nutritious, inexpensive and last a long time....

These shrimp tacos with mango salsa are a quick and easy dinner option that features tender shrimp, sweet and tangy mango salsa, and creamy cilantro lime sauce, all inside warm corn tortillas. This is the ultimate way to do taco night! The fresh mango salsa is the perfect counterpart to the spiced shrimp and creamy sauce. Not a mango fan? Try pineapple salsa instead! If I ask the girls what they want for dinner the answer is always tacos....

These stuffed zucchini boats are filled with a hearty sausage mixture, then topped with plenty of cheese and baked to perfection. An easy low carb meal option that the whole family will enjoy! There are so many different ways to eat zucchini, I often serve side dishes such as parmesan zucchini and zucchini gratin . But my favorite way to make zucchini is to stuff it and serve it as a main course....

This succotash recipe is a combination of bacon, corn, tomatoes and lima beans, all cooked together to make a colorful and delicious side dish . Succotash pairs perfectly with grilled meats and seafood, and can even be served as a lighter main course option. I’m always looking for quick and easy side dish options. Some of my favorites include fried corn , tomato salad and this easy and flavorful succotash....

This teriyaki pork stir fry is pork tenderloin seared to perfection with colorful vegetables in a homemade teriyaki sauce. A fresh and healthy meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. We eat a lot of stir fries in my house, and this easy and satisfying pork stir fry is one of our favorites. So many amazing colors, flavors and textures all in one dish! I don’t think we ever go a week without at least one type of stir fry popping up as a dinner dish in this house....