There's a long, extended weekend in store for me. I decided to take a few days off this week while my stepdad is in town. I'm headed back to my hometown for a few days to relax and see old friends. As for today, I don't plan on leaving this couch at ALL. I've needed… Continue reading Lemon Almond Chicken Salad
Tag: spring
Lox and Cream Cheese Frittata
I didn't exactly plan this in advance, but we're doing this. The next few recipes you'll see on here are either family favorites or favorites of mine that I'm remixing. These recipes are either cherished and passed down from my family, or cherished by me and invented into something new. We start with the latter.… Continue reading Lox and Cream Cheese Frittata
Italian Roasted Broccoli
It's been a while. Well, less than a week, but still. I spent the majority of last week laid up on a couch. I had some kind of respiratory infection and it knocked me out for a while. I finally went to the doctor on Wednesday and got some antibiotics and steroids. Thank god for… Continue reading Italian Roasted Broccoli
Reuben Slaw
I didn't celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Let me rephrase that. I never celebrate St. Patrick's Day. It's a made up holiday that's sole purpose is for you to drink as much as possible. I don't need a holiday for that, one, and I don't usually partake in frivolous holidays. Sure, most years I'll make corned… Continue reading Reuben Slaw
Creamy Herb & Shrimp Pasta
I've come a long way since trying my first zucchini noodle. In 2016, I made a chow mein with them for the first time. I cooked the zucchini too much then and ended up with a floppy zucchini noodle. The dish still tasted okay, but the texture threw me for a loop. Fast forward to… Continue reading Creamy Herb & Shrimp Pasta
Triple Berry Oatmeal Bars
It's been so long since I've had a sweet dessert. Scratch that. It's been just a few days. But it feels like forever. I've never been a person with a sweet tooth. When it comes to breakfast, I choose savory over sweet things like pancakes, waffles, and French toast every time. Desserts are great, but… Continue reading Triple Berry Oatmeal Bars
Tropical Chicken & Quinoa Salad
Ok. Can it just be spring already? This whole back-and-forth, tug-of-war winter and spring have been having with each other is getting so old. One day it's 70 days and breezy. The next day it's 24 and snowing. What?? It's a week past Easter and we had freezing rain and snow. That's unheard of here.… Continue reading Tropical Chicken & Quinoa Salad
Nicoise Potato Salad
Potatoes are in my blood. Like, running constantly. My body is fueled by the starchy tuber. I live for the flaky white stuff. I'd die for my right to eat a potato. I know they're not the most healthy thing for you ever, but when presented with the option of either eating a potato or… Continue reading Nicoise Potato Salad
Jerk Chicken & Mango Lettuce Wraps
We've been eating pretty terribly in this house lately. I'm talking tacos, pizza, candy...the whole shebang. I even impulse bought some imported matcha Kit Kats the other day at Super Cao and have almost eaten the whole bag. IN ONE DAY. One. Day. I hate this time of year. Everyone is all about the New… Continue reading Jerk Chicken & Mango Lettuce Wraps
Shrimp & Scallop Spring Pasta
It was a wild night in Oklahoma last night... Severe weather season has officially begun! Storms rollicked across the state, packing a major punch. No tornadoes in OKC, but really high winds caused a ton of damage, especially to State Fair Park. The Centennial Arch, built in the 1970's, didn't survive. There was supposed to be a… Continue reading Shrimp & Scallop Spring Pasta
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