After spending the whole day cooking and canning and hunching over the cutting board and stove, I really didn’t want to put a ton of effort into dinner. My countertop was covered in fresh tomatoes from outside, and I figured I might as well try to use as many as I can before giving up
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I’ve been on a mission to find a good balance between my carb-heavy diet and Hubby’s protein-heavy needs. The middle ground appears to be fish and poultry, which I can eat lots of without the negative… effects… that I get when I eat large portions of red meat. Fortunately, seafood is something I grew up
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This summer, I had a craving for something summery, but in a crockpot. I realize that it’s now fall, but when I wrote this, it was late June. I did some serious backlogging for the wedding… So, I’m sorry for holding onto this for so long before I could release it, but on the other hand,
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This recipe makes slightly ironic use of another recipe of mine, Gourmet Vegan All-Purpose Seasoning. While tilapia obviously isn’t vegan, this seasoning makes for a great crust/rub on this otherwise bland fish. What’s even better is that this recipe works great in a cast iron skillet. Intimidated by your skillet? Don’t be! Just reference the guide
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This is a dinner I tried out while I was cooking for just myself, so if you’re making the recipe for more than one person, multiply the recipe accordingly. For the nutrition facts, the meat used was 8 oz of salmon, which contributed 288 Calories, for those who are counting and wish to substitute a
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If you’re someone who keeps up with my blog, you’ll likely notice a trend or two with my dinner posts: 1) they make two heaping portions (so, realistically, probably 4, like this one), 2) they’re often salmon dishes. There it is. My secret is out. I like salmon. The good news is that you can make
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As you may have noticed, I’ve developed a recent interest in marinades. They’re a neat way to flavor your meat of choice while often adding an element of moisture and tenderness you otherwise wouldn’t get. Salmon is especially awesome to marinate, since it’s already an exceptionally flavorful canvas (kind of like a good steak). Another
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