Spicy Beef Enchiladas

These Spicy Beef Enchiladas are total comfort! Ground beef and pepper jack cheese are rolled in white corn tortillas and slathered in a smoky red sauce.

These Spicy Beef Enchiladas are total comfort! Ground beef is combined with shredded pepper jack cheese and is rolled up in white corn tortillas. They’re arranged in a baking dish, slathered in a smoky and spicy red enchilada sauce, and topped with more shredded cheese. Spicy Beef Enchiladas These Spicy Beef Enchiladas are the perfect comfort food to cozy up with when it’s chilly outside.Read more ->

Fresh Corn Salsa

This Fresh Corn Salsa captures the sweetness of tender summer corn perfectly! Combined with lime, red pepper, and red onion, this salsa is the best summer dip. The Freshest Dip As I’ve been sharing in my educational “So Happy In The Kitchen” series, there is no better time to be enjoying fresh produce than right now! The markets are brimming with freshly picked fruits, vegetables,Read more ->

Moroccan Salad with Curry Lime Vinaigrette

A morroccan salad topped with colorful vegetables and ingredients

This Moroccan Salad with Curry Lime Vinaigrette is outrageously flavorful and packed with feel-good ingredients. Kale, grapes, saffron pearl couscous, carrot, and cilantro all contribute to this delicious salad! A Lunchtime Favorite Alright, everyone. Today’s recipe is a special one. When I worked downtown Minneapolis regularly (as opposed to my current state, working remotely), the lunch rush was real. In Minneapolis everything is connected byRead more ->

Fresh Blender Salsa

A bowl of homemade fresh blender salsa

This Fresh Blender Salsa is simple to make and easier to devour! Fresh summer vegetables are blended into a lightly textured dip, perfect for tortilla chips. You Dip, I Dip, We Dip If there is one universally pleasing snack, what is it other than chips and salsa?! Salty, tangy, spicy: the perfect trio. There are endless options out there when it comes to the jarredRead more ->

Spicy Salmon Burgers with Grilled Pineapple

A salmon burger with grilled pineapple on a plate next to a blue background

These Spicy Salmon Burgers with Grilled Pineapple are wildly delicious! Tender salmon is mixed with a mixture of spicy and flavorful ingredients and topped with a slab of smoky grilled pineapple. When it comes to summer eats, two things come to mind: burgers and salmon. Sure, a few other things are sprinkled in there (steak, anyone?!), but these two top my list! All this toRead more ->

Báhn Mì Bowls

A bowl of shredded pork, red onion, cucumber, fresh mint, cilantro, and pickled carrots and watermelon radish

These Báhn Mì Bowls are packed with bright and fresh flavors! Shredded pork is combined with fresh herbs, cucumber, red onion, and pickled carrots and radishes in this mouthwatering combination.  One Flavorful Bowl As I’ve shared many times before on my blog, I love eating meals that are bowls. Burrito Bowls, Mediterranean Bowls, Grain Bowls…what’s not to like? Everyone gets to handpick their favorite ingredients,Read more ->

Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Avocado Crema

A platter of corn tortillas topped with shredded pork, cilantro, onion, and avocado crema

These Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Avocado Crema are absolutely delicious! Shredded pork is drizzled with a citrusy and spicy jus and baked until slightly crispy. It tops corn tortillas along with onions, cilantro, and a tangy and spicy Avocado Crema. I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Time For Tacos (Which IsRead more ->

Spicy Ramen with Crispy Tofu

Two bowls of spicy ramen with a soft-boiled egg

This Spicy Ramen with Crispy Tofu is absolutely unbeatable! Tender ramen noodles are topped with an aromatic broth, perfectly cooked vegetables, crispy tofu, and a softboiled egg. Perfection! Comfort Food At Its Finest When you think of comfort food, what comes to mind? Like most people, there are a few recipes I reach for when all I want is to snuggle up with a tastyRead more ->

The Basics: Herbs

Assortment of Fresh Herbs

A collection of the fresh herbs that every home cook should know how to use! Fresh Herbs: The Flavor Makers Bright dill, savory rosemary, peppery basil: fresh herbs offer such diverse flavor profiles that can make or break a recipe. They offer depth that can’t be replicated, and are a must in your kitchen. Fresh herbs are readily available at most grocery stores, but considerRead more ->

Mini Falafel Bites with Tzatziki and Pickled Red Onions

A platter of mini pita bites topped with tzatziki, a mini falafel, fresh mint, and pickled red onion in front of a stack of white plates

These Mini Falafel with Tzatziki and Pickled Red Onions are almost too cute to eat! Mini falafel top a tzatziki-spread mini pita. Packed with flavor, these are the perfect bite. Finger Food = Fun In a season when light bites and appetizers reign supreme, we all want to showcase our most delicious snacks. Transforming your favorite dishes into single-serve or mini options can be fun!Read more ->