Smashed Pork Dumpling Tacos

Ingredients: For the dumpling tacos – 1/2 yellow onion gratedA handful of cilantro leaves, roughly chopped2 lb ground pork (or use turkey or chicken)3 garlic cloves, minced1-inch piece of ginger, grated (or 2 teaspoons ginger paste)3 tablespoons light soy sauce2 tablespoons sesame oil1 tanlespoon fish sauce1 tablespoon black vinegar (or rice vinegar)Black pepper16-18 street tacoContinue reading “Smashed Pork Dumpling Tacos”

Steak Fajita Rice Bowls

Ingredients: 2 cups rice Juice of one large lime Cilantro, large handful roughly chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, sliced 2 red bell peppers, sliced 1 lb steak, cut into 1” cubes ( I used leftover NY strip steak) 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning, recipe below Shredded cheddar cheese Shredded iceberg lettuce I RomaContinue reading “Steak Fajita Rice Bowls”

Cucumber and Avocado Salad

Ingredients: 1 english cucumber, diced 4 roma tomatoes, diced 3 ripe avocados, diced ½ red onion, diced ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 lemon, juiced Kosher salt, to taste pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Directions: Toss cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados, red onion, and parsley in a bowl with olive oil, lemon juice,Continue reading “Cucumber and Avocado Salad”

Black Bean and Rice Bowls

Ingredients: 1 cup dry rice 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cans black beans , drained and rinsed 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 small red onion, diced Kosher salt 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water 2 vine ripe tomatoes,Continue reading “Black Bean and Rice Bowls”

Chickpea Tacos

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce cans) chickpeas 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning Flour tortillas Avocado Tomato Red Onion Jalapeño Cilantro Quest Fresco Cheese 1/4 cup Ranch dressing 1/4 cup Salsa Verde Handful fresh cilantro Directions: Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Pat with a paper towel to dry. Heat the olive oil in medium-sizedContinue reading “Chickpea Tacos”

Ground Turkey Italian Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 lb. ground turkey Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp dried oregano 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tbsp dried parsley 2 cups marinara 4 hoagies or Italian rolls Shredded mozzarella Directions: Heat oil in a large skilletContinue reading “Ground Turkey Italian Sloppy Joes”

Shrimp Pad Thai

Ingredients: 14 ounces wide rice noodles 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons white vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 1/4-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for serving Black pepper 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4-6 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons unsaltedContinue reading “Shrimp Pad Thai”

Crab Melts

Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, cooked 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning 12 ounces crab meat, lump 2 stalks celery, finely diced 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp hot sauce 8 slices sourdough bread Unsalted butter, softenedContinue reading “Crab Melts”