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Orange Salsa Verde Salmon

This is my new favorite salmon recipe, hands down! It’s a spin on a salmon that I’ve seen Giada do. Healthy, citrusy, and amazingly delicious! Salsa: 2 large oranges 1/4 C EVOO 1/4 C Fresh lemon juice 1/2 C Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 scallions, finely sliced 3 TB chopped fresh mint leaves 2 TB capers, rinsed and drained 2 TB orange zest 1 tsp lemon zest 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper METHOD: Combine all salsa ingredients. For oranges, cut off skin and cut into segments between each membrane. For salmon, coat in olive oil and salt and pepper. Leave out until room temperature and BBQ or #traeger on a high heat until crisp on outside and medium rare inside. (You can also bake or sear salmon.)

Caramelized Apple Pancakes

Sunday mornings are for pancakes, PJ’s, and family. We’re hunkering down for a great day of #ldsconf and these pancakes! Caramelized Apple Pancakes INGREDIENTS: Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes mix Pecan Pumpkin instant oatmeal, Trader Joes Apples, sliced Butter or butter spray Honey or brown sugar Kosher salt Pumpkin Spice Granola, Trader Joes Maple syrup METHOD: For every 2 cups of prepared pancake mix add one packet of pumpkin oatmeal and mix. Cook pancakes as usual. Cut apple into very thin slices. Sauté with a little butter or butter flavored spray on medium heat. As they start to soften, add honey or brown sugar (or a little of both). How much depends on how sweet you want your apples. I didn’t do too much just enough to coat. When apples are Caramelized take off heat and add a dash of salt. Top pancakes with apples, granola, and maple syrup!

Pumpkin Lasagna

Happy first day of October. This Pumpkin Lasagna is a favorite fall dish at our house. It’s even better the next day. Ingredients: One box Oven Ready lasagna noodles 2 15 oz cans Pumpkin Puree 2 C Ricotta Cheese 1/2 TB Cinnamon 1/4 tsp Vanilla 1 egg 1 large Sweet Yellow Onion (finely chopped) 1 TB garlic 1 tube Jimmy Dean Sage Sausage 2 C Mozzarella 2 C Parmesan Basil BÉCHAMELSAUCE Jarred White or Vodka Sauce Dash of Fresh Nutmeg 3/4 C Parmesan S&P Method: Heat 1 TB EVOO in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 2 more minutes. Add the sausage and cook until brown, breaking it up. Combine Pumpkin Puree, Egg, Ricotta Cheese, cinnamon, and vanilla. In a medium sauce pan combine all Béchamel ingredients and warm through. Build your lasagna in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish: Start with a layer of Béchamel sauce, then top with a layer of noodles. Layer pumpkin mixture, sausage, cheese (1/2 mozzarella 1/2 Parmesan), noodles,…

Chili and Cornbread Parfait

Cornbread Croutons Buy prepared cornbread. (Dan’s is great) Cut bread into chunks and drizzle with EVOO and salt. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes For parfait layer: Chili Cornbread Croutons Shredded Cheese Chili Cornbread Croutons Top with- cheese, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeño peppers, and one more cornbread crouton Chili Con Carne 2 pounds extra lean ground chuck 1 large onion, diced 1 red or green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cartons mushrooms 2 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, or diced tomatoes with chiles 2 cups beef stock, plus more as needed 1 bouillon cube or 1 TB paste 1 bottle dark beer 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce, or 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste 1 tablespoon ground cumin, or more to taste 1 teaspoon oregano 2 15-ounce cans chili beans with sauce 1 tablespoon chocolate chips Optional for serving: Chopped fresh cilantro, grated cheese, sliced green onions, sour cream, tortilla chips, Mexican hot sauce Smoke the meat and vegetables for 1 hour (optional). Break the meat up into small…

Fall treat from Trader Joes

I’m not saying you have to make this right this minute but within the hour. 20 count as lunch, right? 63 Pumpkin treats have landed at Trader Joes and this combo is my fave so far! Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread Orange flavored cranberries

Citrus and Mint Salad

Baked Granola Apples

Happy first day of fall! My house smells so good right now! 🍁 BAKED APPLES Apple, cored Granola Brown sugar Cinnamon Nutmeg Butter Orange, zested Maple Syrup Dash of salt Core Apple and fill with granola, cinnamon, nutmeg, a little brown sugar and top with a little butter and orange zest. Fill dish with water and cook filled apples for 20 minutes covered with aluminum and 25-30 minutes uncovered at 375. Once cooked, drizzle maple syrup, orange zest and a dash of salt. Serve with nonfat Greek yogurt, ice cream, or on its own.

Ricotta and Pumpkin Butter Crostini

Working on mix-and-match appetizers for my cooking class tonight. Who needs pumpkin pie when you can eat these! I don’t even like pumpkin pie but LOVE these. Sliced Baguette, cracker, or graham cracker Ricotta Cheese Pumpkin Butter Toasted Pecans All ingredients found at Trader Joes👌🏻

Blue Cheese and Pecan Stuffed Pear

Fall menu for dinner tonight. Our last batch of pears are perfection but I made them even better. Pear Blue cheese or Gorgonzola Dried cranberries or cherries Pecans, chopped Maple syrup Cut pear in half and scoop out large whole. (A teaspoon works great for this) Mix cheese, dried fruit, and nuts together and stuff pear. Bake or #traeger in a pan with some apple juice at the bottom. 375 for 20 minutes or until pear is soft, cheese is melted, and nuts are toasted. Drizzle with maple syrup.

Spicy grilled shrimp

My sister made us the most delicious salad today at her new home. Her grilled shrimp were amazing! Skewer raw shrimp Sprinkle with Tajin Grill for 3 minutes on each side and baste with- Butter Tajin Garlic powder Cayenne pepper Black pepper Brush remaining butter sauce on shrimp after grilling. ETC. My favorite part of the salad besides the grilled veggies and feta was the brown rice she added right on the salad. So good!