Shrimp is not a normal ingredient on our weekly menu. In addition to the cost, I’m never quite sure how to cook it properly and I fear making a disastrous meal with an expensive ingredient. Since the whole point of this journey of cooking 365 new recipes is to grow my culinary skills, I realized…
Dinner
Avocado Grapefruit Quinoa Salad (16) and Quinoa Cakes (17)
When I saw this recipe for Avocado Grapefruit Quinoa Salad on Pinterest, it looked perfect. I love avocados and grapefruit and had never cooked with quinoa before. We are always looking for more exciting lunch ideas and I believed this would be a winning recipe. This recipe came from Skinny Taste which by now you may have noticed I…
Edamame Fried Rice (11)
When we lived in Chicago, our apartment was 4 blocks from our favorite Chinese restaurant. We honestly ate there at least once a week. It was so frequent that when I called Triple Crown they knew my voice as well as my order. The food was fantastic and a $10 dinner always yielded at least…
Barbeque Chicken Pizza (1) and Pizza Dough (2)
As I mentioned in my previous post, I love cooking and feeding people. Although I love sitting down to dinner with my family, I also really enjoy sharing a meal with friends. Early on in our marriage we realized that sitting around our dining table, sharing good food with people brings you together. Acquaintances become…