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Category: Recipes

Quick Jicama Wrap Shrimp Tacos with Mango Sesame Slaw

You may be thinking, “Jicama tacos? Why not just use corn tortillas?” Because as a Trader Joe’s junkie , I could not resist giving their new-ish jicama wraps a try. They were perfect for a healthy and tasty taco recipe. Jicama wrap acts as the tortilla in these “tacos”. They are filled with garlic marinated shrimp and an easy sesame slaw with fresh mango…

Bold & Spicy Bloody Mary Mix

January 1st is not just New Year’s Day, but also National Bloody Mary Day. And apparently also National Hangover Day. Coincidence? I think not. It all makes sense to me. Hear me out. People are known to overindulge on New Year’s Eve which typically results in hangovers the next day. What’s a well known hangover remedy? A bloody mary…

Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

Say what you want, but I think side dishes get the most love during Thanksgiving. If for some reason the turkey is a disappointment (my dry brined roast turkey isn’t), the sides can save the day. Everyone has a fave side that they hope makes the cut. Some side dishes are classic and find their way to the table year after year…

Salt and Herb Dry Brined Roasted Turkey

As much as we enjoy the sides and dessert at Thanksgiving, the turkey is the real star of the show. But let’s be honest. The turkey can be hit or miss. Sometimes it is not quite flavorful enough or can be a bit dry. That’s when we really on a good gravy to make it more pleasant to consume. What if I told you, it doesn’t have…