Recipes — Weeknight Meal

Shrimp Ceviche

Posted by Samantha Moniz on

There is nothing simpler and let's talk about FRESH. I love how bright this dish is. Full of flavor, a little kick from the jalapeño and a touch of sweetness from the mango. Is there anything else you could possibly want from a dish?! I think not!

 

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DAN DAN Ramen

Posted by Samantha Moniz on

Let me tell you, this recipe did NOT disappoint. I made it twice last weekend by request from the hungry bellies in this house so you know it’s goooood. This recipe is also one of the quickest toss-together meals I’ve ever made. Keeping this dish top of mind for when I want to keep meal time flavorful but simple. 

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Garlic Roast Bird w/ Charred Lemon Chimi + Charred Onions

Posted by Samantha Moniz on

This dish may look fancy but I promise even the most novice home-cook could whip this up. All the ingredients are tossed onto one sheet pan and cooked on the Traeger for that wood-fired flavor. Let's also talk about the star of this dish, the chimichurri. I would eat a leather boot if it were covered in this stuff. No better way to get an added dose of freshness than with a sauce of fresh herbs and yummmmmy EVOO. 

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Stuffed Peppers

Posted by Samantha Moniz on

I made these yesterday and I ate them for both lunch AND dinner. Now they’re gone and I’m a little sad because they were DAYUUMM good. I haven’t always been a stuffed pepper believer, they’re a little time consuming. The reality of it is you’re taking extra time and care to build this little edible bowl. When you’re ready to enjoy it, you’re cutting it down into a mish-mosh on your plate. What’s the point?! Well, the point is we’re in quarantine and we’ve got the extra time to slow down and stuff the dang peppers. For me, it’s that simple!

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Sweet + Sour Pork Loin Roast

Posted by Samantha Moniz on

The day I tested this I’d gone to the store and got everything on my mental list. I got home and I realized I completely forgot a fresh pineapple 🤬. It was on my written list sitting in the kitchen island but never made it to my mental list. I went ahead and worked with what I had. This recipe was BOMB without the pineapple and I know it would have been even BOMBER with it. That’s life! Sometimes we have everything we need to make the perrrrfect meal and other times, it’s pretty perfect with what we have. Especially now, don’t let a missing ingredient keep you from whipping up something yummy. Make it work people!

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