s. They are such an easy and elegant appetizer, brunch dish, or perfect for meal prep! So are you a ‘bulk‘ shopper? Meaning no one really needs a 4lb bag of fresh asparagus but when you’re at one of those warehouse stores and you see it for super cheap, you tend to buy one (or three if you’re me). You’d think for how much I spend on groceries I’d have 14 kids and am feeding my neighborhood. But that’s the life of a Chef and food blogger. I’m that person that will do a one-and-done recipe. Meaning I never make a recipe once and then post it. Oh no, the Engineer in me would force me to lose my mind....
As an avid cookbook collector, I was excited to add Jesse and Julie’s insanely fun new collection of recipes to my bookshelf. Food Between Friends is packed with fresh California fare with Southwestern-inspired twists. These dishes are perfect to share with your loved ones—especially as more people start gathering together again. Like most of the cookbooks I own and cherish, this one isn’t paleo, but there are many recipes that are easily adaptable to be gluten-free and grain-free. One of my favorite recipes from Jesse and Julie’s cookbook is the Chicken & Asparagus Sheet Pan Dinner. The straightforward recipe title may not scream excitement, but when our family tasted it, all of us were wowed. We couldn’t stop raving about...
After developing my Easy Teriyaki Salmon recipe using my favorite flavor booster, All-Purpose-Stir-Fry Sauce, I started brainstorming different ways to turn it into a complete sheet pan dinner. I love the idea of sheet pan suppers, but it’s not always easy to pair a protein with vegetables that’ll cook at the same time AND taste good together. Luckily, this combo hits the mark! Key cooking tips Make sure you use thin French green beans (a.k.a. haricots verts) as opposed to regular old fat green beans. The skinnier green beans will be cooked through with a little crunch when the salmon is ready. If you can find only regular green beans, blanch them in boiling salted water first to par-cook them....
