Author: Ashley

Teriyaki Green Beans

Teriyaki Green Beans

Green beans can be quite tasty with a little seasoning.  This simple recipe tastes great and is a breeze to make.  You can substitute the teriyaki sauce for soy sauce if that better suits your main dish. Ingredients: 12 ounces green beans cut into 2 

Hawaiian Burgers

Hawaiian Burgers

Grilled pineapple, bell pepper, teriyaki, and ground turkey breast pair to make a tasty and healthy burger.  I served my burger on bibb lettuce, but you could use a bun too. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Burgers: 1 pound ground turkey breast (you can 

Chili Garlic Potato Wedges

Chili Garlic Potato Wedges

Potato wedges with different seasonings are a side dish my family enjoys at least once a week.  These air fried potato wedges are seasoned with chili powder and fresh garlic.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

2 large russet potatoes cut into wedges

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 garlic clove

½ tablespoon chili powder

Directions:

  1. Cut potatoes into wedges.  Transfer potatoes to a medium bowl.  Cover potatoes with cold water.  Drain and rinse again.
  2. Dry potatoes with a paper towel.
  3. Add potatoes to the bowl again and drizzle with olive oil.  Toss the potatoes to coat with oil.
  4. Sprinkle chili powder and minced garlic over the potatoes.  Shake to distribute seasoning.
  5. Air fry at 370 degrees for 15 minutes tossing potatoes at least once.
  6. Enjoy!
Asparagus and Roasted Pecan Salad

Asparagus and Roasted Pecan Salad

Fresh asparagus in the summer with a little lemon, roasted garlic pecans, and a sprinkle of fresh shaved parmesan cheese pairs with many entrees.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-3 inch sections 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive 

Pork Loin with Rhubarb Glaze

Pork Loin with Rhubarb Glaze

Rhubarb in the summer always brightens up any dish.  This pork loin is moist, tender, and full of flavor.  If you love rhubarb too then you will delight in this dish. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 ¼ pound boneless pork loin 1 tablespoon 

Scallop Succotash with Pesto

Scallop Succotash with Pesto

Scallops are one of my favorite foods.  This dish is filled with vegetables and easy to prepare.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

2 pounds large sea scallops

3 ears of corn, shuck and cut off the cob.

12 ounces green beans trimmed

2 bell peppers diced

½ red onion diced

2 cloves garlic

½ cup cherry tomatoes halved

¼ cup fresh basil leaves diced

¼ cup pesto

2 tablespoons vegetable broth

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (I used a basil infused oil)

Directions:

  1. Thaw scallops if frozen.  Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Spray a nonstick pan with olive oil spray. 
  3. Add red onion and garlic.  Cook on medium heat 2 minutes.
  4. Add green beans, peppers, corn, and vegetable broth.  Cook 5 minutes until green beans are bright green and tender.
  5. Add tomatoes.
  6. In a separate skillet heat 2 tablespoons olive oil.  Add scallops in a single layer.  Season with salt and pepper.  Cook on high 3 minutes.  Flip and cook 1 more minute. 
  7. Add scallops to vegetables.
  8. Stir in pesto.
  9. Top with basil.
  10. Serve.  I served this over a bed of red romaine lettuce from my garden.
Sweet Potato Pie Energy Balls

Sweet Potato Pie Energy Balls

One morning I woke up with a craving for sweet potato pie.  These energy balls have the spices from sweet potato pie without all the sugar. Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 cup pecans 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter 

Pesto Chicken Skillet

Pesto Chicken Skillet

This dinner was so good I was practically licking the plate.  If you need a one skillet meal, then you should definitely try this as it is insanely delicious and loaded with veggies. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breast 1 

Grilled Corn Salad with Basil Vinaigrette Dressing

Grilled Corn Salad with Basil Vinaigrette Dressing

I love corn on the cob in the summer.  This light salad features grilled corn, fresh from the farm cherry tomatoes, broccoli, and a delicious basil vinaigrette.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

Grilled Corn Salad-

4 ears of corn

1 cup cherry tomatoes halved

1 cup broccoli

Basil Vinaigrette Dressing-

¼ cup fresh basil leaves

1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons lime juice and zest from 1 lime

¼ cup orange juice

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon fresh ginger

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

  1. Preheat grill to high heat. Soak the corn cobs (unhusked) in water for 10 minutes.  Drain excess water.
  2. Grill corn for 10-15 minutes rotating every few minutes.  Let cool.  Then cut corn off the cob.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes and broccoli to a medium bowl. 
  4. Basil Vinaigrette- Add basil, cilantro, lime juice and zest, orange juice, honey, ginger, and olive oil to food processor.  Pulse to mix well.
  5. Once corn has cooled cut off the cob and add to bowl with tomatoes and broccoli.  Mix.
  6. Pour dressing over salad.
  7. Enjoy!
Grilled Chicken Tacos with Strawberry Salsa and Chipotle Avocado Crema

Grilled Chicken Tacos with Strawberry Salsa and Chipotle Avocado Crema

We eat tacos all the time, but I wanted a summer themed taco this week.  This strawberry salsa and chipotle avocado crema are full of flavors that pop.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Chicken- 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts 1/8 cup extra virgin olive