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Homemade Chipotle-style bowls? Yes please! Decided to try my hand at homemade cilantro lime rice and let me tell y’all, it is incredible! Packed with flavor and incredibly delicious. I topped my bowl with some shrimp, pineapple salsa, and freshly sliced avocado to balance out the whole meal. You can add sriracha or more lime …
As promised, here’s one way you can use the brioche buns from my previous post: pulled pork sandwiches! There’s not a ton of BBQ spots out in California, so knowing how to make your own pulled pork comes in clutch when those cravings hit. Pulled pork is so simple yet so intimidating for a lot …
I’ll admit, I am not the biggest fan of zucchini so I tend to be hesitant to include it in my recipes. But this Bacon Zucchini Pasta is absolutely delicious, with smokiness from the bacon and a rich sweetness from the caramelized zucchini. It’s such an easy way to incorporate some veggies into your pasta, …
Who said that tacos were only for Tuesdays?? These easy chicken tacos are super tasty any day of the week, and they couldn’t be easier to put together! They’re perfect for weekday meals where you might not have as much time to prepare lunch or dinner, and the disassembled ingredients keep for a few days …
You’re telling me a shrimp fried this rice?? Shrimp fried rice is one of my favorites, and it’s a great way to use up leftover rice! It takes very little time and you can make it in bulk, which makes it great for meal prep too. What’s your favorite kind of fried rice?
Although I love posting new creations and recipes on here, let’s be honest – sometimes we just don’t have the time. Seriously, sometimes I look at other people’s feeds and think, how on earth do they have the time to make everything? I’m sure my feed can give off that vibe as well, so I’ll …
An at-home shrimp boil? Sign me up! I used to make this meal pretty regularly starting a few years ago, because it was incredibly delicious yet so simple to make. All you need are some fresh shrimp, andouille sausage, corn, potatoes, and seasonings wrapped in foil. You can stick it on the grill or cook …
Summer rolls are exactly as they sound – fresh, healthy, and full of summery flavors. I love getting them at my favorite Vietnamese or Thai restaurant with cilantro, basil, rice noodles, and shrimp, but you can also make them at home using whatever fillings, protein, and fresh veggies you want! Highly suggest pairing them with …
Chicken pot pie is one of my favorites foods! I’m not ashamed to admit that I have on occasion just purchased a Marie Callender pie from the grocery store, because making it can be so time-consuming. But a homemade pot pie really can’t be beat, especially with a perfectly buttery, flaky crust!
Every major chain restaurant has its iconic dish, and Red Lobster’s is definitely the cheddar bay biscuits. They are buttery, flaky, cheesy, and just so delicious! I’ve seen boxed mixes for these biscuits at the store, but you can also make your own using this recipe. But be careful, they’re very addictive!