I adore summer grilling! Partially to keep the heat out of the kitchen, but mostly because I love the flavor of anything grilled. Especially steak! My favorite to throw on the grill is flank steak because it is leaner than many other steaks. And since I’m a huge fan of South American and Latin food, I chose to make a chimichurri sauce to accompany the grilled flank steak. Chimichurri sauce originated in Argentina, and its flavors perfectly complement grilled flank steak. {Read More}
Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Melon Salsa
February 20, 2015 By
Jerk shrimp tacos with melon salsa… yummmm! The pairing of spicy shrimp and cool melon is a match made in heaven. This combination makes a mean taco, but it can just as easily be served over a bed of baby greens. It is very easy to make and is just as appropriate for a weeknight meal as it is for a dinner party. And shopping for all the ingredients was simple at Trader Joe’s! When I made this recipe this week, I worked on {Read More}
Cajun Gumbo, Healthified and Made Easy
February 13, 2015 By
This delish and authentic gumbo recipe has stood the test of time in the Tabler family! Did I ever mention I’m from Louisiana? Yes, indeed, I am! In fact, we had the band play this little ditty at our wedding: I’m even listening to it while I write this post. In case you’re curious, here’s Hank Williams’ version! I suppose my Louisiana roots are the reason I love all spicy, Cajun food. One of my favorite Cajun meals to make is gumbo. {Read More}
Easy Cheesy Game Day Enchiladas
January 16, 2015 By
On game day, I like to serve something more hearty along with appetizers and drinks. These game day enchiladas fit the bill. And the best part? You can make them ahead of time and freeze them until the big day. That makes game day simpler, and I’m all for that! Every now and then, don’t you love a recipe that only has four ingredients (plus water) and involves no chopping? This recipe is for one large casserole dish or two {Read More}
Holiday Leftovers Enchiladas: Three Ways
December 4, 2014 By
Here are three amazing recipes for your holiday leftovers… Holiday Leftovers Enchiladas are the best! Ah… holiday leftovers! It’s always fun to create some amazing dish with the remnants of the feast! More often than not, I make turkey and sausage gumbo. But this year, I was having a dinner party for 20 family members the day after Thanksgiving, and I decided I wanted everything to fit on one plate. I contemplated what to do with my turkey and quickly decided {Read More}
Chicken Artichoke Soup
November 15, 2014 By
I recently discovered the tasty chicken artichoke soup at Whole Foods and simply couldn’t get enough of it. But, that version is high in sodium AND it’s not very budget friendly. So of course I decided to create my own version! Mine doesn’t taste exactly like the Whole Foods version, but I actually like it better. It is deliciously satisfying and simple to make. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium yellow {Read More}
