Ingredients Archives: freshly ground black pepper

Thyme Seared Scallops on Coconut Creamed Corn with Red Bell Peppers

By Michelle | Published: May 13, 2013

 

Pan seared scallops with coconut creamed corn

There are two schools when it comes to coconut oil: the lovers and the haters. As I continue to sift through information, I fall somewhere in the middle. The pros of coconut oil are that…

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Tomato & Avocado Quinoa Salad with Cumin & Cilantro (and the skin and diet saga continues)

By Michelle | Published: March 22, 2013

Tomato & Avocado Quinoa Salad with Cumin & Cilantro

For the past two weeks I’ve been adhering to a gluten-free diet and I’ve noticed a difference. Before I share the method behind my madness, I want to make sure the diet works for the reason I…

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Halibut en Papillote with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers & Garlic

By Michelle | Published: March 18, 2013

Halibut en Papillote with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers & Garlic

There are very few proteins that I simply bake without first searing or browning. You will usually end up with a lackluster lump of pale meat if you skip this step. Fish prepared…

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Quinoa and Black Bean Cakes with Cumin & Chile

By Michelle | Published: February 27, 2013

Quinoa and Black Bean Cakes with Cumin & Chile

Breaking news: My husband agreed to eat one vegetarian meal per week. Upon hearing his statement, I had to act quickly. I remembered the quinoa burgers that I tasted at Campbell Soup Company’s headquarters, where their…

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Oven-Fried Onion Bloom with Tangy Dipping Sauce

By Michelle | Published: February 13, 2013

Oven-Fried Onion Bloom with Tangy Dipping Sauce

If you’re like me, you love a good deep fry. I was born and raised in Wisconsin, after all, where I was no stranger to Friday fish fries…

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Clean Eating Spinach and Bell Pepper Breakfast Casserole

By Michelle | Published: January 23, 2013

Spinach and Red Pepper Healthy Breakfast casserole

When it comes to breakfast, I rely on a multitude of mix-and-match quick-fix basics, including hard-boiled eggs, fruit, oatmeal, smoothies, yogurt, toast, frozen waffles, or perhaps even one of my make-ahead breakfast cookies. But for holidays,…

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Basil-Balsamic Salmon Salad

By Michelle | Published: January 21, 2013

Basil-Balsamic Salmon Salad using canned salmon

Love it or hate it, canned salmon is bursting with nutrition and is wonderfully economical. I rely on it this time of year, especially when fresh wild salmon is out of season. One of my favorite ways…

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Roasted Baby Broccoli with Toasted Almonds & Lemon

By Michelle | Published: January 10, 2013

Roasted Broccolini with Lemon and Parmesan

Though a quick steam in the microwave serves a purpose when it comes to my weeknight vegetable routine, sometimes I’m looking for a side dish with a bit more excitement. Vegetables take on unexpected flavors and…

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How to Cook a Pork Tenderloin Roast

By Michelle | Published: December 17, 2012

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One of the best things about the holiday season is the food, of course. Sipping lowfat eggnog lattes while shopping and nibbling fresh roasted chestnuts while dressing the tree and singing along with Christmas music are a…

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Slow Cooker Hungarian-Style Chicken with Tomatoes and Mushrooms

By Michelle | Published: December 12, 2012

Slow Cooker Hungarian-Style Chicken with Tomatoes and Mushrooms

I acquired my last name Dudash from my husband, who bears Hungarian lineage. Since we met 10 years ago, he’s raved about Chicken Paprikash, a traditional Hungarian dish that he used to make with his mom. While…

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