Welcome to the weekend, my buddies! I’m in Arizona immediately for a whirlwind weekend with household. As I write this, my mother is making waffles, the youngsters are taking part in and my sister and I are chatting. (I’m a strong multi-tasker, buddies.) I’m wanting ahead to a day crammed with laughter, video games, and dialog.
ON THE BLOG this week: Salmon marinated with balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and contemporary ginger creates one of the crucial flavorful salmon dishes I’ve ever tasted. For a lot of years, this was the one seafood meal to constantly obtain two thumbs up from my complete household.
Garlicky roasted potatoes are tossed with contemporary herbs to create an unforgettable heat potato salad that may be served sizzling or at room temperature. After I say that this potato salad is a garlic lover’s dream come true, I’m not exaggerating.
Saucy bites of hen are tossed with crispy tender bok choy and a diced jalapeno on this flavorful Rooster and Bok Choy Stir Fry. (For those who’ve by no means tried bok choy earlier than, this can be a excellent place to begin.)
Crunchy, tacky, salty, Parm Crusted Brussels Sprouts make an awesome snack or facet dish. Serve a batch with bang bang sauce and there seemingly gained’t be a chunk left.
One of the best stir fries are salty, savory, candy, and somewhat bit spicy. This floor beef and broccoli stir fry nails all of these issues. The actual fact this stir fry is made with floor beef as an alternative of a costlier reduce of beef makes it a extremely nice various to the pricier meats when you find yourself craving Chinese language meals or an Asian-inspired meal.
I couldn’t conceal my love for coconut desserts if I needed to and in the case of desserts with coconut, I can’t get sufficient of them. So, I’ve gathered up an entire assortment of my favourite coconut desserts to share with you.
Contemporary Blueberry Frosting is a lightweight and creamy frosting, whipped into fluffy blueberry loveliness. A dollop of this frosting is good heaven on a cupcake. On a spoon, on a cracker, or on an precise cake this blueberry buttercream frosting is irresistible.
Crammed with contemporary juicy pears between layers of brown sugar crumble topping and crust, a pear crumble is a winter dessert for any event. Barely chewy with that impossible to resist buttery, brown sugar, and oat crust and topping, these pear crumble bars are nice each on their very own or served heat topped with ice cream.
What I’m CRAVING: These Dan Dan Noodles are on my record to strive quickly. I organize them at any time when I see them on a menu, so it’s previous time I determine the way to make them at dwelling.
My FAVORITE THING this week is my clear knife storage block. This isn’t your common wood knife block and I completely find it irresistible. I’ve had mine for years and it’s been unavailable for fairly some time. I simply noticed that it’s listed once more on Amazon. It’s a very minimal look, holds a number of knives, and is straightforward to wash if and when it will get soiled.
What I’m READING: The Awakening by Nora Robers. That is the primary e book within the Dragon Coronary heart Collection and I used to be hooked from the primary chapter. It’s fantasy meets real-world, vibrant and darkish magics, nice friendships, household, and love all come collectively.
“And these phrases that I command you immediately shall be in your coronary heart. You shall educate them diligently to your kids, and shall discuss of them if you sit in your own home, and if you stroll by the best way, and if you lie down, and if you rise.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7 ESV
Wishing you a stunning week stuffed with little issues that make you smile!
Mary
