Welcome to the weekend, my buddies! I’m in Arizona as we speak for a whirlwind weekend with household. As I write this, my mother is making waffles, the children 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 recent ginger creates one of the flavorful salmon dishes I’ve ever tasted. For quite a lot of years, this was the only seafood meal to constantly obtain two thumbs up from my total household.
Garlicky roasted potatoes are tossed with recent herbs to create an unforgettable heat potato salad that may be served sizzling or at room temperature. Once 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 Chicken and Bok Choy Stir Fry. (When you’ve by no means tried bok choy earlier than, it is a good spot to begin.)
Crunchy, tacky, salty, Parm Crusted Brussels Sprouts make a terrific snack or aspect dish. Serve a batch with bang bang sauce and there seemingly received’t be a chew left.
The most effective stir fries are salty, savory, candy, and a bit of bit spicy. This ground beef and broccoli stir fry nails all of those things. The very fact this stir fry is made with floor beef as a substitute of a costlier minimize of beef makes it a very nice different to the pricier meats if you find yourself craving Chinese language meals or an Asian-inspired meal.
I couldn’t conceal my love for coconut desserts if I wished to and relating to desserts with coconut, I can’t get sufficient of them. So, I’ve gathered up a whole collection of my favorite coconut desserts to share with you.
Recent 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 recent juicy pears between layers of brown sugar crumble topping and crust, a pear crumble is a winter dessert for any occasion. 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 checklist to strive quickly. I get them organized every time I see them on a menu, so it’s previous time I determine how you can make them at residence.
My FAVORITE THING this week is my transparent knife storage block. This isn’t your common wood knife block and I completely like it. 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 loads of knives, and is simple to wash if and when it will get soiled.
What I’m READING: The Awakening by Nora Robers. That is the primary ebook within the Dragon Coronary heart Sequence 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 as we speak shall be in your coronary heart. You shall train them diligently to your youngsters, and shall discuss of them once you sit in your own home, and once you stroll by the best way, and once you lie down, and once you rise.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7 ESV
Wishing you a stunning week filled with little issues that make you smile!
Mary
