April Recipe Dump | Early Summer Edition
Let the backyard barbecues begin!
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My last recipe dump was a little out of control… It easily could have been a 3-part series. Excitement got the best of me, and I could not hold back.
This time around, I’m focusing on my favorite recipes I make on repeat during the summer season.
With warm weather, backyard pool parties, and longer days rapidly approaching, I’m sharing some newly discovered recipes, and I took a trip down memory lane to unearthed some oldies but goodies.
Citrus Arugula Salad
I made this recipe on a whim this past Sunday when looking for a salad option to pair with the rest of the meal. WOWZA, it was a winner! I’m a sucker for homemade dressing, and this one was too easy. The ingredients are pantry staples plus a touch of orange juice. I even forgot to include the quinoa, and it was still delicious. 12/10 and will for sure have this as our go-to summer salad.
Stuffed Peppers
So easy + so filling. This was one of the recipes we made a few times last summer when I first started eating animal protein. I’m sure there are a million and one ways to make ground beef, but a person can only eat so many meatballs, ya know?
This recipe is quick, easy, and versatile. Pretty sure I choose to roast the peppers instead of blanching them before stuffing. If you have leftover filling, they are excellent as tacos or a burrito bowl the next day!
Classic Hamburgers (with a baked option!)
It’s a little embarrassing how often we ate hamburgers last summer. Honestly, it was close to 3 times a week. If you’re intimidated by making a “good” hamburger patty, my advice is… Keep. it. simple. You really don’t need much. Usually I toss in:
an egg
maybe milk or cream
some Parmesan cheese - if I have it
Worcestershire sauce - usually have it but hardly remember to add it
a combination of seasonings - garlic, onion, paprika, celery salt, cayenne, salt, pepper…
Mix it all together, form the patties and toss ‘em on the grill!
OR if you don’t have a grill, here is an option to bake the patties (our go-to method during the cold months in Alaska).
Carrot and Cabbage Tahini Slaw
This recipe includes instructions for Lentil Burgers (delicious if you’re looking for a meatless option). What I return to this recipe for is actually the carrot and cabbage tahini slaw. I’ll preface this by saying I am not a coleslaw person. But this tahini-take has a tight grip on me. While it’s meant to be a topping for burgers, I’ve made it as a side dish too many times to count.
Cherry Pie Filling
Quinn’s favorite pie is a cherry pie, so naturally I’ve tried many cherry pie recipes to find the best one. And I think I did it with this one. I’m not saying cherry pie is my favorite, but I’m not saying it’s not my favorite. Let’s just say, I don’t discriminate when it comes to pie. Peach, apple, berry, cherry, lemon, rhubarb… Don’t make me choose my favorite! I can’t!
I’ve only used frozen cherries for this recipe because who has the patience or time to pit fresh cherries?!
Crispy Potato Tacos
I don’t know if I’m ready to admit this… (deep breath) Okay, back in my college days, there were nights when I would frequent the nearby Taco Bell for the Potato Tacos 🙈 I know, trust me, the quality of food I previously fed my body still haunts me to this day.
Which is why I had to try this recipe when I stumbled upon it a few years ago as a replacement for the Taco Bell version! Of course, these ones ended up being even better than the fast food version.
Let me know if you plan to try any of these recipes! I’d love to hear what you pair them with. Creatine a menu is another one of my many hobbies.
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‘Til next time🍽️
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