Cajun Fried Chicken Tenders are the perfect meal to make when you need to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Using only four simple ingredients including chicken, eggs, Panko bread crumbs, and Cajun seasoning, this dish bursts with flavor and pairs perfectly with your favorite side dish or salad. The magic behind this dish is my DIY …
Mushrooms and Shrimp Cajun Black Beans and Rice
Mushroom and Shrimp Cajun Black Beans and Rice was an inspiration that came to me right after I created my DIY Cajun Spice. Since then, I have found endless options for this flavorful spice including this Jamaican inspired dish. It’s always an adventure trying to create a new recipe idea limited by the ingredients available in my fridge. Sometimes it …
King Solomon’s Sweet Orange Salmon
Here are little Hebrew trivia for you. Did you know that salmon is named after King Solomon of both the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament? The Hebrew spelling of “King Solomon” is actually שַׂלְמוֹן Śalmōn or Śalmāh in the Hebrew:שַׂלְמָה or Śalmāh in the Greek: σαλμων I fell in love with Vivi’s salmon recipe the first time I tasted …
Ginger Chicken Recipe with Spicy Steamed Cabbage
Every once in a while I come across a recipe that I will make over and over again. This is that recipe thanks to my friend Rachel, who taught me to make this delightful dish in under 30 minutes from the heart of her very own kitchen. Born in Sichuan China where food is typically spicy, Rachel prefers to incorporate …
Israeli Lamb Rice
A few years ago, my beautiful friend Vivi taught me to make her tender lamb rice recipe from Israel. It’s a simple dish to make and packed full of flavor and taste. Since then, it has been one of my favorite dishes to eat. The idea of having a close girlfriend who only lives two doors away and also loves …
German Spareribs and Sauerkraut
German Sauerkraut and Spareribs is a recipe I grew up eating at my mother’s kitchen table. Slowly boiled pork spare ribs simmered in water and sauerkraut is an easy to make classic dish served in many German homes both in the United States and in Europe. Serve it with boiled potatoes tossed in melted butter, salt and pepper, corn, and a …
It Begins at the Table Cookbook Sneak Peek: Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe with Sweet Turmeric Glaze
Lemon Zucchini Bread with sweet turmeric glaze is my version of my grandmother’s old classic zucchini bread recipe. Baked with most of the same delicious ingredients she used and infused with a delightful lemon flavor that takes my grandma’s method to the next level — topped with a sweet turmeric glaze for a touch of international flavor. Have you ever …
Kombucha Mango Smoothie
My Kombucha Mango Smoothie was born out of a serious love for Kombucha. I became a kombucha lover many years ago when I learned to make this precarious beverage. Remembering back to the first time I tasted Kombucha, there was a series of opposing emotions that ran through my mind. At first there was a distinct feeling of absolute disdain …
Strawberry Basil Margarita Cocktail
Strawberry Basil Margaritas has recently become my favorite summer drink. With an overabundance of fresh basil growing on my deck at lightning speed, I can barely keep up with the harvest. Here in Minnesota, basil is one of those beloved herbs that can be expensive and in limited quantities in the winter, while we have our fill in the summer …
Banana Coconut Mango Cake | Gluten-Free & Dairy-free
With the holidays upon us, it’s time to plan the menu for those festive gatherings. Today, I experimented in the kitchen with a new dessert idea. Gluten-free, dairy-free banana coconut mango cake delightfully combines your favorite fruit topped over a moist coconut almond flour cake and dairy-free coconut whipped cream. I had my daughter, Lexi, in mind when I created this …