Articles by: Cristin
Oven-roasted Eggplant with picadillo
Roast eggplant wedges are great served with picadillo. You can also serve it as a side with lemon slices or a balsamic vinaigrette. Or, scoop out the flesh and use in other dishes.
Oven-roasted Butternut Squash Fries
My husband gladly chooses these over regular fries. Make sure they get a little crispy on the edges and soft in the center. Season as you like. We like to add a little spicy rub […]
Cucumber Tomato Tahini Salad
This fresh palette cleanser is a perfect refreshing side to accompany a quick lunch. A few additions to the Trader Joe’s pre made Tahini Sauce and this salad is a big hit.
Cauliflower “Rice”
Oh the ever-popular Paleo Cauliflower “Rice.” There are so many different ways to make it. This recipe is quick and easy and truly is a very fulfilling substitute for rice.
Chicken with Trader Joe’s Curry Simmer Sauce
I’m sure it’s clear by now how much I love Trader Joe’s. I’ve been shopping there for years, and have amassed a kind of standard shopping list. Go in, get my staples, get out. Very […]
Salmon Poached (Baked) in Parchment
Also known as baked En Papillote. Super easy. No lingering fishy smell. Cute individual meals. I made enough for three servings. Improvise with the vegetables and seasoning. Add blanched asparagus or carrots. The sky’s the […]
Gingerbread Cookies
For the icing, you can make a traditional royal icing with egg whites, or use Wilton Meringue Powder, which is available at Michaels. Have fun with the kids, and try not to worry about […]
Date and Candied Almond Green Salad with Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette
This is a lip-smacking good Fall salad. Feel free to substitute the candied almonds for candied pecans, apples for the pears, and figs for the dates. It will still be delicious. And, for the dairy […]