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Kalamata Olive Dressing

September 9, 2016May 20, 2018 Chelsea 2 Comments

Since completely revamping my diet, I’ve learned a thing or two about a good salad. The first rule: salads are only boring and flavorless if you make them boring and flavorless. How do you liven up a boring salad? This kalamata olive dressing is an excellent way to add some excitement to an otherwise meh meal.

Kalamata olives have been my best friends this summer. Their bright, briney flavor adds a flair to almost anything! So of course, I’ve been enjoying kalamata olives as a snack, a topping, a mix-in, and now a dressing. Drizzle this blend of chopped olives, herbs and oil on salads, chicken, beef, roasted vegetables…there are endless possibilities!

Roasted Beets with Parsley

July 27, 2016May 20, 2018 Chelsea Leave a comment

This summer, I discovered something groundbreaking about my man spouse—he loves beets.

I found this out one day when I roasted a hefty tray of beets for dinner. I usually buy and prep veggies that I want, because the hubs doesn’t always want to eat what I make. You see, he currently works in the produce department of a local health food store. He eats fresh, organic produce all day long at work. (He’s admitted to eating 3 bunches of radishes in a day. Kid might have a problem.)

Coffee Cashew Ice Cream

May 17, 2016May 22, 2018 Chelsea 11 Comments

Thick and delightfully creamy, this Coffee Cashew Ice Cream requires no heat, minimal ingredients, and just a bit of your time.

Get ready to dig in. You’re going to love this recipe (assuming you’re a coffee fanatic who eats cashews).

I’ve become enthralled with ice cream this spring…specifically dairy free ice cream, of course! I have a growing list of recipe ideas that I’m slowly working through. But as a coffee addict, an ice cream featuring cold brew coffee was at the top of my list.

Green Balsamic Beef Kabobs

May 11, 2016May 22, 2018 Chelsea 4 Comments

A simple parsley-based marinade adds a refreshing zest to these Green Balsamic Beef Kabobs. You can shake up the recipe by adding different vegetables to the kabobs — green or red bell peppers would be a nice touch!

Grilling has been my jam this year. Since getting our new grill, all we seem to want to do is fire it up for dinner.

While at a small, pre-season farmer’s market (here in North Dakota, our farmer’s markets don’t really get going until June or July), I picked up a simple brown paper bag filled with woodsy cremini mushrooms. Right away, I knew it was time to experiment with kabobs.

Pesto Bacon Chicken Thighs

May 2, 2016May 22, 2018 Chelsea Leave a comment

Basil is about to be abundant, and there are few better ways to use it than these pesto bacon chicken thighs.

This recipe takes many things I’m fond of and throws it into one cast iron pan for a VIP party in the oven. While the pesto bacon chicken thighs are having their party, you’ll be patiently waiting in the kitchen, drooling at the phenomenal smell emanating from the oven door.

Luckily, there are only 3o minutes to wait until dinner’s ready to go.