You’re all looking at me now like, “Rach, pizza meatballs are not a thing”. I can tell. It’s ok. But you know, before you judge, hear me out. I see a lot of meaty balls in this food blogger sphere I’m inadvertently in and, yes, I usually make inappropriate jokes about them among friends. Because […]
Shaved Brussels Salad with Avocado & Kumquats
This brussels salad came together by accident, really. And it kind of caused an accident, too, but I’ll tell you about that later! I’ve been a little obsessed with kumquats lately. Cute citrus fruit, really odd name. These olive sized mini orange imposters are like a flavor punch to the face. In a good way. […]
Thai Clams in a Coconut, Ginger & Lime Broth
If you like Thai food, you’re in for a treat with this recipe for Thai Clams in a Coconut, Ginger & Lime Broth! I discovered Thai food when I was in college and was utterly intoxicated by the layers of flavor and fascinating new ingredients. Later on, I attempted to make at-home versions of some of my […]
Paleo Pea Soup
I know, I know, peas ain’t paleo. Or Whole30 friendly. Because, legumes. But no legumes were harmed in the making of this soup! One of my habits at the end of the week is to go through my fridge and gather up any veggies hiding at the back of the crisper draws and whip up […]
Speedy Salmon Salad
This simple salmon salad is one of my favorite ways to spruce up a pantry staple, since I almost always have the ingredients to hand. It’s a great recipe template to have stashed in your summer rotation because all you need to do is a quick chop of arugula, artichoke hearts and olives and then […]
Shrimp Ceviche with Peach & Arugula
This one goes out to all the cilantro haters! One of Mr Meatified’s favorite things to eat in these summer months is shrimp ceviche. And given that my kitchen regularly registers over 100F during the summer, I’m more than happy to oblige him with a big batch, since it’s not going to heat up my kitchen and […]