Grilled Shrimp Tostadas

We are becoming big tostada fans at our house! So quick and easy with lots of possible variations to mix it up.

You can make this recipe pretty quickly but if you'd like to make the prep a bit shorter, you can opt to buy premade guacamole instead of making your own. 

Sourdough Cheddar Cheese Crackers

Loving this new Sourdough Cracker recipe that we found. The crackers are like cheese it's, only better and you know exactly what ingredients go into them. Quite a tasty snack!

This sourdough recipe can be made without any wait time. Simply bring your discard to room temperature and then make the dough. 

Italian Zucchini Topped Baked Potato

 

In our house, we all love a good baked potato! As a way to mix it up a bit, we tried this Italian Zucchini Topped Baked Potato. It was quite tasty!

This will be a recipe I continue to return to throughout the summer. It's easy to make, very filling, and a great way to use some of the zucchini in our garden. 

Rhubarb Muffins

I am a big fan of rhubarb but the majority of the recipes I've eaten and made are super sweet. I was on the hunt for a new recipe to try where I could taste the rhubarb without being overpowered with sugar. 

I found this muffin recipe and decided to give it a try. I thought there was an awful lot of sugar in the recipe so I decided to cut back on that. I also used applesauce instead of oil to make them a bit healthier. The muffins turned out well and tasted great. 

Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Bagels

 If you like spinach artichoke dip, you'll love this recipe. It is full of cheesy yumminess! It's a quick, easy, and filling lunch or you can serve it as a dinner on the go too. 

I bought a package of plain bagels and planned to top all of them with this filling. I used one block of cream cheese as called for but added a lot spinach and artichoke hearts to bulk it up. I also eliminated a lot of the cheese because I really didn't think it was necessary with the cream cheese base. Everyone loved these open faced sandwiches and we didn't miss the extra cheese at all. They were delicious even with considerably cutting back the cheese. 

Cabbage Roll Chicken Enchiladas

 

I've made zucchini enchiladas in the past so when I found this cabbage enchilada recipe, I was intrigued. I do like cabbage so was eager to give this recipe a try. My kids are not big fans of cabbage and do not tend to eat it plain or cooked but with this recipe, they didn't seem to mind it at all. 

The enchiladas were very filling. If I were to make this recipe again, I would consider halving it as we did have quite a few leftovers.

Crispy Fish Taco Bowl

 

We haven't had fish in a while so when I saw this recipe, I was immediately drawn to it. I usually season fish but avoid adding any additional fats or oils but for this recipe, I did use a small amount of mayo to help the panko breadcrumbs adhere to the fillets. It turned out great and was a crunchy treat to add to our taco bowls. 

When I first made the sauce, I was a little nervous that it would be too spicy for the kids (I halved the adobo sauce called for in the recipe). If eaten alone, I think it may be however, when mixed with all of the ingredients in the bowl, it provided the perfect amount of added heat and flavor. 

Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach & Feta Pasta

 

I was in search of a new pasta recipe to try to help Kenxie carb load the night before a softball tournament. I wasn't looking for a heavy, rich sauce but instead wanted something lighter. I thought this quick and easy pasta would fit the bill.

It was easy to make with only a few ingredients required. In the end, once the pasta was ready to serve, it left me underwhelmed. The flavor just wasn't there. Everyone ate a big plateful but they were in no rush for me to make this recipe again. Bummer...we'll keep searching for a new pasta recipe to try. 

Chicken Shawarma

 

This might be one of my favorite meals! The seasoning on this chicken is soooo delicious. We all practically inhale the chicken as soon as it comes off the grill. The addition of the greek yogurt sauce and veggies in a pita, make this a perfect, balanced meal. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

This recipe calls for 2lbs of chicken thighs. You could halve it if you'd like but I promise you will have no trouble eating any leftover chicken. It really is that good!

Sourdough Dutch Baby

 

Sourdough Saturday...time to use our discard. LOVE this recipe because there is no need to prep this Dutch Baby recipe the night before. Just have to let the discard reach room temperature (although I don't always to do) and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes after blended (although I don't always do that either). It does turn out a little lighter and airier if you do but it is still edible if you don't :)

I like to serve the Dutch Baby with some sliced strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar. The kids then load on the syrup. It would be delicious topped with any fruit. If you would prefer to try the savory route, the recipe offers a slight variation in ingredients to accommodate the different flavors. Very versatile and absolutely delicious!