Until recently, mussels were a food item I strictly ordered ONLY in restaurants, mostly because the little-shelled, protein-packed beauties were intimidating and I had no idea how to cook them. What I didn’t realize was how gosh darn easy (and affordable!) they are to cook at home.
Being married to a farmer comes with its perks. Summer = endless supplies of fresh herbs and more tomatoes, garlic, and shallots than I know what to do with! It isn’t QUITE spring in Wisconsin, but I’ve been craving fresh, healthy food in hopes it will encourage the warmer weather to come soon.
One of my favorite go-to, no cooking required meals is my delicious basil bruschetta. You’ll need a few veggies, a heap each of garlic and basil, and a fresh baguette. Optional, but I suggest adding a sprinkle of freshly crumbled feta and some tart balsamic vinegar and you’ve got a delicious snack in no time.
Who likes spicy food? If so, this is the dish for you! Creole Cajun shrimp deliciousness from kitchen to table in no time flat.
I’ve been trying to post a recipe every Tuesday and Thursday, but yesterday got away from me. A full day of work plus errands and a climbing gym date with one of my bests left me one tired Beth. I was out for the count by 9:30. 9:30! For those that know me, I’m a night owl (probably due to the copious amounts of caffeine I drink) but sometimes, you just need to listen to your body and give it a rest, gosh darn it! 🙂
ANYWAY, you’re here for the FOOD, not a diatribe about my routine lack of sleep. 🙂