Dec 30, 2015 04:00 am
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Hello, hello, everyone, how is your week going? Ours can be summed up quite perfectly with the following quote I recently saw on Instagram.
Amen.
I’m completely tornbetween wanting to disinfect and organize theentire house, and planting myself on the couch and polishing off fourseries I’ve started on Netflix over the past couple of months. I finally finishedMaster of Nonewritten by Aziz Ansari recently. Have you seen it? Aziz annoyed the heck out of meon Parks and Rec but he’s slowly carved a small, ok medium-sized, place in my heart after watching MON, which is totally relatable. Kind of like a Seinfeld for Gen Y.
Anotherreason for the uncharacteristic laziness is that Lincoln’s Christmas day funk turned into the croup and we’veall been walking around like zombies from lack of sleep. I think he turned the corner last night though, with the help of my sister-in-law’s amazing essential oil co*cktail (thieves, RC, lemon, and eucalyptus,) which I rubbed all over his little body, and things are looking up. (I hope!)
Ben’s family is coming into town later this week then we’re celebrating new year’s eve and the Rose Bowl together (GO HAWKS!!! I’m already so nauseous!) before finally settlinginto a routine in 2016. Wohoo!
How have you spent your week? What are your New Year’s Eve plans? If I don’t talk to you beforehand, make a batch of theseand a pitcher of these, and have yourself a GREATlittle night, wherever and however you spend it. I’ll catch you on January 1 with a fun and helpfulpost about heading into the new year in a healthy way.
Before I go, I want to share my top 10 favorite recipes from 2015! I love to recap my personal favorite recipes from the year because they can differ from what was the most “popular” recipes of the year. Of course I love all my recipes – I wouldn’t post them if I didn’t – but these 10 are the ones that stick out in my mind as being over the top tasty, really fun to create, and/or are ones we make all the time at home. I hope you find a new favorite or two to try!
Have a great rest of your week, and happy new year!
Mongolian Beef Noodle Bowls
Not being able to pick up the phone and order take out has been a big mental struggle since goinggluten-free. LuckilyMongolian Beef Noodle Bowls are easily made at home and tastejustlike the real thing but betterbecause plain rice is swapped with chewy rice noodle. Upgrade!
Perfect Grilled Steak with Herb Butter
This was the most delicious cut of meat I atein 2015 – no question. The indirect heat grilling method, craveable steak rub, and drippy herb butter madeit over the top delicious. This steak truly is PERFECT.
Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers
You guys seem to love my Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers as much as I do– the feedback has been awesome so far! The scentof this recipe cooking alone transports me straight to my Aunt Mary’s Italian kitchen as a kid.So, so, so good.
Fish Tacos with Avocado Sweet Corn Slaw
I love this recipe not only because it’s healthy, fresh and full of the best flavors (seeeeeeriously that white sauce!) and textures, but also because it makes me feel like I’m on vacation in California every time I make them, which is often!
Gnocchi with Spinach, Mushrooms and Crispy Prosciutto
I was not kidding when I recently told you this was one of the best meals I’ve had in ages. Bonus points for not only looking and tasting like it came from a restaurant, but for being healthy and packed full of vegetables, to boot!
Mediterranean Tuna Salad
It might seem nuts to include a recipe for tuna salad on my year end favorites list but this particular combination of salty, briny, and fresh flavors is one of my very favorite combinations ever. I eat some variation of this tuna salad weekly. It’s quickto mix together and holds up perfectly for two or three daysin the fridge.
Shrimp and Chorizo Nachos with Fresh Pico de Gallo
If I’m splurging on a truck load cheese it’s in these insane skillet nachos for SURE. I love, love, LOVE the combination of cheese, chorizo, and shrimp with super cold, fresh pico de gallo. There is nothing better for game day or date night.
Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
This soup makes my favorites list not only because it’sinsanely easy – toss everything into a crock pot and push on – but all three of usadorethis soup. Perfect any time of year, healthy, quick, and crowd-pleasing. Total winner.
Leek and Mushroom Chicken Skillet
Maybe not the most exciting recipe I’ve ever posted but the flavors in this dish are incredibly satisfying, and the whole thing cooks quickly and in one skillet.I spoon drink the sauce that’s draped on top of the chicken – YUM!
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with HomemadeGluten-Free Enchilada Sauce
This enchilada sauce, you guys, THIS ENCHILADA SAUCE!! Tastesjustlike a restaurant’s and is so easy to make at home. I haven’t bought a can of enchilada sauce since posting this recipe. It is that good, and these enchiladas are a total home run!
BONUS! Shortcut Vegetable Ragu
I couldn’t push “publish” on this list without giving a shoutout to my MVP recipe of 2015 – Shortcut Vegetable Ragu! This recipe is chock full of vegetables but you would never, ever know. It’s Lincoln’s favorite meal and my go-to recipe totake to friends/family who are sick, have a new baby, are going through a rough time, etc. I always make a double batch – one for them to eat right away and one to freeze for later. So much love for this humble sauce!
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