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Moroccan Mussels and Chickpeas in Spiced Tomato Broth

Moroccan Mussels with Chickpeas

With a handful of ingredients and about 15 minutes, you can prepare a show-stopping seafood dinner worthy of a special occasion any night of the week! I’m combining a jar of prepared shakshuka sauce – a spiced Moroccan-style tomato sauce – with vegetable stock to create a bold, delicious broth in minutes. Trust me, you’re […]

Italian Tuna Melts

Italian Tuna Melts with Tomato and Basil

My kids always surprise me when I serve these Italian Tuna Melts and they gobble them up, usually asking for seconds (as long as I haven’t added tomato to theirs!). This is a staple pantry recipe in our home and helps us hit that goal to eat more fish. You can also prep the tuna […]

Linguine with Easy Clam Sauce

Linguini with Easy Clam Sauce

When you’re stuck in the middle of February (or any month not ending in “r”) and craving clams, enter our favorite Linguini with Easy Clam Sauce. This weeknight-friendly pasta is made with canned wild clams and brightened up with a ton of fresh lemon and a generous handful of parsley. Don’t be tempted to skip […]

Tuna Salad Sandwich on Plate with Strawberries

Tuscan Tuna Sandwiches

Proven to convert even the most staunch tuna haters, these Tuscan Tuna Sandwiches are a bit more involved than the ol’ standard, but totally worth a few extra minutes. The white bean spread and tuna salad are also easily prepped ahead for easy-to-pack lunches or quick assembly-style weeknight dinners.

Roasted Salmon with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

Cut a couple corners with this easy #sheetpansupper and flavor hack. While marinating salmon for about 30 minutes helps impart big flavor, we don’t always have that time luxury on a weeknight. In this Roasted Salmon with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette, we top the fish with a simple vinaigrette after it roasts. I promise, you won’t know the […]

Plate with Salmon Patties and Steamed Sugar Snap Peas

Asian Salmon Patties with Teriyaki Mayo

Spiked with soy sauce, orange zest, and ginger, these Asian Salmon Patties taste like weekend party food on a weeknight time and energy budget. And speaking of budget, wild caught Alaskan canned salmon is your answer to affording this nutrition powerhouse any night of the week.

Quick Thai Coconut Salmon

Quick Thai Coconut Salmon

Canned coconut milk and Thai roasted red curry paste have become fast pantry favorites around these parts. Coconut milk adds richness and body, while the red curry paste packs a convenient punch of flavor without needing to rely on a slew of different spices. This Thai Coconut Salmon dish is a great way to get […]

Basic Sheet Pan Baked Fish

Basic Sheet Pan Baked Fish

Here’s an un-fussy weeknight (or any night) dinner template for those of you on the hunt for easy and quick fish recipes that don’t require dredging or flipping or stinking up the kitchen. This Basic Sheet Pan Baked Fish method uses six simple ingredients, dirties one pan, and delivers in less than 30 minutes. Simple […]

Roasted Maple Dijon Salmon

Roasted Maple Dijon Salmon

A #sheetpansupper that transitions us from winter (butternut squash!) to spring (asparagus!). This One Pan Roasted Maple Dijon Salmon is on the table in under 45 minutes start to finish, or 35 minutes if you prep the vegetables ahead. And if you haven’t tried this marinade combo on salmon, you haven’t lived.

One Pan Salmon with Spinach and Artichokes

One Pan Salmon with Spinach and Artichokes

This One Pan Salmon with Spinach and Artichokes meal is an easy way to sneak some dark green leaves onto your family’s plates. Frozen spinach is transformed with a simple combo of garlic, fire-roasted tomatoes and artichoke hearts. Topped with simple seared salmon, this dinner is ready in 20 minutes, and requires only 1 pan and […]

Easy Greek Shrimp in Foil

Greek Shrimp in Foil

Cooking this simple combo of bright and light ingredients in foil helps to ensure everything is tender and delicious. Cooking in foil also means this cooks quickly – in 20 minutes – and clean up is a breeze. Winner, winner, shrimp dinner. Serve this Greek Shrimp in Foil simply atop whole wheat couscous (a 5-minute […]