Keeping Fresh Strawberries Fresh

Keeping Fresh Strawberries Fresh

When Strawberries are Ripe and Fresh and Delicious (and affordable) I just cannot resist them! This week I went Strawberry Picking and picked almost 7 pounds of berries. When you make lots of yummy things (like Strawberry Yogurt Pops/Pudding Pops, Cakes, Salsa, & Jam) AND eat 

Grilled Fish Tacos

Grilled Fish Tacos

A few years ago if you would have offered me Fish Tacos, I probably would have said “NO”! As I have probably mentioned before though, I am marrying a fish-lover. Fish has tons of health benefits and we are trying to include [sustainable] seafood in 

June is National Seafood Month

June is National Seafood Month

In Honor of National Seafood Month, here’s a wrap-up of some seafood recipes which have been featured here at Teacher by Day – Chef by Night over the past few years…   Grilled Tuna Steaks with Pineapple Salsa   DIY Sushi

Grilled Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon Basil Mayo

Grilled Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon Basil Mayo

Growing up I was never a huge fan of fish (at least the kind that was not a shellfish), but I happen to be marrying a wonderful man who is a huge fan of fish… so I am adapting! This Grilled Salmon could not be 

Roasted Asparagus and Shrimp Risotto

Roasted Asparagus and Shrimp Risotto

. Spring & Summer Flavors make a transition from heavy red/rich dishes which we enjoyed all Fall/Winter to lighter more green/bright dishes. Those fresh flavors are just like everything outside – new and bright and light. Although Risotto is a slow-cooked rice which takes some 

Twice-Baked Smashed Cauliflower

Twice-Baked Smashed Cauliflower

Comfort Food is exactly what it sounds like… food which makes you feel comfortable and safe and all warm & cozy. Typically there is a problem with Comfort Food though – part of what makes it so “comfortable” is the extremely high level of fat