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

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 

Salt & Pepper Tofu

Salt & Pepper Tofu

So often many of the delicious foods that we eat are loaded with fat and so unhealthy for you. Lucky for us though these tofu bites are not only delicious but good for you as well… gotta love win-win situations! Tofu is a great meat-replacement 

Hummus

Hummus

There are so many really good foods which you can buy pre-made at the store. Many of those foods which you can buy pre-made are so gosh-darn expensive though – especially when you compare it to the cost (and ease) of making the same thing 

Roasted Eggplant & Mushroom Pasta

Roasted Eggplant & Mushroom Pasta

If I could bottle a smell – it would be the amazing smell of roasted vegetables wafting from the oven (you know, when you are roasting vegetables mixed with garlic & olive oil)! When there are yummy delicious vegetables on sale (especially eggplants and mushrooms)