Homemade Cheeseburger

My husband LOVES a good cheeseburger.

I LOVE a homemade cheeseburger.

 

Sometimes I make the buns and they are sooo delish. Not today, today I bought these buns from the Publix bakery. That's what happens when there are three crazy littles running around the house. You have to find shortcuts.

 

 

My burgers are always cheeseburgers. always.

I just add salt, pepper, and minced garlic,

form into patties and cook to desired doneness. (med rare please!)

 

 

and lots of toppings are a necessity.

That's the difference between a burger and an

"oh-my-garwsh-babe-that-cheeseburger-was-so-gosh-darn-good!" burger.

TRUST ME.

 

 

 

Beautiful sliced tomato, onion, and lettuce are a must.

Some sliced avocado is always good too.

 

Plate it up with some sweet potato fries,

and a nice salad topped with strawberries, slivered almonds and a drizzle of poppyseed dressing. mmmm.

Good to go!

 

HOMEMADE (cheese)BURGER

1lb ground beef

salt, pepper

minced garlic

buns

lettuce

tomato

onion

sliced cheddar

 

 

Wanna Be Chipotle Rice Bowl

 

I  am obsessed with Chipotle rice bowls. obsessed.

So naturally I found a way to recreate this at home.

Super simple. and so delish.

 

 

Make your rice, add in a splash of lime juice and a little bit of chopped cilantro, now you have cilantro lime rice.

 

 

 

Choose your favorite toppings, I like to use

steak (chicken is good too)

black beans

corn

diced tomatoes

salsa

jack cheese (mozzarella works just fine)

lettuce

guacamole

 

Layer your rice, meat/beans, and toppings in a bowl and you are set!

Simple Salmon and Rice

Salmon is one of my favorite types of fish to eat,

 and it couldn't be simpler.

 

 

Wild-caught Alaskan Salmon is the most sustainable choice,

if you can find it. =)

 

 

 

SIMPLE SALMON

8oz salmon

salt, pepper

lemon pepper seasoning

 

1.) Spray foil with nonstick spray.

2.) Place salmon, skin side down, on foil. Season.

3.) Fold foil over salmon and make a "pouch" with the salmon inside.

4.) Bake at 350* for 20 minutes.

5.) Open foil pouch, broil for additional 8 minutes.

 

Serve with rice and broccoli or small salad.

 

Optional: top with a sauce made from

plain greek yogurt, dill, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

 

 

One Pot Pasta

Do you ever look at the clock and wonder,
"What happened to the day?"

Yep, me too.

 

 Here is the perfect throw together dinner

 that literally could not be any easier.

It is the perfect base,

and you can always add in different ingredients

or top with chicken, etc.

Add all ingredients to pot.

 

Bring to boil.

Turn heat to low and simmer.

 

That is it.

 

Told you it was easy.

Enjoy!

 

 

ONE POT PASTA
3/4 lb pasta (spaghetti, bucatini, linguine)
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 onion, sliced thin
2 Tbs minced garlic
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 cups water
1 bunch fresh basil, sliced, (or 2Tbs dried basil)
crushed red pepper
salt, pepper

1.) Add all ingredients to pot.
2.) Bring to boil
3.) Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
Optional : top with shaved parmesan cheese.