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Salmon Tacos with Mango Salsa

This may be bold to say, but I may prefer fish tacos to any other kind of tacos. Yep, I went there. My exposure to fish tacos was pretty limited until moving to Washington State, and then I had the mahi-mahi fish tacos from this restaurant down on the waterfront in Tacoma and I was a true convert. Something about the tender, well-seasoned fish, crunchy slaw, and sweet and spicy salsa in these tacos just reminds me of summer. Since the fish only has to cook for about 15 minutes, the ... continue reading...

Desserts Recipes

Grilled Peaches with Balsamic Glaze

Grilled fruit is a revelation. Summer has the most amazing produce: stone fruits, tomatoes, berries, and so much more. Have you ever tried grilled fruit? Stone fruits and pineapple are especially good on the grill. The sugars caramelize and and add a delicious depth of flavor. Plus the warm fruit serves the perfect base for some ice cream! I think dinners on the grill are easy, so why not throw some fruit on the grill for a few minutes to make an easy dessert too? The balsamic glaze is ... continue reading...

Mains Recipes

Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Kebabs

Happy 4th of July! Are you firing up the grill today? I hope you are! And if you don't have plans for what to cook yet, these chicken kebabs are for you. A few hours of marinating and a few minutes of cooking and you have a delicious dinner ready to go. This recipe was my first collaboration with my husband, Kevin, who is the grill master here in Team Dieterich. We have a Big Green Egg and we both love it. I love to eat what he cooks and he loves to grill. Win win! For this recipe, I made ... continue reading...

Breakfast Recipes

Raspberry Breakfast Buns

Happy Monday! How was your weekend? On Saturday we packed up the kids and drove to Leavenworth, WA. It's a little Bavarian town in the middle of the mountains and we had such a great time. Perfect weather, great food and beer, and gorgeous views. I hope your weekend was just as fun! Last week a friend of mine asked if we wanted to come to her house to pick raspberries from the overabundance that she has in her backyard. Of course I jumped at the opportunity! Lleyton spent most of the time ... continue reading...

Recipes Soups and Salads

Thai Kale Salad with Quinoa

I haven't always been a big fan of kale in salads. It's very tough, and sometimes bitter, and ultimately eating the salad just feels a little "too healthy" and tastes a little bit sad. But not this salad! The key is to take some of the dressing and massage it into the kale before adding the other vegetables. It softens the kale and takes out the bitterness. Kevin and I both had seconds of this salad for dinner. The dressing in this Thai kale salad with quinoa is packed with flavorful ingredients ... continue reading...