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Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
It can sure be hard to seed through the best Father’s Day gifts! Just like shopping for Dad during Christmas, finding great Father’s Day gifts prove to be quite the challenge. Maybe it’s because he has refined tastes, but more likely it’s because he’s done a heck of a lot for you over the years and finding one item to sum up your thanks isn’t easy. But we’ve simplified the process for you this year; show Dad some love this Father’s Day with anything on this list; I’ve dubbed these items the best Father’s Day gifts around.
Is Dad an aspiring outdoorsman? No matter how much experience he has in the wilderness, he’ll get a kick out of this practical and indispensable guide.
YETI has proven to be the master of high-quality, must-have coolers, and this specific model is perhaps its best yet. It’s more portable than your average rolling tub, and it can easily fit a 12-pack and snacks for a day on the lake.
If Dad appreciates the finer things in life, why not treat him to this keepsake decanter and glass set? He’ll enjoy remembering this Father’s Day gift for years to come.
Odds are, Pops showed you a thing or two when it came to music back in the day. Celebrate his mutual love for good tunes with this retro-redefined set of bluetooth headphones from none only than Marshall.
We’ve always been big fans of the Monacle series, and we’re especially taken by this one in particular. The book explores different countries that know how to build a perfect embassy, design a modern parliament and engage with international organizations. Have Dad learn about nations that have modernized their armed forces, preserve and enhance their cultures, and even created a home-grown national brand.
If Dad’s a whisky man, he’ll love having this comprehensive guide take up real estate on the coffee table. Bonus points if you gift him his bottle of choice with the book!
You can’t beat having a proper water bottle, especially when it comes insulated. This one is nothing but practical, sleek and perfect for him to take with him just about anywhere.
Support Dad’s active life with this simple activity and sleep tracker. It’s not as noticeable or in-your-face as other models. And it’s pretty fun to geek out over its insights!
I love fish tacos. Whenever I’m at a restaurant I typically beeline for any type of fresh, spicy, blackened fish tacos. But fish tacos was one of those recipes I hadn’t tried at home. So recently when I was whipping up Mexican night I decided to give them a go, and I’m so glad I did.
The creamy coleslaw balances and cools off the warm Mahi Mahi and spicy jalapeños. And the fresh pineapple adds a fruity tang to the blackened seasoning, peppers and salsa. I mean I’m drooling just thinking about it as I type this! And they’re on the healthier side which is always a plus.
In all of my favorite recipes, I always seem to find a marriage of cool to hot, crunchy to creamy, spicy to sweet. And my blackened fish tacos with Mahi Mahi hit a home run on all of the above.
When you’re making this at home, keep in mind that you can use any light or white fish. I always approach cooking seafood by picking out what is wild caught, sustainable and in-stock at Whole Foods or my local grocery store. With this recipe, I could have done grouper, halibut, etc. And especially when you’re blackening and seasoning fish, you can use any type of white fish. You just don’t want to use a fishy-fish like salmon.
This recipe seems like something spotted on a restaurant patio, but I assure you it’s so easy. Don’t be overwhelmed! This vibrant, fresh and summery mixture of flavors is just the thing to cool you down after a long day in the sun. I mean they just taste like summer! Truly, MKR
P.S. Let’s talk about tortillas really quickly; I always warm them on the stovetop, turning on the flame to crisp them up. But I’m careful to watch them as they can burn if they catch fire…ha! I flip them once or twice and get a nice warmed, slightly crispy tortilla. Cold tortillas just make sad tacos in my opinion. xo
Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Coleslaw and Pineapple Salsa
Back when I lived in Chicago, the city that truly knows how to brunch in my humble opinion, I think I had a peach bellini—or several—every. single. weekend. This light, refreshing cocktail has always tasted like sunshine on a warm morning to me with a little bubbly.
Apparently, the Bellini was originally made sans peach, and with sparkling Italian wine…Prosecco to be exact. Odds are, if you order this drink in Italy you’ll still get it this way. Fortunately the beloved Bellini has also made its way to us, introducing succulent fresh peaches and Champagne to its list of ingredients.
This recipe is of course the best when you can use fresh peaches. So now that peach season is before us, save a few ripe ones for your peach bellini over brunch this weekend! And if you just can’t wait for the next batch of peaches, don’t worry. With the growing popularity of the peach bellini, it’s easy to find a ready-to-drink peach bellini in a bottle, and FYI Trader Joes has a GREAT one. Cheers! Truly, MKR
