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Veggie loco moco

August 15, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Veggie loco moco

Ever had that single veggie burger linger in the fridge, seemingly holding on forever with no dish in site? That was the situation I’d been faced with for some time …

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Categories Dinner Ideas, Meat Free Tags House Foods Leave a comment

Burger and fries burrito

August 15, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Burger and fries burrito

If you’re rolling your eyes right now, I get it. That’s pretty much been the response from everyone I’ve shown these photos too. Still, I’m undeterred, I love this, and …

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Categories Burgers, Comfort Food, Dinner Ideas, Mash Up, Mexican Tags Ore-Ida, Simple Truth, Wild Coyote Leave a comment

Loaded veggie tots

July 10, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Loaded vegetarian tots

Loaded ‘anything’ is good by me. It’s basically an excuse to pig out on whatever you have to hand. Here I had some Kroger Tater Bites in the freezer and …

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Categories 30 Minute Meals, Comfort Food, Dinner Ideas, Mash Up Tags Kroger, MorningStar Farms, SW Beans Leave a comment

Chicken kebob with chips, salsa, guac

September 23, 2020July 10, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Whole Foods chicken kebob with chips, salsa, guac

Nothing says Summer like some freshly grilled kebobs right? These particular skewers come by way of Whole Foods, marinated in tequila and lime. They also use plenty of dark meat, …

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Categories 15 Minute Meals, Dinner Ideas, Healthy Tags Whole Foods Leave a comment

Thai red curry with rice noodles

July 10, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Rice noodles with Thai red curry fry

Unlike many Thai curries, this one skips the coconut milk. This makes for a more fiery and less creamy finish. A lot less calories too ;). The curry is simple …

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Categories 30 Minute Meals, Dinner Ideas, Meat Free, Thai Tags Mae Ploy, MorningStar Farms Leave a comment

Black cod with miso and honey with Asian salad and rice

July 10, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Black cod with miso and honey with Asian salad and rice

If you google up black cod (AKA sablefish) you’ll undoubtedly come across the miso preparation made famous by the NOBU chain of restaurants. That particular recipe calls for several days …

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Categories Dinner Ideas, Healthy Tags Sitka Salmon Shares Leave a comment

Asian salad with Gardein seven grain tenders

July 10, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Asian salad with Gardein seven grain tenders

Gardein’s Seven Grain Tenders are the star of the show here. Cooked up in the air fryer they make for a perfect topping for any salad. Here we’re using a …

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Categories 15 Minute Meals, Dinner Ideas, Healthy, Salad Tags Gardein Leave a comment

Cod fried rice

June 26, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Cod fried rice

Let there be no doubt, if it’s in my fridge or freezer, it’s game for fried rice. Don’t believe me? Check out Thai green curry fried rice or the heart …

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Categories 15 Minute Meals, Dinner Ideas, Mash Up Tags Sitka Salmon Shares Leave a comment

Beyond Burger with mushrooms, Swiss and sweet potato fries

June 26, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Beyond Burger with mushrooms swiss and Alexia sweet potato fries

O.k. so it’s not vegan but it’s still vegetarian – we give you the mushroom Swiss with sweet potato fries. It’s the perfect weeknight junk food treat without all the …

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Categories 15 Minute Meals, Burgers, Dinner Ideas Tags Alexia, Beyond Meat Leave a comment

Sablefish with cous cous and chickpeas

June 20, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Sablefish with cous cous

Sablefish is so often featured with Japanese flavors, Iw anted to try something different here. I cooked the fish (aka black cod) until the skin came away then cleaned the …

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Categories 30 Minute Meals, Dinner Ideas, Healthy Tags Sitka Salmon Shares Leave a comment
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