A Thyme to Eat

INGREDIENTS:  -1 lb raw peeled & deveined shrimp -2 tbsp olive oil -Emeril's blackened seasoning -1 package Trader Joe's "truly handmade" tortillas (or any tortillas you'd like) -1 package Trader Joe's coleslaw kit -1 avocado -3-4 spoonfuls sour cream -2 limes -1 bunch cilantro (leaves chopped)  -1 jalapeño diced (seeds removed) -1 tsp garlic powder -1 bag Trader Joe's fire roasted corn (found in the freezer section) -Salt/pepper -Wood or metal skewers TIP: I buy Trader Joe's "organic coleslaw kit" for the slaw used in this recipe because I love that it's already chopped & ready to use in the perfect portion. Whenever I made my own in the past I'd always end up with a TON of extra red & green cabbage that ultimately went to waste in the fridge. But, I DO NOT use the packet of coleslaw dressing that comes in the bag for this. And for $1.69 a bag it's so worth it to buy just the ri...

NOTE: I made this potato salad for a large BBQ dinner which easily serve 8+ people as a side dish. For a smaller batch, simply cut every ingredient in half . INGREDIENTS: -Two (2-3 lb) bags of golden baby potatoes -2 cloves garlic, minced -1 cup green onions, chopped -2 tbsp lemon zest -2 tsp dijon mustard -1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 large lemons) -10 tbsp olive oil -Salt/pepper INSTRUCTIONS: 1. For the dressing, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt & pepper in a large jar and shake to combine. (or any container with a lid) 2. Cut potatoes into hearty 1 inch bite size pieces (I quartered mine). Boil a large pot of salted water & cook potatoes until they are fork tender but not too soft because they will continue to cook afterwards.  (I did this step in 2 equal batches of potatoes with the doubled recipe, if you cut the recipe in half just do this step once)  3. Drain pota...

IMPORTANT: This dessert needs to freeze (at least 3 hours) before serving!! So plan ahead and allow enough time for these to set up before serving them :) INGREDIENTS: -1 package regular Oreos -1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk -1 cup heavy whipping cream -1 package cream cheese -1/4 cup butter, melted -2 tbsp granulated sugar -1 tsp vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Crush 10 Oreos by hand in a plastic bag and set aside. Put the rest of the Oreos in food processor (I used a blender & did the cookies in 2 batches because I don't have a food processor) & crush them into fine crumbs. 2. Combine oreo crumbs with melted butter. Spread about a half of the crumbs into the bottom of a 8x8 baking dish & press into a firm layer. Save other half of crumbs for later. 3. In large bowl, whip heaving whipping cream until it's stiff (like whipped cream). I did this by hand, yes by hand, with a whisk & even though it took awhile, it ...

I am absolutely obsessed with this super easy and delicious chicken crescent roll bake. It has SO much flavor and is so comforting. This recipe makes a lot of roll ups and fills an entire 9x13 baking dish. We had a lot of left overs. If you'd like to make less you can split this recipe right in half! INGREDIENTS: -2 tubes of 8 count regular sized crescent rolls (16 count total) -4 cups cooked chicken breast (I used rotisserie meat from 2 birds), shredded -8oz cream cheese, room temperature -One 8oz bag Kraft shredded jalapeño cheese -2 tsp dried instant minced onion (you can substitute with onion powder) -1/2 tsp garlic powder -Salt/Pepper -2 small can cream of chicken soup -1 soup can full of milk (use the empty soup can to measure) INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350. Combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, dried onion, garlic powder, salt & pepper (to taste) and about 1 cup of cheese. Mix until smooth. 2. Separate crescent doug...

INGREDIENTS: -6 ounces Pancetta, chopped -1 lb ground pork -1 lb lean ground beef -1 medium yellow onion, chopped -2 large carrots, chopped -2 stalks celery, chopped -8 cloves garlic, minced -28 ounces canned tomatoes (I used San Marzano) -4 tbsp butter -2 tbsp olive oil -1 cup milk -1 cup beef broth -1 cup white wine -Freshly grated parmesan cheese -Salt/pepper -Pasta of choice (I used fresh fettuccine from Whole Foods) INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter & 1 tbsp olive oil together. Add pancetta, pork & beef. Break apart as it cooks & season with salt & pepper. Cook meat over medium-high heat until almost all of the liquid from the meat is absorbed, breaking apart constantly. Continue this until meat gets very brown (about 20-25 minutes). If there is still too much liquid & the meat isn't getting brown, don't worry. Just keep cooking until it does. 2. In a deep pot melt other 2 tbsp but...

INGREDIENTS: For chicken:  - 4-5 boneless chicken breasts - 1 packet taco seasoning - Ground cumin - Trader Joe's chili lime seasoning (if you don't have this you can skip) - Red salsa - Green salsa - Premade tostada shells (found in the Spanish aisle of the grocery store) For guac: (optional) - 3 avocados - 1/2 tomato, diced - 1 jalapeño, diced - 1 handful cilantro, chopped - 1/2 small white onion, chopped - Juice of 1-2 limes - 1 tbsp garlic powder - Salt/pepper For crema: - 1 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt - Juice of 1 lime - Small handful cilantro - Salt/pepper Toppings: You can top these with anything you'd like!! I used shredded lettuce, left over pieces of tomato, cilantro & crumbled queso fresco. NOTE*** If you want to skip making homemade guac you can easily purchase premade. Or substitute guac as the base layer for refried beans. Also, 1 bunch of cilantro from the store will give you more than e...

INGREDIENTS: -1 lb Bucatini pasta -5 tbsp butter (divided) -1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper, plus more for topping -1 cup freshly grated pecorino romano, plus more for topping  -1 cup freshly grated parmesan, plus more topping -4 tbsp olive oil -2 cups reserved pasta water (cooking water) *Optional: shaved parmesan Truffle salt INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta & follow box instructions for al dente (about 8-9 minutes depending on the brand). Pasta will continue to cook later in the sauce. 2. Before draining the pasta, scoop out 2 cups of cooking water & place into a small bowl. Drain pasta & set aside. In a large skillet melt 4 tbsp of butter, 4 tbsp olive oil & 1 tbsp pepper until butter is melted. Add in pasta, 1 cup of pasta water & both cups of parmesan & pecorino cheese. Toss to combine until all cheese is melted. Add last tbsp of butter & toss. 3. Continue adding very small amou...