Tuna Avocado Rice Bowl With Mango

 If you love sushi, you are going to love this tuna avocado rice bowl with mango. This recipe is perfect for making sushi at home without all the difficult sushi rolling. This bowl has all the flavor of sushi but is so much easier to make.

 My favorite restaurant meals are sushi and poki bowls. Now that I am trying to save money, I am not eating out as much. So I have had to learn how to be creative in the kitchen with the ingredients that I have at home. I quickly learned how difficult it was to make sushi rolls and that I did not have fresh tuna in my fridge.

 Looking to make your own sushi dish with simple ingredients? You need to make a tuna rice bowl. This recipe is delicious and similar to a poke bowl. With just a few ingredients, you can enjoy this wonderful bowl for a quick meal. 

Ingredients Needed

 ~ Cooked White Rice

 ~ Rice Vinegar

 ~ Sugar

 ~ Safe Catch Tuna

 ~ Seaweed

 ~ Cucumber

 ~ Mango

 ~ Avocado

 ~ Spicy Mayo

My Recipe Inspiration Came From A Tuna Sushi Stack Recipe 

 It all started with a can of delicious tuna from Safe Catch. I was browsing through recipes on the Safe Catch website and came across a recipe that was similar to the viral tuna sushi tower. The photo of the tuna tower looked so amazing.

 I wanted to make this recipe for lunch but quickly realized that I did not have sushi rice or the tools needed to make the tower. All I had was a can of Safe Catch Elite Wild Tuna, white rice, an avocado, a cucumber, frozen mango slices, and spicy mayo, along with a craving for sushi. 

So I used my creativity and whipped up the next best thing to a sushi tower. I made a delicious Tuna Avocado Rice Bowl With Mango. This sushi bowl was so easy to make and tasted better than a poke bowl. 

Safe Catch Elite Wild Tuna

 I always keep several cans of tuna in my pantry for making sushi bowls. One of my favorite brands of canned tuna is Safe Catch Elite Wild Tuna. Safe Catch tuna is wild and sustainably caught and has the lowest mercury of any brand. The natural omega-3s and vital oils make this tuna taste so good!

With Safe Catch Elite tuna, there is nothing to pour down the drain. Simply open the can and use a fork to flake the tuna steak, then watch the natural omega-3s and vital oils be absorbed by the tuna. 

The Best Substitute For Sushi Rice

Most people don't have sushi rice in their pantry, but they most likely have white rice. Sushi rice is also more expensive than white rice. You can easily turn white rice into sushi rice with rice vinegar and sugar. 

To make sushi rice with white rice, simply add 1/4 cup of rice vinegar mixed with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt to a batch of white rice while it is still hot. This will give the rice a sticky texture with a sweet taste.

Steps to making the Tuna Rice Bowl

  1. Scoop rice in a bowl

  2. Add diced cucumber, diced avocado, and diced mango

  3. Sprinkle seaweed 

  4. Top with tuna

  5. Drizzle spicy mayo

Freeze Dried vs Dried Herbs With Fresco Flavors

 

Do you know the difference between freeze-dried herbs and dried herbs? Discover which herb is best for cooking.

 If you cook with herbs and spices, you want the ones that have the best flavor. Most people assume that fresh herbs are the best for flavor, but unless you have an indoor herb garden, that is not the case. 

 Fresh is not always the best when it comes to the best flavor for your recipes. Those fresh herbs that you buy at the store may not be all that fresh; who knows how many days it has been since they were picked.

Problems with fresh store-bought herbs are 

  + Freshness: How many days/weeks since the fresh herbs were picked?

  + Bacterial Contamination: How many people have touched those fresh herbs? Proper washing may strip flavor from herbs.

  + Food Waste: Stores sell you large amounts of herbs when you only need a small amount. You end up tossing the rest.

  + Improper Storage: Many fresh herbs start wilting the moment you pick them. Others don't like cold storage. This can affect the herb's flavor.

  + Cost: Fresh herbs from the store can be expensive.

 Freeze-dried vs. dried herbs: which are better?

While both jars of freeze-dried and dried herbs may say “dried herbs” on the front. They are not the same inside. These herbs are processed in different ways. The aroma, taste, and color of the herbs are so different.

Discover what I learned about the differences between freeze-dried and dried herbs from Fresco Flavors

Dried herbs process

Air drying pulls water out of a leaf with heat. The trouble is that the compounds that make a herb smell like itself are volatile — they leave with the heat too. The leaf collapses, browns, and what is left in the jar is mostly texture and a memory of the plant.

Freeze-dried herbs process

Freeze drying takes a different road. The herb is frozen solid first. Then the pressure around it is dropped so far that the ice turns straight into vapor without ever melting. The water leaves, the aromatic oils largely stay, and the leaf keeps the shape it had when it was frozen. That is why freeze-dried basil is still green and still smells like basil, and why it comes back to life the moment it touches something wet.

Take a look at this side-by-side herb comparison chart

I discovered Fresco Flavors at Newtopia Now

 I attended a natural brand event last month and discovered Fresco Flavors Freeze-dried herbs. When I saw their organic freeze-dried herbs, I was amazed at their beauty. Their freeze-dried herbs are packaged in clear glass jars, and through the jar, I could see the herbs' vibrant color.

 I had to stop and talk with the representive from Fresco Flavors. I wanted to know more about their herbs. The person opened a couple of jars of their herbs for me to look at. The aroma from the jars smelled so good!

The freeze-dried basil smelled like it was growing in my garden. When I looked at the jar of red chile peppers, the little rings of sliced peppers were so pretty. I wanted to taste all of the herbs that were on display. 

The representive from the freeze-dried herb company introduced me to their product. They asked me if they could send me a box of their freeze-dried herbs to use in my recipes. Like a kid in a candy store, I said, "Yes," and gave them my address. I could not wait to cook with the herbs. 

About Fresco Flavors Freeze-dried Herbs

  + Organic freeze-dried herbs in glass

  + One ingredient, nothing else

  + $5.99 a jar

  + 17 different freeze-dried herbs

  + 3 cooking kits of six jars, one cuisine

 The herbs are grown, picked, and freeze-dried within hours, from Fresco Flavor's own farms beside Lake Naivasha, Kenya. Herbs are grown in the open air. Learn more here.

My first recipe with Fresco Flavors Freeze-dried herbs

I was sent a variety of organic freeze-dried herbs. The herbs that I was sent were

  + Chives

  + Dill

  + Red Chili

  + Mint

  + Oregano

  + Basil

I was excited to try and taste the herbs. I grabbed a package of gluten-free biscuit mix and decided to use the freeze-dried chives. I added the chive rings directly to my biscuit dough mix. After I added the milk to the mix, the chives rehydrated in a couple of seconds. I loved that I did not have to rehydrate the herbs! 

As I was dropping the biscuit dough on the baking sheet, I thoroughly enjoyed the aroma of the chives.  My biscuits tasted so good! 

If you love cooking with fresh herbs, you need to try Fresco Flavors Freeze-dried herbs.

Summer Squash Salad & Sardines on Toast

Looking for a delicious recipe that includes vegetables from your garden? If you are looking for a recipe that uses summer squash and tomatoes, keep reading to discover a delicious seasonal lunch.

Summer squashes like zucchini and tomatoes are in season. If you are one of the lucky ones who has a garden bursting with zucchini and tomatoes, you are going to love this recipe that I discovered on the Fishwife website. If you don't have a garden or an awesome neighbor who brings you veggies, then head to the store to buy summer produce. 

This summer recipe is for a delicious sandwich that features summer produce like squash, herbs, sardines, and tomatoes. This is a recipe that I have been making on repeat. This sandwich can be made gluten-free with gluten-free bread.

Summer Squash Salad & Sardines on Toast

 Celebrate summer produce with shaved squash, herbs, and Sardines with Preserved Lemon served alongside crispy toast for an easy seasonal lunch or appetizer.

Fresh summer squash ribbons, sardines, and heirloom tomatoes piled high on toast for a delicious and easy-to-make Summer Squash Salad & Sardines on Toast. Perfectly paired with a schmear of mayo for a satisfying summer meal.

Ingredients needed for recipe

  ~ Fishwife Sardines with Preserved Lemon

  ~ Summer Squash - yellow or green

  ~ Tomato

  ~ Celery

  ~ Parsley

  ~ Shallot or onion

  ~ Lemon

  ~ Mayo

  ~ Bread - can use gluten-free

Fishwife Sardines with Preserved Lemon

The main star of this delicious summer sandwich is Fishwife Sardines with Preserved Lemon. If you are a fan of sardines, you need to try Fishwife sardines with lemon; these are my favorite sardines. The flavor of this tin of sardines is bursting with flavor. The sardines are drenched in a lemon-flavored oil.

Fishwife calls the sardine oil "liquid gold" and recommends saving it for the sandwich dressing. Trust me, this 'liquid gold" is good. I have been known to lick the tin after I eat the sardines.

About Fishwife ~ High-quality, sustainable, delicious tinned fish

The world's tastiest tinned fish became an idea in 2015 when CEO and cofounder, Becca Millstein, was living abroad in Spain and was inspired by the vibrant and delicious culture around Spanish and Portuguese conservas. She believed there was a home for equally high-quality, ethically sourced, delicious tinned fish back home in America.

 Five years later, Fishwife was started in 2020 by Becca and Caroline Goldfarb with the mission to make premium, sustainably sourced, and delicious tinned seafood a staple in every cupboard.

Fishwife uses only the best fish and seafood ~ All of the seafood and fish that Fishwife packs into tins are responsibly wild-caught from places like the Bay of Biscay, South Africa, and Kvarøy Arctic.

Ingredients for Summer Squash Salad & Sardines on Toast

 Recipe was discovered here

  + 1 can of Fishwife Sardines with Preserved Lemon; save the “liquid gold” for the recipe!

  + 1 summer squash, cut into ribbons using a vegetable peeler

  + 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced

  + 1 handful of parsley or cilantro chopped (or both!)

  + ¼ onion or shallot, thinly sliced

  + Salt and Pepper to taste

  + 2 well-toasted slices of your favorite bread

  + A Schmear of mayo

  + Heirloom tomato slices

Directions

To make the salad, combine the first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Make sure to dump the whole can of sardines, including the liquid, in the bowl. The liquid from the sardines is what gives this sandwich its intense flavor.

Gently toss this around until everything is well coated and shiny.

Taste and adjust with more lemon juice or salt according to your liking.

To build your toast, grab a toasted slice of bread & schmear it up with mayo.

Place your tomato slices and season them with a little salt and pepper.

Finally, pile your squash ribbon sardine salad high on top. Go big here, people!

Cut in half with a sharp knife for better eating practices

Can I make modifications to the recipe?

You might notice that the original recipe from the Fishwife website included a lemon and three slices of bread. I did not use additional lemon, since I used the lemon slice from the can of sardines. Since I piled my sandwich high with the sardine salad, I only needed two slices of bread. Plus, I was not sharing this sandwich with anyone else. 

 I also omitted a couple of ingredients from the one posted on Fishwife's website. I made my sandwich without the celery and parsley. I am not a fan of celery in sandwiches; I don't care for the texture. I also dislike the taste of parsley and cilantro: I have the gene that makes it taste like soap. 

I also substituted gluten-free bread, as I have a wheat allergy. 

Check out some other recipes that use Fishwife seafood

  ~ Gluten-free Smoked Salmon Bagel With Lemon Hummus

  ~ Spicy Olive Tuna Bowl

  

~ Gluten-Free Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad

Red, White & Blue Surf Burgers With Safecatch

Fourth of July is the perfect excuse to fire up the grill and cook up a feast. However, it can get tiring eating the same things—beef or turkey hamburgers. If plant burgers aren’t your thing and you still want an alternative to beef or turkey, it’s time to try a salmon burger. Salmon is lean, has as much protein as beef, and you get the added benefit of omega-3 oils.

 Every 4th of July, my friends invite me over for a barbecue. The menu is always burgers. For someone who does not eat red meat or turkey, I am left with the option of bringing a plant-based burger. This year, I decided to bring something different.

 I discovered an amazing salmon burger recipe from Safecatch, and I want to share it with you. This is a recipe that you are going to like. The burgers are made with Safecatch salmon and packed with protein. The spicy, tangy salmon burger pairs perfectly with a fresh slaw.

For those who have food allergies, the salmon burger can be topped with dairy-free cheese and served on a gluten-free bun. 

Why I like Safecatch Salmon

Safecatch salmon is 100% wild salmon with nothing added. This delicious can of salmon also has the lowest mercury limit of any salmon brand. I just love how they cook the raw salmon in its can.

When you open a can of ordinary seafood like salmon or tuna, the first thing that you do is drain the oil or water from the can. With Safe Catch seafood, no draining is needed as they don't add anything to their can of fish. They don’t add oil, water, fillers, preservatives, or GMO-Soy broth to their salmon. So when you open up the can, all you will find is pure wild salmon. That liquid that you see is natural fish oils, so just stir it back into the salmon. Safe Catch also hand-packs the raw wild salmon into the can and then slow-cooks it to perfection. This method helps retain all the vital Omega-3 oils and nutrients.

The best salmon burger recipe

The salmon burgers were so delicious and easy to make. I made some modifications to the recipe to accommodate my food allergies. I did not add any cheese to my salmon burger, and I used a gluten-free bun. I also cooked my burgers on an indoor grill.

Red, White & Blue Surf Burger ~ recipe from the Safecatch website ~ serves 4

Ingredients

Burger Ingredients

2 Cans of Safe Catch Salmon

1 Egg

½ Heaping Cup of Quick Oats

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp dried ginger

Salt & Pepper to taste

Top with a slice of Pepper Jack cheese or dairy-free cheese

Slaw Ingredients

1/2 Red Cabbage (medium-size)

1 tsp dried ginger

1/2 tsp onion powder

salt & pepper to taste

2 TBSP mayonnaise

1 TBSP apple cider vinegar

1 TBSP lemon juice or squeeze ½ lemon

Instructions

Burger Steps

Beat egg in mixing bowl, add dry spices, mix until incorporated

Flake two cans of salmon in the can (do not drain), then pour each into a mixing bowl

Put Quick Oats in a food processor and pulse until a medium-coarse flour is achieved, then add to the mixing bowl

Fold ingredients with a spatula until evenly mixed together (set aside for 5 mins)

Preheat the grill on high, then fold a single sheet of aluminum foil in half to create a double layer to cover the grill grate

Coat foil generously with cooking spray

Use a 1/3 cup to scoop salmon burger mix and either form by hand or place inside an egg ring to create the classic burger shape

Cook each side 3-4 minutes on the grill, or until golden brown

Add cheese before removing from the grill

 

Slaw Steps

Finely shred half a medium red cabbage

Mix wet and dry ingredients in a mixing bowl until incorporated

Add cabbage & toss until evenly dressed

Cover & set aside in refrigerator (Can make in advance)

Serving Suggestions

Salmon is an amazingly versatile source of lean protein and Omega-3’s, so feel free to add your favorite burger toppings too: lettuce, tomato, pickles, or whatever your family enjoys. This recipe makes 4 Salmon Burgers.

Check out this Salmon Waffle Recipe

AVACRAFT Stainless Steel Everyday Pan Review

If you are searching for a quality stainless steel pan that is affordable, you need to learn about the AVACRAFT Stainless Steel Everyday Pan. This is a pan that is multipurpose and can be used for a variety of recipes.

 Once you learn about the dangers of cooking with non-stick pans, you will want to upgrade your cookware. One of the best options for non-toxic cookware is stainless steel. Finding affordable, quality stainless steel pans can be hard.

 AVACRAFT is a brand that wants to bring quality kitchen cookware to every family’s kitchen at affordable prices. I recently received an invite to check out a stainless steel pan from  AVACRAFT, and I had to see how this brand compared to my stainless steel pans from an expensive brand.

 I selected the AVACRAFT Stainless Steel, Everyday Pan for my product choice. This pan caught my eye as it was a multipurpose pan with a glass lid. I liked the big 11-inch deep pan and knew that this pan could replace several of my other pans. 

About AVACRAFT

To the owner and founder, Asha, creating tasty, beautiful meals is a love language. She understands some of the best memories are made in the kitchen and around a table, with family.

What began as a search for the perfect cookware for her own cooking quickly became a one-woman mission to bring quality kitchen cookware to every family’s kitchen.

Working directly with the select manufacturers to manufacture the highest-quality materials, Asha painstakingly tests every AVACRAFT prototype in her own home kitchen in Dallas, Texas. 

AVACRAFT is committed to the idea that good cookware should last a lifetime.

Save 20% off the AVACRAFT Stainless Steel Everyday Pan with my special link

Sauteed Onions and Steamed Carrots

When my AVACRAFT pan arrived, it was a couple of days after my church's monthly food pantry. This month, we had an abundance of carrots and onions. I had already made several gallons of carrot juice and decided to cook some carrots. 

 Since I had plenty of onions, I decided to sautee some in the AVACRAFT Stainless Steel Everyday Pan. I was going to microwave some carrots, but knew they would taste better if they were steamed. The best part of cooking with this everyday pan was that I could cover the pan to steam the carrots, once the onions were cooked.

So I chopped up the onions and carrots. Then I prepared the cookware. Most people who complain that food sticks to stainless steel pans, may not prepare the pan properly. There are certain steps to heating up a stainless steel pan. Once you learn how to prepare stainless steel cookware, your food will not stick to the pan.

How to prepare stainless steel pans

Some people battle a degree of frustration with food sticking or burning in their stainless steel cookware. The solution to these problems is just a little bit of know-how of the steps to follow.

1. Preheat the empty pan by placing it on a burner at low to medium heat for about 2 to 3 minutes.  

2. To determine if your pan is ready, do the water droplet test. If you drop a single drop of water into your pan and hear the “TSSS” sound, your pan is ready.

3. Then add oil to the pan. Heat your oil until it shimmers but does not smoke.

4. Wait to flip your food. Learn more here.

About the AVACRAFT Stainless Steel Everyday Pan

  ~ High Quality: Made with 18/10 stainless steel and a 5-ply capsule bottom. This pan is highly resistant to rust, stains, corrosion, or cracking. 

  ~ Multipurpose: This 11 Inch, 4.5-liter pan can be used as a stir fry pan, stainless steel wok, stainless steel frying pan, sauté pan, stewpot, steak pan, crepe pan, or skillet. It can be used on multiple cooktop types, including induction, stove top, gas, or electric.

  ~ Strong Glass Lid: The pan comes with a shatterproof dome glass lid, which has a silicone lid handle.

  ~ Even Heat Distribution: The 5-ply capsule bottom is made to avoid heat spots & distribute heat evenly.

My review of the  AVACRAFT Stainless Steel Everyday Pan

 I liked the size of the pan. The depth allowed me to fit plenty of carrots in the pan. I decided to place both the carrots and the onions in the pan at the same time. I had plenty of space to move the food around while I sauteed the onions. Once my onions were cooked, I placed the lid on the pan and lowered the heat for a couple of minutes. This allowed my carrots to get softer. 

I loved that the glass lid had a tight seal, and it helped me to see the food. The tight lid helped my carrots steam up quickly. 

Once my food was done, the pan was easy to clean. The onions did make a mess in the pan, but I was able to scrub it out with some baking soda and this awesome natural sponge. I usually use Bar Keepers Friend for cleaning my stainless steel pans, but I was out of this cleaner.

I really loved the price of the AVACRAFT Stainless Steel Everyday Pan, and it performed just as well as my expensive stainless steel pans. The AVACRAFT is several hundred dollars cheaper. 

Get more details and save 20% off the AVACRAFT Stainless Steel Everyday Pan with my special link

Spicy Olive Tuna Bowl With Fishwife

 Meet Albacore Tuna in Spicy Olive Oil! Tender, flavorful, and perfectly buttery, this tuna has just the right kick to keep things interesting. It is bursting with flavor and perfect for a rice bowl creation.

 Looking for a quick and easy lunch recipe? Check out this recipe for Spicy Olive Tuna Bowl. This recipe was inspired by a tin of Albacore Tuna in Spicy Olive Oil. It is the best recipe idea for lunch at home or a meal on the go.

 Having 4 food allergies means that I have to pack my own food for meals outside the home. My favorite meals to create are meals in a bowl. The easiest bowl meals to take on the go are ones that use rice, like poke bowls, as they can be enjoyed cold. If I have access to a microwave, I can easily warm up a rice bowl.

The possibilities for rice bowls are endless when you know how to combine ingredients. One starts with a bowl of cooked rice and then adds vegetables, protein, sauces, and toppings.

My favorite protein for rice bowls

 My favorite protein for rice bowl recipes is tinned fish like albacore tuna. Tuna in a can is easy to pack into a lunch sack and is easy to open, as most have pop-top lids. My favorite tuna is albacore tuna from Fishwife. This seafood company has been selling wild and responsible tuna since 1869.

 Fishwife has a wide variety of albacore tuna that is packed in olive oil. My favorite is their Albacore Tuna in Spicy Olive Oil.

About Fishwife Albacore Tuna in Spicy Olive Oil

Fishwife's premium albacore tuna is sourced from the Bay of Biscay and South Africa. This tuna is caught during prime fishing season between June and August for peak quality. The tuna is packed by hand with a Spicy Olive Oil that is infused in-house using hot paprika, cayenne, white pepper, garlic, and salt.

Fishwife adds plenty of their spicy olive oil to their tins, so much that I am able to drizzle it over my bowl of rice. 

Fishwife also sells many other types of premium tinned seafood. From sardines to salmon to even trout, all of their seafood is full of flavor. 

Spicy Olive Tuna Bowl Is:

  ~ Full of flavor

  ~ Perfect for lunch

  ~ Easy to make

  ~ Loaded with protein

This spicy olive tuna bowl is a complete meal that is loaded with nutrition. From carbs to protein to healthy fats and even fiber, it has everything for a healthy meal. You will love how easy it is to pack this meal for lunch. Just make it in a bowl that has a lid. Store the rice bowl in the fridge and enjoy it cold.

 Ingredients Needed

  ~  Fishwife Albacore Tuna in Spicy Olive Oil

  ~ Cooked White Rice

  ~ Fresh Cucumber, peeled and sliced

  ~ Roasted Red Peppers, sliced

  ~ Green Olives, sliced

The ingredients in this rice bowl are some of my favorite ingredients that I always have in my pantry. If you want to add or eliminate ingredients, feel free to do so.

Ideas for other ingredients

 ~ Brown rice

 ~ Vegetables - raw or cooked broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers

 ~ Sundried tomatoes

 ~ Topping ideas - black olives, avocado, sunflower seeds

This rice bowl is so easy to make and can be made in minutes, after you cook the rice. I like to keep a container of cooked rice in my fridge for quick meals. One just needs to microwave the rice for about a minute.

4 Easy Steps To Create Spicy Olive Tuna Bowl

 1. Place cooked rice in a bowl - I like to keep cooked rice in my fridge for quick meals.

 2. Open the can of tuna - Drizzle the spicy oil over rice and stir.

 3. Top the rice with the cucumbers, roasted peppers, and olives

 4. Top the rice with tuna and any remaining oil from the can.

Now that you see how easy it is to make a rice bowl with a tin of tuna, you need to start packing your lunch for work. Packing lunch not only will save you money, but it is also better for your health. 

Check out another recipe made with Fishwife seafood

 ~ Simple Gluten-Free Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad

Learn about Fishwife premium seafood, plus get recipe ideas

Sauced: 30 Totally Bitchin’ Bowls With Starr Edwards

 From Bitchin’ Sauce founder and CEO Starr Edwards comes Sauced: 30 Totally Bitchin’ Bowls, a vibrant new cookbook celebrating real ingredients, bold flavors, and a sauced approach to everyday meals.

The other day, I got the best box delivery. It was a huge box from my favorite plant-based sauce company. This huge box put a smile on my face. Inside the box was a cookbook and plenty of Bitchin' Sauce, so I could have fun creating some of the recipes in the cookbook.

I had just returned from San Diego, attending a food event called Winter Fancy Faire Show. The cool part was Bitchen' Sauce was at the event, showcasing their new cookbook with samples of their delicious plant-based almond sauces, and I now have a copy of the cookbook. 

While I knew that they were sending me a copy, Sauced: 30 Totally Bitchin’ Bowls, all the products were a huge surprise. From the moment that I opened the box and started to look at the cookbook, I could not wait to get cooking in the kitchen with Bitchin'. 

Sauced: 30 Totally Bitchin’ Bowls is a Feast for the Eyes

The Sauced cookbook is a feast for the eyes, and it will make you hungry. The photos in the cookbook are so vibrant and colorful. All of the recipes have one of the Bitchin' Sauces as a listed ingredient. I really love the wide variety of recipes; some are even 100% plant-based. From breakfast to dinner, these recipes sound so delicious. 

 I have already bookmarked many of the recipes to make. While some of the recipes call for meat, I can easily make them without the meat. Some of the recipes that I am excited about are Poke, Beautiful Indian Spice, and Harvest Veg. 

 One recipe that really got me excited was Savory Oatmeal. I love that Starr Edwards also enjoys her oatmeal savory with vegetables and avocado. Most people think that it is strange that I eat my oatmeal in a savory style.

About Sauced: 30 Totally Bitchin’ Bowls 

 From Bitchin’ Sauce founder and CEO Starr Edwards comes Sauced: 30 Totally Bitchin’ Bowls, a vibrant new cookbook celebrating real ingredients, bold flavors, and a sauced approach to everyday meals.

Built on the belief that food should feel good, taste amazing, and never be boring, Starr completed a personal challenge of eating Bitchin’ Bowls exclusively for 30 days, which was documented on the company’s Instagram account. The impressive results led her to the creation of Sauced, which features all thirty craveable bowl recipes designed for flexibility, creativity, and repetition. Whether eaten on repeat for days or mixed and matched to explore new flavor combinations, each bowl is proof that healthy food can be colorful, satisfying, and deeply delicious.

“Back in the early days of Bitchin’ Sauce, I lived on dreams, gratitude, and leftover chips and dip, and honestly, I never felt better,” said Starr Edwards, founder and CEO of Bitchin’ Sauce. “Nearly fifteen years later, I dove back into a fully Sauced way of eating, and the results were undeniable: good sleep, steady energy, better dance moves, and the most delicious meals I’ve ever made. Sauced is about trusting your instincts in the kitchen, adding a dash and a splash until you feel it in your soul, and discovering just how versatile and satisfying saucing all your meals can be.”

Known for building Bitchin’ Sauce from a farmers market favorite into a cult-followed, award-winning brand, Edwards brings the same heart and creativity to Sauced. The book reflects her intuitive cooking style, playful approach to wellness, and belief that food should support both joy and vitality.

You can find Sauced: 30 Totally Bitchin’ Bowls available for purchase here.

ABOUT BITCHIN’ SAUCE

Born from a mom’s heart and made famous at farmers markets across Southern California, Bitchin’ Sauce is the cult-favorite, almond-based dip that’s taking taste buds by storm. Plant-based, gluten-free, and endlessly versatile, Bitchin’ Sauce makes everything taste Bitchin’, from veggies and burgers to tacos, bowls, and beyond. Outside the kitchen, Bitchin’ Sauce is dedicated to giving back through its Bitchin’ Givin’ Program, donating time, resources, and product to support communities in need. Guided by the company’s core values to “Do Good, Be Good,” Bitchin’ Sauce has contributed thousands of volunteer hours and philanthropic efforts to organizations that make the world a little more Bitchin’.

Simple Gluten-Free Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad

 Looking for a quick and easy meal? This delicious smoked salmon pasta salad is so easy to make with a few simple ingredients.

 The other day, while I was looking at my pantry and trying to figure out what to make for lunch with a box of gluten-free pasta, I spotted a unique-looking small box that was near my canned goods. I picked up the red box and realized it was a tin of smoked Atlantic salmon that I received as a gift. 

 The red box was quite decorative, and I remembered that the Fishwife smoked salmon was included in the food gift basket that I got last month. Once I saw the words smoked salmon, I knew that it would be the perfect ingredient in a pasta salad. 

 I had just finished roasting the last of my garden tomatoes for oven-roasted sun-dried tomatoes and knew that they would be perfect to use in my pasta salad. I also grabbed a handful of fresh kale from my indoor garden. The final step to my delicious lunch of smoked salmon pasta was cooking the gluten-free pasta.

About Fishwife smoked salmon

 Sourced from Kvarøy Arctic, Fishwife tinned Atlantic salmon is smoked in small batches over a mix of beech, maple, and birch wood and hand-packed and canned by a fifth-generation family-run cannery in Washington. A forever best-seller, this unique tin is perfect for stirring into pastas, serving over rice bowls, or whipping up a quick smoked salmon dip.

Simple Gluten-Free Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad

  + Super easy to make

  + Loaded with protein

  + Gluten-free

  + Dairy-free

  + Loaded with omegas

  + Delicious

 This Gluten-Free Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad is your answer for a quick and nourishing meal, boasting about 300 grams of protein per serving. This flavorful recipe requires no additional seasonings as it gets all the flavor from the sun-dried tomatoes and the can of smoked salmon.

 The Fishwife smoked salmon will change how you view canned salmon. Once you open the can, you will notice that the smoked salmon looks like a piece of perfectly grilled salmon from your favorite seafood restaurant. 

 This salmon has a buttery rich smoky flavor and is the perfect meal prep ingredient. This tin of salmon can be used for meals in so many ways. From topping a bagel to stirring it into pasta to eating straight out of the can, this is the best-tasting smoked salmon ever. 

Ingredients needed

  + Fishwife Smoked Salmon

  +  Gluten-free pasta - I used red lentil pasta

  + Fresh kale or spinach

  + Sun-dried tomatoes

 Four simple ingredients are all you need to make this Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad. This is a cold pasta salad that can be made in under 15 minutes, less time if you have pre-cooked pasta in your fridge. 

5 Simple Steps to make the Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad 

  1. Cook one serving of gluten-free pasta according to directions on the box. Once cooked, rinse the pasta under cold water.

  2. Steam a handful of fresh kale or spinach - My easy way of cooking the kale is to get the kale slightly wet and cook it in the microwave for 30 seconds.

  3. Chop up 2-3 sun-dried tomatoes

  4. Open the tin of smoked salmon

  5. Combine the above ingredients on a plate and enjoy.

The most delicious lunch

 This pasta salad was so easy to make, and it was ready to eat in under 15 minutes. While I made my meal with gluten-free pasta, you can use regular pasta. If you don't have sun-dried tomatoes, you can use cherry tomatoes. You can also use spinach in place of the kale.

About Fishwife

Fishwife is a woman-founded and led food company aiming to make ethically sourced, premium, and delicious tinned seafood a staple in every cupboard. 

 Check out all the delicious offerings from Fishwife. My favorites are the tinned Smoked Salmon and Sardines with Preserved Lemon. Fishwife also has trout, tuna, mussels, anchovies, and mackerel in a variety of flavors. Make sure to check out their gift packs, which are perfect for holiday gifts.

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About Dorot Gardens

 Dorot Gardens™  is a category leader in fresh, flash-frozen, pre-portioned garlic and herbs, delivering farm-fresh taste with freezer-ready convenience. Grown on Dorot Gardens™ farms and flash-frozen within 90 minutes of harvest, the herbs retain their flavor and nutritional value year-round. With options like crushed garlic, ginger, sauteed and glazed onions, chopped basil, cilantro, and more, Dorot Gardens™ makes it simple to elevate everyday meals—without the prep or waste.

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To spread some extra cheer, Dorot Gardens is hosting monthly giveaways of its products through the end of the year, encouraging fans to share how they’re using Dorot to make cooking more joyful. Dorot wants to help families cook fresh with less stress. 

 Their flavorful frozen cubes eliminate the hassle of chopping, peeling, and measuring, giving home cooks instant access to garden-fresh flavor with zero waste. The brand’s unique flash-freezing process preserves freshness, locking in essential nutrients, extending shelf life, and saving time.

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This holiday season, let Dorot help with the cooking. Then head to social media to let Dorot know how their cubes made your cooking more joyful. You might just win their monthly giveaway. 

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What Are You Making Today?

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Check out this recipe for Sweet Corn Craize Pumpkin Cheesecake Minis

Thanksgiving Sweet Corn Craize Pumpkin Cheesecake Minis

Looking for a delicious dessert for your Thanksgiving menu? Check out this mini pumpkin cheesecake dessert. This dessert uses a crispy, sweet corn cracker and tops it with a delicious creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling. The result is a sweet treat that can be served as an appetizer, snack, or dessert. 

If you are a fan of pumpkin pie, you are going to love this sweet treat. These yummy treats are so easy to make and are perfect for your Thanksgiving party. Your guests will love these bite-sized treats, and you will love how easy they are to make.

 I discovered this delicious recipe here as I was browsing through the recipe section of the Craize cracker website. If you are looking for additional inspiration for your Thanksgiving meal, there are plenty of delicious recipes to discover.

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The result is a modern, versatile cracker that’s equally suited for dipping, topping, or snacking straight from the bag—and perfect for creative recipes like Sweet Corn or Guava Craize Pumpkin Cheesecake Minis.

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