Weeknight Favorite Recipes
Smashed Roasted Potatoes (2 Ways)
In my family, we have those who adore sweet potatoes and those who prefer the white varieties. So, I often make oven fries two ways to please everyone. (I like them both!) This addictive spin on an oven fry delivers a creamy inside and a little crunch on the outside. The prep may be done…
Mom’s Famous Taco Pie (Gluten-Free)
Simple ingredients come together in short order in this Tex-Mex dish the whole family will enjoy. Perfect for busy weeknights! My mom is a big fan of Mexican food and is great at devising easy recipes. She has also gotten rather adept at providing tasty gluten-free options since my dad had to give up…
Honey Peanut Butter “Ice Cream”
Those who know me are well aware of my huge penchant for ice cream. I love it. I could eat in every night. I buy ice cream cones for home use and I am rather heavy-handed with the scooping. Once, I gave it up for lent just to prove to myself that I could. I…
Mango Peach Smoothie
A nasty, little virus knocked on our door a few days ago and my younger son was hit rather hard. After a couple days of not eating much, he requested a smoothie last night (as well as last week’s bread…couldn’t pull that one off in time!). I had one more mango on hand–his favorite–so I…
Kale Chips
We grow kale in our garden and eat it in a myriad of ways. Our plants actually survived past Christmas this year. My kids seriously love it. Our chickens love it, too. (That’s a whole other interesting story!) Knowing kale might not be a hit with two young boys, the first way I ever served…
Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Cake
With the inclusion of whole grains and fruit, I like to think of this dessert as two-thirds healthy－but most importantly, this easy cake is 100% delicious and an ideal way to use those over-ripe bananas! For those who may not know, the Fountain Avenue Kitchen didn’t actually start as a website. I began sharing recipes…
Potato-Chive Salmon Burgers (or Sliders)
Having canned, wild salmon on hand is such an easy way to whip up a quick, healthy, affordable dinner–in this case, as salmon cakes. The addition of leftover potatoes and chives give the cakes some heft and great flavor. Remaining salmon cakes make a satisfying sandwich for lunch or another dinner the next day. To…
Perfectly Broiled Salmon with Scallion Salsa
Humble alliums pair with two pantry staples for a tangy, crisp salsa that adds something special to perfectly broiled, 5-minute salmon. My husband is an onion lover and has been known to eat this salsa by the spoonful. The rest of us aren’t so bold but absolutely enjoy how the salsa effortlessly elevates broiled salmon.…
Mango Madness Wheat Berry Salad
This salad invention was the result of one sweet, juicy mango that simply inspired me. My kids adore mangos. As a fun snack, they typically eat the mangos right off the skin (see photo). I had to hide this one so that it actually made it to the salad! To easily cube the mango, slice…
Pancetta, Kale, and Parmesan Frittata
Frittatas are quick, easy, and a simple salad or cooked vegetable turns them into a well-rounded meal. Or serve this filling, flavorful recipe with a side of fruit for a lovely breakfast or brunch. Frittatas truly are fast food. A quick saute, five minutes in the oven, and you have a great meal. Frittatas are…
Kathleen’s Low-Carb Cottage Pancakes
Thanks to their light and fluffy texture and low-carb appeal, even those who don’t care for cottage cheese adore Kathleen’s Cottage Pancakes! High protein and low carb are typically not the words I associate with pancakes, but this recipe shakes things up a bit! A friend of The Fountain Avenue Kitchen passed…
Beef Vermicelli Lettuce Wraps
This dish has it all…crunchy veggies, savory protein, satisfying noodles, and a flavorful sauce which provides exceptional flavor. Of course, there’s the fun factor, too: Roll it all up in a big lettuce leaf and grab a napkin. A thin, vermicelli rice noodle is traditional in this type of recipe. Sometimes, I mix it up…
