a (simple!) midsummer seafood supper + something new coming soon!


July recipe drop

Just one recipe this month -- but it actually contains three killer components!

First, a quick Spanish-style Rice, then spice-rubbed Smoky Seared Shrimp, and a homemade Avocado Crema sauce to cool it all down.

shrimp burrito bowls

everything good about a shrimp burrito--piled high into a bowl!

and coming soon...

My Hitchhiker's Guide to Culinary Herbs & Spices!

A free resource packed with tips for cooking with a dozen less commonly used herbs and spices.

Plus, some ingredient lore, traditional uses, and more πŸ’«

hoping this month's recipes nourish you -- body, mind, and soul -- no matter which of life's phases you currently find yourself in.

thanks for joining me in mine!

πŸŒ™ πŸ’›

Kelly

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