Cooking Method: Sautéing

Peach Parfait with Salted Graham Cracker Crumble

When peaches are in peak season during the summer, I like to serve them for dessert. I made this Peach Parfait with Salted Graham Cracker Crumble. I have to say the salted graham cracker crumble is so good I could eat it on everything! You could also serve this with ice cream instead of whipped cream.

By Leslie Blythe

Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup

This Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup is a recipe you can alter to suit your taste. It has miso paste stirred into it, which gives it a depth of flavor. I also added a splash of cream at the end, though that is optional.

By Leslie Blythe

PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps

There was definitely a sign from above for me to make lettuce wraps. We had dinner at a friend's house and they make Korean meat wrapped in lettuce. My husband said it reminded him of PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps. The next day my mother arrived from the east coast and asked me if I could make lettuce wraps. On the third day, I opened my Instagram and the first post was from @brunchwithbabs, and guess what she was making!

P.F. Chang’s is the restaurant first credited with putting lettuce wraps on the food map, and this menu staple is one of the most-copied items in the restaurant industry. There is an interesting article called Facts About P.F. Chang’s That Would Surprise You.

By Leslie Blythe

Sloppy Ottos

Anyone that knows me well, knows that I make the best sloppy joes ever. It's a fact. I have been cooking lunch at a school since 2004 and I made sloppy joes on the first day. I feel like I "hooked" them! Though over the years, many kids are dubious. They don't like the fact that there are little green bits (green peppers) in them. I wised up and cut them up VERY small. Anyway, this is going way off on a tangent! I saw this recipe for Sloppy Ottos, which is a different version. It involves sausage and sauerkraut and the pretzel bun, which is the new thing. I have to say, they were really good and my Dad approved.

By Leslie Blythe

Cheesy White Bean & Leek Casserole

I found this recipe for Cheesy White Bean & Leek Casserole on a package of dried beans when we lived in London in the ‘90s. As the Brits would say, this is cheap and cheerful! It’s actually one of our favorites. I haven’t made it in years and now will keep it in rotation.

By Leslie Blythe

Chicken Luzon

This Chicken Luzon apparently is a recipe from Brennan's in New Orleans, though it's no longer on the menu. Regardless of where this recipe originated, it's really good. The chicken is coated in a rub, simmered in a creamy sauce, and served on a bed of linguini. It's quick and easy to make.

By Leslie Blythe

Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach, Artichokes, and Garlic

This Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach, Artichokes, and Garlic is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It's bathed in a delicious white creamy sauce. The fresh baby spinach and sun-dried tomatoes make it a beautifully vibrant dish.

By Leslie Blythe

Cheesy White Bean & Sausage Tomato Bake

I made this Cheesy White Bean & Sausage Tomato Bake last night for dinner and it got rave reviews. The original recipe did not have any sausage. you can leave out the sausage and then it's paleo, sugar-free, low-carb, gluten-free, whole30, and vegetarian! It is so fast and easy to make and it's all done in one pan.

By Leslie Blythe

Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

My friend Steve gave me this recipe for Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup. It's quick to make, low in calories, and packed with flavor. Coconut milk tames the heat from the chile paste. You can adjust the heat to suit your taste.

By Leslie Blythe

Chili Lime Shrimp with Avocado Crema

I made this Chili Lime Shrimp with Avocado Crema for dinner with some shrimp I had in the freezer. I also happened to have an avocado that was on the verge of going bad and the perfect candidate to make avocado crema. This is quick and easy to throw together. You can serve it over rice on in corn tortillas.

By Leslie Blythe