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Tortilla Crusted Fish with Strawberry Avocado Salsa #strawberrymonth

May is National Strawberry Month! I have many a strawberry-filled recipe on my blog (like this recipe for Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes) but most are desserts. Strawberries are considerably more versatile than I give them credit for and can be used in all sorts of recipes from breakfast, to drinks, to dinner. Driscoll’s recently contacted me to highlight National Strawberry Month so I decided to make a more savory recipe this time around!

 

 

The sweet strawberries in this recipe help offset the spiciness of the jalapeno and work really well with the creaminess of the avocado to bring a super balanced salsa.

 

 

This recipe for Tortilla Crusted Fish with Strawberry Avocado Salsa is adapted from two separate recipes; a blue tortilla crusted fish recipe from Food Network, and a Strawberry Avocado Salsa recipe from Cooking Light.

 

Ingredients:
Fish:
  • the juice of 1 lime
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 12 ounces corn tortilla chips
  • 4 mahi mahi fillets (about 6 ounces each), or any other white fish you prefer
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Salsa:

  • 1 cup finely chopped strawberries
  • 1/2 an avocado, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • zest of one lime
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper

 

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Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes

Happy National Blueberry Pancake Day!! To celebrate, I partnered with Driscoll’s to bring you a really delicious spin on traditional blueberry pancakes: Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes.

Adding ricotta to your pancakes doesn’t make them taste like ricotta (no worries!), but it does make for a super moist, almost pudding-like center that is so decadent and delicious!

If you prefer dairy free pancakes, I have a homemade pancake mix recipe here. Add the blueberries to the batter once it has been added to the pan.

I adapted this recipe from a Bobby Flay recipe on Foodnetwork.com.

Ingredients (makes ~10 pancakes):

Pancakes:

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • butter (1-2 tablespoons)
  • Driscoll’s blueberries (1 pint should cover you)

Mascarpone Topping:

  • 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • the zest of 1 lemon
  • the juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Driscoll’s blueberries

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Peach-Glazed Salmon with Raspberries

February is Heart Health Month, which brings awareness to heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women, and how to prevent it. A simple way to keep your heart healthy is to maintain a healthy diet, filled with fruits and vegetables (It is recommended that you eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily), as well as choosing foods low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol and high in fiber.

This recipe for Peach-Glazed Salmon with Raspberries is packed with heart-healthy benefits:

  • Salmon’s omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce blood pressure and blood clots. Having two servings of salmon a week can reduce your risk of having a fatal heart attach by up to one-third! (You can read more about it here).
  • Raspberries have 4 grams of fiber per half cup, with 25% of your daily recommended amount of vitamin C and manganese. (More info here.)

 

Driscoll’s sent me a few coupons so that I could add some yummy raspberries to recipes throughout February.  Their raspberries are certified by the American Heart Association and have received the trusted Heart-Check Mark as a heart-healthy food.

Not only is this recipe a great way to keep your heart healthy, it can also be made in under 20 minutes!

 

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup peach spread (such as Polaner All Fruit)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cooking spray

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Christmas Trifle

Each year, my mom makes a beautiful trifle for Christmas. I’m pretty sure at one point, she was only making one, but as the popularity of her trifle grew, she is now up to making 6+ for different holiday events, friends, and family. My sister and I grew up begrudgingly helping my mom make these trifles but we both have grown to love them and look forward to a bite of trifle every December.

 

 

A trifle is just a layered dessert that is usually made with cake pieces, cream, pudding, and fruit. My mom tops her with a beautiful design of fruit: kiwi, peaches and raspberries. I wanted to make some trifle to share with this blog but a normal trifle can serve a whole family, so I made a mini version! To prepare a regular trifle, the process is just the same.

I highlighted Driscoll’s Berries in my trifle. I absolutely love their raspberries and blackberries so I wanted to have a higher ratio of berries in my trifle than may normally be used. Driscoll’s also sells really beautiful Strawberries and Blueberries that I have used in many many of my previous posts. Berries always add such beautiful color and flavor to a dish!

Note: Driscoll’s sent me coupons for free berries to make this recipe; my opinions are my own.

 

Ingredients:

  • Egg custard mix
  • Chocolate pudding mix
  • Milk (to make the pudding/custard)
  • Pound cake
  • A very small amount of white rum (optional)
  • Berry jam, jelly, or preserves
  • Whipped topping
  • Canned sliced peaches, drained and rinsed
  • Kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
  • Fresh Driscoll’s raspberries and blackberries

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