Refreshing Shrimp Ceviche

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Shrimp ceviche is one of my favourite summer recipes.  It reminds me of vacationing in Mexico with a good strong margarita in hand at the beach. 

When the temperature rises, this is definitely one of my go to recipes. It's light, flavourful and refreshing. It's also great for summer picnics and barbecues.  

You can also make this with scallops or any firm white fish. Since I'm allergic to fish (but not shellfish), I typically make the shrimp version.

Refreshing Shrimp Ceviche
 

Makes: 10 servings

Preptime: 15 minutes

Cook time:2 hours

 

Ingredients:

1 lb raw shrimp (I used small pacific white shimp - 50-60 count)

Juice of 1 lemon

Juice of 1 lime

1/4 tsp salt

1 tomato, diced

1/2 red onion, finely diced

1 jalapeno, diced, seeds removed

handful cilantro, chopped

1/2 avocado, diced

tostadas or nachos

    

 

Instructions:

1. Cut shrimp into 1/2 inch pieces
2. In a large non metal bowl, add shrimp, lime and lemon juice, salt, tomatoes, red onions, jalapenos and cilantro and stir well.
3. place in the fridge for 2 hours to allow the shrimp to "cook".
4. Once the shrimp turn opaque, add the avocado and stir well.
5. Serve on tostadas or with nachos.

My Go-to Chickpea Salad

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I try to eat a little lighter at lunch and this is definitely my go-to salad. I actually eat this salad a few times a week.

My favourite foods are the ones that are easy to make, which is why I love this recipe. This salad literally takes no more than 5 minutes to make.

It is full of flavour, thanks to the whole grain mustard. 

You may read the list of ingredients and say “mustard??” Don't get me wrong, this is not the yellow mustard you put on your hot dog or hamburger. This mustard is the actual mustard seeds pickled in vinegar to give it a tangy taste - and taste amazing!! There is no need for a dressing or vinaigrette - the whole grain mustard is the dressing.

The whole grain mustard goes so well with chickpeas and tomatoes - trust me!

This salad is perfect on its own or as a side to your favourite meal. The protein packed chickpeas will keep you feeling full for a while - which means less mid-afternoon snacking on candy or chips!

I also love to  make this salad when the girls come over. It's fresh and so healthy! Trust me, once you try this, it will be heavy on your rotation.

My Go-To Chickpea Salad
 

Makes: 4 servings

Preptime: 5 minutes

Cook time:0 minutes

 

Ingredients:

1 can of chickpeas, rinsed well

2 vine tomatoes, diced

1/2 cucumber, diced

2 tbsp whole grain mustard

1 tsp italian seasoning

black pepper to taste

  

 

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, toss chickpeas and cucumber together
2. Add tomatoes, mustard, italian seasoning and blackpepper and toss again.
  

30 Minute Sausage Pasta

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Oh winter. The time of year when I just want to hibernate at home while escaping the cold weather threatening me on the other side of my window.

Like most people, I fill up on carbs during winter.  There is something comforting about eating a bowl of pasta in your pajamas while the snow accumulates outside. (Bonus points – I live in a condo and never have to go outside to shovel snow!)

This recipe is also perfect for those cold nights after work when you have nothing prepared.  It only takes a total of 30 minutes to make and will definitely keep you warm. Best of all, you probably already have all of these ingredients in your fridge already. You’ll be on your couch eating this under a nice warm blanket in no time!

Paired with a great full bodied red wine, this recipe is also great for date nights.  Your s/o will never know you were in the kitchen for only 30 minutes. (I made this for the Mister and added some fresh spinach just before serving and he was a happy man.)

30 Minute Sausage Pasta

Makes: 4 servings

Cook time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of uncooked pasta of your choice
• 1 ½ cups of tomato sauce
• 2 uncooked sausages (any variety will do, but I do recommend sweet italian sausages)
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1/2 onion (finely chopped)
• 4 oz mushrooms
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ground black pepper
• freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. In a medium pot, add pasta to boiling water.
2. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and brown onions and garlic for 1 minute.
3. Remove the meat from the sausage casing and add it to the skillet. Cook until golden brown. Add chili flakes and italian seasoning.
4. Add mushrooms and sauté until softened.
5. Add the tomato sauce and cooked, drained pasta.
6. Top with some freshly ground pepper and parmesan cheese before serving.

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