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Lunch & Dinner

Looking for something new to eat? The main dish recipes are sure to fill you up. 

 

This is where you’ll find beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and a few vegetarian dishes. All my recipes have been tried and tested, and it is now time to pass the baton for you to experience a new, delicious, and wonderful meal to share with your loved ones.
Overhead view of 2 bowls of roasted vegetables. The one on the left is esgarraet made with only red peppers. The one on the right is filled with espencat (roasted eggplant and red peppers).


If you are looking for meaty dishes, try the Chicken Adobo, Slow Cooked Pork Carnitas, and Beef Kebabs. These savory dishes are packed with spices and will be a crowd pleaser for sure.

A beef kafta kebab on a pita in front of a stack of cooked kafta.

My top picks for healthier options are these seafood recipes and asian zucchini noodles. Feel free to browse through more recipes below!



closeup overhead view of a valentines charcuterie board

Valentine’s Charcuterie Board

February 14, 2023 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Perfect for parties or a romantic meal, this festive Valentine’s charcuterie board combines hearts and roses of meats and cheese for a fun and …

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Overhead view of palak paneer in a bowl next to some paneer, fresh ginger root, and fresh spinach leaves.

Palak Paneer

March 31, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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A delicious way to add some healthy leafy greens to your diet, palak paneer is a flavorful Indian dish that combines a creamy, spice-infused spinach …

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A beef kafta kebab on a pita in front of a stack of cooked kafta.

Kafta (Beef Kebab Recipe)

January 22, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Moist and flavorful, kafta is a type of homemade Lebanese kebab made with ground meat and spices. It’s an easy, healthy dish that can be made on …

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A slice of Spanish tortilla on a plate in front of some chorizo and cheese and the rest of the tortilla.

Authentic Spanish Tortilla Recipe

January 14, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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The ultimate Spanish comfort and party food, the Spanish tortilla, or tortilla de patatas, is a potato omelet or frittata that can be served as a …

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A whole roasted turkey on a platter

How to Roast a Perfect Turkey

November 24, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Roasting a turkey doesn’t have to be intimidating, and is actually quite simple. Learn 3 methods for roasting a turkey, either whole roasted, …

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Overhead view of espencat, a roasted vegetable salad, in a casserole dish

Espencat: Roasted Vegetables Salad

October 8, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Healthy and delicious, espencat is a roasted vegetable dish that works well as an appetizer, side dish, or even a salad of sorts. Especially popular …

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a collage of 4 photos of different recipes using stinging nettles.

Surprising Ways to Use Stinging Nettles (With Recipes)

April 28, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Think stinging nettles are just a weed? Think again. They’re a delicious, plant with numerous health benefits that can be used in recipes and in …

Read moreSurprising Ways to Use Stinging Nettles (With Recipes)
Closeup of a spring roll that has beeb cut in half on a plate showing the colorful rainbow of vegetables inside.

Eat the Rainbow Spring Rolls

March 28, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Eating the rainbow and getting in a healthy dose of colorful vegetables is fun and easy with these colorful rainbow spring rolls. Now that spring has …

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A bowl of homemade pasta noodles (fettuccini)

Basic Pasta Dough Recipe

February 12, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This basic pasta dough recipe will help you quickly and easily make homemade pasta at the last minute, almost as quickly as boiling store-bought. …

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Homemade prawn crackers on a plate in front of uncooked homemade prawn crackers and a roll of prawn crackers dough.

Prawn Crackers from Scratch

January 24, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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The classic appetizer at Asian restaurants in Europe, prawn crackers are a delicious crispy treat. They’re also naturally gluten-free, …

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Overhead view of salmon that has been cooked in a jar filled with vegetables in the dishwasher

How to Cook Salmon in the Dishwasher

November 21, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Save energy by cooking salmon in the dishwasher while you clean your dishes. Not only is it a sustainable way to cook, but it also makes a deliciously …

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Collage of several healthy seafood recipes. Top left corner is a bowl of pink Spanish creamy seafood salad. Top right corner is a closeup of Galician style octopus. Bottom left corner is a plateful of white and light pink homemade prawn crackers. Bottom right corner is a plate of homemade salt cured anchovy.

Healthy Seafood Recipes

November 13, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, healthy oils, and high-quality protein, seafood is both healthy and delicious. These are some of my …

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Halloween chicken nuggets shaped like ghosts, pumpkins, and bats, decorated with BBQ sauce and served with sweet potato fries.

Halloween Chicken Nuggets (Grain free and “Regular” Nuggets)

October 27, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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If you have some Halloween inspired cookie cutters, you don’t have to use them for cookies! You can use them to make some super cute Halloween …

Read moreHalloween Chicken Nuggets (Grain free and “Regular” Nuggets)
Homemade Chipotle Shredded Beef Tacos in flour tortillas.

Chipotle Shredded Beef Tacos (In a Pressure Cooker)

March 16, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Packed with flavor, these spicy chipotle shredded beef tacos are conveniently cooked in an Instant Pot (or another pressure cooker) to reduce cooking …

Read moreChipotle Shredded Beef Tacos (In a Pressure Cooker)
plate of basque chicken with olived, sun dried tomatoes and onions.

Instant Pot Chicken recipe: Citrus Herb Basque Chicken

December 2, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This take on a classic Basque chicken recipe combines chorizo, sun-dried tomatoes, tangy orange juice, thyme and olives, and can easily be made in the …

Read moreInstant Pot Chicken recipe: Citrus Herb Basque Chicken
Puerto Rican pinchos de pollo, marinated chicken kebabs, are traditional street food in Puerto Rico and can be made from pork or chicken that has been marinated in a tangy sauce and then grilled to perfection.

Puerto Rican Pinchos de Pollo: Marinated Chicken Kebabs

August 19, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Puerto Rican pinchos de pollo, marinated chicken kebabs, are traditional street food in Puerto Rico and can be made from pork or chicken that has been …

Read morePuerto Rican Pinchos de Pollo: Marinated Chicken Kebabs
Simple and with little prep time, this easy, slow cooker whole chicken recipe is great for busy evenings.

Easy, Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

April 12, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Simple and with little prep time, this easy, slow cooker whole chicken recipe is great for busy evenings. So many people rush to the grocery store on …

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Elegant, yet, kid friendly, this paleo chicken Marsala is easy to make and sure to impress.

Easy Paleo Chicken Marsala

April 15, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Elegant, yet, kid friendly, this paleo chicken Marsala is easy to make and sure to impress. Ah… Chicken Marsala… This is …

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Well balanced and nourishing, this Valencian puchero recipe will show you how to make a simple yet hearty Spanish stew that is sure to warm you up on a cold winter’s day.

Valencian Puchero Recipe – Winter Spanish Stew

December 21, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Well balanced and nourishing, this Valencian puchero recipe will show you how to make a simple yet hearty Spanish stew that is sure to warm you up on …

Read moreValencian Puchero Recipe – Winter Spanish Stew
One of the best comfort foods, this slow cooker beef casserole, or paleo stew, is very easy to make, filling, and very nourishing. What better way is there to warm up on a cold winter's day?

Slow Cooker Beef Casserole (Paleo Stew)

November 28, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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One of the best comfort foods, this slow cooker beef casserole, or paleo stew, is very easy to make, filling, and very nourishing. What better way is …

Read moreSlow Cooker Beef Casserole (Paleo Stew)
Sweet, sour, and salty meld together perfectly in this sweet chicken adobo, a traditional Philippine dish that is easy to make yet packed with flavor.

Sweet Chicken Adobo

November 4, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Sweet, sour, and salty meld together perfectly in this sweet chicken adobo, a traditional Philippine dish that is easy to make yet packed with flavor. …

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These easy steamed mussels in tomato sauce are a quickly made and sure to impress. Even my toddler loves scooping up the sauce with the empty shells.

Easy Steamed Mussels in Tomato Sauce

September 1, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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These easy steamed mussels in tomato sauce are a quickly made and sure to impress. Even my toddler loves scooping up the sauce with the empty shells. …

Read moreEasy Steamed Mussels in Tomato Sauce
2 bowls of paleo linguini with clam sauce

Paleo linguini with Clam Sauce

August 5, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This paleo linguini with clam sauce recipe uses fresh clams and zucchini noodles to make a delicious, quick and easy, healthy meal. One of my favorite …

Read morePaleo linguini with Clam Sauce
Overhead view of 4 pieces of pot stickers made from homemade paleo pasta filled with ginger and pork, placed on a stone black plate.

Paleo Dim Sum Recipe

June 22, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This paleo dim sum recipe uses a paleo pasta filled with flavorful ginger and pork and is steamed to perfection to make these amazing Asian …

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