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Hey friends! No jokes around here, just good yummy recipes for you this week: [Cajun Cabbage and Noodles]( Cabbage and noodles is one of those super simple, no-frills comfort foods. The flavors aren’t complex or even particularly special, it’s just straight up satisfying and comforting. A lot of people add a little smoked sausage to their cabbage and noodles to round out the meal, which got me thinking, “a handful of Cajun spices would probably be awesome in there too!” So if you want to take your cabbage and noodles up a level, try these Cajun Cabbage and Noodles. They’re still simple and satisfying, just with a little Cajun kick. ;) [[Read more...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Parsley Pesto Pasta with Peas]( SPRING IS HEEERRRRREE! (Read that in Oprah’s excited yelling voice). As soon as that sun starts to shine and the days get a little longer I feel every cell in my body wake up and I instantly start craving super fresh flavors. This Parsley Pesto Pasta with Peas is a great “transitional” recipe to take you from cold grey winter days into the sunny days of spring. It tastes super bright and fresh, but doesn’t require a lot of really seasonal ingredients, which is nice because sometimes my brain is already screaming spring before the fresh produce hits the markets. :P [[Read more...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Gochujang Mushroom Bowls]( Move over sriracha, [gochujang]( is having a moment in the American food scene, and I’m really happy about it. These Gochujang Mushroom bowls feature sweet and spicy gochujang marinated mushrooms, quick pickled cucumbers, crunchy carrots, and plenty of jasmine rice make a quick, easy, and super flavorful bowl that’s perfect for meal prep. If you’re ready to breathe some new life into your marinades and stir fries, pick up some gochujang. You won’t be sorry. [[Read More...]( Until next time, happy cooking! [Unsubscribe]( | PO BOX 60262, Nashville, TN 37206