The protein is frequently the centerpiece of many entrées. I tend to build the rest of a dish based around the main protein and its pairings. Tofu is a wonderful non-meat substitute.

Three seafoods that you will see me cook a lot: salmon, shrimp, and scallops. What can I say? I live in a landlocked state and these are three seafoods that are always available and generally solid-quality.

Carbs. Who doesn’t like ‘em? Pasta dishes are extremely versatile because they can be simple or complex. In my opinion, simplicity usually wins in this category.

Do you enjoy soups and stews year-round or are you just a seasonal soup fan? I love soup 365 days of the year. This is also the perfect way to use up stuff that has accumulated in your fridge and freezer.

I am not the only person that is always wanting to shove a sandwich or taco in their face, right? There is just something about the convenience of handheld foods.

We all have our favorite “struggle meals”. They are nostalgic, but meals we still love to make in a pinch. They are fast. Super easy and inexpensive. Oh, and delicious.