Food

Mother’s Day Menu

Breakfast: Breakfast Foods stephanie-spring.comSoda Bread and Honey//Homemade Granola//Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins//Green Smoothie//Whole Wheat Biscuits and Honey

Appetizers:

View More: http://oliviaraephotography.pass.us/steph-spring--food-blogSpinach Dip and Soda Bread//Sriracha Pickles//Summer Quinoa Salad

Main Course:View More: http://oliviaraephotography.pass.us/steph-spring--food-blogTomato Soup//Lemon Butter Salmon

Desserts:2016-05-02_0005Apple Dumpling Croissants//Almond Bark with Sea Salt//Peppermint Bark//Energy Bites//Homemade Hot Chocolate

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching! Eeeeek! So fun and yet so close! I’ve compiled some of my favorite recipes to make scrambling around for that perfect breakfast, appetizer, main course, or dessert a little less stressful. 😉 All the recipes are simple and ready for you to whip up in only T-minus 5 days! Have fun and enjoy celebrating the mamas in your life and show them some love from your kitchen! 🙂

Lemon Butter Salmon

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Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comLemon Butter Salmon Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comI don’t know when my love for salmon started but once it did, there was no going back. It has easily become one of my favorite dishes and can be combined with so many different ingredients. Salmon with avocado salsa is definitely one of my go-to recipes but it is neck and neck with the lemon-butter salmon. It is extremely easy and equally as healthy. The lemon and butter combination creates the perfect sauce that has the salmon melting in your mouth and makes you want to go back for seconds. I love pairing it with asparagus or any green vegetable for a side. So simple. So good. See for yourself! Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe at: stephanie-spring.com

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds salmon
  • 4 Tbsp butter (cut)
  • 2 lemons (sliced)
  • Salt and pepper (optional)

What to do:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a deep dish baking pan with foil. Place lemons on the bottom of the pan in the shape of the salmon. Place salmon on top of the lemons. Place butter slices on top of salmon. Season with salt and pepper (optional). Fold the foil around the salmon to hold in the butter and lemon juice as it cooks. Cook for about 35-45 minutes or until the top is getting white and the inside is tender.

Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe at: stephanie-spring.com

Sriracha Pickles

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Sriracha Pickles Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comSriracha Pickles Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comI’ll just put it out there…I can’t take credit for this creation, it was all Eric. He’s extremely creative with mixing flavors and having it turn out amazing! I normally really don’t like pickles. At all. But, these were an exception. I loved them and found myself sneaking bites from the fridge. They have that perfect balance of hot and tangy, sweet and spicy.

Ingredients:

  • 2 English cucumbers (also called Hothouse cucumbers)
  • 1 3/4 cups rice vinegar
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cups of water
  • 3 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce
  • 2 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 4 teaspoons dill seed
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (Large dash per jar)

What to do: 

*This recipe makes four pint jars or two-quart jars.*

Mix the rice vinegar, kosher salt, and sugar together with a spoon until the sugar is dissolved. Add 2 cups of water and 3 tablespoons Sriracha. Mix and set aside. Wash and slice cucumbers into chips or spears. We like the spears best. They are great for a quick snack. 🙂

In a small bowl, mix all the seasonings together and divide evenly among the jars. Fill the jars with your cucumber chips or spears. Evenly pour the liquid mixture into each jar, leaving half an inch to an inch of space at the top. Seal all of the jars and place in the refrigerator. You can eat them as soon as the next day, but they reach their best flavor after three to five days and last several weeks. Enjoy and buy all your Sriracha-loving friends this! 😉

What’s Up Wednesday

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whatsupwed1 WUWquestions editIt’s Wednesday! We made it halfway through the week! Today, I’m linking up with Mel, Shay, and Sheaffer for What’s Up Wednesday!

What we’re eating this week:stephanie-spring.com stephanie-spring.comWe have been eating my Summer Quinoa Salad on repeat and thanks to our CSA anything and everything organic and in season. Basically, I’ve been in food heaven. 🙂 

What’s I’m reminiscing about:stephanie-spring.comstephanie-spring.comSince the weather is getting warmer, and the days are inching closer to our trip to Colorado, I have been reminiscing about when I lived there for a summer. So many great memories and so thankful for a change of scenery at that stage of life. 🙂 

What I’m loving:stephanie-spring.comEric has been making gin-ginger mules lately and I had no idea how much I loved them! So good.

What’s we’ve been up to:stephanie-spring.comBeing outside as much as possible! You can see more about our days lately, here! 

What I’m dreading:

Allergies. I wake up sneezing every morning. I think it’s God’s way of reminding me to take my allergy medicine. 😉

What I’m working on:

I’ve been working on about 345,783 things. That being said, I’m working on slowing down, spending more time with Jesus, getting more sleep, and being with the ones I love. (And trying to put that endless list on pause). 

What I’m excited about:stephanie-spring.comSummer. Warmer weather. Grilling. More sleep!

What I’m watching/reading:maxresdefaultMy sister-in-law suggested this show. At first I thought it was kind of cheesy and then I quickly became addicted. It is SUCH a fun show to watch! To top it off, I found these on Amazon! I think I may need to buy at least one of them. 😉
The Great British Bake Off Big Book of Baking
The Great British Bake Off: Everyday
The Great British Bake Off: How to Turn Everyday Bakes Into Showstoppers

imagesI started reading this book about a week ago and love it so far! It provides such a different perspective and really makes you examine your walk with Jesus.

What I’m listening to:

Do birds chirping count? 😉

What I’m wearing:

Other than my teacher clothes: (Dress, sweater, and shoes) I’ve been going to the gym, taking walks, and lounging around in this pullover, leggings, and sneakers.

What I’m doing this weekend:stephanie-spring.comGetting together with these ladies!

What I’m looking forward to next month:

We’re having family over for Mother’s Day with Mexican themed food! So fun!

What else is new:

School is winding down, the days are getting warmer, and life is getting sweeter. 🙂 

Bonus Question: What is your favorite mother’s day gift to give or receive?

Well…I have never received a Mother’s Day gift, so I can’t speak on that. BUT, last year I gave my Mom this book for Mother’s Day. I think one of her favorite gifts was the year we spent a day together. We had lunch and watched movies all day long. It was so fun and most likely included classics like this and this! 😉 

Have a great Wednesday, ladies! xo

Mornin’ Sunshine

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Juicing Recipe found at: stephanie-spring.com

On Saturday, Eric and I had a slow morning. Just the way I like it. 🙂 We slept in, made breakfast, sipped coffee and relaxed. One of my favorite parts about breakfast was the fresh juice that we made. I always forget how much I love it until I take that first sip. There really is nothing like it. It is so light, fresh, and flavorful. Last month I talked about my favorite kitchen gadgets, here and obviously the Bella Juicer was on the list because it works wonders. There are endless combinations of fruits that taste oh so yummy but I always go back to this recipe. Once you have had fresh juice, there is no going back and I don’t plan on it. 😉

Mornin’ Sunshine

Ingredients:

  • 1 apple (peeled)
  • 1 grapefruit (peeled)
  • 3 oranges (peeled)

What to do: 

Place all ingredients into a juicer and turn on high until all juice has finished processing. Pour and enjoy! 🙂

(I drink it within an hour for peak freshness!)

Happy Tuesday! 🙂

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