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Smoked Fish

Classic Citrus & Herb Smoked Tilapia

The most forgiving method. The acid in the citrus keeps the flesh firm and flavorful.

300°F / 150°C30 min brine + 30 min smoke11 items
Smoked Fish

Cajun "Blackened" Smoked Tilapia

Heavy spice crust, smoky heat. Built for tacos or a classic po’ boy sandwich.

350°F / 175°CNo brine + 25 min smoke3 items
Tacos

Mexican Adobo Smoked Tilapia

Tilapia is excellent for fish tacos. Chipotle-orange marinade, then smoky and flaked over corn tortillas.

275°F / 135°C30 min marinade + 35 min smoke10 items
Appetizer

Smoked Tilapia Dip

If you’re worried about delicate fillets breaking apart, smoke them whole specifically to make this crowd-pleasing dip.

300°F / 150°C (Citrus method)30 min smoke + 10 min assembly8 items
Quick Meals

5-Minute Buffalo Chicken Wraps

Spicy buffalo chicken wraps with ranch dressing — bursting with flavor and on the table in 5 minutes flat.

5 minutes6 items
Salads

The Famous 1905 Salad

Columbia Restaurant’s legendary Tampa salad — briny olives, julienned ham & Swiss, sharp Pecorino, and a bold Worcestershire-spiked dressing. Toss right before serving.

15 minutes15 items
Bowls

Chipotle Chicken Bowl

Smoky chipotle-marinated chicken over cilantro-lime rice with black beans, corn, pico, and a creamy southwest dressing that ties it all together.

30 min marinade + 25 min cook21 items
Dinner

Salmon with Peach Salsa + Cilantro Crema

Lemon-kissed salmon broiled on a citrus bed, crowned with juicy peach salsa and a cool blended cilantro crema. Weeknight easy, dinner party beautiful — all in 30 minutes.

Broiler high / 400°F15 min prep + 12 min broil16 items
Sandwiches

TJ’s Focaccia Turkey Sando

Sun-dried tomato focaccia toasted and loaded with pesto mayo, deli turkey, juicy tomato, red onion, and greens. Simple enough for Tuesday, good enough to crave on repeat.

400°F (toast)20 minutes8 items
Meal Prep

High Protein Chipotle Burrito Meal Prep

8 meal-prep burritos packed with creamy chipotle beef, smoky crema, and low-cal tortillas. Big flavor, lean macros — built for the week ahead.

30 minutes14 items
High Protein

High Protein Caesar Pasta Salad

Smoky roasted chicken thighs over romaine and high-protein pasta, all tossed in a lighter homemade Caesar with anchovy, parmesan, and a hit of bright lemon.

425°F (chicken)40 minutes17 items
Breakfast

McGriddle Bites

All the sweet-savory magic of a McDonald’s McGriddle — sausage, cheddar, and maple syrup baked into poppable mini muffins. Make-ahead, freezer-friendly, and gone in seconds.

400°F25 minutes6 items
Casseroles

Chicken Fajita Casserole

All your favorite fajita flavors baked into one cheesy, creamy casserole. Tender chicken, instant rice, Rotel, bell peppers, and melted cheese — minimal dishes, maximum flavor.

350°F10 min prep + 45 min bake10 items
Quick Meals

Creamy Baked Chicken Linguine

A 5-ingredient Trader Joe’s meal — rich, flavorful, and balanced with protein and veggies. Boursin does all the heavy lifting. Four servings, minimal effort.

400°F10 min prep + 30 min bake6 items