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Oct 28
Chicken Parm Meatballs
These are absolutely delicious! Depending on the size of your package of ground chicken (1-lb or 1 1/4-lb) this recipe makes 11 to 12 large meatballs. The second time I prepared these, I made a slight change and added olive oil to the meatballs, and thought the texture was better. Whether for a weeknight dinner …
Oct 20
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
There are many ways to season sweet potatoes when roasting. Brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger are a great combo for the holidays, but also delicious any time of the year. So instead of just baking sweet potatoes, try roasting them. Enjoy! 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut to bite size 2 tsp. olive …
Oct 14
Rum-Glazed Pumpkin Cake
Just one bite of this moist, delicious pumpkin cake will have you ready for fall. Here are some of the comments I heard after sharing slices with friends. “The best pumpkin cake I have ever had; slices of Heaven; melt in your mouth decadence; nuts, rum, moist, spice, it has it all”. If you’re like …
Sep 30
Oven-Baked Churros
Here is a quick and easy way to have churros without having to deep fry them. Only 15 minutes to cinnamon and sugar on warm puff pastry dough. How good would these be dip in a chocolate sauce! Enjoy! 1 (17.3-oz.) pkg. frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed 1/2 C. sugar 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 …
Sep 25
Caramelized Onion-and Apple Tassies
These bite size appetizers take a little time to make, but I think they are worth it when you have the time. The crust is made up of butter, cream cheese and Asiago cheese, which is a great start. The filling has a wonderful combination of sweet onion, apple, balsamic vinegar, and bacon. Make sure …
Sep 17
Chipotle Shrimp Appetizer
Spicy shrimp with creamy avocado and lime juice make this appetizer delicious. Once you have marinated the shrimp, this comes together in minutes. If you do not care for cilantro, you can substitute with parsley or just leave it out. Enjoy! 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. chipotle chili powder 1 tsp. kosher …
Sep 09
Dijon Crusted Halibut with Orange Butter Sauce
This is another dish that can be prepared very quickly for a great weeknight meal, or is impressive enough to wow dinner guests. Halibut can be hard to find and pricey; I have used cod and it works just as well. Extra dry vermouth can be used in place of the white wine also. Enjoy! …
Aug 28
Macaroni Salad
One of the great side dishes for summer that is great with anything grilled is macaroni salad. This dish is so simple and quick to make there is no need to buy a pre-made brand from the grocery store. Feel free to use what veggies you would like. Enjoy! 1-1/2 C. uncooked macaroni 1 Tbsp. …
Aug 24
San Francisco Pork Chops
I have made these for years using bone-in chops and a crock pot, but I like this way much better. The pork chops simmer in a sweet and savory sauce that, when thickened, is great served over rice, pasta or mashed potatoes. Enjoy! 4 boneless pork chops (3/4-in thick) 1 Tbsp. oil 1 garlic clove, …
Aug 17
Baked Avocado with Salsa
You will find these stuffed avocados deliciously packed full of flavor. The salsa is enough for two whole avocados. It is also great over grilled chicken or tossed with cooked pasta. The nutritional facts on avocado, tomatoes, and garlic are so incredible that we should definitely be adding more of these foods to our diets. …