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Apr 05
Korean Beef
Korean beef is a standard dish served in most Chinese restaurants made with flank steak. Since having prepared it with ground beef, I now prefer it this way at home. This is a quick meal, full of flavor, that is easy to double. Enjoy! 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 Tbsp. sesame oil 3 garlic …
Mar 27
Corn-Avocado Salad
When you are looking for a great salad for a cookout or picnic with no mayonnaise, this will be one you need to try. Fresh corn, juicy tomatoes, avocados and a light, delicious dressing. You can chill the salad up to 24 hours ahead before adding the avocado. Enjoy! 2 C. fresh corn kernels (about …
Mar 18
Maple Trail Mix
Delicious maple, cinnamon and vanilla flavors bind the oats, nuts, raisins, and candy together in this trail mix. Seen Rachael Ray make this a few years ago, and knew I had to make it. She used hazelnuts instead of walnuts, but walnuts are easier for me to find. Enjoy! 3/4 C. maple syrup 1 cinnamon …
Mar 14
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Easy homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing when you don’t have a packet of Hidden Valley in the cabinet. Once again you can play around with the spices, or substitute greek yogurt or sour cream for some of the mayonnaise. Enjoy! 1 C. mayonnaise 2/3 C. buttermilk 1/4 tsp. white vinegar 1 tsp. parsley 1/8 t. dill …
Mar 10
Quinoa Salad
Another great quinoa recipe! Healthy food doesn’t have to be bland and boring. This one comes from Fine Cooking magazine. It’s great as a meat-free lunch or a side dish for dinner. Though this salad is delicious as written it is quite versatile. I have used balsamic vinegar in place of the sherry vinegar and …
Mar 06
Taco Seasoning Mix
You probably already have all the spices in your cabinet to make a taco mix instead of buying a premixed package. Once I thought about taco seasoning not being a spice and just a combo of what I already had, I saw no need to buy a mix again. The extra benefit to making your …
Feb 25
Broccoli with Asiago
Perk up your next dish of broccoli with garlic and Asiago. Most of us eat broccoli only because it is good for us, so let’s make it taste even better. I steam the broccoli, not only is it better nutritionally, but it has a milder flavor. Also if you do not have Asiago cheese, Parmesan …
Feb 11
Confetti Succotash
This creamy side dish is easy, yet sophisticated. With cream, peppers, green onions, and marjoram, this is not your mother’s succotash. Fancy enough for dinner guest, or to jazz up your weeknight meal. Enjoy! 1/4 C. chopped sweet red pepper 1/4 C. chopped green pepper 2 Tbsp. thinly sliced green onions 1 Tbsp. butter 2 …
Feb 03
Roma Tomato Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a traditional Italian appetizer where small slices of grilled bread are rubbed with garlic and topped with such things as tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and salt and pepper. With this recipe, each bite has the zip of the balsamic vinegar, garlic flavor from the oil, ripe tomatoes, and the crunch of toasted …
Jan 30
Buttermilk Blueberry Cake
A simple, moist, and delicious blueberry cake with a hint of lemon. This cake is light and tender with fresh blueberries bursting with flavor. You’ll want to have more than one piece. Enjoy! 1/2 C. unsalted butter, room temperature zest from 1 large lemon 3/4 C. + 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 egg, room temperature 1 …