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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 …
Jan 25
Beef Barley Soup
With the cold weather outside, a bowl of this warm delicious soup hits the spot. Dinner being ready when you walk in the door after a long day of work makes it even better. Beef broth and the spaghetti sauce bring a rich hearty flavor to the soup. I like to sprinkle each serving with …
Jan 16
Southwestern Quinoa and Black Bean Casserole
If you haven’t tried quinoa, or if you have and didn’t care for it, give this recipe a try. I found this dish on pinchofyum.com. While eating this dish, it’s hard to believe you are eating something healthy, because it is SO good! We enjoyed this as a side dish and also with chips, both …
Jan 04
Coconut Almond Muffins
Coconut, almonds and chocolate chips are the key ingredients to these delicious muffins. Very easy to prepare, and only 20 minutes to bake. Be careful not to over bake as they will turn out a little tough. Enjoy! 1 C. all-purpose flour 1/2 C. sugar 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1 egg …
Dec 22
Mini Cheese Balls
Here’s a bite size version of a great go to appetizer. These adorable, easy cheese balls are great for any party or a simple snack. Enjoy! 2 pkg. (8-oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 pkg. (2 1/2-oz.) thinly sliced deli ham, finely chopped 3 green onions, finely chopped 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 C. finely chopped …