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May 21
Homemade Refried Beans
It is hard to take a good picture of refried beans, since they don’t look delicious on their own. I like making my own for a couple of reasons. First, this recipe makes more than I need for one meal, so I can freeze some for another time (puts me ahead). Second, I can use …
May 15
Chicken Marsala
Here is your chance to have Chicken Marsala at home and not just when you visit a restuarant. This is an easy and elegant recipe for a family meal or a special occasion. Serve Chicken Marsala with your choice of rice, pasta or mashed potatoes. Enjoy! 1/2 C. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. …
May 11
Carolina Marinated Pork Tenderloin
There are a couple of things to making a delicious, moist, grilled pork tenderloin. Due to pork being very bland by itself, one is to let it sit in a marinade as long as you can to pull in lots of great flavor. This can be done with a dry rub too. Second is not …
May 09
Individual Apple Crisps
This pared-down version of apple crisp for two is so delicious and just the right size. Again, very quick to toss together; great for after dinner, or with a cup of coffee. Enjoy! 1 C. thinly sliced peeled tart apple 1 Tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. water 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp. …
May 06
Cold Farfalle Salad
Looking for a great salad for summer picnics? With no mayonnaise being used, this one is perfect. Since I do not care for olives, I do not add them, hence there are none in the picture. Frozen corn can be substituted, just thaw before adding to the salad. Enjoy! 8 to 10 oz. farfalle (bowtie …
May 03
Kale Chips
Have you heard of kale chips? They are one of the new health snacks, and they are delicious. Very simple to make. You can experiment and use any seasonings that you wish. Give them a try and I think you will be hooked. Enjoy! 1 bunch of kale olive oil salt and pepper Preheat oven …
Apr 30
Spiral Cheese Slices
If your dinner needs something a little different from the usual biscuit or roll give these a try. They are quick to prepare, and full of flavor from the green onions and garlic. Enjoy! 1 tube(8oz.) crescent rolls 1/4 C. chopped green onions 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 C. shredded cheddar cheese Remove crescent dough …
Apr 26
Vegetable Cream Cheese
This is such a simple recipe; no need to buy one already made. The recipe comes from the Barefoot Contessa(Ina Garten), where she spread the cream cheese on a bagel and topped it with slices of smoked salmon for breakfast. Slicing the bagels into small bites would also make a great appetizer. I find it …
Apr 21
Tangy Grouper Sandwich
Now you can have a restaurant style grouper sandwich in your own kitchen. The marinade used during grilling gives the grouper a great flavor, while the mayonnaise sauce adds a great tang to the sandwich. I have found I prefer to double the mayonnaise sauce, plus make it a little ahead of time, and refrigerate …
Apr 17
Plank-Grilled Salmon
If you do not eat salmon because of the strong fish taste, you will like this recipe! The flavor is light, refreshing, and pleasant. With salmon being extremely healthy for us to eat I look for recipes that remove as much of the fish taste as possible, because I only eat fish due to the …