Apr 19
Absolutely amazing! I got a chance to go strawberry picking with a friend yesterday at Boone Hall Plantation here in Mt. Pleasant, and had strawberry shortcake on my mind. After tasting this delicious cake I don’t think I will be making biscuits for my strawberries again. I chop my strawberries and mix with sugar, and …
Apr 16
These zesty marinated shrimp can be served as an appetizer or as an entree. A short list of ingredients pile on the flavor making these a winner for your next BBQ. Enjoy! 1 lb. peeled and deveined jumbo raw shrimp 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/4 C. chili sauce 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp. …
Apr 13
Here’s another great comfort dish. This pasta has a creamy mushroom sauce and chicken throughout. Add a tossed salad and you have a great meal you could entertain with. Enjoy! 2 C. uncooked penne or medium tube pasta 2 C. sliced fresh mushrooms 1 C. sliced fresh green onions 2 Tbsp. butter 1/2 C. white …
Apr 05
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …