Apr 30
A healthy, delicious dish that has a taste of coconut in each bite. Each bite having so much flavor, you might have a hard time remembering how good it is for you. Enjoy! 1 C. jasmine rice, uncooked 1 C. coconut milk 1 C. water 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1/3 C. coconut oil, melted 1 …
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 …