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Blueberry Bread Pudding

This is out of this world good! I had never had bread pudding before trying this, I guess I’ve been missing out. Delicious warm or at room temperature. Make sure you invite your friends over to help you eat this one, since it is rich, and makes a lot. Enjoy! 3 eggs 4 C. heavy …

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Oven Baked Fajitas

Seen this on a friends Facebook page and just had to try it. Another simple and quick way to have dinner ready in a hurry. While this is in the oven you can set up your fajita bar. If you don’t want any heat from the diced tomatoes and green chilies try using a can …

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Zesty Grilled Chicken

There is no need to buy a marinade to add great flavor to your chicken. If you do much cooking, you should have most, if not all of the ingredients for this delicious recipe already. A marinade of white vinegar, ketchup and spices add a moist and zesty flavor to your chicken you will love. …

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Chive Red Potatoes

Peeling a small strip from around each potato adds an artful touch to these simply dressed red potatoes. A quick yet elegant side that can be served any night of the week. Enjoy! 2-lbs. small red potatoes 1/3 C. butter, melted 2 Tbsp. minced chives 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Peel a narrow …

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Refrigerated Dill Pickles

Pickles are another favorite of mine. This is an easy, quick recipe that doesn’t involve the whole canning process. Just over night in the refrigerator. Great for this time of year if you have a garden full of cucumbers, or like to visit your local farmers market. I borrowed this recipe from the blog One …

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Almond Poppy Seed Bars

Oh so yummy! These bars are so good it’s hard to just eat one. This time I replaced the milk with buttermilk and loved how moist and tender the cake turned out. Either way they are delicious. Enjoy! 2 1/4 C sugar 1 1/2 C milk 1 C oil 3 large eggs 1 Tbsp. vanilla …

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Baked Mushroom Chicken

Baked mushroom chicken is a great dish for a weeknight dinner, but elegant enough for dinner guest. Flattening the chicken makes it tender, and shortens the cooking time. Enjoy! 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1/4 C. all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp. butter, divided 1 C. sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 C. chicken broth 1/4 tsp. salt …

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Green Beans with a Twist

This is a great way to jazz-up your green beans. 1 pkg. (16-oz) frozen French-style green beans 1 C. sliced fresh mushrooms 2 Tbsp. butter 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled In a skillet, saute the beans and mushrooms in butter. Sprinkle with dressing mix, toss to coat. Just …

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Black Bean Salsa

Delicious and healthy! Serve Black Bean Salsa with chips, or with grilled chicken and an ice-cold drink this summer for a healthier and lighter meal. If you don’t care for avocado leave it out. If cilantro isn’t your thing you can substitute with parsley. Enjoy! 2 (15-oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (17-oz) …

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Pecan-Crusted Salmon

Pecan-crusted salmon has a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. Soaking the salmon will help remove the strong taste salmon tends to have. Use whatever you have on hand whether it is milk, half and half, buttermilk, or cream. I also like to use half butter half olive oil instead of the vegetable oil. Using a cast …

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