Jul 07
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 …
Jul 01
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 …
Jun 27
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 …
Jun 21
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 …
Jun 17
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 …
Jun 08
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) …
Jun 04
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 …
Jun 01
CHEESE….what can I say I love it! I do eat more than I should, but hey I can’t help it. This recipe calls for mozzarella cheese, but I use sharp cheddar. I need more flavor. I upped the sun-dried tomatoes too, because to me the more the merrier. I have made this with dried herbs …
May 28
Another great summer time side dish. Quick prep, and great flavor. Enjoy! 5 1/2 C. coleslaw mix (14 oz. bag) 1/2 C. heavy whipping cream 1/4 C. sugar 3 Tbsp. white vinegar 1/2 tsp. salt In a large serving bowl, whisk the whipping cream, sugar, vinegar and salt. Add the coleslaw mix to bowl and …
May 21
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 …
