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Jul 02
Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes…..what can I say, they are so good both kids and adults love them. Forget about the stuff that comes in a can, make your own. Seen Rachael Ray make this a few years ago and since then it has been on the menu often in my kitchen. Enjoy! 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 …
Jun 18
Lettuce Wraps with Chipotle-Orange Beef
After being at the beach today I wanted to continue our “vacation” vibe, so I made these lettuce wraps and served them with an icy tropical drink. Wow, so good! These are very spicy though, so you will have to adjust the amount of peppers or the adobo sauce if spicy is not your thing. …
Jun 09
Coconut Berry Pizza
Here’s a great summer desert that will allow you to enjoy all of the fresh berries of the season. Fresh whipped cream works great instead of the frozen if you like to make your own. As a warning, this is very addictive, just one piece will not do. So enjoy! 2 tubes (8oz) each refrigerated …
May 28
Chickpea Salad
Another great side or salad topper. Enjoy! 2(15oz) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 small red onion finely chopped 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped A few celery ribs and leafy tops, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 3 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and …
May 21
Grilled Balsamic Bruschetta Chicken
Here’s a great dish for summer or a way to bring a little summer to your winter, which I got from a blog The Laidlaws. I used our outside grill which worked great also. Enjoy! 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed Pinch of salt 1/4 Cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil 8 …
May 17
Roasted Corn and Red Pepper Couscous
Have you tried couscous? It looks like a type of rice but it is a really a tiny pasta. Another ingredient used in this dish is red peppers that you roast yourself. You could use store-bought but they are very simple to roast. If you don’t have fresh corn and use frozen wait til the …
May 03
Marinated Beet Salad
For someone who “doesn’t like beets”, I have found another beet recipe that I really like. When I found out how awesome beets are for your body I had to find recipes so that I would enjoy eating them. This is a refreshing salad great for the summertime that comes from Martha Stewart’s whole living …
Apr 22
Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken
Here’s a good way to have bbq when it’s raining, snowing or just too cold outside to grill out. The crock pot does the work for you. This is also great to come home to after a long day at the office. The recipe calls for bone-in chicken; I use boneless, skinless so I don’t …
Apr 15
Roasted Grape Tomatoes
If you love tomatoes as much as I do you will love this delicious way to eat them. Roasting them brings out their sweetness. Enjoy! 1/2 c cider vinegar 1/4 c packed brown sugar 2 Tbsp. canola oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 lb. grape tomatoes 1 Tbsp. minced …
Apr 01
Buttermilk Corn Bread
I don’t normally like most corn breads; it seems that most are very dry. This corn bread, which I make often, is moist with a hint of sweetness. I like to serve it with spaghetti, BBQ or fish, but it is definitely good anytime. If the corn bread starts to burn around the edges while …