I love me some fruit salad. It's rich in flavor. And good for you. There's no need to add artificial sugars, as the fruit is sweet enough. But there are still some fun ways to dress up a simple fruit salad. I love adding different toppings and spices to fruit salad. Plus, how about this easy, "no juice" storage idea! 5 Ways - The Fruit Salad Edition Crushed Pistachios … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cube Steak
A Simple, Flavorful Sunday Supper or Weeknight Dinner Meal - Slow Cooker Cube Steak Seven pile out of the family van. All with hungry tummies. Four more family members are arriving in ten minutes. What do I do? We need to eat SOON! Everyone's getting cranky, including me! It's Sunday after church. But as I come in the door, a wonderful smell greets me. Thank … [Read more...]
Lemon Pasta with Ham and Peas
When I think of pasta and peas together, I think of blue box macaroni with a can of tuna and a can or bag of frozen peas. Well, that's what I thought about pasta and peas before I really learned how to cook. The fun of cooking comes with exploring with flavors, textures and tossing together new ingredients. I'm always on the hunt for new favorite recipes, especially for … [Read more...]
Strawberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal
Now that it's rhubarb season...and the start of berry season, I thought a strawberry rhubarb baked oatmeal was in order. I took the baked oatmeal recipe from my Breakfast and Lunch Cookbook and gave it a few twists. And this is what I got... 3 stalks rhubarb. plus about 3 cups diced strawberries (that I froze recently.) Toss the strawberries and rhubarb … [Read more...]
Greek Gyro
We love Greek food. I don't make it nearly as often as I'd like because it usually takes a little more effort than time allots for a regular dinner. Not to mention I usually don't have a couple of the ingredients in the pantry. This recipe however, is much faster than a normal meal and great to make when you're herding children on those busy summer evenings. I like that it's … [Read more...]
When Raspberries Are on Sale for $1, You Should…
Why I Stock Up on Raspberries & How I Use Them Later ...buy a whole bunch and freeze them. (How to Freeze Raspberries) I didn't mean to go back into Kroger this week. But I couldn't let the $1 raspberry sale pass by without taking advantage! I stopped in and picked up 15 packages, and then froze them all. Raspberry Recipes Here area few ways you can … [Read more...]
How to Cut a Kiwi
If you've never tried a kiwi, you are missing out! They have this delicious sweet tangy zing to them, and I love tossing them into fruit salads for the extra flavor! And they do well in smoothies too...love this uber healthy Green Smoothie! If you haven't tried one because you don't know how to cut it, or what to do with it, don't worry...know one will ever know! I'll … [Read more...]
Baked Eggs Recipe with Spinach, Tomatoes and Garlic
A baked egg recipe, made on a bed of spinach, tomatoes and garlic. Sounds so fancy and gourmet!!! But it's EASY...and so affordable! First up is spinach. And yes, this is a fancy and somewhat gourmet way to use up your spinach from the garden. First saute it with some garlic. Add some diced (or fresh) tomatoes. And some minced onion. Cook … [Read more...]
Sesame Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps
A delightful sauce that will dress up your next pulled pork lettuce wraps meal! Get. In. My. Belly. (Name that movie!!?!!) Oh my heavens...next time you pick up a pork roast, please make these. Please. Please. Please! First cook the pork roast in the slow cooker... then proceed... Make the soy-sesame-garlic-onion-ginger sauce. Pour over the pulled … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Recipe Round-Up
Needing a little Memorial Day inspiration for that picnic or potluck you are attending or hosting this weekend?! Well I just might have some for you... Asian Spinach Salad with Soy-Sesame Vinaigrette Mango Raspberry Crumble Grilled Sweet Potato Fries Grilled Red Potato Salad Grilled Eggplant Panini with Garlic-Rosemary Aioli Beef … [Read more...]