So it's almost 90 today here in Ohio. I'm sure it's some sort of heat record. And if it's not it should be. It's making me tired. And cranky. And the bazillion little cottonwood seeds drifting through the air, and some other pollen are wrecking havoc on my allergies. (I just took a Benadryl, so if the end of this doesn't make sense, you'll know why.) I turned the A/C on this … [Read more...]
Spicy Bean and Cheese Tacos
2 words. Taco Cabana. I sorta had a little Taco Cabana addiction when I was in high school. At lunch, we would race to see who could get off campus and down Nacogdoches to the closest T.C. and get their chips and queso order in first! First to the table won!!! Bean and Cheese Tacos were always a fave then too. Today, I prefer them a bit spicier. These will kick up the … [Read more...]
Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches
I love me some chicken salad. I like to eat it out of the bowl. I like it on sandwich bread. I like it on croissants. I like it on hamburger buns. I like it in tortillas. And I like it sweet. While the plain mayo with some celery and salt and pepper is o-kay, my sweet tooth would rather there be some fruit mixed in, whether it's pineapple, grapes, or in this … [Read more...]
Blackberry Vinaigrette Recipe
See how easy it is to make a homemade vinaigrette dressing - this Blackberry Vinaigrette is delicious! How to Make Blackberry Vinaigrette Dressing Puree. Strain. Press out the blackberry juice. Add blackberry juice with the oil and vinegar. Mix mix mix. Pour over your salad. Enjoy! Blackberry Vinaigrette Recipe A … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Cranberry Apple Muffins
This is the key to this muffin recipe's yumminess: Mix together the diced apples, dried cranberries and brown sugar and fold them into the batter just before filling up the muffin tin. Whole Wheat Cranberry Apple Muffins This is the key to this muffin recipe's yumminess: Mix together the diced apples, dried cranberries and brown sugar and fold them into the … [Read more...]
The $5 Dinner Mom’s Breakfast and Lunch Cookbook
See those pages there? I'm convinced they are the reason behind the difficulty I am having shaving off these last few postpartum pounds!!! For the past 3 months I have been slaving away behind the scenes, working on lots and lots of NEW recipes for my next cookbook...The $5 Dinner Mom's Breakfast and Lunch Cookbook!!!!! I have been tasting and eating, and tasting and … [Read more...]
Grilled Hawaiian Pizza
I don't think I'll ever go back to oven pizza. Ever. Never. Ever. Never. Grilled Hawaiian Pizza Grilled pizza is delightful, but this Hawaiian pizza takes it to the next level! Store bought or homemade pizza doughOlive oil for brushing1/2 fresh pineapple, thinly sliced1 cup store bought or homemade pizza sauce2 cups cooked and diced ham2 cups … [Read more...]
Three Bean Crispy Tacos
We've talked about adding beans to taco meat to stretch the protein out a little further. But now, it's time to take it even further. To "three bean" tacos. So my idea for "three bean tacos" turned into a "two bean" taco! If you look close enough, you'll notice that there are only 2 beans in these tacos. Only the black beans and pinto beans made the cut. I … [Read more...]
Grilled Mushroom Burgers
Grilled Mushrooms and Onions atop a Grilled Burger. Yes, please! Drizzle a little steak sauce over the top. Scrumdidily-umptious! Prep the mushrooms and onions. Toss onions and mushrooms with the marsala cooking wine. Grill alongside the burgers, or saute in a skillet while the burgers are cooking. Once cooked, season with salt and pepper to … [Read more...]
Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice
So I looked out the kitchen window and noticed that the cilantro had almost reached the height of the child rabbit fence around my square foot gardening planters. I knew cilantro grew quickly, but didn't think it would really grow THAT quickly. Quick...how can I start using this up. And pronto!!! How about mixed into brown rice with some lime juice for a little extra … [Read more...]