We had a small gathering tonight for Bubby's birthday...10 adults and 10 kids. As I said earlier, I was bound and determined to keep it simple. Keep it real. I was bound and determined to provide a meal that was scrumptious using what I had on hand! The party was perfect! And so was this salad! Macaroni Salad for a Crowd The best Macaroni … [Read more...]
How to Grill the BEST Burgers
No recipe from me tonight! But I do want to share a few things that I learned from my dad! He's whipping up Bacon Cheeseburgers with Tarragon Russian Dressing! {licks lips} What a treat!!! I'm really thankful for these 2 tips for grilling burgers that he shared with me! Place patties in bowl of ice water for 30 seconds before grilling. Makes them juicier. As … [Read more...]
How to Freeze Whole Corn on the Cob
How to Freeze Whole Corn on the Cob: Shuck the corn. Wrap each ear in plastic wrap. Wrap them all up in foil or drop into a freezer plastic bag. When ready to use, drop them frozen in boiling water for 4-5 minutes or until ready. Some prefer to blanch their corn for 4-6 min in boiling water, submerge in an ice bath for same amount of time, and then … [Read more...]
Summer Side Salad
A nutritious and delicious summer side salad...or lunch! There are many great colors, textures and flavors in this dish. I set out to use up some of my corn...then threw in the FIRST tomato from my garden (more on that tomorrow!), then a cucumber that was on sale last week and needed to be used up...plus some chickpeas, parsley from the garden and a vinaigrette … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Black Beans and Rice
I {heart} rice and beans! Mostly because they make SUCH cheap meals! Even larger families or families with older children could make a meal with rice and beans that's less than $5! I encourage everyone to incroporate a rice and beans...or other vegetarian style meal into their weekly meal plan. Just an easy way to save a few bucks each week! I {heart} my slow … [Read more...]
Zucchini Freezer Soup
Remember how I got all this fabulous summer squash from a farmer's stand two weeks ago? That afternoon I chopped it all up and froze it...so that later I can make a zucchini soup and/or stew. I tossed in some carrots and celery to the plastic containers, so that all I would have to do is take out the veggies, toss them in some homemade chicken broth on the stove, and … [Read more...]
Grilled Salmon
Well kids...when FRESH salmon fillets are on sale for $2.99/lb...there is just no passing that up! I do believe I had to pick my jaw up off the ground while standing in front of the fresh fish counter! I have N-E-V-E-R seen such low prices for fresh salmon fillets! So grilled salmon it is! Grilled Lemon Pepper Salmon The best thing to make when salmon is on … [Read more...]
Homemade Pesto from the Garden
Learn how to make Homemade Pesto from the garden with this simple recipe! Because I didn't use it right away, I froze it in 2 portions...one I plan to use for a chicken pesto recipe, and the other with pasta! Homemade Pesto from the Garden How to make Homemade Pesto from the garden! 1/3 cup pine nuts2 tsp mint leaves2 Tbsp basil leaves2 Tbsp spinach … [Read more...]
Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce – Potluck Kebab Party
Friday night we had a little gathering to celebrate a milestone. A BIG milestone! I finished the cookbook manuscript! That's reason to celebrate, right??? Check out all this goodness... Bacon Wrapped Onion Kebabs Wrap 1/2 slice of bacon around a "stack" of onions. Brush with favorite BBQ sauce. Grill! Delish! Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs with … [Read more...]
Almond, Raspberry and Blueberry Muffins
July 4th Muffins....Red, White and Blue! I used my Fruit and Veggie Muffin recipe as a base for these muffins. Then I topped them with an almond struesel! Almond, Raspberry and Blueberry Muffins Red, white, and blueberry muffins for your patriotic picnic! 4 eggs1/4 cup oil1/4 cup applesauce1/2 cup white sugar1/3 cup brown sugar + brown sugar, divided1 … [Read more...]