I do believe I have DIED AND GONE TO SALAD HEAVEN! Seriously, it's divine! When I first saw this recipe last week, I wanted to reach through my computer screen for a taste. Then I made a few small modifications to her recipe, like using spinach from the garden, omitting the mushrooms (I'm not the biggest mushroom fan!) and adding pepper to my bacon, instead of … [Read more...]
Watermelon Juice
I found a watermelon on sale for $2.50. I thought about juicing the watermelon, as I knew the Hubs and I would enjoy it, but I wasn't sure about the kids. I knew they LOVED watermelon... Exhibit A I wasn't sure they would like the juice. But I made some anyways. Here is the scene on the kitchen counter. I love making fresh fruit juice, but it sure is messy … [Read more...]
Rice with Garden Greens
I walked out to the garden the other day and noticed that my parsley was TAKING OVER! Perfect way to use up the parsley...and the spinach...and some basil too! I chopped up all the spinach, parsley and basil and added it to 5 cups of rice on the stove (see recipe below). All mixed together...a HUGE batch of rice that I can use for at least 5 … [Read more...]
Raspberry Mint Tea
I noticed that the mint plant that I hijacked got from my friend's yard is really taking off and wondered...hmmm...what can I do with all this mint??? Tea, of course! And perfect...I've got raspberries in the freezer. Raspberry Mint Tea Simple and delightful! 1 cup frozen or fresh raspberries8 mint leaves1 cup sugar1/2 cup water1 gallon tea In … [Read more...]
Mango Raspberry Smoothie
Mango Raspberry Smoothie Fresh, easy, and quick! 1 cup frozen mango1 cup frozen raspberries1/2 cup milk3 1/2 cups of water2 Tbsp ground flaxseed Add fruit, flaxseed, milk and water to blender. Blend! **Note: I did not add any "sweeteners" to this smoothie. I thought it tasted great and both boys drank theirs right up. If you use not so … [Read more...]
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettucine Alfredo Homemade alfredo sauce isn't as complicated as it seems! Try this recipe! 1 lb. fettucine noodles2 chicken breasts, sliced4 Tbsp butter 6 Tbsp flour3 cups milk1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 cup frozen peas 2 sweet potatoes In medium saucepan, cook fettucine noodles as directed on package. Drain.In skillet, prepare homemade white sauce. … [Read more...]
How to Freeze Raspberries
Is stockpiling fruit and vegetables really necessary? Is it worth the time and trouble? Yes. And Yes. Raspberries were on sale at my Kroger. (Yes, it is mine!) For $.99/pint. Those tiny little things are regularly $3 a pop. I never buy them...somehow can't justify spending $3 for 3 handfuls of DELICIOUS, SWEET, SUCCULENT raspberries. (I had … [Read more...]
Shrimp Kabobs with Creamy Dijon Dill Sauce
This Creamy Dijon Dill Sauce goes perfectly with these grilled Shrimp Kabobs! I thought I'd try a new sauce for kabobs. Because everything is better with sauce! I intended this for grilled salmon, but ended up making shrimp kabobs. A little experiment if you will! Plus, my first harvest from the garden! Shrimp Kabobs with Creamy Dijon Dill Sauce I … [Read more...]
Round Steak and Mashed Potatoes
Round Steak and Mashed Potatoes This Round Steak and Mashed Potatoes recipe is super fast and easy! It's the perfect dish for meat and potato lovers! 1 lb eye of round thin steaks ($2.88)1 Tbsp steak seasoning (FREE!) Bought last week with $.50 coupon that doubled when the Grill Mates were on sale for $1!66 medium white potatoes ($.80)1/2 cup sour cream ($.20)2 … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Casein Free Update
What happened to all the GF recipes? Well, after seeing a GI (gastrointestinal specialist) about a month ago, we stopped the GFCF (gluten free casein free) diet so that biopsies and further testing could be done to investigate the digestive issues that our oldest has had since birth. She ordered an upper GI scope, as well as skin allergy testing. The allergy testing came … [Read more...]