When I was in Texas over the holidays, I went rummaging through my mom's refrigerator trying to come up with a fun appetizer for a family dinner we were having. I found a mango that I was going to use in a fruit salad, but when I cut into it and discovered it was tangy and not-so-sweet, I decided we needed to add more bold flavors, to help hide the tangy mango! I ended up … [Read more...]
Easy Fried Rice
This is a guest post recipe from Connie. My family of 10 loves this recipe. There are so many ways to prepare it by adding different vegetables and meats, that we often vary it by what we have in the fridge. The "must haves" for this recipe are simple - just rice, eggs, and soy sauce. Then you can add any other veggies or leftover meats that you have available to round out … [Read more...]
Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf
When I was in Atlanta I bought 8 lbs of organic quinoa for $20. That's about half the price of what I've paid for it before at Whole Foods. I try to get some whenever I'm down in that area (closest store is in Cincy) and whenever I can squeeze it into the budget. In the past, we have enjoyed the following quinoa meals... Red Quinoa with Avocado, Black Beans and … [Read more...]
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
I saw this recipe in a Kroger coupon mailer, of all places. And I had to try it. I *heart* potato salad. And I *heart* sweet potatoes. And I now can say that I *double heart* roasted sweet potato salad. Here's how you make it... A sweet and delectable side dish for an upcoming meal! Roasted Sweet Potato Salad Such a fun, fresh take … [Read more...]
Golden Raisin-Apple Stuffing Cups
My mom used to make this Golden Raisin-Apple Stuffing. And I could never get enough of it! Still can't...I'm making it again this yet, but in a new way. Stuffing Cups. I have a feeling these will soon be the latest rage! Golden Raisin-Apple Stuffing Cups My mom used to make this Golden Raisin-Apple Stuffing. And I could … [Read more...]
Roasted Zucchini with Thyme
I sit here. Staring at the dashboard. Contemplating whether to actually write about this at all. It's way past zucchini season for most of us. But there are probably just a handful of you that live at the southern tip of Florida or Texas, who might still be able to get fresh zucchini for a decent price at the farmer's market. Or better yet, have some still growing in your … [Read more...]
Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple Pecan Topping
Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple Pecan Topping OK. So we all know that the squash in my garden were a big fat fail this year. I've come to grips with the situation, in large part because of the fabulous prices at the farmer's market for squash this fall. (You might remember Gigantor Squash.) Well, I picked up a smaller squash from the farmer's market on Thursday (more … [Read more...]
Roasted Sweet Acorn Squash + Dish Saving Trick
Amazing recipe for Roasted Sweet Acorn Squash, and a simple trick to save you a few dishes to wash! So here's a trick that I accidentally happened to do the other night...and I'll never do it the old way again! Mainly because it saves you the trouble of dirtying and washing a serving dish. (Well, unless I was serving this to guests...then I would put it into a … [Read more...]
Pesto Bruschetta
Good Monday afternoon friends! You all are in for a treat this fine Monday. You're getting a double bonus on recipes today! This one, plus another tonight for the $5 Dinner Challenge! I was working on dinner over the weekend when Steve pops into the kitchen with a few handfuls of itty bitty tomatoes. Huh? I thought the garden was "done." I haven't officially closed … [Read more...]
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts. Poor things...they have such a bad rap. I really like them. And both boys willingly eat them. I had to convince them that they tasted like broccoli to get them to try them...but once they did, they both finished off their portion. The hint of maple sweetness *might* have helped them eat them all up. I could eat these sweet maple flavored, oven roasted … [Read more...]