Improving my love of life…. through loving God, self and others
Georgia peaches are my favorite and they are in season right this minute, so I had to try this recipe from Pioneer Woman. I made the salsa and waited a full 24 hours before serving it with grilled salmon and kale-quinoa salad and it was delicious! Peach Salsa 5 ripe peaches, peeled and chopped 1... Continue Reading →
Found this recipe at my grocery store and it works! Grilled the vegetables alongside some steak and put it together quickly. We decided the leftover should be served as a panzanella - add a handful of spinach and some chunks of grilled bread. Delicious! Grilled Sweet Potato and Corn Salad 1 medium sweet potato, peeled... Continue Reading →
Many days I eat a quick pb & j midday but if I take just a few extra minutes I can really treat myself. This is a perfect lunch for me. Grilled every vegetable I could find in the fridge, then mixed in some farro and orzo I had prepared earlier. Those grains take a... Continue Reading →
This has been a family favorite for about twenty years now. It comes from an old friend who cooks better then most anyone. It's as much of a dessert as it is a side dish, check the sugar amount, but when you pair it with ham, you can now justify serving ham as a main... Continue Reading →
We're still eating nuts and seeds at my house, and this is the favorite way to consume them. I place them into one cup serving bags for snacks and also sprinkle them over salads. Spiced Pumpkin Seed and Cashew Crunch nonstick vegetable oil spray 1 large egg white 1 t light agave syrup 1/2 t... Continue Reading →
We are trying to incorporate more vegetarian main dishes into the rotation, and this recipe has been in my book for years. I have made it a handful of times, but this time it was a big hit. I have no memory of where it came from, so if it's familiar to you, let me... Continue Reading →
We spent the weekend out of town, eating out for every meal so when we got home we were all craving something light and healthier. I found a recipe through Buzzfeed and made several changes to it, and we really enjoyed the end result. I think it would be even better with grilled chicken or... Continue Reading →
This is serious football game food, it's always the first thing to go. Buffalo Chicken Dip 8 oz cream cheese 1 1/2 c cooked chicken, chopped 2-3 c shredded cheddar cheese 8 oz buffalo wing sauce (I use Frank's) 1/4 c ranch dressing Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve... Continue Reading →
Peanut Butter Bars....the easiest and best bang for your buck. Chances are that you have everything in your pantry already. Our kids discovered these at Heather's house years ago and ask for them often. Miss Heather's Bars 1 c butter, melted 2 c graham cracker crumbs (2 packs of graham crackers) 2 c powdered sugar... Continue Reading →
We had a dinner party last night and one of the guests loves to cook, so I asked him for a side dish recipe that I could serve with dinner, and he suggested this orzo dish with cream, fresh roasted corn and greens. It was delicious. Creamy Orzotto 3/4 c dry orzo pasta 2... Continue Reading →
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