Thai Slaw with Sweet and Sour Vinaigrette and Peanut Butter Ginger Drizzle

Doc’s hummingbirds had 2 babies this summer. The parents left about a month ago. The juveniles are still at our house zooming and fighting for a perch at 2 of Doc’s sugar water feeders. It is quite a show. They … Continue reading →

Salmon Filets with Honey Garlic Sauce

If you are looking for a flavorful entrée that cooks in 7 minutes, these pan-seared salmon filets are perfect! The Honey Garlic Sauce is packed with flavor. I serve the salmon with rice and steamed asparagus. Sometimes I make extra … Continue reading →

Ground Chuck and Chorizo Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise

Mexican chorizo is seasoned ground pork sausage that is red in color from the chilies used as seasoning. When combined with ground chuck, chorizo gives plain burgers a flavor punch. Mexican chorizo is sold uncooked, with or without casings. Remove … Continue reading →

Emily’s Tomato Soup

Most people eat tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches. My family likes to eat it with grilled pimento cheese sandwiches.  The pimento cheese gets hot and oozes out of the sides of the crunchy toasted bread.  This recipe is from my dear … Continue reading →

Roasted Party Almonds

These nuts are delicious! I’ve tried a lot of recipes to enhance the flavor of plain nuts but they were too bland. The lemon zest and smoked paprika are the secret ingredients that add just the right zing. Roasted Party … Continue reading →

Okra, Corn, Tomato and Zucchini Succotash with Basil Lime Buttered Noodles

My grandson, is 20 months old. He learns new words every day. Doc and I were babysitting. He came over to me, lifted his arms, and grunted. I said, “Up? Do you want me to pick you up?” He grunted … Continue reading →

Frozen Miniature Key Lime Pies

Frozen Key Lime Pies are perfect on a hot summer’s day. Every bite is ice cold and has a tart lime flavor. As the frozen pie melts in your mouth the sensation is cooling and refreshing. The pies are made … Continue reading →

Marinated Grilled Yellow Squash

  I like to marinate squash in vinaigrette because it adds additional flavor. This recipe is simple to make and can be prepared in advance. Cut squash into planks; soak them in marinade, and then grill. Marinated Grilled Yellow Squash … Continue reading →

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

I can still remember earning enough money to buy frozen treats from the ice cream truck. It would come down our street once a week and you never knew what day or time it would appear. I kept a pile … Continue reading →