Cheese Grits with Bacon, Eggs, and Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes8 Roma tomatoes, cored and cut in half lengthwise2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon balsamic vinegarFreshly ground black pepper and sea salt, to taste Preheat oven to 400ºF. Cover a … Continue reading
Just in time for your Easter egg hunt.Try this Spring Snack Mix as a special treat for your children and their friends. Spring Snack Mix 2 cups Pretzel Sticks2 cups Rice Chex1 bag microwave popcorn, popped1 (12 ounce) bag white … Continue reading
Hummus is a nutritious appetizer or snack. It is made from chickpeas that are full of protein and fiber. I garnish mine with jarred, roasted red peppers and serve it with fresh vegetables or naan. Hummus 16 ounce can chickpeas, reserve … Continue reading
What makes something the ultimate brownie? When everyone wants more! This is a 4 layer brownie that starts with a brownie mix. The second layer is Raspberry jam. The third layer is a thick, fluffy, chocolate mousse. The final layer is … Continue reading
Who doesn’t love pan seared pork chops smothered in mushroom gravy? Who can resist? Smothered Pork Chops in Mushroom Gravy 4 large, bone-in, 1-inch thick, pork chops Freshly ground pepper, and garlic salt; to taste2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1/4 … Continue reading
This chicken noodle soup is full of vegetables and starts with a shortcut. Rotisserie chicken. Using rotisserie chicken cuts, the cooking time in half. The flavor of the soup reminds me of Panera Bread’s chicken noodle soup. Enjoy! Copycat Panera … Continue reading
I have been developing a recipe for granola over the past several weeks. Tweaking the flavor, trying to get the crispy crunchy texture everyone loves. Doc came home several times from work and said, “You made granola again?” I didn’t … Continue reading
For all of you who eat energy bars and are tired of eating the same thing day after day here is a delicious easy alternative. The “glue” that holds them together tastes like the date bars we ate in elementary … Continue reading
If you asked me to describe this salad I would say it tastes like fresh pickles with a Thai twist. Fresh cucumbers are marinated in a sweet, sour, mild hot sauce and then garnished with fresh cilantro. For authentic flavor … Continue reading
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