Spring Asparagus and Pea Risotto 1 (32 ounce box) low sodium chicken broth1 cup water4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided1/2 cup Sweet onion, 1/4-inch dice2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon kosher salt1 and 1/4 cups Arborio rice (Arborio rice gives the creaminess we … Continue reading
Several of you have asked me about my son’s car that was stolen twice in 3 days from two different San Francisco locations. Let me give you a little history. The Acura was 20 years old and had 150,000 miles … Continue reading
This is a great school or work breakfast. Bake oatmeal the night before, refrigerate and reheat in the microwave. Breakfast in a jiffy! You can easily multiply this recipe for larger families. Enjoy!Baked Oatmeal 1 cup old fashioned oatmeal1 teaspoon cinnamon3 tablespoons … Continue reading
This hearty Vegetable Beef Soup will keep you warm on a cold day. It is ready in an hour or less. Browning the meat and onions adds tons of savory flavor. Using convenience foods (like canned Rotel tomatoes, frozen vegetables, … Continue reading
Doc loves Snickers bars. Once you taste these homemade “Snick” bars you will never eat store bought Snickers again. This recipe is so easy to make that your kids can get in on the fun. There are 4 layers but … Continue reading
One of my friends says, “The stuff that happens to your family… You can’t make it up!” So, I will ask you, what do you think the chances are of your car being stolen, not once, but twice in one … Continue reading
This fresh orange salad has a delicious ginger twist. Bright orange slices are flavored with green chives, a sprinkle of goat cheese, and a mild ginger dressing. In the winter, there is nothing better than the taste and smell of fresh … Continue reading
This is a simple cucumber salad that I serve with grilled Mediterranean Chicken. It is a great meal for lunch or a healthy supper. The vinaigrette is used for two purposes: the salad dressing and the chicken marinade. (I add … Continue reading
Almond Poppy Seed Min-muffins are one of my all-time favorite muffin recipes. It is hard to stop eating these moist muffins! Almond Poppy Seed Mini-Muffins 3 cups all-purpose flour2 ¼ cups granulated sugar1 ½ teaspoons baking powder1 ½ teaspoons iodized salt1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds1 ½ cups canola oil1 ½ cups milk3 … Continue reading
I was watching a comedian on the Internet last week. The subject was advice women give to men. For instance, “Don’t cook bacon without a shirt on!” I laughed and thought, “That would sting, hot grease on a bare chest. … Continue reading
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