Party Presentations
It’s fun to think outside the box and add a few surprises when you’re entertaining~ It only takes a minute to put a pair of sunglasses on a pineapple, and tuck in a paper parasol~ and you have an eye catching centerpiece or decoration for a summer gathering A pretty presentation can turn food into … Continue reading
Adding Drama
Two simple techniques can really add drama to your drawings and paintings The “less is more” technique and the “partial Image tecnique” These techniques can really draw in the viewer’s eye and stimulate their imagination~ Provide just enough information in your artwork for the viewer to imagine the entire scene This simple ballerina tutu is … Continue reading
BBQ Teriyaki Chicken Kebabs
Kebabs are a favorite at my house, so many possible combinations! You can make individual kebabs or skewer the ingredients separately When we made Honey Mustard Chicken and Vegetable Kebabs the chicken and potatoes went together on the skewers and vegetables were on separate skewers so people could take what they liked Pineapple Teriyaki BBQ … Continue reading
Short Rib Tacos with Asian Slaw
Change up Taco Tuesday with these short rib tacos! Perfect for hot days, the meat cooks in a slow cooker so it won’t heat up your kitchen and the slaw is cool and refreshing And it’s easy too~ the short ribs cook all day in the slow cooker with sweet chili sauce and hoisin sauce … Continue reading
3 Irresistible Zucchini Bites
‘Tis the season for summer fruits and vegetables~ and zucchini is prolific in many gardens Here are 3 of my favorite ways to use them Even non zucchini fans will gobble these bites down… plus they’re lo-carb! Zucchini Parmesan ribbons are made from zucchini cut into very thin slices lengthwise After laying on paper towels … Continue reading
Pineapple Salsa
Are hot dogs and hambugers part of your summer menu plans? Amp them up with pineapple salsa! Even though most people think Mexican and spicy when salsa is mentioned in the culinary world, it is actually a term used widely in other languages, meaning sauce This wonderful topping is so easy to make, you can … Continue reading
Pesto Parmesan Biscuit Bites
I love to keep a can or two of refrigerated biscuits on hand because they are not only delicious for breakfast, there are so many other ways to use them Pesto Parmesan Biscuit Bites are one of my favorites Canned biscuits, cut into pieces, and tossed with pesto and Parmesan cheese Couldn’t be easier and … Continue reading
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