Tablescapes, Have your Centerpiece & eat it too!
With nothing particular in mind, I hit the produce dept of my regular grocery store and loaded my cart with favorites and freshest… Fat rosy radishes, a giant cabbage, a big artichoke, parsley, asparagus, bright orange carrots, along with simple white tulips, orange tipped spray roses, and a pot of … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Light & Fresh Garden Stuffed Shells
I got the inspiration for this dish from Karen at Back Road Journal, she recently posted a luscious looking Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells with Two Sauces My mouth was watering, but since we are trying to eat lean this month, I decided to lighten it up Roasted fresh asparagus and roasted garlic fresh spinach … Continue reading
Home Decor, Time to think Spring & Green!
Now that were more than midway through February, it’s time to start thinking Spring & Green! Time to polish up your shamrocks! Shiny garland is wrapped around this one so it will show up against the gray front door Paint some Lucky Gift Sacks and Pinch Me … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Short Cut Asparagus Manicotti
Okay, in case you are officially exhausted from the holiday whirlwind, this recipe is perfect for tired cooks, especially if you have some leftover holiday ham I love manicotti, but it can be a little labor intensive This is my short cut version, but don’t let the title fool you, it’s plenty big on flavor … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Grilling with HH, tips & tricks
HH has been saying for years that when he retired he was going to learn more about cooking than just throwing meat on the grill and a potato in the oven I never thought he would actually do it, but now he reads recipes, plans out meals days in advance, makes a grocery list, and … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Real Men Will Eat this Quiche!
Are you doing anything special for Father’s Day? We had an early celebration last weekend with the 3 generations going on their first red snapper fishing trip Very successful! How my dad would have loved seeing this, his son-in-law, grandson and great grandsons…sniffle sniffle… this brought back one of my favorite memories with my father~ … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Spring Vegetable Galette
One of my favorite parts of Spring is the overflowing abundance of fresh vegetables Fresh everything! This galette can be filled with any combination that you can think of, I kept this one green with asparagus, onions and and spinach Simple to make, a side or a meal, and loaded with veggie goodness Caramelize an … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Alfredo Pizza
This might be the easiest and tastiest pizza ever! Red & green for the holidays! Prosciutto wrapped asparagus spears nestled on a bed of Alfredo sauce on a crispy pizza crust… Heaven 😇 Angels are singing… and clapping 👏 Start by prebaking the crust. This thin crust by Pillsbury is my very favorite, it’s so … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Ham & Mushroom Alfredo Pot Pie and Pizza
It’s time to start thinking pot pies Full of meat and vegetables With a buttery flaky crust This version is a little unconventional, ham instead of chicken Mushrooms and asparagus instead of peas and carrots A creamy mushroom alfredo sauce Gruyere cheese to help bind the ingredients together Assemble this pie like you would a … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Breakfast for Dinner Pie
Sometimes my recipe bucket list takes me in crazy directions…this dish was inspired by an appetizer that sounded so tempting on the August Paint Bucket called Gruyere, Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Bites Mmmmmm….but I needed something for dinner…why not make it into a pie? And add some asparagus and bacon! When I make quiche or … Continue reading
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