Take-out Tuesday, A-B-C-Tart, Asparagus, Bacon and Corn
There is nothing easier for a quick meal than a throw together tart. Use what’s in your fridge, add some eggs and cheese, and you’ll have a well balanced and mouth watering meal that is so much better than take-out Refrigerated pie crust is a great staple Even though it comes in a round shape, … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Spring Has Sprung Puff Pie
We enjoyed the Puff Pastry crust in the recent Creamy Chive Potato Pie so much, I couldn’t wait to try another combo I have found that gently stretching puff pastry dough with my fingers works better for me than trying to roll it out Stretch it gently to fit your pan, trim excess with scissors … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Pesto Pastry Squares with Roasted Red and Green
Here’s another impossibly easy appetizer we enjoyed over the holidays, and with all the football games going on, you might just want to whip this up to enjoy over New Year’s~ Like yesterdays Romaine Spoons with Pear Compote, it is a combo of one of my favorite recipes, Asparagus in a Cloud and several recipes … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Spinach Ravioli Alfredo with Chicken and Asparagus
Have you seen this Alfredo Sauce? It is made with fresh cream and aged Italian cheeses, 65% less fat and 55% less calories than regular Alfredo Sounds good to this Alfredo lover! This recipe makes an 8″ x 8″ sized casserole, and depending on your portion size, you can indulge in this dish for a … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Not your Momma’s Vegetable Pizza!
When you think of vegetable pizza, are you picturing mushrooms, peppers, onions, olives, the usual suspects? How about amping up the flavors with asparagus, fennel, roasted garlic and Brussels sprouts? Get out of a pizza rut with unexpected combos of different vegetables Roast them on a foil lined baking sheet Use a store bought or … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Celebrate Spring with Ham and Asparagus Casserole
Nothing fancy here, just one of my very favorites. I made this the other night when the last thing I wanted to do was fix dinner But I did want to eat dinner! So I drug my weary self into the kitchen and 20 minutes later, DONE. Cottage cheese is the secret ingredient, mix it … Continue reading
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter!!! Won’t you come in? We are just having a casual Easter buffet today The bunny napkin rings hold pink and green napkins and a mossy basket holds green flatware The boys each get an Easter egg plate and a bunny mask and some fun sippy cups too I hope Mother Nature is through … Continue reading
the Organized Life, “I don’t want to cook dinner!” 5 minute Warm Apple & Bleu Cheese Salad
OK, my friends think I cook ALL the time, my children KNOW BETTER, and yes, there are plenty of nights that I intend on cooking but just simply don’t feel like it! Hungry Husband is so sweet, he’ll take anything, or he’ll throw something on the grill, but on his work days he comes home … Continue reading
Party Panache, Asparagus Party Sandwiches
Easy to make, a breeze to serve, sure to please because they are warm and creamy liked grilled cheese, and yes, they FREEZE! I make these often, and wrap and freeze extras before cooking. For parties you can cut them into 4 triangles for an appetizer bite, or cut in 1/2 to serve with a … Continue reading
Pesto Primavera
Remember all those gorgeous veggies I photographed the other day? [see Aug 1] Well, I have a big basil plant taking over one of my patio pots and I have Ina Garten’s Amazing Pesto on my “Bucket List” of recipes to try, so I decided to make a pesto dressed pasta topped with roasted fresh … Continue reading
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