Take-out Tuesday, Pork Belly Bites and Goodbye January
We had an impromptu family gathering Saturday evening and I decided to try a couple of new recipes to celebrate the end of this very cold January We didn’t get any snow, but we had many days of very cold temperatures and sub freezing nights I finally got around to making Pork Belly Bites, something … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Rainbow Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Cranberries and Pecans
This dish sounds fancy, and it is a company and holiday worthy side dish, but it is easy enough to make any night of the week, and it also can be eaten as a main dish meal! Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts, cut the sweet potato into cubes {peeled or unpeeled} and lay them … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Grown-up Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of the classic comfort foods As a child I ordered one everywhere we went to eat, My Dad even got fancy restaurants to make one for “picky eater me” There is nothing better than a Grilled Cheese Dipper with a warm bowl of soup Or a Perfect Grilled Cheese with … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Bacon & Blue Stuffed Vidalias
Happy Father’s Day! Today’s recipe is sure to be a hit with the guys you know and love Sweet Vidalia onions stuffed with bleu cheese and bacon and baked or grilled Note: you can use any sweet onion and a different cheese substitute Smoked Gouda, Pepper Jack or flavored goat cheese if desired AND You … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Crazy Good Broccoli Salad
This salad is a MUST MAKE! It has a little bit of everything… 2 vegetables, broccoli and onion 2 fruits, grapes and pineapple plus 4 sources of protein, cheese, bacon, nuts and Greek yogurt! Winner winner Tuesday dinner! Crispy bacon and fresh pineapple It’s another Rainbow in a Bowl meal Green broccoli florets, bluish purple … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Ranch Chicken Wrap with Asparagus & Bacon
In the world of flowers daffodils signal the arrival of Spring in the US In the world of vegetables, low prices and abundant fresh asparagus are other sure signs of Spring I am always on the look out for recipes that can be made ahead of time, when I have a lot of energy, because … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Roasted Rainbow Dinner Bowl
I am enjoying some beach time this week, my family is arriving today for Spring Break fun, but I got away early for a few days by myself Our resident blue heron, Freddy, flew up to the porch to greet me… He wanted to let me know that he was not happy about the missing … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Take-out Pizza and Amped up Mac & Cheese
As much as we love to cook around here, we have our favorite short cuts too.. For this week’s Take-out Tuesday, I am recommending several really good take-out foods, that you can pick up and cook at home As I write this, on Sunday, the forecast on Tuesday is snow… … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Brussels, Bacon, Pretzel Panzella Salad
Looking for something different for dinner or a unique side dish for Thanksgiving or the holidays? This dish is packed with so many contrasting flavors and textures your tastebuds will sing! A traditional panzella salad is made with crusty bread, and it soaks up the dressing to become a soft crouton mixed typically with tomatoes, … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Sassy Sausage Squares & Bacon & Sausage Brunch Bake
These 2 easy peasy recipes will have you covered for just about any occasion! These squares of sausage, cheese and baked dough are perfect for game day snacking, breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner! This is one of our new favorite recipes, it’s inspired by a Pillsbury classic floating all over Pinterest, but I amped it … Continue reading