Take-out Tuesday, Fiesta Frito Pie
One of the main dish recipes on the June Paint Bucket is Deep Dish Frito Pie from the Food Network The Monthly Paint Bucket is my way of paring down recipes I want to make, to a manageable list of recipes to draw inspiration from during the month, so I don’t waste a lot of … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Sassy Southern Quiche
A favorite dip in the South is Hissy Fit Dip Legend has it that Hissy Fit Dip was supposedly named after a spoiled Southern belle who was so busy socializing that by the time she got to the appetizer table the dip was all gone, and in true spoiled Southern belle form, she threw a … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Supper
Okay, is everyone “turkey tuckered” out?? This sheet pan dinner is not only totally different from Thanksgiving fare, it is incredibly easy to make! I don’t know why it took me so long to try a sheet pan dinner, but now that I’ve tried it, I can’t wait to do it again! I combined some … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Fall Salad with Bacon, Brussels & Bleu Cheese Topping
It’s finally feeling more like fall around here and the leaves are beginning to change Temps have dropped a little, but we are still in the 80s, too warm for soup, but perfect for this easy salad of chopped romaine topped with a combination of warm bacon, Brussels sprouts and melted bleu cheese It couldn’t … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Mushroom Magic Pasta
Okay, so what’s so magic about this pasta? First of all, you make it with a no boil, “ready” pasta It comes fully cooked in the package and all it requires is a quick 60 seconds in the microwave It is coated with a lightened up version of Alfredo sauce which basically makes itself right … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Blueberry Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
This really is a “Take-out Tuesday,” a wrap made with a favorite chicken salad from a local cafe One of my besties brought over some of our favorite chicken salad, which we enjoyed on fresh brioche buns To my delight, she insisted that I keep the remaining chicken salad, which I quickly tucked into the … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Fishy Fajita Buffet
As Labor Day approaches, the end of summer is not far away and I think we all anxiously await fall fun We actually have about 8 months of nice warm weather in the South, and we’ll be able to swim until mid October. But when school starts, and football begins, aren’t you ready for pumpkins, … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Semi-Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu with Zoodles & Pasta
Are grocery stores in your area offering more and more items that make fixing dinner easier? Many stores now have a whole section of spirialized vegetables in the produce section In the butcher department I’ve seen complete dinner kits, with everything you need prepped, plus a recipe, are boxed and ready to take home Also … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Loaded Chicken & Vegetable Taco Bake
These tacos are lighter than your average tacos because not only are they made with chicken, they are loaded with vegetables I used onions, sweet peppers and celery, but you can use any vegetables you like, clean out your fridge! If you’re using leftover cooked vegetables you can skip the saute part I added drained … Continue reading
Holidays, February Menus
Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️ This is a busy week! HH is on the coast overseeing some construction Replacing the pool liner is supposed to be a 2-3 day job, but the weather has been so rainy and cold it has morphed into several weeks I’m in “the … Continue reading
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