Tablescapes, Green Goddess Salad Bar with Wacky Weeds
We were having Chef’s salad for dinner and I am pretty sure some clever chef somewhere, long ago, came up with this title because it sounds a lot better then “Clean Out the Refrigerator Salad,” which is what it basically is! To jazz things up a bit, I decided to set it up salad bar … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Pimento Cheese Cookies with Strawberry Icing
Have you started thinking about Valentine’s Day yet? I am in such a hurry to get rid of January that I did some decorating to speed things along February is such a happy month, January blues are gone, Spring is on the horizon It’s time to get out your pink feather boa and make some … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Lightened up Mac & Cheese
Have you ever made no boil macaroni and cheese~you know where you don’t cook the pasta first? Well I have a great recipe for that but it’s full of fat and calories so I wanted to see if it would work in a lighter version. The original recipe, No Boil Mac & Cheese calls for … Continue reading
Party Panache, Puff Pastry Bites
Do you have a food hero? One of mine is Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa. I love her directness, she simply prepares food well. She doesn’t fuss over things or make complicated recipes. She uses quality ingredients and respects them. These Puff Pastry Bites are her recipe and it is one of our holiday traditions. … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Keilbasa and Kraut
I don’t know what attracted me to even read this recipe, this is not the type of food that is usually on my radar at all I was looking for different things to do in the slow cooker The description of this recipe was so enthusiastic I couldn’t wait to get this cooking! The Brown … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Aspargus & Ham Alfredo Rolls
Sound fancy? Yeah….. Hard to make? Nahhhh…. Time consuming? Nope… Easy peasy? Yep! Zippity Do Dah done! Crowd pleasing? Most definitely!!! Here’s the recipe More good news, calorie count under 150-170 per roll [depending on how liberal you are with sauce and cheese~a little goes a long way!] Enjoy! ___________________________________ The Dedicated House Between Naps … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Party Appetizer
For this week’s Take-out Tuesday I want to share the winning recipe from the “Cook Your App Off Party!” For more photos and explanation of this fun party click here This winning recipe was made ahead and brought to the party, ready to be enjoyed. All the guests brought recipes they made ahead at home … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Chicken with Pasta & Basil Cream
I was working on an acrylic painting requested by a friend, when I decided to try this recipe from my Paint Bucket list this month. The title of this painting is 3 Crazy Chicks…Can you guess what the main ingredient of the recipe is? Big surprise, CHICKEN! And cream, spices, pasta and basil. The original … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Amped Up Onion Dip
With Summer parties and Backyard Barbeques on the horizon, you might just need this easy little take along dip to bring to your next event~ A little eye candy and this everyday dip will make you a rock star! Just take your everyday store onion dip, and amp it up with some sauteed sweet onion … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Chocolate Chip Kahlua Icebox Cake
Need a dessert for a party or special occasion? You can make this in minutes, stick it in the fridge overnight and be ready for a slice of heaven! This doesn’t look like a cake does it? I am trying to distract you because the cake is insanely fabulous and easy … Continue reading
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