Party Panache, Goldfish
When we get to our little slice of paradise on the Gulf coast, the LAST thing I want to do is go to the grocery store. Sometimes HH kids me that our refrigerator looks just like the ones in the showroom of Home Depot…you know EMPTY! Ha ha ha, isn’t he funny…he loves to act … Continue reading
Take out Tuesday, Swiss Chard Tart
Looking for a light yet satisfying dish for Spring? Try this simple swiss chard tart…if you can chop a vegetable, break an egg, and grate some cheese, you can make this! So easy! Confession time~I had never had swiss chard…or cooked it…It is so pretty, and it’s one of my favorite winter plants to use … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Two Easy Favorites
These are not new recipes, and you probably have your very own version… I decided to mention these anyway just in case you have forgotten about these old favorites, and I have a trick or two to make them extra easy and delicious… Easy Italian Sausage Ziti Bake gets a flavor boost from Italian sausage, … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Surprise Package
This is a funny appetizer that is surprisingly good! It’s a cross between an egg roll, a fried pickle and a cheese stick…Sound crazy? It is! But it’s crazy good, and crazy easy too! I am going to make up a batch for Oscar Night this Sunday. Can you guess what’s inside these innocent looking … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Ice Cream Cake Parfait
Our Valentine indulgence was Ice Cream Cake Parfait to celebrate HHjrs Valentine birthday. He loves ice cream cake and I thought a parfait version would be an easy way to serve it. We put his parfait on a plate surrounded by votive candles instead of the traditional candles on the cake. This is an EASY, … Continue reading
Take out Tuesday, Valentine Cheese Muffins
Here’s another favorite recipe that works well in lots of forms. These cheesy, buttery muffins are an indulgent bite in any size or shape. Naturally with Valentine’s Day next week I wanted to make a batch of heart shaped ones, for some savory Valentine’s treats to share… I bought this pan from Williams Sonoma a … Continue reading
Take out Tuesday, Hash Brown Muffins 4 Ways!
The other day I had some fun playing around with a bag of refrigerated hash brown potatoes. I ended up with 4 easy, satisfying, no guilt hash brown “muffins!” The breakfast version of these can be made ahead, popped in the microwave and grabbed on your way out the door for a delicious low cal … Continue reading
Take out Tuesday, Orange Cornish hens with Rosemary Salt
In December I made some Rosemary Salt for gift giving. This stuff is amazing! It smells DIVINE! Sprinkle it on anything that suits your fancy, it is especially good on a homemade flatbread, lamb chops, vegetables, well anything really! Tonight is all about sprinkling it on roasted chicken. Take out Tuesday became a menu tradition … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Slow Mongolian Beef
Watch out PF Changs! I have had this recipe in my “to try” file for a while and when I finally got around to making it, it was like “Wow! Why did I wait so long!” a little flank steak & cornstarch a ziplock bag some garlic, soy sauce, onion, hoison sauce, ginger, brown sugar, … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Dieter’s Pasta
Okay, it’s the day after Christmas and you are probably feeling fat and tired after all that holiday food and fun. Not to worry, here is a go to favorite, that is simple to prepare, satisfying and full of healthy veggies, not calories. It will start you well on your way to all those New … Continue reading
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