Create Magic with Leftovers
Sometimes you don’t want to cook, or you don’t know what to cook, or you have leftovers you want to use up… BBQ chicken or pork have endless possibilies and it’s fun to create something totally unexpected Turn BBQ chicken into a BBQ Chicken & Corn Pizza with Spinach Salad Topping Save leftovers from Fajita … Continue reading
BBQ Pork Magic
To avoid dealing with question, “what’s for dinner? Think Boston Butt! Not only is it delicious right off the grill, there are many ways to enjoy it… HHjr, a grillmaster, cooks a large pork butt almost every week BBQ Pork Butt is a favorite because it’s so easy to throw on the grill and let … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Holiday Cranberry Flatbread made with leftovers!
I spent a relaxing weekend at the beach house, {and yes my toothache was totally caused by stress} and had a lot of fun playing in the kitchen, doing fall projects, swimming, reading, and being totally free of schedules… One of the meals I enjoyed was a flatbread created with Thanksgiving and Christmas flavors in … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Club Sandwich Lasagna
Okay, sooooo… Do you ever get an idea for a dish that you are quite sure is going to be beyond amazing? You think, “this is such a brilliant idea!” 💡 And you strut And feel all proud of yourself Maybe show off a bit And you brag about what a fabulously delicious dinner you … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Anything Goes Galette
If you find your refrigerator has a little of this, and a little of that, but not enough of anything to stand alone, a galette is a great way to stretch things into a whole additional meal I had a little corn, some fresh spinach and frozen artichoke hearts Anything goes here, and throw in … Continue reading
Party Panache, Orange Glazed Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Balls
I know this week is all about giving thanks, being with family and friends, and feasting, but it’s also a big week of football 🏈 Besides turkey and trimmings we will need football food! I know tomorrow’s Thanksgiving, and I’m not trying to rush Christmas, but we are all about red and white 🐘 Our … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Elevating Lowly Leftovers to Elegance!
November is rapidly changing from the quiet month I had pictured, watching the days grow shorter and gathering thoughts for the holidays… into all kinds of wild and wacky things! It is definitely not a “no wake zone” around here… You know how one thing leads to another… We had some construction done to eliminate … Continue reading
The Organized Life, “Mise en Place” Oh, the things you can make!
“Mise en place” is a French phrase which translates to “put in place” It is referenced often in the culinary world, to describe the way chefs prepare their ingredients before cooking Wouldn’t you love to be a chef on TV, and have little bowls of chopped ingredients, spices, and herbs neatly arranged for you, so … Continue reading
Recipe Box, BBQ Pork & Corn Torta & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Our favorite go to meal is pork butt, also known as Boston butt, cooked on the grill. It’s easy to prep, all it needs is a good seasoned rub patted all over it, then put it on the grill, low and slow, and go about your day It’s a WIN WIN, everybody likes it and … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Panko Potato Balls
Here’s a fun little bite you can make out of those leftover holiday potatoes With about 2 servings left of mashed potatoes or a potato casserole, like Hash Brown Potato Gratin, or Slow Cooker Brown Butter Potatoes, you can whip up 20 little potato balls for a deliciously different appetizer Use a spoon or small … Continue reading
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