Take-out Tuesday, Asparagus, Leek & Mushroom Risotto
The other night HHjr made a wonderful vegetable risotto It was full of asparagus, mushrooms and leeks It tasted like heaven on a chilly evening Risotto isn’t hard to make, especially if you make it when you are going to be in the kitchen anyway so you can give it occasional stirring Give the vegetables … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Blue Cheese & Pecan Baked Pears
Wait! Do not fear the blue cheese! I will give you other cheesy options for this easy and elegant holiday side dish! This dish will go beautifully with holiday turkey, ham, chicken or lamb! Start with ripe pears {Anjou, Bosc, French Apple} and slice in half lengthwise Cut a little slice off the back/bottom side … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Sunflower Tomato Pie
A tray full of tomatoes just about commands a tomato pie! Did you know that if you keep tomatoes stem side down they will last longer? Do you store your tomatoes on the counter or in the fridge? You can find important information about storing tomatoes here I am calling this 🌻 Sunflower Tomato Pie … 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, Colby’s Everything Potatoes
We had a fun filled weekend on the coast, sunny weather in the high 70’s and special friends at the beach house It was a great weekend of boat and people watching HHjr kept us full of wonderful food One of our guests offered to make his specialty potatoes Don’t you love guests that pitch … 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, Lemon Parmesan Broccolini & Roasted Radishes
Spring is springing around here I was in the mood to enjoy healthy fresh vegetables Roasted vegetables are my go to side dish simple to prepare, healthy and oh so flavorful I decided to try broccolini and radishes They are both drizzled with olive oil and seasonings, And the broccolini gets an extra flavor boost … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Spinach & Pimiento Cheese Gratin
This recipe combines a steak house favorite Creamed Spinach with a Southern Staple, Pimiento Cheese Most of the guys I know hate Pimiento Cheese I think they feel like it’s a girly girl dish served at teas and showers which is truly silly So to humor HHjr who has a aversion to mayonnaise AND pimiento … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Lemon Orzo with Asparagus & Prosciutto
Orzo is pasta’s often forgotten relative, It’s a little like rice and a little like pasta… Like a risotto grain, it will take on the flavors it’s given and puff up I love the size, Much more delicate than a fat pasta noodle, and it’s wonderful paired with vegetables I also added prosciutto for another … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Broccoli Recipe Round-up
Even though I LOVE vegetables, Broccoli has always been one of my least favorites I chose it for last January’s Flavor of the Month because I wanted to find different ways of using it, so I rounded up all the recipes I have made and loved with broccoli Some of the recipes are healthier than … Continue reading
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