Today was a simple lunch with lots of flavor. My honey and I sat outside and enjoyed our fabulous fajitas. Too bad he had to go back to the office or I would have made some of Linda’s excellent Springtime Sangria. This is a great dish for lunch or dinner… Continue reading
Author: Heidi
Bacon Butter Popcorn
I know this is going to sound crazy, but when I made the popcorn cauliflower for my son the other day, I was reminded of this awesome snack I get sometimes at The Brickyard Restaurant in The Little League Capitol of the World… Williamsport, Pa. I love this snack because it takes me back to my childhood and the popcorn my mum-mum used to make. She would pop our popcorn in … bacon fat! Not the kind of thing you should eat every day, but oh so good. I’m not quite sure how they make theirs, so here is how I make mine. Continue reading
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Popcorn Cauliflower
Cauliflower is one of my favorite vegetables and always has been. Now it is also my son’s favorite too! He likes it best when I make it roasted like little popcorn bites. It is also great as a snack! Continue reading
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Sausage & Vinegar Pepper Sandwich
There is just something so satisfying about a sausage and pepper sandwich. It’s something you get at a fair or have at a picnic. Well today I was in the mood for just that kind of sandwich. I decided to make it more like a burger and it worked really well… a little less cumbersome to eat too. Continue reading
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Black Bean & Garbanzo Bean Chili
What I love about this version of chili is how fresh and clean it tastes. I like choosing beans that are high in dietary fiber for the increase in calorie burn, then I don’t feel as guilty when I cover my chili in sour cream and cheese, (and have seconds). Continue reading
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Cucumber Salad With Homemade Garden Fresh Ranch Dressing
If you follow Linda and I, you’re starting to get to know us by now. I think you know I’m a huge fan of using the herbs in my garden. I have wanted to post pictures of my beautiful gardens, but to be honest, the rain has been overwhelming this summer and our weeds are a constant battle. The plants are beautiful, but so are the weeds. Lol! Linda visited last week and I gave her a tour of the gardens, so perhaps she will comment on all the beautiful plants growing. Since I love a good cucumber salad, today I used herbs and onions that I picked in the rain. Continue reading
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Butterfly Shrimp in Barbecue Butter
I remember eating barbecue shrimp at Ruth’s Chris for the first time many ears ago. Now I make my own version that has just the right amount of sweet, salt and heat. My husband said this shrimp was a 10 out of 10. We had broccoli, lettuce and sugar snap peas straight from the garden. I like to butterfly the shrimp for this dish, somehow it just feels like ‘more’. I make this barbecue sauce and use it for chicken, pork and fish. Continue reading
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Dijon Mustard & Dill – Not Fried Chicken
I love a good crispy chicken, but I don’t like frying my chicken in a lot of oil. So this is a dish I created to have the crunch without too much oil. I also love the flavor tang of this dish. I made these chicken thighs for a ‘cabaret dinner’ in honor of my husband’s birthday. Pulled straight from the oven, wrapped in wax paper and placed in a paper bag for the journey to our picnicking cabaret style at the Millbrook Playhouse. This chicken is delicious, crispy and moist. My hubby and I had a wonderful night stage side with dinner and wine from home. Happy Birthday My Love! Continue reading
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Fresh Salsa Made Easy
Summer, What a wonderful fresh time of year! I was in my garden yesterday and noticed the tomatoes are beginning to grow. Just a matter of time now. Well today I was craving fresh tomatoes so I went for my salsa that almost tastes like I just picked the tomatoes from my garden. This salsa is fresh, easy and delicious. Continue reading
