This recipe, although this picture looks a little frightening, is probably my all-time favorite pasta dish. I love creamy pasta dishes, but have a hard time rationalizing the fat content…
ShandraAugust 23, 2011
If your garden is like mine, your fridge is most likely popping at the seams with zucchini, bell peppers and yellow squash. This is my favorite time of year, just…
ShandraAugust 12, 2011
My brother in law lived in Italy for a couple of years and came home addicted to Caprese Sandwiches. He and my sister Diana, eat these babies like they are…
ShandraAugust 11, 2011
Throughout the summer there seems to be several occasions when you need a quick, yet impressive, dinner or lunch idea to 'wow' your friends & family. These Ham & Turkey…
ShandraAugust 4, 2011
This is a favorite summer recipe of mine because it is easy, light and SOOO delicious! It is called Carne Asada Tacos. I love the fact you don't have to…
ShandraJuly 29, 2011
Garden season is in full swing. I know you are going to get sick of me saying I love my square foot gardens, but I REALLY do! I am shocked…
ShandraJuly 20, 2011
Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry is a traditional Asian dish and one of our favorites. Tender slices of steak, fresh broccoli and chopped onions all smothered in a thick, sweet &…
ShandraJuly 5, 2011
Some of my favorite dishes in the summer are either salads or something grilled on the barbecue. Hot and heavy meals like mashed potatoes or baked casseroles don't sound as…
ShandraJune 14, 2011
This month as we focus on the importance of gardening I am also going to share some of my favorite salad recipes. There are few things I love more than…
ShandraJune 9, 2011
This month I taught a food storage class on pasta, and we had a lot of fun trying new recipes and ways to use the pasta in our food storage.…
ShandraMay 29, 2011
If I had my way, and calories were not an issue, I think I would eat all of my pasta covered in cream sauce and parmesan cheese. I love soups…
ShandraMay 24, 2011
I posted this recipe last summer during the Fourth of July, but can't help but post it again this month in honor of our 'pasta' month. This pasta salad visits…
ShandraMay 23, 2011
Asian Chicken & Sesame Noodles MARINADE:3 cloves garlic (minced)1/2 cup rice vinegar1/2 cup white vinegar1 cup soy sauce1 Tbs. hoisin sauce2 Tbs. sesame oil3 Tbs. cooking oil1-1 1/3 cup…
ShandraMay 21, 2011
The past few weeks we have been trying to encourage summer to come by trying to hold several outdoor barbeques. For some reason, every time we try and barbeque it…
ShandraMay 18, 2011
If you haven't gone to get your FREE pasta, it is not too late. The .49 a pound sales are continuing one more week and the printable coupons are good…
ShandraMay 10, 2011
Last month I taught a class on beans and my friend volunteered to bring a recipe for Cajun Rice & Beans. She briefly explained the recipe and I have to…
ShandraApril 29, 2011
I am a sucker for a sweet sauce over rice. You name it, I love it..teriyaki sauce, Thai peanut sauce, sweet & sour sauce, etc. I haven't met a sauce…
ShandraApril 25, 2011
My husband and I love seafood! We were craving the All You Can Eat coconut shrimp and pina colada sauce at Red Lobster. Unfortunately, our entertainment budget was depleted for…
ShandraApril 21, 2011
There are few recipes that I take the time to post the night I make them for dinner. Not because the recipes I am making are not worth posting right…
ShandraApril 13, 2011
