Garden harvest is in full swing. I have been loving going up to my garden and being able to pick fresh tomatoes, peppers, onions, broccoli, zucchini, yellow squash, string beans,…
My favorite type of meal in the summer is a piece of marinated meat with fresh vegetables from the garden. It is so fresh, quick and easy to prepare. In…
I just about broke down into tears when I picked the last of my broccoli from my garden. I have thoroughly enjoyed having fresh broccoli any time I wanted it.…
Who doesn't like Ham Fried Rice? I think this is one of those recipes that is a favorite of children and adults alike. One of my favorite parts about going…
I have to apologize for the lack of blogging lately. My family and I have been hiding from the Utah snow in sunny California. We did nothing but sit by…
Here is to kicking off preparing for the holiday week early. I would like to introduce you to a new family favorite recipe...Cinnamon Butter. I don't know about you, but…
Extravaganza is an under statement! If anyone asks what I did this past weekend, they should be able to tell by the green hew on my face. I am surprised…
This past few weeks I have spent many hours in the kitchen doing some yearly canning. My garden tomatoes have become ripe, so it was time to bottle several quarts…
One of my all-time favorite restaurants is Texas Road House. They have two side dishes that I equally LOVE! Smothered Sweet Potatoes and Smothered Mashed Potatoes. I am a mashed…
This salsa is amazing and pairs perfectly with this recipe for Mexican Crescent Squares! Healthy and delicious. Black Bean Avocado Salsa 2 cans black beans (drained and rinsed)2 avocados2 c.…
Do words like maltodextrin, guanylate, inosinate, monosodium glutamate, scare you? I am far from the healthiest person in the world, but I have to admit ingredients like these even scare…
Switch up your traditional baked potato side dish with this delicious recipe for Cheesy Gratin Potatoes. They are so full of flavor, texture and are creamy and yummy in every…