Great Guacamole Salads It is hard to beat an avocado to get your daily dose of heart healthy fats. These are some of my favorite recipes for Guacamole Salads. They will please everyone from true die hard vegetarians and vegans to the most meat loving friend or family member. Click the links below the pictures …
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It’s grill time. The flavor of this grilled marinated steak takes it up a notch but the recipe is super easy. I love Saturday nights at our house. My husband cooks the protein for our dinner on the grill and I get to relax a bit more before dinner than I normally do. I am …
Who doesn’t love a Banana pecan cake? It is moist and just delicious. This great recipe is easy to make and tastes wonderful. I’ve used reduced fat cream cheese on the frosting and unsweetened applesauce in the cake mix to cut down the calories a bit. This Banana Pecan Cake is a Great Use of …
I love mushroom side dishes and am always looking for new and interesting ways to cook them. This recipe for mushrooms and garlic with brandy and thyme is my latest addition to my arsenal and it is delicious. Printable recipe: mushrooms and garlic with brandy and thyme The recipe is fast and easy to do. …
These Asian glazed chicken skewers are great for a busy week night, and end up with a light and sweet glaze that is just lovely. The recipe rivals any at your favorite Chinese restaurant and is ready in minutes. Asian Glazed Chicken Skewers The recipe is so easy to do. Just slightly precook the chicken …
Today’s featured recipe comes from Angela at Untrained Housewife. Angela says she is happy to provide seconds because these cookie dough bars are very healthy and inexpensive too at only 40c a bar! What a great breakfast on the go! Cookie Dough Bars that are actually Healthy The recipe has just five ingredients dark chocolate, …
This Floridora Cocktail combines the flavors of raspberry liqueur and lime juice with ginger ale for a refreshing drink. Sharing your favorite cocktail recipes with friends is such a fun thing to do. It is easy to get into a rut with the same drink over and over. Let’s try something new! Try a Floridora …
This double stuffed chicken recipe uses chicken breasts which are stuffed with mushrooms and both cheddar and cream cheeses, then drenched with a garlic-lemon-butter sauce. It will add class to any dinner party and is still easy enough for a busy week night.. It is one of my husband’s favorite chicken recipes. This easy recipe …
Check out these 10 pumpkin carving ideas. They are sure to give you some inspiration when you get ready to carve your pumpkin this year. Each year at this time, we seem to discover new and unusual ways to carve a pumpkin. And there are so many pumpkin types to choose from. Pumpkins that have …
The Garden Charmers on Facebook are a diverse group of ladies with one common theme. They love nature and gardening. I asked the ladies in the group to share their top tricks and tips. Some gave me gardening tips. Some had home and decor tips. All were great ideas to save you time and energy, …
This buffalo chicken casserole recipe combines the taste of two favorites in one great dish. The recipe features loaded spicy baked potatoes and buffalo chicken together! My husband loves hot sauce in recipes, so I used it on the on both the potatoes and chicken. Keep reading to find out how to combine the two …
This recipe for slow cooker beef stew with herbed dumplings is tasty and easy to do. Just add everything to the crock pot in the morning and then make the dumplings when you come home from work. Crock pot recipes are the best for easy cooking. Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Herb Dumplings The dumplings …
My major in college was music, so I am drawn to anything that uses musical instruments, whether it be gardening projects or DIY ideas. Musical instruments make great garden planters. Most of them have an opening in them somewhere that a plant can fit. And when done, they are unique and different from the standard …
I have a thing for roast chicken. I like it any how, any way. Cooking a whole chicken in the oven makes for a moist dinner that normal stove top chicken recipes can’t seem to muster. Printable Recipe – Roast Chicken with Infused Herbs. This recipe looks somewhat complicate but is really very easy to …
One of the staples of a Chinese Buffet is egg drop soup. It is mild and delicious and makes a great start to a Chinese dinner. Printable Recipe – Egg Drop Soup There is no need to get take away when you have a desire for this taste, though. Just make your own egg drop …
This coconut chocolate dessert recipe was submitted by a reader of the website who used to blog at a website called Casa de Retalhos. Regina is a Brazilian who has been living in America for over 18 years. Her blog was written in Portuguese, but when she does recipes she also writes them in English …
Here’s a creamy recipe for shrimp Florentine that is quick and so delicious! I love the taste of shrimp and spinach together. The sauce is rich and creamy and perfect for those nights when you are looking for a dose of comfort food. How to make Shrimp Florentine With Bow Tie Pasta Florentine, when used …
The Gardening Cook – Creative Gardening on Pinterest Pinterest is one of the fastest growing social media sites on the internet today. The visual site uses a pin board type of view and appeals to those who love to browse by pictures. I have a huge number of Pinterest boards that showcase all of my …
This Cookies and Cream Frozen Coconut Rum Cocktail is sort of a cross between a pina colada and a spiked rum dessert. The cookies and cream ice cream gives it a decadent touch and smokey color. It is the perfect drink to share with friends when you have them over for cocktail recipes. Time for …
These potato nachos substitute sliced potatoes for tortilla chips. The end result is a very savory and tasty dish that can be used as a party starter or a side dish. Printable Recipe: Potato Nachos with Re-fried Beans I first discovered this recipe years ago and it was described as a form of nachos but …
There are so many options for planters now at garden centers. But with a bit of creative thought, many outdoor spaces can be enhanced by unique garden planters that originated from items which originally had other uses. Add Pizazz to your Garden with one of these Unique Garden Planters. Not only do these planters …
Ah….the richness and creaminess of Alfredo sauce combined with shredded chicken and then rolled up in lasagna noodles. This Chicken Alfredo lasagna roll up recipe will delight the most picky food critic. Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll Ups – A Rich and Hearty Main Course The recipe uses the idea of a traditional lasagna Alfredo dish …
This homemade chicken quesadilla recipe features zesty chicken and cooked red peppers peppers mixed with cheese and stuffed in a tortilla. Printable Recipe – Homemade Chicken Quesadilla The recipe is easy to do and great for a busy week night when time is at a premium. The recipe comes together in a flash. Store bought …
These sauteed carrots would make a sensational side dish for any protein course. Vegetarians will love this recipe too. Sauteed Carrots with Fresh Dill I love recipes that can be put together in just minutes. This easy side dish comes together in just minutes. It is naturally gluten free and tastes amazing. For a Vegan …
Don’t be Tempted to Eat this Fungi On my morning walk yesterday, I noticed big clumps on a neighbor’s tree. Closer inspection of it showed me what looked very much like a white brain growing on the side of his tree. It might be some version of a Lion’s mane mushroom, which is quite a …
It’s time for my hydrangea wreath make over. The blooms have changed colors and they are perfect for a fall look. A couple of weeks ago, I did a tutorial on how to make a wreath from Hydrangea blossoms. When I made the wreath, it had color (sort of a green a burgundy color) with …