Brussels sprouts leaves are not sold in stores. You get them by growing the plants themselves. This recipe for sauteed brussels sprout leaves makes great use of leaves that might other end up on a compost pile or in the trash can. The leaves that are used for this recipe are the ones that grow …
Vinegar has so many uses. It is a great household cleaner and can be used in so many ways, including to help your cut flowers to last longer. Here are some more vinegar tips. Vinegar Tips to Keep your Cut Flowers Fresh and home clean Here are some of my favorite things that vinegar can …
This recipe for Watermelon Raspberry Lemonade gives a new twist to the old favorite – sans the alcohol of course. Not sure what my garden would look like if I made the adult version! Spring time…and the drinking is easy with fruit flavored cocktail recipes. My take on an old tune! I am a great fan …
This Cuban Style Marinade combines spices with orange juice and grill mates seasoning for a delightful and spicy main course dish. I love the sweet, tangy and savory flavors. It makes grill night something special. Cuban Style Marinade gives this steak recipe a boots of flavor This recipe could not be easier to do. Just …
This Montreal Steak recipe has a sweet and spicy rub that is sure to delight your friends. Even better, it is simple and easy to do. Team the recipe with grilled Corn in their Husks and you have a crowd pleasing meal. Wow your Friends with Montreal Steak At our house we grill every Saturday …
This creamy shrimp pasta made with mushrooms and broccoli in a velvety Parmesan cheese sauce. It is full of flavor and fairly easy to make. It is colorful to look at and only takes about 15 minutes to have it on the table. It will soon become one of your favorite pasta recipes. Creamy Shrimp …
This creamy garlic pasta is an adaptation of a full cream and butter recipe that I found on the Cheese Pusher. I have made some substitutions so that the fat content is reduced but the flavor is still great. Creamy Garlic Pasta is full of flavor and Easy to Make I’ve added broccoli to the …
There are plenty of egg replacements but first you have to examine your recipe to find out what you want the egg to do. I find it relatively easy to adapt most baked goods for vegans, but what about those that contain eggs? Keep reading to find out how to substitute other ingredients for the …
This tropical salad combines a mix of fresh greens, and veggies with pineapple and a tangy cilantro lime vinaigrette. Since I am following a vegan diet, I used Gardein chicken strips, but normal chicken breasts would work just fine if you are a meat eater. These chicken strips are very tasty and come in several …
Growing tulips in warm climates is a challenge for sure. This is one bulb that really likes cook temperatures. Tulips are showy flowers that are classified as perennial bulbs, but they can be somewhat tricky to grow in warmer climates. Keep reading to learn how to help them cope with the heat. Tips for Growing …
This Thai Peanut Stir Fry has a boatload of veggies to add lots of flavor and nutrition to your dinner meal. Team this vegan stir fry with brown rice, flavored with cumin, spring onions and raisins and you will tempt even the most meat loving family member. We love Thai recipes at our house. They …
Your child will nave no problem getting their fruit intake when you present them with these easy banana carving creations! I love bananas as much as the next guy. But my main use of them is in my cereal in the morning to get my daily dose of potassium. That is not the case with …
These date bars are a recipe that she often made when I was a little girl. I love recipes that take me back to my childhood. This is even more important to me now that my mother has passed away Anything that reminds me of her is a precious recipe. This recipe is a tried …
One of my family’s favorite side dishes is vegetarian twice baked potatoes. But the normal version is full of fat, cream, butter and calories. This healthy recipe uses a Vegan spread and vegetable cheese but is still full of flavor. You can customize your flavorings to suit your family’s tastes. The twice baked potatoes take …
This recipe for Vegetarian Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms has been adjusted for a meatless diet without sacrificing any of the delicious taste. I love portobello mushrooms in just about any dish. They are hearty and filling and just delicious. The next time you want something different for dinner, instead of using ground beef, try stuffing your …
Welcome! Many people think about gardening on the weekends and cooking during the week. For me, gardening and cooking are both week long projects. I could dig in the dirt all day long every day if I had the opportunity. I especially love to use vegetables that I grow in my own vegetable garden in …
