Food
An Easy Rotini Lasagna
Are you a lasagna lover? We are here. But, this rotini lasagna version took me by surprise. My sister in law mentioned it in a conversation and with no lasagna pasta in the house, I thought I’d give it a…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream
I don’t know about you, but with the heat of summer, ice cream is a welcome treat. But, what if I told you that you could make this chocolate peanut butter ice cream without an ice cream maker…no salt…no churning…yep!…
Caprese Pasta Salad
Welcome to summer! The season where the basil is full and needs deadheading to prevent bolting. Then there are tomatoes, glorious tomatoes. I don’t know about you but a caprese salad is always on my menu during the summer months.…
Compound Herb Butters
Tis the season for herbs…and hence, compound herb butters. I don’t know about you, but as soon as I can after potential frosts, I plant herbs. Lots of them. Basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary and sage are always added to the…
Canning Chili Beans
If you have been here long, you know how dearly I LOVE to can. When a friend mentioned canning chili beans? Oh, yeah, my ears perked up. Have you ever canned chili beans? Starting in June and ending in the…
Favorite July 4th Recipes
It’s hard to believe that the fourth of July is this weekend! I’m not sure how much outdoors we will do with the extreme heat now and forecast, but I’ll be prepared with our favorite July 4th recipes. For sure!…
Mama’s Yellow Summer Squash
Growing up, during the summer months, we ate yellow squash. Lots of it and cooked only one way. There was never breading or casserole versions. Only Mama’s summer squash. How did Mama make her yellow squash? Well, first of all,…
Basil Salt
It’s the season for basil here…and when I found a recipe for basil salt? Oh, my goodness, I was all in! Have you ever made basil salt? Each year I buy a small 3″ pot of basil in the produce…
Summer Sheet Pan Nachos
I don’t know about you, but with summer vegetables abundant already, summer sheet pan nachos are my new best friend. Fast, easy and delicious, it makes great use of fresh tomatoes, avocado, red onion, corn, pepper, cilantro, jalapenos, green onions,…
Roasted Beets- A Favorite Side
Are you a beet lover? I know you are either a lover or hater of beets. It’s one of those vegetables. I love them any way they are prepared. Canned, pickled, cold, warm…and then I made roasted beets. OH, MY!…
